Opinion: Racism is the ultimate threat to democracy

"The conduct and the policies of this president, along with his supporters, are the greatest threat to the preservation of our democracy"

by Wendell Anthony  | 10 hours ago

Quizzing Mueller gives Democrats a fresh chance to hit at Trump

Democrats have been strategizing over how to draw out the former special counsel, who has said he has no intention of going beyond the report findings.

| 13 hours ago

New audio shows U.K. couldn’t stop Iran from seizing ship

The audio released by maritime security risk firm Dryad Global shows that a British frigate was too far away from the targeted tanker.

| 13 hours ago

Metro Detroiters pick up pieces after back-to-back storms, outages

290,000 DTE Energy customers and 60,000 Consumers Energy customers remain without power Sunday evening

| 9 hours ago

Monday sports on TV/radio

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

| 9 hours ago

Weston: No kids? These steps keep ‘solo agers’ safer

Create a community to help you age happily

| 10 hours ago

$4.9M grant lets researcher study reading law

Using a $4.9 million grant, education researchers from Michigan will be closely evaluating the state's controversial third-grade reading law which goes into effect next school year

| 9 hours ago

Opinion: Prevent autonomous vehicle terrorism

"It would be not be a stretch to imagine that other terrorists are brainstorming on how to use autonomous vehicles"

by Javed Ali  | 10 hours ago

Sunday’s golf: Herman rides Trump’s putting advice to Barbasol win

Herman changed to a conventional putting grip and clubhead at the president’s suggestion following a recent round.

| 9 hours ago

Moon back in NASA’s court 50 years after 1st lunar landing

The White House wants U.S. astronauts on the moon pronto. Itwill serve as a critical proving ground for the real prize of sending astronauts to Mars.

| 11 hours ago

More than 700 people have filed to run for president. Why?

Some acknowledge they have little hope of gaining traction. Other candidates think, just maybe, there’s a shot that their message might catch on.

| 11 hours ago

Grand Rapids zoo plans more exhibits, redesign

The John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids is closing a month early to work on improvements.

| 10 hours ago

Puerto Rico gov will not seek reelection, leaves his party

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Sunday evening that he will not resign in the face of public furor over an obscenity-laced leaked online chat

| 11 hours ago

US hotels caught in fight over housing detained migrants

Advocacy groups and unions are pressuring Marriott, MGM and others not to house migrants who have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers

| 14 hours ago

911 lines restored in Northville, township

Northville Township's nonemergency line stilled being re-directed to Plymouth Township, police say

| 11 hours ago

Michigan Lottery numbers for Sunday, July 21

These numbers were drawn Sunday:

| 11 hours ago

BMW’s new CEO brings steeliness to chart electric-car course

Oliver Zipse’s confidence and powers of persuasion will be in demand after predecessor Harald Krueger’s wavering on big decisions

| 13 hours ago

Interactive: Meet the Democrats coming to Detroit’s debate

The DNC has announced the presidential hopefuls who will participate in the July 30-31 debates at Detroit's Fox Theatre. Learn more about them.

| 4 days ago

Sunday’s motors: Kevin Harvick edges Denny Hamlin on last-lap battle

After the two made contact coming out of the final turn, Harvick finished 0.210 seconds ahead for his 46th series victory and first since November at Texas.

| 11 hours ago

Endangered birds halt Chicago beachfront music festival

A Chicago beachfront music festival set for August has been cancelled following concerns about its impact on endangered shorebirds

| 12 hours ago

Aide: Trump criticism of US not same as 4 Democrats’ words

Aide claims “huge difference” between Trump’s criticisms of America during the 2016 campaign and critiques by four Democratic congresswomen of color

| 12 hours ago

U.K.’s Hammond to quit if Johnson becomes premier

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond said he plans to quit his post on Wednesday if Boris Johnson beats Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt

| 12 hours ago

Administration pauses enforcement of abortion restriction

Trump admin giving taxpayer-funded family planning clinics more time to comply with new rule saying they no longer can refer women for abortions

| 12 hours ago

Like old times: Mariano Rivera closes out Baseball HOF ceremony

The chants began even before baseball’s greatest closer stood to make his speech.

| 11 hours ago

Back-to-school on a budget

If you can’t afford everything on your child’s list, here are some tips to help ease costs

| 13 hours ago

‘Disappointing way to lose’: DCFC falls to Cleveland SC on penalty kicks

Detroit City FC lost to Cleveland SC on penalty kicks, 3-2, in the NPSL Midwest Region final at Keyworth Stadium before 4,568 spectators.

| 8 hours ago

Tennessee banker wins annual Hemingway Look-Alike contest

Persistence paid off for a retired Tennessee banker who won the weekend’s Hemingway Look-Alike Contest on his eighth try

| 13 hours ago

Police launch tear gas as Hong Kong protest turns violent

Hong Kong’s protest movement took a violent turn Sunday as police launched tear gas at protesters after a massive march continued late into the evening, and subway riders were attacked

| 13 hours ago

Lyft adds NYC subway info to app, even as it fights with city

It’s a calculated bet that more info won’t tempt too many people to take the train instead of calling a Lyft

| 13 hours ago

Renault chief confident partnership with Nissan on track

A closer tie-up with Nissan would best be discussed “when the business runs well, when strategy is set,” Senard told reporters

| 13 hours ago

Dr. Roach: Physicians can prescribe PPI use longer than 14 days

Other treatments include lifestyle changes like a better diet, weight loss when appropriate and not eating right before bed

| 13 hours ago

Dear Abby: Free spirit feels like wings are clipped with new beau

I’m an artist, and I want to go out and explore the world and do crazy things

| 13 hours ago

GM’s China partner SAIC braces for 1st annual sales drop

China’s biggest automaker battles through a slump in demand roiling the world’s largest car market

| 13 hours ago

‘Just fun, man’: Tigers’ Nick Castellanos delivers walk-off homer in 10th

Rookie Tyler Alexander, in his second MLB start, allowed just three hits in seven strong innings in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.

| 13 hours ago

The ‘gray divorce’ can be hazardous to your health

Divorcing over age 50 proves to be devastating for many Americans

| 13 hours ago

‘The Lion King’ rules and ‘Endgame’ scores all-time record

'The Lion King' this weekend roared into 4,725 North American theaters, where it grossed a stunning $185 million

| 14 hours ago

‘Can’t believe it’: Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle

Shane Lowry of Ireland won the British Open by six shots over Tommy Fleetwood for his first major championship.

| 14 hours ago

Shane Lowry proves there’s ‘no border when it comes to golf in Ireland’

Brendan Lowry thought his son might one day play in front of thousands of screaming fans at Croke Park in Dublin.

| 14 hours ago

Police suspend search for missing boater in Lake Erie

Monroe County Sheriff's deputies assisted in a search for a man who had fallen out of a boat in Lake Erie

| 14 hours ago

Tigers 4, Blue Jays 3 (10 inn.)

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