Aretha Franklin’s birthday, film premiere celebrated

Friends and family honor the Queen of Soul with a pre-bash prior to the screening of 'Amazing Grace'

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State: Principal residence exemption doesn’t expire

After online posts allege PRE expires after 25 years, state Treasury and local assessors see a surge in inquiries

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FCA to get suite of incentives for expansion

Fiat Chrysler is expected to qualify for a suite of state tax incentives as part of its plan to invest $4.5 billion in five Michigan plants.

| 8 hours ago

Schlissel, sorority respond to false shooter report at UM

UM cited "deficiencies" in how authorities responded to the incident, while a sorority apologized for popping balloons, setting off 3 hours of panic.

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No joke: Ferndale parking prices to double on April 1

Parking tickets will still cost the same; also, metered hours are extended to midnight

| 14 hours ago

18 measles cases confirmed in Oakland County

Health officials say they've administered 970 vaccinations between Friday and Sunday

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Red Wings 3, Sharks 2

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Monday, March 25

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Doc: When it comes to antibiotic use, less is more

I am concerned that frequent use of antibiotics causes them to become less effective

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Tuesday sports on TV/radio

A complete listing of the day's sports on TV/radio.

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MSU’s Ward, Winston, Goins and Tillman talk LSU

MSU's Nick Ward, Cassius Winston, Kenny Goins and Xavier Tillman talk LSU.

3 hours ago

Man charged in his mother’s slaying at Troy home

Uriah Lee Scott, 42, is charged with open murder of his mother, Cynthia Scott, 61

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Wolf restoration project at Isle Royale off to strong start

The park in Lake Superior now has 15 wolves following the transfer of seven from Canada over the weekend

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Letters: Other views on WSU board, Izzo

"We urge the WSU Board of Governors to approach their duties with a spirit of collegiality, respect and soberness that has been missing as of late."

by The Detroit News  | 3 hours ago

Opinion: Tariffs threaten Michigan apple growers

"For farmers and other small businesses in our state Congress must pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada- Agreement."

by Chris Alpers, Mike Dietrich and Elizabeth Wittenbach  | 3 hours ago

Bearding club joins whiskered enthusiasts

Old Dog Whisker Club members meet Sundays in Kalamazoo for beers and grub at Old Dog Tavern, and to share award-winning facial hair

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Bank: Developer sought to launder cash through Trump Moscow tower

A lawsuit filed Monday claims that Felix Sater, a longtime associate of Trump’s, sought to use money stolen from a bank in Kazakhstan to help build a luxury tower in Moscow

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Defending champ Notre Dame ousts Michigan State women from NCAA Tournament

Top-seed Notre Dame ran away from No. 9-seed Michigan State in the first half of a 91-63 victory Monday night in the NCAA Chicago Regional.

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‘Amazing Grace’ Producer Tirrell D. Whittley on his Aretha Franklin documentary.

Producer Tirrell D. Whittley on Aretha Franklin documentary "Amazing Grace" during the premiere in Detroit on March 25, 2019.

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Maker makes his mark in Pistons locker room with the dope jams

The Pistons had a quiet locker room, so the newest Pistons player made his move, getting clearance from the established leadership group for his icebreaker.

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NCAA women: Notre Dame 91, Michigan State 63

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Attorney Avenatti faces fraud, extortion charges

Trump critic who represented Stormy Daniels was charged with extortion and bank and wire fraud in separate cases in New York and California

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Dems seek Mueller files; GOP says ‘move on’

The president did not specify which political foes he was referring to, but said they will ‘be looked at’

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Tips sought in theft from Chesterfield Twp. log cabin

Investigators said between Dec. 7 and March 17, someone vandalized the site at 47275 Sugarbush and stole several items

| 6 hours ago

Israel, militants in Gaza trade fire

“Israel will not tolerate this,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared during a White House meeting with Trump

| 6 hours ago

Lawsuit: DMC cost-cutting, fraud led to patient deaths

Two cardiologists allege unnecessary surgeries resulted in patient deaths at the Detroit Medical Center's Harper, Receiving and Sinai-Grace hospitals

| 8 hours ago

Society: Up-and-coming Detroit fashion designers in spotlight

The event, OT in the D, was at the chic Detroit Foundation Hotel on March 21.

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As Lions look to fill backup QB void, the draft makes most fiscal sense

With starter Matthew Stafford's cap hit averaging more than $30 million the next three years, the draft remains the best route to land a backup QB.

| 8 hours ago

Abby: Son comes out as gay, feels mom’s rejection

Mom and I have NEVER talked about it – she says it’s just a phase

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Ex-MSU tackle Malik McDowell cleared to resume pro career, after horrific ATV accident

His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told reporters at the NFL meetings in Phoenix on Monday about the doctors' recent clearance.

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Lions still undecided on Taylor Decker’s fifth-year option

The one-year option, which is guaranteed only for injury, would pay Decker in the ballpark of $10 million in 2020.

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With added attention to defense, Filip Hronek becomes building block for Wings

As Hronek finishes this season, there’s a growing sense the former second-round draft pick is a player the Red Wings can build around.

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Task force expected to address elder abuse

A statewide task force will address the legal and social shortfalls that have in part allowed for the abuse of roughly 73,000 older adults in Michigan.

| 9 hours ago

Lions’ failure to land RB Malcolm Brown a worthwhile risk

The Lions liked the fit and price tag on Brown, but the Rams saw fit to match Detroit's two-year contract offer.

| 9 hours ago

Lions open to extension talks with Damon ‘Snacks’ Harrison

General manager Bob Quinn is open to the pitch, even though it's not an immediate priority.

| 9 hours ago

Kansas’ new Dem governor vetoes GOP tax relief bill

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a tax relief bill, arguing it would repeat an infamous GOP fiscal experiment that failed

| 9 hours ago

Justice sought for 1982 slaying of 4 Dutch journalists

Calls are mounting in the Netherlands for Reyes Mena and others responsible for the killings to be brought to justice

| 9 hours ago

FDA revisits breast implant safety debate

Health officials are taking another look at the safety of breast implants, the latest review in a decades-long debate

| 10 hours ago

Lions view new CB Justin Coleman more as a nickel

Coleman played inside in Seattle, but spent more time outside when he was part of a Matt Patricia-led defense in New England.

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Cancer doc who mistreated patients will get a hearing

Farid Fata was sentenced to 45 years in prison for putting cancer patients through needless treatments

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