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This Passionate Kiss Will Turn Your Head: Patch PM

Zika on Rise | Kick Takes the Cake | Swindle's Sweet Outcome | Father's Day Forecast | Dog Fight Raid | Gunfire in Ferndale | Traffic

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

Statue of Famous World War II Kiss to be Installed

  • Seward Johnson’s “Embracing Peace” — also known as “Unconditional Surrender” and “The Kiss” — to be installed at future WWII memorial site.

Zika Cases on the Rise in Michigan, CDC Data Show

Find out what's happening in Ferndalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • In total there are 756 confirmed cases of the virus in the United States; 234 of those cases are among pregnant women.

‘Infuriated’ Mom ‘Drop Kicks’ Son’s Birthday Cake: Police

  • The unhappy customer claimed bakery employees ruined her 7-year-old’s “Batman v. Superman” birthday cake.

Woman Swindled Out of Life Savings Gets a Lovely Surprise

Find out what's happening in Ferndalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The woman thought the job would cost $58, but was billed $4,000. Outraged strangers stepped forward to make it right.

Weekend Weather Forecast: Dad. Will. Love. This.

  • If your Father's Day Weekend plans include outdoor activities, you're good to go.

25 Animals Rescued in Vicious Dog-Fighting Raids

  • Police also arrested five people and seized $25,000 in dog-fighting proceeds, narcotics and dog-fighting equipment.

You'll Hear Gunfire, See Explosions in Ferndale

  • Before you reach for the phone to dial 911, read this.

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