Alec Baldwin spotted in Flint filming documentary

The SNL star is in Flint talking to residents about their water bill, Congressman Kildee and Mayor Weaver

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Taylor corruption probe leads to businessman

FBI agents raided the home and business of a real estate mogul as part of a broader public corruption investigation

| 7 hours ago

Nissan Armada returns for 2019 with a few updates

Nissan’s Armada big sport utility has room for up to eight, starts at $46,790

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Consumers: 2 gas plants still down after fire

Two compressor station plants downed by a fire on Michigan’s coldest days will remain out of service through the remainder of the winter months

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Whitmer revamps environmental order

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a new executive order to reorganize Michigan’s environmental department

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Lawsuit: Patient died after 911 operator turned off phone

The suspensions come amid a $25 million lawsuit claiming two Canton Township dispatchers ignored phone calls while man was dying of a heart attack.

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Indians SP Trevor Bauer’s three rules of dating: No feelings. No tweets. No monogamy.

Not everyone likes Bauer. But sportswriters do — because sportswriters love candid answers, rather than typical canned cliches.

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Ex-Virginia Tech QB Josh Jackson (Saline) settles on Maryland as new home

The announcement followed Jackson’s official visit to the Maryland campus last weekend and three weeks of speculation after Jackson.

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With video: Mike Tirico earns rave reviews for NHL debut at LCA

Mike Tirico's like that kid in high school — you know, the one who was ridiculously good at everything.

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Thursday sports on TV/radio

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

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Macomb commissioners back audit of prosecutor’s spending

Members supported paying $100,000 to review transactions stemming from the funds since 2012 over questions about how forfeiture proceeds were spent.

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Sex assault panel in Detroit puts focus on race

10 years after untested Detroit rape kits found, Wayne Co. Prosecutor Kym Worthy talks about women, sexual assault and race

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Samsung folding phone is different - but also almost $2,000

Samsung unveiled a highly anticipated smartphone with a foldable screen in an attempt to break the innovative funk that has beset the smartphones market

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Detroit woman charged in east-side homicide

On the morning of Jan. 24, 36-year-old Jahil Acuff was found dead at his home on Detroit's east side. One woman has been charged in his death

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Wednesday’s basketball: North Carolina beats No. 1 Duke; Williamson hurt

Zion Williamson blew out his shoe, and then No. 8 North Carolina blew out top-ranked Duke.

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Wednesday’s preps: Weems has quadruple double in New Haven victory

Weems had 34 points, 12 rebounds, 10 steals and 10 blocks to help New Haven (19-1) to a 74-58 victory over Detroit Edison. Weems also had five assists.

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Feds: Macomb postal worker stashed mail

Exterminator service sparks investigation into trove of mail allegedly found in Clinton Township townhouse

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Another Wings rally falls short, as Kane, Chicago defeat Wings in overtime

Just like over the weekend in Philadelphia, the Red Wings made a huge third-period rally Wednesday, only to lose, 5-4, to Chicago.

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Blashill on the Wings’ comeback falling short

Coach jeff Blashill on the Wings' comeback falling short to Chicago

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Would you let your insurer track your driving habits?

The auto insurance arm of AAA wants customers to download a smartphone app and let it track their driving habits

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Tillman does his part and a bit more in Spartans victory

The sophomore big man scored a career-high 19 points while grabbing 10 rebounds on Wednesday to help No. 10 Michigan State recover from a rough first half and rally past Rutgers for a 71-60 victory at Breslin Center.

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Climate threat doubter leads effort to advise Trump

William Happer, a physicist who rejects mainstream climate science, would lead Trump’s climate change committee

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Michigan transfer Danna feels he has more to prove

After graduating from CMU in May with a degree in entrepreneurship, Danna will relocate to Ann Arbor. He announced this week he will play his graduate transfer year at Michigan, where he will be immediately eligible this fall.

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 20

These numbers were drawn Wednesday:

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Matt Charboneau on MSU’s win over Rutgers

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Democrats’ anti-Semitism problem not going away

"Anti-Zionism" -- the predominant justification for violence, murder and hatred against Jews -- is a growing position on the American left."

by David Harsanyi  | 4 hours ago

MSU’s Tillman, Winston, Goins on win over Rutgers

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MSU coach Tom Izzo on the win over Rutgers

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Jacques: Empowering women to shine in Japan

"Japan is dealing with debates surrounding how to help more women succeed in the workplace, such as through equal pay, paid leave and child care."

by Ingrid Jacques  | 4 hours ago

Letter: Don’t ban booze on Michigan rivers

"By banning alcohol on or near those three rivers, bureaucrats are dictating how Michiganians should spend their summers, and that’s just not right."

by The Detroit News  | 4 hours ago

Editorial: House GOP smart to stay bipartisan

"These are important goals for lawmakers -- and the state -- and they are also a reasonable set of priorities given the current divided government."

by The Detroit News  | 4 hours ago

Opinion: Non-competitive Dollar could hurt tariffs

"If the dollar keeps rising, it could simply negate much of the gains the president is now achieving from his tariff strategy."

by Michael Stumo  | 4 hours ago

Bankole: Subsidies offer little community value

"In 2019, corporations must project people-centered values that communities they operate in can relate to not just focused on racking up profits."

by Bankole Thompson  | 4 hours ago

Opinion: Gillibrand shows Iowa a Democrat firebrand

"There was no mistaking Ms. Gillibrand’s intentions: A feminist appeal crackling with angerand yet fueled by optimism."

by David M. Shribman  | 4 hours ago

Democrats abandon their integrity

"For Benson, Whitmer, and Nessel, real bipartisanship was probably too much to ask for. Sadly, it turns out, so was integrity."

by Greg McNeilly  | 4 hours ago

Insider: House tribute celebrates longtime Levin-Dingell ties

Michigan Congressman Andy Levin on House floor recounts timeline of related events in wake of the Dean's passing.

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Pistons mailbag: Drummond still has room to improve

This week’s mailbag looks at why the Pistons invested heavily in Andre Drummond and how their moves in the front office and at the trade deadline could impact them moving forward.

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DeJulius embraces ‘outlier’ status as pick to make surprise contribution for UM

As No. 7 Michigan looks to keep its footing atop the Big Ten standings when it travels to Minnesota on Thursday, it could be freshman guard David DeJulius.

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High Court: ‘Excessive fines’ ban applies to states

The Supreme Court on Wednesday strengthened the rights of Americans to fight police seizures of vehicles and property.

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