NBA Draft recap: Wild night for Pistons; long one for MSU

Follow along for live updates from Detroit News contributor Matt Schoch as the NBA holds its 2020 draft.

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Wednesday’s MAC football: WMU tops CMU in shootout; Toledo cruises past EMU

Kaleb Eleby threw three of his five TD passes to D’Wayne Eskridge as Western Michigan improved to 3-0.

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Wednesday, Nov. 18

These numbers were drawn Wednesday

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“Magic of Lights” drive-through lights display

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Thursday sports on TV/radio

When is your team playing? And where can you watch or listen to it on TV and radio?

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Opinion: More threats on horizon for gig workers

The war being waged against independent contractors in California — and across the nation — is far from over, Onwuka writes

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UM to pay $9.25M in settlement with Philbert accusers

The deal comes after an investigative report found numerous allegations of sexual misconduct by the University of Michigan's former No. 2 official

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Opinion: AI denied COVID-19 unemployment claims

The stories being told by some whose benefits were cut-off and falsely accused of filing fraudulent claims sounded familiar to me, Lord writes.

by Jennifer Lord  | 6 hours ago

Holiday light displays are dazzling and safe

New this year, DTE Energy Music Theatre is home to Magic Lights, a 1.5 mile drive-through display with LED technology and digital animation

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Complete coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic

Follow along as news breaks with the coronavirus

Editorial: Killing Line 5 is bad for Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer continues to fight plans by Enbridge Inc., operator of the Line 5, to build a safer method of transporting oil and gas

by The Detroit News  | 6 hours ago

Bankole: Whitmer has empty promises for Blacks

Whitmer is using techniques the white liberal establishment has used for decades to pacify members of the Black community, Bankole writes.

by Bankole Thompson  | 6 hours ago

Opinion: Benson needs to investigate election

If Benson is investigating allegations of impropriety, she hasn't been upfront about it, McNeilly writes.

by Greg McNeilly  | 6 hours ago

Letter: Tough decisions for college students ahead

Research shows there is a direct parallel to the number of credits a student completes to student retention and graduation rates, Provenzano writes.

by The Detroit News  | 6 hours ago

Opinion: I am vehemently opposed to political unity

Political unity is an ugly, authoritarian idea. No free place has domestic political unity, nor should it aspire to it, Harsanyi writes.

by David Harsanyi  | 6 hours ago

Opinion: NFL changes from pastime into politics

Sports team owners decided, beginning in 2016 and continuing through this year, to bet on younger people's consumer activism, Zito writes.

by Salena Zito  | 6 hours ago

Delta will continue to block middle seats amid ‘surging virus’

Delta Air Lines Inc. will keep blocking middle seats through the first quarter of next year, outlasting other U.S. carriers because it wants to reassure customers about the safety of aircraft cabins.

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Pistons ship Luke Kennard to Clippers, use No. 19 pick on Saddiq Bey

For the past couple of seasons, Kennard had been one of the Pistons' building blocks.

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Families look for new ways to keep Thanksgiving festive

As families grapple with how to spend Thanksgiving in the midst of a pandemic, many are planning for smaller soirees

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Man shot at Roseville apartment complex

Victim refuses to cooperate with investigation; police search for suspect

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Dr. Roach: Physicians must use best practices in COVID treatment

Dear Dr. Roach: Is there a difference between COVID-19 treatment in academia vs. the real world? I had a telemedicine appointment the other day to see my internist, and he said to call right away if I developed

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Sanford residents move forward after flood

Residents of Sanford band together to rebuild their downtown and recreational areas after devastating flooding 6-months-ago

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Dear Abby: Family ties break down after mom moves away

Dear Abby: Since I moved eight years ago, my son, “Jim,” has visited me only once, and that’s because I gave his son my car. I rarely hear from him, and when I have visited, we barely talk. We have totally diff

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Russ Marshall’s Detroit photos at DIA through June 27

"Russ Marshall: Detroit Photographs, 1958-2008," is a new black-and-white exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts up through June 27.

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Mets’ Robinson Cano suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test

The 38-year-old Cano will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary.

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Virus outbreak reported at Ypsilanti Eagles club, health officials say

At least 31 cases confirmed through Wednesday; officials urge visitors to check for symptoms and seek testing

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‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to debut in theaters and on HBO Max

“Wonder Woman 1984” isn’t skipping theaters or moving to 2021, but it is altering course

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Remains of 3 found in Colorado, triggering manhunt for felon

Authorities in southern Colorado said Wednesday that they are searching for a suspect in connection with the discovery of the remains of three people

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Trump targets vote certification in late bid to block Biden

Getting nowhere in the courts, Trump’s scattershot effort to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory is shifting toward obscure election boards

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GOP increasingly accepts Trump’s defeat – but not in public

Some Republicans have privately acknowledged what they refuse to say openly: Democrat Joe Biden and Harris won the election

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US drops drug trafficking charges against ex-Mexican general

The decision came after Mexico threatened to cut off cooperation with U.S. authorities unless the general was sent home

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Catholics divided as bishops examine Biden’s abortion stance

Catholic anti-abortion activists hope the bishops make clear that Catholic politicians who support abortion are in breach of church teaching

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Sony, Microsoft consoles struggle after thin launch-day supply

Sales of the new consoles fell short of their predecessors during their first week in Japan, suggesting supply bottlenecks will hamper their debut

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Radio station 89X to change format Thursday after 30 years

Known for modern and "new rock," the station's website says it will change to an undisclosed format at noon Nov. 18

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Biden approaches 80 million votes in historic victory

Joe Biden’s winning tally is approaching a record 80 million votes as Democratic bastions continue to count ballots

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Trump-friendly Newsmax seeks to cut into Fox’s viewership

Newsmax, a largely invisible network has suddenly been flooded by fans of President Donald Trump

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Border protection officers seize $20M in jewelry at Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

Officials said undeclared jewelry was headed from Canada to New York

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US COVID-19 deaths surpass 250,000

Conditions inside the nation’s hospitals are deteriorating by the day as the coronavirus rages across the U.S. at an unrelenting pace and the death toll surpasses 250,000

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Birmingham restaurateur opens triple concept

He's also launching a chicken and ribs concept that will operate as a "ghost kitchen" for carryout and delivery only, no dining room

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‘Excited to get started’: UM unveils full 2020-21 hoops schedule

Michigan will open the season with six straight home games and will play on three holidays in 2020-21.

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