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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest news including breaking news regarding charges for a man suspected of killing a Melvindale police officer.  

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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, addressed Congress in Washington D.C. today, attempting to bolster support for the war against Hamas. During the speech, Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of congress, held up signs that said 'Guilty of Genocide' and 'War Criminal'

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In Lansing today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82+ billion dollar annual budget. During the signing, Whitmer said the "intentional" budget will help the state accomplish their 'Make It In Michigan' plan.

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According to WWJ's Jonathan Carlson, lawyers for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy have filed suit against former CFO William Smith along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend. Smith faces decades in prison if convicted in the theft.

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44-year old Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering 23-year old Melvindale Officer Mohammed Said on Sunday could be charged as early as today. Lopez is currently being housed in the Detroit Detention Center.

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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest on freeway flooding after heavy rain. Plus charges could be filed as early as today against a man suspected of killing a Melvindale police officer. 

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WWJ's Luke Sloan reports a car drove into Lake St. Clair around 12:30 this afternoon near the border of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. Police say three bystanders jumped into the water to save the man who was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Trenton Police say a juvenile made bomb threat this morning to a local recreation center this morning. According to WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins, nothing suspicious was found at the rec center and police were able to trace the call back to the juvenile's home.

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The now former head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, tendered her resignation today following a failed attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally earlier this month. Cheatle spent time in the Secret Service's Detroit Field Office int he 1990s.

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WWJ's Tracey McCaskill says driving on deteriorating and congested roads is costing Michiganders $17 billion annually, that according to a new AAA survey. The average resident of the Detroit area loses about $3,000 a year on the roads.

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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news including the latest on GM profits, a security team hired to find a way to stop car thieves from stealing cars and trucks off dealer lots, and many Delta delays for a fifth day. 

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Both Michigan Senator Gary Peters and Governor Gretchen Whitmer were in Macomb County today and so was WWJ's Jon Hewett. Peters tells Hewett that Biden made an 'incredible' decision to step aside.

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While the manhunt for 44-year old Michael Lopez continues, the Melvindale community is remembering 23-year old Police Officer Mohamed Said. Lopez is accused of shooting and killing Said early Sunday morning.

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As student loan debt soars over $1 trillion nationally, WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that Oakland County has kicked off their Student Debt Relief initiative. The county is partnering with Savvy, a company that helps borrowers enroll in government repayment and forgiveness assistance programs. 

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According to WWJ's Tracey McCaskill, officials with the 'OK To Say' program in Michigan say it received more calls in 2023 than in the system's 10-year history. OK To Say is the state's student safety program.

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The manhunt for the suspect accused of killing 23-year old Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, 44-year old Michael Lopez, continues. Lopez remains on the loose after allegedly shooting and killing Officer Said at Oakwood and Dix roads on Sunday morning.

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Reaction in Michigan continues Monday morning to President Joe Biden deciding to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race with just months to go. The big question locals is what role might Governor Gretchen Whitmer play in the Democratic ticket?

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