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DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Mabel Gray, 3 Chefs Are James Beard Award Semifinalists

Garrett Lipar, of Marais in Grosse Pointe, ‘rising star’ semifinalist; Nick Janutol and Andy Hollyday are Great Lakes winners.

Panhandling Protected Free Speech, But Bills Aim to Curb It

Bloomfield Hills lawmaker’s proposal responds to complaints of panhandlers knocking aggressively on motorists’ windows.

Man In ISIS Terror Plot Seduced By FBI Agent, Attorney Claims

Attorney says FBI “tried to radicalize” Khalil Abu-Rayyan; calls him a naive, lovestruck man who wanted to marry undercover agent.

Plane Clips Another During Takeoff at Detroit Metro

“Well, that’s a first,” a passenger tweeted. “Just got hit by another plane while getting de-iced at DTW.”

Customs Agents Seize $4.65M in ‘Hell Money’ at Airport

Couple said counterfeit $100 bills and Vietnamese Dong would be offered as a burnt offering to the deceased.

Why West Bloomfield School Opened After Bomb Threat

The school district and police department determined threats made early Wednesday morning weren’t credible.

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