Author Brad Meltzer talks about 'The Fifth Assassin'
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- Since George Washington was elected in 1788, there have been more than two dozen assassination attempts on the President of the United States. Four have been successful.
Now, in the second installment of the Culper Ring Trilogy, THE FIFTH ASSASSIN from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, national archivist Beecher White is faced with a serial killer who is meticulously recreating the crimes of those four assassins: John Wilkes Booth, Charles Guiteau, Leon Czolgosz and Lee Harvey Oswald.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:50:16 GMT
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Monday, December 24 2012 10:29 AM EST2012-12-24 15:29:11 GMT
It's the sounds of the holiday season all jazzed up. The Gene Dunlap Band is known for its jazz performances. On Monday, December 24th, the band paid a visit to Fox 2 to perform Christmas music.
It's the sounds of the holiday season all jazzed up. The Gene Dunlap Band is known for its jazz performances. On Monday, December 24th, the band paid a visit to Fox 2 to perform the sounds of the holiday.
Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:21 AM EST2012-11-27 13:21:36 GMT
Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp brings readers an inside look at the life of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in his new book, "Dave Bing: A Life of Challenge."
Detroit Free Press columnist Drew Sharp brings readers an inside look at the life of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing in his new book, "Dave Bing: A Life of Challenge."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:37:50 GMT
The FOX 2 mug has gone "Hollywood." We equipped contest winner Annalee Buschbacher with the coveted FOX 2 coffee mug and assigned her the task to snap pics of it during her recent trip to Los Angeles.
The FOX 2 mug has gone "Hollywood." We equipped contest winner Annalee Buschbacher with the coveted FOX 2 coffee mug and assigned her the task to snap pics of it during her recent trip to Los Angeles.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:05:46 GMT
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:43:35 GMT
Brian Woehlke and his family
All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity's fund for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke, who passed away while battling a Westland fire on May 8.
All funds collected will be donated to the Westland Fire Fighters Charity's fund for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Woehlke, who passed away while battling a Westland fire on May 8.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:42 GMT
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Trained Salvation Army counselors are being mobilized to head down to the tornado disaster area in Oklahoma to not only help with the victims, but the first responders, as well.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:25:11 GMT
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
The American Red Cross is working in a variety of ways and from several different areas of the country to help the victims of the tornadoes which struck in the nation's heartland.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:23:14 GMT
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Basehunters, a storm chasing team from Norman, Okla., captured over three minutes worth of video showing Monday's deadly monster tornado that roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:57 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing dozens and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:52 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:38:20 GMT
Crews across the river in Windsor are battling a raging fire that's burning at a warehouse in the 700 block of Sprucewood Avenue.
Crews across the river in Windsor are battling a raging fire that's burning at a warehouse in the 700 block of Sprucewood Avenue. Thick black smoke and flames can be seen for miles. The Windsor Star is