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Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
Read full article: Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in ParisWith an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28.
Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next week
Read full article: Kevin Spacey denies new allegations of inappropriate behavior to be aired on UK television next weekKevin Spacey, the Oscar-winning actor, has denied new allegations of inappropriate behavior from men who will feature in a documentary on British television that is due to be released next week.
Paul Gross: Looking back at WDIV career ahead of station’s 75th anniversary special
Read full article: Paul Gross: Looking back at WDIV career ahead of station’s 75th anniversary specialLocal 4 meteorologist Paul Gross is sharing a photo and a story from when he got his start at the station as we prepare to showcase a special 75th anniversary special for WDIV.
WDIV to air Primetime Special helping commemorate its 75th Anniversary
Read full article: WDIV to air Primetime Special helping commemorate its 75th AnniversaryLocal 4 continues to celebrate its 75th year in Detroit television with a two-hour documentary narrated by radio legend Dick Purtan, former WDIV Sportscaster Eli Zaret, and current WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian. “Going 4 It,” a nostalgic retrospective revealing the inside story of the rise of WDIV, airs Friday, November 4 at 9 p.m.
French push against domestic abuse may overlook some police
Read full article: French push against domestic abuse may overlook some policeThe death of a 31-year-old woman who was shot and burned alive by her former husband has focused attention on the long-taboo subject of domestic violence among French police officers.
Dream realized: Rochester Hills native named NASA flight director
Read full article: Dream realized: Rochester Hills native named NASA flight directorSo I know from firsthand experience what it’s like to realize a lifelong dream. Ask anybody here at Local 4 who’s the happiest guy in the building and there’s no doubt that they’ll talk about me. I truly cherish every day I open the door and walk into the building -- it’s like being paid for my hobby! If you know a child with a dream, then you really need to show them this story. It’s about a kid in Rochester Hills who loved science, grew up and eventually got a job at NASA and, just recently, was named to the cherished position of Flight Director.
Man arrested in Warren hate crime investigation
Read full article: Man arrested in Warren hate crime investigationWARREN, Mich. – A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hate crime investigation in Warren. It was exactly at 6:06 p.m. Tuesday when Eddie and Candace Hall heard about an arrest in their case. I ran in the house and I really caught the end of the news clip, so we were excited,” said Candace Hall. Some people came by and prayed with us,” said Eddie Hall. We can’t hurt each other for our beliefs,” Candace Hall said.
Horse racing pundit John McCririck dead at 79
Read full article: Horse racing pundit John McCririck dead at 79(CNN) - The legendary horse-racing broadcaster John McCririck, who was famed for his outlandish dress sense, has died at the age of 79, his family has announced. McCririck made his name as the face of British horse racing coverage, reporting from the betting ring for nearly three decades, first for ITV and then for Channel 4. "John's interest in horse racing and betting began at Harrow where he was the school bookie. Tony McCoy, a 20-time Champion Jockey, described him as "one of the most recognizable faces from the world of horse racing." "He was an unmistakable presence in racing, and one of the most impactful broadcasters of his generation," the racecourse wrote on Twitter.