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16 in Metro Arrested in Largest-Ever Medicare Fraud Sweep

More than 240 health-care providers were arrested on fraud and related charges in a $712 million fraud and kickback scheme.

World’s Oldest Person Dies

Jeralynn Talley, the world’s oldest person, died at the age of 116 years and 26 days. Known as “Mother Taley” in her church family, she had an unwavering faith in God.

Runaway: Really Big, Freaky Fast Bird: Don’t Approach

An emu acquired a fan base after sparring with some other emu over, wouldn’t you know it, a girl. Read the followup: UPDATED: Freaky Fast Bird Meets Its Fate

Wayne County Exec Seeks Financial Emergency Declaration

County Executive Warren Evans asked the state to declare a financial emergency in Wayne County, which is dealing with a $52 million structural deficit, due primarily to underfunded pensions and property tax revenue losses. Read the followup: State Responds to Request for Review of Finances.

Birmingham Struggles with Where to Stash Marijuana Operation

One of our most commented-on stories of the week was about the balance Birmingham city officials are trying to strike as they comply with court orders saying local governments must accommodate medical marijuana growing operations.

MORE NEWS

• Puppies Dying at ‘Alarming Rate’ from Parvovirus
• EMU Students: Remove Discriminatory Hurons Logo
• One in Four Michigan Hospitals’ Dirty Secret
• Archbishop Resigns Amid Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal

KIDS & FAMILY

• Metro Detroit ‘Owns’ List of Best Suburbs to Raise Families
• ‘Roadside America: Through the Lens of John Margolies’ Opens

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

• Powdered Alcohol Ban Up for Debate This Week
• Lawmaker: Hold Schools Teaching Gay is OK Liable for STDs
• ‘Clever’ Bills Would Require Clergy to Bless All Marriages
• Powdered Alcohol Ban Up for Debate This Week
• Michigan Voters: No One for President in 2016
• Poll: Legalize Pot and Same-Sex Marriage

COPS & COURTS

• ‘We’ve Been Living In Hell’: Nightmare Over for Novi Family
• Family Thinks Daughter, 15, Overcharged in Plot to Kill Them
• Police: Boys Intentionally Shot Out Woman’s Teeth While Vacationing
• Mom Accused of Killing, Hiding Kids in Freezer Wants Death Penalty
• Inkster Settles 2nd Excessive Force Lawsuit Against ‘Robocop’
• ‘Crock-Pot Killer’ Gets 23 Years for Deadly Political Spat
• Police: Kids Hallucinate on Drug-Laced Gummy Candy; Dad Charged
• Teens Face Terrorism Charges in Bomb Threats

REAL ESTATE

• Fisher Building, ‘Detroit’s Largest Art Object,’ On Auction Block: Gallery
• $28.2M Dingell Transit Center Positions Dearborn for Growth

BUSINESS

• ROAK Taproom Begins Pouring Thursday
• Amid Complaints, Closing Time for Upscale Watch Maker
• Faster Internet Service Coming to Metro Detroit

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