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Wolverines

UM remains No. 3 in CFP, WMU at No. 21

UM remains No. 3 in CFP, WMU at No. 21The rankings sets up Saturday's big showdown in Columbus between the No. 2 Buckeyes and No. 3 Wolverines.
  • Wolverines
  • 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
John Niyo

Niyo: Pistons' return hits wistful note with ex-players

Niyo: Pistons' return hits wistful note with ex-playersFormer Detroit mayor and NBA star Dave Bing pushed long and hard for team's move back to the city.
  • John Niyo
  • 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
High Schools

High school football show: Picking the eight winners

High school football show: Picking the eight winnersThe top high school football teams will clash at Ford Field this weekend and Dave Goricki has predictions on all eight finals.
  • High Schools
  • 59 minutes ago
Detroit

Detroiter faces child porn, sex trafficking trial

Detroiter faces child porn, sex trafficking trialJudge refuses to dismiss evidence in case that includes alleged discovery of woman chained to stripper pole in home
  • Detroit
  • 8 hours, 55 minutes ago
Michigan

Fired MSU doctor charged with sex abuse of gymnasts

Fired MSU doctor charged with sex abuse of gymnastsAn ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under 13
  • Michigan
  • 1 day, 8 hours ago
Politics

Ex-Courser, Gamrat staffers to get $170K settlements

Ex-Courser, Gamrat staffers to get $170K settlementsThe lawyer for former House staffers Ben Graham and Keith Allard said the Michigan House settlement ‘vindicates’ them
  • Politics
  • 7 hours, 15 minutes ago
Movies

Review: Spy story ‘Allied’ steeped in Hollywood glamour

Review: Spy story ‘Allied’ steeped in Hollywood glamourBrad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star in Robert Zemeckis’ WWII-set romantic thriller
  • Movies
  • 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Editorial

Editorial: Welcome back to Detroit

Editorial: Welcome back to DetroitThe return of the Pistons to downtown Detroit is a solid affirmation of the city’s rebuilding progress.
  • Editorial
  • 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Movies

Review: ‘Moana’s’ crisp visuals create island paradise

Review: ‘Moana’s’ crisp visuals create island paradiseDisney’s first musical since ‘Frozen’ heads to the islands, but its story feels grounded in the familiar
  • Movies
  • 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
College

IPFW Mastodons shock No. 3 Indiana with upset in OT

IPFW Mastodons shock No. 3 Indiana with upset in OTThe Mastodons (3-2), who made the move to Division I in 2001-02, had lost all nine previous games against ranked teams.
  • College
  • 1 minute ago
Pistons

Pistons return to Detroit

Pistons return to DetroitPistons owner Tom Gores, Christopher Ilitch, CEO of Ilitch Holdings and Mayor Mike Duggan announce plans for the Pistons to return to Detroit.
  • Pistons
  • 3 minutes ago
Nhl

NHL expansion team gets a name: Vegas Golden Knights

NHL expansion team gets a name: Vegas Golden KnightsThe Golden Knights’ logo is a simple front view of a fighting helmet with a conspicuous V.
  • Nhl
  • 10 minutes ago
College

Tuesday's roundup: Central survives Oakland women, 70-67
Cassie Breen scores 33 in Chippewas' victory

Tuesday's roundup: Central survives Oakland women, 70-67Cassie Breen scores 33 in Chippewas' victory
  • College
  • 24 minutes ago
Nation

Dump trucks filled with sand to protect NY parade

Dump trucks filled with sand to protect NY paradeAuthorities say there’s no confirmation of a credible threat at the parade
  • Nation
  • 28 minutes ago
World

S. Korea leader says Viagra stash for altitude sickness

S. Korea leader says Viagra stash for altitude sicknessPresident Park Geun-hye’s office confirmed it purchased about 360 erectile dysfunction pills and the generic version
  • World
  • 34 minutes ago
Nation

Fatal bus crash in Tennessee revives seat belt debate
Six states mandate seat belts on large buses. Tennessee and others balked at the $7,000 to $10,000 per bus cost

Fatal bus crash in Tennessee revives seat belt debateSix states mandate seat belts on large buses. Tennessee and others balked at the $7,000 to $10,000 per bus cost
  • Nation
  • 45 minutes ago
Advice

Abby: Stocking staples makes family happy for holidays
Sometimes the need for basics outweighs the desire for the latest and greatest gadgets

Abby: Stocking staples makes family happy for holidaysSometimes the need for basics outweighs the desire for the latest and greatest gadgets
  • Advice
  • 1 hour, 1 minute ago
Restaurants + Bars

Submit to the holiday season with these spirited events

Submit to the holiday season with these spirited eventsRecommended holiday-centric food and beverage events happening around town this season
  • Restaurants + Bars
  • 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
Entertainment

Entertainment calendar: music, stage, art and more

Entertainment calendar: music, stage, art and moreStevie Nicks, DMX, Amy Grant, “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” and more are in town this week
  • Entertainment
  • 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Entertainment

Artist Spotlight: Alise King

Artist Spotlight: Alise KingDetroit Black Music Awards-winner performs Thanksgiving night at MotorCity Casino.
  • Entertainment
  • 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
Lions

Detroit News predictions: Lions vs. Vikings

Detroit News predictions: Lions vs. VikingsJames Hawkins, Justin Rogers, John Niyo and Bob Wojnowski predict the outcome of Thursday's Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field.
  • Lions
  • 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Letters

Letter: Lessons from the real Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton’s The Federalist papers No.68 describes the “mode of electing the President of the United States.”

Letter: Lessons from the real HamiltonAlexander Hamilton’s The Federalist papers No.68 describes the “mode of electing the President of the United States.”
  • Letters
  • 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Opinion

Stephen Bannon is no anti-Semite

Stephen Bannon is no anti-SemiteBannon’s views are unorthodox for a conservative, but they are not white-nationalism
  • Opinion
  • 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Labor Voices

Renault-Nissan mistreats workers in Mississippi

Renault-Nissan mistreats workers in MississippiThe situation in Mississippi is disgraceful
  • Labor Voices
  • 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Nation

Court blocks overtime expansion pay rule for 4 million

Court blocks overtime expansion pay rule for 4 millionIt was a blow to the Obama Administration’s effort to beef up labor laws it said weren’t keeping pace with the times
  • Nation
  • 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Thomas Sowell

Sorry ‘progressives, the past can’t be changed

Sorry ‘progressives, the past can’t be changedMany on the left go on and on about how some people were born with lesser chances in life than other people
  • Thomas Sowell
  • 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Opinion

Detroit’s kids deserve after-school programs
Detroit remains the only large metropolitan city to lack a youth development fund at the municipal level

Detroit’s kids deserve after-school programsDetroit remains the only large metropolitan city to lack a youth development fund at the municipal level
  • Opinion
  • 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
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