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At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting

At least 11 people were taken to hospitals after a shooting Sunday night in a South Carolina beach town, authorities said.

Horry County Police did not give the conditions of anyone hurt or detail how they were injured in the incident, which happened about 9:30 p.m. in Little River.

Investigators were getting reports of more people arriving at the hospital in private vehicles, Horry County Police said on social media.

About 90 minutes after the shooting, police called it an isolated incident and said there is no risk to the community. They did not release any information on possible suspects or what led to the shooting.

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The shooting happened around a boat dock near the Intracoastal Waterway.

Video from the scene showed dozens of police cars and ambulances rushing in and out of the area.

A North Myrtle Beach police officer responding to the shooting accidentally shot himself in the leg at a marina about 3 miles (5 kilometers) away and is in the hospital in stable condition, North Myrtle Beach spokeswoman Lauren Jessie said.

Little River is about 20 miles northeast of Myrtle Beach.

Gas prices drop to lowest Memorial Day weekend level since 2021

Gas prices across the country haven't been this low over Memorial Day weekend since 2021, according to GasBuddy.

The current national average is $3.18 a gallon.

In Michigan, the average price for a gallon of regular is $3.21, according to AAA. That's down more than 40 cents from last year.

In Metro Detroit, a gallon of gas is costing about 47 cents less than last year at an average of $3.16.

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One dead, three injured in violent incident on Detroit's east side

Detroit police are investigating a violent incident that left one man dead and three others injured near Jayne Park on Detroit's east side.

The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. last night near Conant and East Davison streets, according to Detroit police.

Four male victims were involved in the violent encounter. Two men were shot, one fatally. Another man was stabbed, and a fourth man was struck by a vehicle.

Authorities have not yet identified the victims, and the conditions of the three surviving men remain unknown.

Detroit police are currently searching for those responsible, but have limited information about the incident.

Unfortunately, police don't have anybody in custody. And, they have very few answers about what caused this violent incident on the city's east side.

This is an ongoing investigation. Detroit police are asking anyone with information to call the Detroit Police 11th Precinct at 313-596-1140.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

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Young scholars ready to shine at the centennial Scripps National Spelling Bee

Whether it's trying out new chords on the violin or learning new words at the counter, Bindi Ray knows practice is the key to her success.

"Well, I've always loved reading and words," she said. "First of all, whenever I say a word that I don't know, I look it up and make sure I know how to spell and the definition of it."

After joining her school spelling club, she went on to win her school bee and later the regional. It earned her a spot at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee during its centennial celebration.

"I know it's the 100th year, so there's a lot of excitement around that because the Bee's been around so long," Ray said. "I feel like the Bee is important because it helps remind people that words, and learning in general, can be fun."

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She will join more than 240 other students coming from all 50 states, several U.S. territories, and a half-dozen other nations.

Foreign countries are something speller Luke Noblezada is all about, with his hobby of collecting currencies from around the world.

"Here's some Indian money, Argentina, Guyana," he said, as he showed off several bills.

Much like Bindi, Luke also plays an instrument, having picked up playing the trumpet from his dad. His focus now, though, is preparing for the Bee by studying as many words as possible. It's a preparation that also takes him around the world.

"Each [word] has a different origin from French, some of them from Latin, from Greek," he said.

All of the spellers competing are now part of the century-long legacy of the Bee.

"It stays very true to the heart of what it's always been, which is a bunch of like-minded kids getting together, celebrating academic achievement and celebrating competition too," said Corrie Loeffler, the Bee's director. "That's what makes it fun."

Loeffler does more than just head the Bee she is also a former Bee participant.

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"It is really a great honor to be leading the Bee into its 100th anniversary, once in a lifetime, honestly, and something that I take very seriously, not just to celebrate everything that's come before, but also looking ahead to the future," she said.

It's a future they hope will keep the Bee going for another 100 years.

You can watch the Scripps National Spelling Bee during a live, two-night event, with the semifinals on May 28 and the finals on May 29. It all starts at 8 p.m. ET on Scripps News and over-the-air on our sister station, Ion Television.

Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' dies at 79, family confirms

Phil Robertson, who starred in the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty," died at age 79, several family members confirmed on social media.

Robertson's daughter-in-law, Korie Robertson, shared the news on her Facebook page on Sunday.

"Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again," she said.

Korie Robertson added that in addition to a private ceremony, there would be a public celebration of his life.

Robertson's son Jase recently revealed that his father was not doing well after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Jase Robertson also wrote about his father's death on social media.

"My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed, but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again!" he wrote.

"Duck Dynasty" followed the Robertson family and their family-owned business, Duck Commander, which makes products for duck hunters. The show ran from 2013 to 2018 and was, at the time, one of the most popular unscripted television shows on cable.

Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.

That agreement came after a call Sunday with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, who had told Trump that she wants to get down to serious negotiations, according to the U.S. presidents retelling.

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I told anybody that would listen, they have to do that, Trump told reporters on Sunday in Morristown, New Jersey, as he prepared to return to Washington. Von der Leyen, Trump said, vowed to rapidly get together and see if we can work something out.

In a social media post Friday, Trump had threatened to impose the 50% tariff on EU goods, complaining that the 27-member bloc had been very difficult to deal with on trade and that negotiations were going nowhere. Those tariffs would have kicked in starting June 1.

But the call with von der Leyen appeared to smooth over tensions, at least for now.

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I agreed to the extension July 9, 2025 It was my privilege to do so, Trump said on Truth Social shortly after he spoke with reporters on Sunday evening.

For her part, von der Leyen said the EU and the U.S. share the worlds most consequential and close trade relationship.

Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively, she said. To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9.

Melvindale community rallies behind police chief battling cancer

The Melvindale community is coming together to support their police chief as he fights cancer, hosting fundraisers and showing the strength of their tight-knit city.

Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Melvindale community rallies behind police chief battling cancer

Chief Robert Kennaley, a law enforcement veteran of 20 years who took charge just over a year ago, began his battle with cancer at the start of 2025.

"The main reason we are here today is to support our Chief," said Lisa Boruki, who attended the Melvindale Police Department's fundraiser.

Corporal Mohammed Hacham describes Kennaley as a generous leader with a big heart.

"Everybody walking in today is talking about him like he handed them a gift card, or he gave a kid an ice cream," Hacham said.

Mayor Nicole Shkira emphasized that Kennaley's impact extends beyond his official duties.

"Kennaley is my right hand. This is a partnership. We went in this together. So I need to be strong and get through this. So Kennaley Strong, that's what we are," Shkira said.

The U.S. Navy veteran's cancer diagnosis came after doctors performed multiple biopsies.

"They did a triple biopsy. Cause he had some on his tongue, his tonsil gland, and three on lymph nodes," said Lorie Kennaley, the chief's wife.

"It hit us both like a bomb in our stomachs," she said.

This July will mark 20 years of marriage for Lorie and Chief Kennaley.

"I've never seen him like that before. You know, anytime you hear cancer, it's very scary and unknown," Lorie said.

Chief Kennaley has completed 35 radiation sessions to date, a difficult treatment process that has taken a physical toll.

"They can't tell you 100 percent that he will be cured. The doctors told us that this is the hardest part, because the chemo and radiation continue to work. And it attacks your good cells, your immune system. His throat is really sore. The radiation causes big sores in your throat, so he can't really swallow. He hasn't eaten in a month," Lorie said.

Despite these challenges, Kennaley recently hit a major milestone when he rang the bell marking the completion of his treatment.

"I really got emotional and then the people that came down and wanted to be there ... they only allowed seven, but there's a lot of people that want to be there," Lorie said.

The community's response reflects the impact Chief Kennaley has had on those around him.

"Well let me tell you, he's always put others first. I've had so many people reach out to me and tell me the good things he's done for them to get them where they're at, so it's that Bible verse, you know, you reap what you sow," Lorie said.

For Corporal Hacham, the chief has become a father figure.

"For me, he's a father. I lost my dad, and this was the next step in my life is becoming a police officer, and he was the next person that came into my life and actually showed me he cares about me," Hacham said.

"One of the most decent human beings, and we want him to know how much we love and support him," Boruki said.

While the community sees him as their chief, Lorie sees the same strong, loving man she married.

"He's a leader. I mean, you can ask my kids, family, anybody in the department, anybody in the city. If you found anybody upset with him, I'd be surprised. He's just a good guy," she said.

As the Kennaleys look forward to the day when the chief is in remission, they're also planning to renew their vows next month.

"Our vows will be to continue to support and love each other, through sickness and in health. And no matter what, we're gonna take care of each other's backs and support not just us but everybody around us, and I would say thank you for all the wonderful years and all the wonderful years ahead of us, and I love you so much," Chief Kennaley said.

Those wishing to support Chief Kennaley can find his GoFundMe information here.

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Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome

Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday as he completed the final ceremonial steps cementing his role as the bishop of Rome.

The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome's cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful.

In his homily, Leo said he wanted to listen to them in order to learn, understand and decide things together.

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One of the many titles that Leo assumed when he was elected May 8 was bishop of Rome. Given his responsibilities running the 1.4-billion strong universal Catholic Church, popes delegate the day-to-day governance of running of the diocese of Roman to a vicar.

Sunday's ceremonies at the St. John Lateran and a stop at St. Mary Major basilicas follow Leos visit last week to the St. Paul Outside the Walls basilica. Together with St. Peters Basilica in the Vatican, the four papal basilicas are the most important basilicas in the West.

Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed Leo first at the steps to City Hall, noting that his May 8 election fell during a Holy Year, an event occurring every 25 years to invite pilgrims to Rome. The city underwent two years of traffic-clogging public works projects to prepare and expects to welcome upwards of 30 million people in 2025.

Leo said he felt the serious but passionate responsibility to serve all Romans during the Holy Year and beyond.

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Wearing his formal papal garb, Leo recalled the words he had uttered from the loggia of St. Peters Basilica on the night of his election. The Augustinian pope quoted St. Augustine in saying: With you I am Christian, and for you, bishop.

By special title, today I can say that for you and with you I am Roman! he said.

The former Robert Prevost replaced Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope. Francis died April 21 and is buried at St. Mary Major, near a beloved icon of the Madonna.

Gas station employee shot during robbery attempt in Detroit, police say

Detroit police say a gas station employee was shot during an attempted robbery on Sunday morning.

Police say the suspect entered the Marathon gas station in the 7500 block of Davison around 10:30 a.m. After a brief struggle, the employee was shot, police say.

Watch the update from police in the video player below: Detroit police provide update on gas station shooting

The employee was taken to a nearby hospital and is reportedly in temp-serious condition.

Police said the suspect is described as a Black male in his 40s who was wearing a black ski mask and black hoodie at the time of the incident.

He left the location on foot after the shooting.

Police say the weapon was recovered.

If anyone has any information regarding this shooting, police urge you to call the 10th precinct at 313-596-1000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or Detroit Rewards TV at rewards.tv.

Major retailers offer budget-friendly Memorial Day grilling bundles

Memorial Day cookouts can be expensive with rising grocery prices, but some retailers are now offering special grilling packages that include everything needed for a backyard barbecue at affordable prices.

Walmart's cookout bundle

Walmart has created a complete cookout bundle that feeds eight people for about $6 per person, totaling less than $50 for the entire package.

"What you see here is the items, your pot, your chips, your burgers, your dogs, your condiments, your fixings a family of eight for under $6. This is all around $45. That's a great deal this time of year," said Matt Goans from the West Chester Walmart.

The all-inclusive package contains everything needed for a traditional cookout, eliminating the need to shop for individual items and potentially overspend.

Main Items Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners Hot Dogs (10 ct Pack) - two packages Wonder Bread Classic Hot Dog Buns (8 ct) - two packagesSides & Condiments Bush's Original Baked Beans (28 oz Can) - two cans Great Value Hot Dog Chili Sauce (10.5 oz Can) - one can Freshness Guaranteed Original Potato Salad (32 oz Family Tub) - one container Lay's Classic Potato Chips (8 oz Bag) - one bag Fresh Seedless Watermelon - one whole Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob (4 Count Tray) - one trayCondiments Great Value Tomato Ketchup (24 oz) - one bottle Great Value Yellow Mustard (20 oz) - one bottle Great Value Squeeze Sweet Relish (10 fl oz) - one bottleBeverages Pepsi Cola Soda Pop (16.9 fl oz, 12 Pack Bottles) - one pack Kool Aid Jammers Tropical Punch (10 ct, 6 fl oz pouches) - one boxDesserts Freshness Guaranteed Chocolate Chip Bakery Cookies (14 oz, 10 Count) - one package Great Value Assorted Flavor Freedom Ice Pops (12 Count) - one box

Kroger's value package for larger gatherings

Kroger has assembled a backyard barbecue bundle that feeds up to 16 people for as little as $3.50 per person. The package includes all the essentials: burgers, hot dogs, buns, sides and dessert.

Main Items

Burgers: Kroger Brand 100% Pure Beef Quarter Pound Burgers Burger Buns: Kroger Brand Sesame Hamburger Buns Cheese: Kroger Brand Medium Cheddar Sliced Cheese Hot Dogs: Oscar Mayer Classic Wieners (two packages) Hot Dog Buns: Kroger Brand White Hot Dog Buns (three packages)Sides Potato Salad: Kroger Brand Mustard Potato Salad (two containers) Baked Beans: Bush's Original Baked Beans (three cans) Chips: Kroger Brand Potato Chips (two bags) Available varieties: Classic, Cheddar and Sour Cream, Sweet and Mesquite BBQ, Sour Cream and Onion and more Dessert Cookies: Bakery Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies (30 count)Kroger Veteran Discount

Date: Monday, May 26

Discount: 10% off total in-store purchase

Who qualifies: Active duty military, veterans and their dependents

Requirements: Must use Kroger Loyalty/Shopper's Card AND present a valid military ID at checkout

Special for Kroger Military Employees: Kroger active duty and veteran associates receive an additional 10% on top of their regular employee discount (total 20% savings)

Notable Exclusions: The discount does not apply to alcohol, tobacco, fuel, money orders, taxes, stamps, gift cards, lottery tickets, prescriptions and certain service fees.

This story was originally published by Taylor Nimmo with the

Scripps News Group.

This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy."Don't Waste Your Money" is a registered trademark of Scripps Media, Inc. ("Scripps").

Israel's latest strikes in Gaza kill 38 people including children

Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours killed at least 38 people in Gaza, including a mother and her two children sheltering in a tent, local health officials said Sunday, with no data available for a second straight day from now-inaccessible hospitals in the north.

Further details also emerged of the local doctor who lost nine of her 10 children in an Israeli strike on Friday.

Gaza's Health Ministry said 3,785 people have been killed in the territory since Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its offensive in March, vowing to destroy Hamas and return the 58 hostages it still holds from the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war.

Israel also blocked the import of all food, medicine and fuel for 2 1/2 months before letting a trickle of aid enter last week, after experts' warnings of famine and pressure from some of Israel's top allies. Israel has been pursuing a new plan to tightly control all aid to Gaza, which the United Nations has rejected.

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Israel also says it plans to seize full control of Gaza and facilitate what it describes as the voluntary migration of much of its population of over 2 million Palestinians, a plan rejected by Palestinians and much of the international community. Experts say it would likely violate international law.

The new strike on the tent housing displaced people that killed the mother and children occurred in the central city of Deir al-Balah, according to al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. A strike in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza killed at least five, including two women and a child, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.

Only one of pediatrician Alaa al-Najjar's 10 children survived the Israeli strike on their home Friday near the southern city of Khan Younis. Both the 11-year-old and al-Najjars husband, also a doctor, were badly hurt.

The charred remains of the other children were brought to the morgue in a single body bag, said a fellow pediatrician at Nasser Hospital, Alaa al-Zayan.

The home was struck minutes after Hamdi al-Najjar had driven his wife to the hospital. His brother Ismail al-Najjar, was first to arrive at the scene.

They were innocent children," the brother said, with the youngest 7 months old. "And my brother has no business with (Palestinian) factions.

Israel on Saturday said the claim regarding harm to uninvolved civilians is under review. It says it tries to avoid harming civilians and blames Hamas for their deaths because it operates in densely populated areas. There was no immediate comment from the military on the latest strikes.

Hamas-led militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, in the Oct. 7 attack and abducted 251 people. Around a third of the remaining hostages are believed to be alive, after most of the rest were released in ceasefire agreements or other deals.

Israel's 19-month offensive has killed over 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which says women and children make up most of the dead. It does not provide figures for the number of civilians or combatants killed.

The offensive has destroyed vast areas of Gaza and displaced around 90% of the territory's population, often multiple times.

A missile from the Houthis

Separately, Israel's military said it intercepted a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday. It triggered air raid sirens in Jerusalem and other areas. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

The Iran-backed Houthis have launched repeated missile attacks targeting Israel as well as international shipping in the Red Sea, portraying it as a response to Israels military campaign in Gaza. Most of the targeted ships had no relation to Israel or the conflict.

The United States halted a punishing bombing campaign against the Houthis earlier this month, saying the rebels had pledged to stop attacking ships. That informal ceasefire did not include attacks on Israel.

MDOT Courtesy Patrol van struck by driver while out on I-75 crash scene

The Auburn Hills Police Department says an MDOT Courtesy Patrol van was struck by a driver while it was out on a crash scene on Friday evening.

According to the departments post on Facebook, they were responding to a crash on I-75 when a driver failed to move over and hit the MDOT van.

Both drivers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

Police say the driver who caused the crash with the van was arrested.

Move over, slow down isnt a suggestion, its the LAW, police wrote.

The US military spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops

The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.

The financial incentives to reenlist in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines increased dramatically from 2022 through last year, with the Navy vastly outspending the others, according to funding totals provided by the services. The overall amount of recruiting bonuses also rose steadily, fueled by significant jumps in spending by the Army and Marine Corps.

The military services have routinely poured money into recruiting and retention bonuses over the years. But the totals spiked as Pentagon leaders tried to reverse falling enlistment numbers, particularly as COVID-19 restrictions locked down public events, fairs and school visits that recruiters relied on to meet with young people.

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Coupled with an array of new programs, an increased number of recruiters and adjustments to enlistment requirements, the additional incentives have helped the services bounce back from the shortfalls. All but the Navy met their recruiting targets last year and all are expected to do so this year.

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly point to Trumps election as a reason for the recruiting rebound. But the enlistment increases began long before last November, and officials have tied them more directly to the widespread overhauls that the services have done, including the increased financial incentives.

The Army, the military's largest service, spent more on recruiting bonuses in 2022 and 2024 than the other services. But it was significantly outspent by the Navy in 2023, when the sea service was struggling to overcome a large enlistment shortfall.

As a result, even though the Navy is a smaller service, it spent more overall in the three years than the Army did.

The Navy also has spent considerably more than the others to entice sailors to reenlist, doling out retention bonuses to roughly 70,000 service members for each of the past three years. That total is more than double the number of troops the Army gave retention bonuses to each year, even though the Army is a much larger service.

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Navy is dedicated to retaining our most capable sailors; retention is a critical component of achieving our end-strength goals, Adm. James Kilby, the vice chief of naval operations, told a Senate Armed Services subcommittee in March.

He said reenlistment for enlisted sailors remains healthy but officers are a challenge in specific jobs, including aviation, explosive ordnance disposal, surface and submarine warfare, health professionals and naval special operations. He added that the Navy has struggled to fill all of its at-sea jobs and is using financial incentives as one way to combat the problem.

The Army has seen the greatest recruiting struggles over the past decade, and by using a range of new programs and policies has had one of the largest comebacks. The Navy has had the most trouble more recently, and took a number of steps to expand those eligible for service and spend more in bonuses.

While the Army spends hundreds of millions each year to recruit troops, it also has relied on an array of new programs and policies to woo young people. A key driver of the Army's rebound has been its decision to create the Future Soldier Prep Course, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, in August 2022.

That program gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards and move on to basic training. It has resulted in thousands of enlistments.

The Air Force increased its spending on recruiting bonuses in 2023 as it also struggled to overcome shortfalls, but lowered the amount the following year. The payments were for jobs including munitions systems, aircraft maintenance and security forces. The Space Force does not currently authorize enlistment bonuses.

The Marine Corps and the tiny Space Force have consistently hit their recruiting goals, although the Marines had to dig deep into their pool of delayed entry candidates in 2022 to meet their target. The Corps, which is much smaller than the Army and Air Force, spends the least on bonuses and tends to spread the amount among a larger number of service members.

Maj. Jacoby Getty, a Marine spokesman, said the spike in retention bonuses from $126 million in 2023 to $201 million in 2024 was because Marines were allowed to reenlist a year early for the first time. More than 7,000 Marines got bonuses as a result, a jump of nearly 2,200 over the previous year.

When asked about bonuses in 2023, Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine commandant, famously told a naval conference that your bonus is you get to call yourself a Marine.

Thats your bonus, right?" he said. "Theres no dollar amount that goes with that.

The services tailor their recruiting and retention money to bolster harder-to-fill jobs, including cyber, intelligence and special operations forces. The Army and Marine Corps also use the money to woo troops to some combat, armor and artillery jobs.

Police pursuit in Warren ends with 71-year-old innocent driver dead, suspect in custody

Warren police say a 71-year-old woman is dead and a suspect is in custody following a police chase that ended with a crash on Saturday evening.

Watch Darren Cunningham's story in the video player below: Innocent driver killed during police pursuit in Warren

According to officials, two Warren police officers attempted to make a traffic stop on the driver of a black Chrysler 300 who was reportedly driving recklessly in the area of Van Dyke and Miller around 9:33 p.m. The driver, police say, did not stop, leading to a pursuit.

Police say the suspect eventually collided with two vehicles at the intersection of 9 Mile and Van Dyke. The suspect reportedly tried to run from the scene but was caught by officers.

The driver of one of the vehicles involved in the crash was a 71-year-old woman. Police say she was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The occupants of the second vehicle involved in the crash did not sustain serious injuries, police say.

The investigation is ongoing. Police say they will release more details as they become available.

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners, hours after Moscow's largest missile-and-drone attack

Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Sunday, the third and last part of a major exchange that reflected a rare moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire in the more than three years of war.

Hours earlier, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other regions came under a massive Russian drone-and-missile attack that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Ukrainian officials described it as the largest aerial assault since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia's Defense Ministry said each side brought home 303 more soldiers, after each released a total of 307 combatants and civilians on Saturday, and 390 on Friday the biggest swap of the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the exchange, saying on X on Sunday that 303 Ukrainian defenders are home." He noted that the troops returning to Ukraine were members of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, the State Border Guard Service, and the State Special Transport Service.

In talks held in Istanbul earlier this month the first time the two sides met face to face for peace talks Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each. The exchange has been the only tangible outcome from the talks.

The largest aerial attack of the war

The scale of the onslaught was stunning Russia hit Ukraine with 367 drones and missiles, the largest single aerial attack of the war, according to Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force.

In all, Russia used 69 missiles of various types and 298 drones, including Iranian-designed Shahed drones, he told The Associated Press.

There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the strikes.

For Kyiv, the day was particularly somber as the city observed Kyiv Day, a national holiday that falls on the last Sunday in May, commemorating its founding in the 5th century,

Zelenskyy said Russian missiles and drones hit more than 30 cities and villages, and urged Western partners to ramp up sanctions on Russia a longstanding demand of the Ukrainian leader but one that despite warnings to Moscow by the United States and Europe has not materialized in ways to deter Russia.

These were deliberate strikes on ordinary cities," Zelenskyy wrote on X, adding that Sundays targets included Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Ternopil, Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa, Poltava, Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and Cherkasy regions.

America's silence, the silence of others in the world, only encourages" Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said. Without truly strong pressure on the Russian leadership, this brutality cannot be stopped. Sanctions will certainly help."

Russias Defense Ministry meanwhile said its air defenses shot down 110 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Another 'sleepless night'

Sounds of explosions boomed throughout the night in Kyiv and the surrounding area as Ukrainian air defense persisted for hours in efforts to shoot down Russian drones and missiles. At least four people were killed and 16 were injured in the capital itself, according to the security service.

A difficult Sunday morning in Ukraine after a sleepless night, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X, adding that the assault lasted all night.

Fires broke out in homes and businesses, set off by falling drone debris.

In Zhytomyr region, west of Kyiv, the emergency service said three children were killed, aged 8, 12 and 17. Twelve people were injured in the attacks, it said. At least four people were killed in the Khmelnytskyi region, in western Ukraine. One man was killed in Mykolaiv region, in southern Ukraine.

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a student dormitory in Holosiivskyi district was hit by a drone and one of the buildings walls was on fire. In Dniprovskyi district, a private house was destroyed and in Shevchenkivskyi district, windows in a residential building were smashed.

The scale of Russia's use of aerial weapons aside, the attacks over the past 48 hours have been among the most intense strikes on Ukraine since the February 2022 invasion.

A village engulfed in smoke and rubble

In Markhalivka, just outside Kyiv where several village homes were burned down, the Fedorenkos watched their ruined home in tears.

The street looks like Bakhmut, like Mariupol, its just terrible, says 76-year-old Liubov Fedorenko, comparing their village to some of Ukraine's most devastated cities. She told the AP she was grateful her daughter and grandchildren hadn't joined them for the weekend.

I was trying to persuade my daughter to come to us," Fedorenko said, adding that she told her daughter, After all, you live on the eighth floor in Kyiv, and here its the ground floor.'

"She said, No, mum, Im not coming. And thank God she didnt come, because the rocket hit (the house) on the side where the childrens rooms were, Fedorenko said.

Ivan Fedorenko, 80, said he regrets letting their two dogs into the house when the air raid siren went off. They burned to death, he said. "I want to bury them, but Im not allowed yet.

Despite POW swaps, no letup in the war

The POW exchange was the latest of scores of swaps since the war began but also the biggest involving Ukrainian civilians.

Still, it has not halted the fighting. Battles have continued along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line, where tens of thousands of soldiers have been killed, and neither country has relented in its deep strikes.

Russias Defense Ministry quoted Yaroslav Yakimkin of the North group of Russian forces as saying Sunday that Ukrainian troops have been pushed back from the border in the Kursk region, which Putin visited days ago.

The troops continue to advance forward every day, Yakimkin said, adding that Russians forces have taken Marine and Loknya in Ukraines northeastern Sumy region, which borders Kursk, over the past week, and were advancing in the Kharkiv region around the largely destroyed town of Vovchansk.

Movement festival brings thousands together through music and connection

The Movement festival has officially kicked off at Hart Plaza in Detroit, drawing thousands of techno music enthusiasts to its multiple stages.

Watch Meghan's full story in the video player below: Movement festival brings thousands together through music and connection

The energy at Hart Plaza was palpable as festival-goers gathered to share in their common love of techno music.

For many attendees, the festival represents more than just good beats it's an opportunity to escape daily stresses and forge new connections.

"I came with my friends and my cousin lives here, so it worked out and we actually just met up right now, so great timing!" said Carla Gruby.

For some attendees, Movement offers a much-needed break from everyday life.

"Life is kind of crazy, and this is just a time to relax and have fun and move your body," Gruby said.

Others value the festival for its social aspects and the opportunity to build new relationships.

"You go through phases of life and now like being adults it's hard making friends so like meeting new people at festivals, it's beautiful," said Raenell Riddle.

For one couple I spoke with, Movement was the beginning of their love story 11 years ago.

"This and then like just dancing, shuffling is kind of what brought us together," Riddle said.

Now they attend festivals regularly as a way to connect and meet new friends with similar interests.

"Meeting all the new people at festivals, like everyone's so welcoming, it's been a beautiful experience," Riddle said.

Movement will continue at Hart Plaza until Monday.

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New halal brunch spot opens in downtown Detroit ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

Over 150,000 people are expected to visit downtown Detroit this Memorial Day weekend, and a new restaurant is ready to serve them. The Haus of Brunch, which opened this week, is bringing a unique dining experience to the city's food scene.

The restaurant, located at The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, offers a completely halal menu with everything made in-house.

Watch Faraz's full piece in the video below: New halal brunch spot opens in downtown Detroit ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

"Currently, we have 85 people capacity in the dining room. Eventually, we will have the patio open up as well to fit another 30 people," said Maher Obeid, owner of Haus of Brunch.

Obeid says he and his team strategically timed the opening to coincide with the Memorial Day weekend festivities.

"Well, we are definitely overstaffed. My CFO is talking about how much ... people we have on payroll. But it's all for good reason. So, purchasing and making sure we have all the products in-house. Getting the team up and rolling," Obeid said.

The weekend brings multiple major events to Detroit, including The Weeknd performing at Ford Field, Tigers games, and the Movement festival. These attractions are drawing visitors from both near and far.

"I have a lot of family in Detroit. It's all about the Tigers. My cousin Sue loves the Tigers. She lives down the street. So huge fan there and my other cousins, it's all about lake time, it's all about spending time with family, and getting out to the city. And then seeing all the buildings, the Guardian Building," said Tracy, a visitor from Atlanta, enjoying the holiday weekend.

Steve, another visitor, shared his perspective on the city's evolution. "We have been coming down here, St. Patrick's Church of Detroit which isn't around anymore. But her uncle was a pastor but we would come down for the festivals, Cass Corridor just to see how things gotten better, cleaner and more people friendly."

Opening during such a busy weekend presents challenges, but Obeid feels prepared.

"Yeah honestly, it is [overwhelming], but we are covering ourselves by adding more bodies on the floor. But working diligently. We have been here maybe 16 hours a day with the whole team just to make sure how things are rolling. And what to anticipate with these weekends," Obeid said.

To manage rising costs, Obeid is focusing on smart ordering practices and credits his executive Chef Ashley Thomas and team for creating a well-rounded, budget-friendly menu.

What makes Haus of Brunch stand out is its commitment to halal food preparation.

"We are a completely halal scratch kitchen. So we make everything in-house. And we don't serve any alcohol or pork," Obeid said.

When asked about potential lost revenue from not serving alcohol, Obeid remains confident in their business model.

"We have other items on the menu, like our mocktails and specialty coffee, that we can provide, but for the most part, the food and the ingredients and everything else we do overlooks that," he said.

Click here to learn more about Haus of Brunch.

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Judge orders the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan deported to Mexico to the US

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Friday to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man it deported to Mexico in spite of his fears of being harmed there.

The man, who is gay, was protected from being returned to his home country under a U.S. immigration judge's order at the time. But the U.S. put him on a bus and sent him to Mexico instead, a removal that U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy found likely lacked any semblance of due process.

Mexico has since returned him to Guatemala, where he is in hiding, according to court documents. An earlier court proceeding determined that the man, identified by the initials O.C.G., risked persecution or torture if returned to Guatemala, but he also feared returning to Mexico. He presented evidence of being raped and held for ransom there while seeking asylum in the U.S.

No one has ever suggested that O.C.G. poses any sort of security threat," Murphy wrote. In general, this case presents no special facts or legal circumstances, only the banal horror of a man being wrongfully loaded onto a bus and sent back to a country where he was allegedly just raped and kidnapped.

A message seeking comment was left with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Murphy's order adds to a string of findings by federal courts against recent Trump administration deportations. Those have included other deportations to third countries and the erroneous deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran who had lived in Maryland for roughly 14 years, working and raising a family.

The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. from a notorious Salvadoran prison, rejecting the White Houses claim that it couldnt retrieve him after mistakenly deporting him. Both the White House and the El Salvadoran president have said they are powerless to return him. The Trump administration has tried to invoke the state secrets privilege, arguing that releasing details in open courtor even to the judge in privateabout returning Abrego Garcia to the United States would jeopardize national security.

In his Friday ruling, Murphy nodded to the dispute over the verb facilitate in that case and others, saying that returning O.C.G. to the U.S. is not that complicated.

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The Court notes that facilitate in this context should carry less baggage than in several other notable cases, he wrote. O.C.G. is not held by any foreign government. Defendants have declined to make any argument that facilitating his return would be costly, burdensome, or otherwise impede the governments objectives.

House oversight chair questions Biden's health following stage 4 cancer announcement

Despite being out of office for more than four months, Republican lawmakers are still making the health of former President Joe Biden a priority.

This week, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer sent letters to Biden's physician, Kevin O'Connor, and three former White House aides, demanding that they testify before the committee. The letter was sent just days after Biden announced that he has developed stage 4 prostate cancer.

The letters from Comer suggested that they "covered up" his mental decline.

The letters also come as several new books have been released detailing the concerns White House staffers and Democrats more broadly had about Biden's health in the closing months of his presidency.

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"The cover-up of President Bidens obvious mental decline is a historic scandal," Comer said. "The American people deserve to know when this decline began, how far it progressed, and who was making critical decisions on his behalf."

Biden has insisted that he has the ability to run for a second term, despite a disastrous debate performance that ultimately led him to drop out of the race. His wife, Jill Biden, echoed those sentiments during a recent interview on "The View."

The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us, and they didnt see how hard Joe worked every single day. I mean, hed get up, he put in a full day, and then at night he wouldI'd be in bed, you know, reading my bookand he was still on the phone, reading his briefings, working with staff. I mean, it was nonstop, she said.

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