World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020

Scientists say this drop is chiefly because people are staying home, traveling less by car and plane

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US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

Four more federal executions, including one Friday, are planned in the weeks before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration

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China’s auto sales rise in November, but down for the year

Sales in the industry’s biggest global market rose 11.6% over a year earlier to 2.3 million

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Ferrari CEO resigns 2 years after replacing Marchionne

Camilleri, who took over as CEO in 2018, is also stepping down as chairman of Phillip Morris International

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EU leaders agree to reduce emissions after all-night talks

Tthe 27 member states approved a proposal to toughen the bloc’s intermediate target on the way to climate neutrality by mid-century

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Disney plans to stream a galaxy of Star Wars, Marvel series

Disney unveiled new streaming offerings, including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+

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Watch: 2020 Michiganians of the Year embody courage, commitment

This year's honorees are people committed to finding solutions, willing to invest their time, energy and money for the greater good of Michigan

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Niyo: New band of Pistons plans on reviving old flavor of Detroit basketball

The Pistons have tried this once before. Twice, actually, the way new general manager Troy Weaver sees it.

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Winter weather watch in effect for portions of Michigan through Sunday

Northern, central and west-central Michigan could see snow accumulations of up to 9 inches; in mid-Michigan, watch lasts through Saturday with up to 8 inches possible

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Make the most of a hopeful season with festive home looks

There's something about lights, the smell of fresh evergreens, sparkly ornaments, warmth of gold, glimmer and romance of candles

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Here’s what the Lions are wearing for My Cause My Cleats

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Ford invests $6M in Corktown community benefits

Ford says it's fulfilled or made progress on 36 out of 43 commitments it made for initiatives such as affordable housing and workforce development for neighborhood

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Virus moves Metro Detroit Hanukkah celebrations online, outdoors

This year's observances for 8-day holiday are 'a little different,' worshipers say, from Zoom gatherings to drive-in menorah lightings

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Sports Sightings: A humorous look at the day’s notable photos

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Friday 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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Michigan mailbag: Team culture; Harbaugh’s contract and recruiting; life without The Game

It feels so strange not writing stories leading up to The Game. Instead, we’re focused on COVID-19 outbreaks and contract extensions.

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Michigan redshirt freshman Zach Carpenter enters transfer portal

He was the offensive Scout Player of the Year last year and was expected to compete for the starting job at center.

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Detroit News College Football Show: MSU-Penn State, Jim Harbaugh’s future

Bob Wojnowski, John Niyo, Angelique Chengelis and Matt Charboneau preview the Michigan State-Penn State game and they take a look at Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan.

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Five things to watch as the Pistons open preseason play vs. the Knicks

With almost a completely different roster and excitement about the new faces brought in, there’s a ton of intrigue packed into an exhibition opener

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Ex-Tigers president Dave Dombrowski takes on another improvement project with Phillies

Whether rebuilding or reloading, small market or large, Dave Dombrowski has been a big success at every major league stop.

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Thursday’s NFL: Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3

Cam Akers rushed for 171 yards, Kenny Young returned an interception 79 yards for a touchdown and the Rams claimed a 24-3 victory over the Patriots

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Suspect sought in fatal shooting on Morang in Detroit

Victim shot while walking about 8:40 p.m. Thursday

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MSU’s Julian Barnett, among nation’s top recruits in 2019, enters transfer portal

Barnett would qualify as the most notable MSU player to enter the portal, a former four-star recruit from Belleville who was rated one of the top CBs in the nation in the 2019 class.

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A no-drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

Many around the world are gleefully looking forward to spending the December holidays at home without the expense, family drama and travel headaches

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Opinion: Student debt ‘forgiveness’ is deeply unfair

Progressives have begun pressuring Biden into rewarding those who are already ahead while punishing those who never went to college, Clarey writes

by Brendan Clarey  | 11 hours ago

Opinion: As a teacher, I know school closures are not the answer

While many students come to school with plenty of home supports, there is a large student population that does not, Haack writes

by Matthew Haack  | 11 hours ago

Opinion: Landlords, property owners are under attack

Landlords may eventually become legally committed to every renter, no matter the payment history or how they’ve treated the property, Paletz writes

by Matt Paletz  | 11 hours ago

Feds look to pharmacists to boost childhood immunization rates

Federal officials are banking on pharmacists to help reverse the slump in child immunization rates caused by the coronavirus pandemic

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Christmas in 2020: How we’re decorating

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Trump wants to weaken school meal nutrition rules

In their last days in office, Trump administration officials are trying to reduce nutrition requirements for school meals

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$2 million bond set for man charged in double shooting at Inkster motel

Bernard Rutherford faces charges including assault with intent to murder, armed robbery in connection with Saturday incident at Paradise Inn on Michigan Avenue

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Ask the doc: Best cuff for blood pressure reading?

Home blood pressure monitoring allows for many more blood pressure readings to be taken, and the average of these readings is a better reflection of a person’s true range of blood pressure

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Thursday’s golf: Olson comes up aces and takes 1-shot lead in Women’s Open

Winning once felt easy to Amy Olson.

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Dear Abby: Daughter clashes with dad over his teenage girlfriend

Your father may be flattered that someone so young would have a romantic interest in him, Abby writes

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Man in custody after standoff with police in Royal Oak

Thursday incident on Cummings sparks response from Royal Oak, Ferndale

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What’s next for Facebook in the antitrust case?

Whatever happens, experts expect a long-drawn out battle that Facebook is prepared to defend vigorously

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Thursday, Dec. 10

These numbers were drawn Thursday

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Congress stuck as McConnell torpedoes emerging COVID-19 deal

The GOP leader criticized “controversial state bailouts” during a speech in the Senate, as he insists on a more targeted aid package

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Boy, 9, shot as dad clears gun, Detroit police say

9-year-old hospitalized Thursday evening in temporary serious condition

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Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns

In a rare break with Trump, McConnell is urging passage of a wide-ranging defense policy bill that Trump has threatened to veto

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