Bankole: Joe Biden insults Black voters; VP pick is shot at redemption

If Biden thinks he can engage in hurtful and anti-Black political discourse, then he is going to have a serious problem in November, Bankole writes.

by Bankole Thompson  | 1 day ago

Vital questions as Big Ten heads toward postponing football season

The difficult decision has been made, and now it’s time to start thinking about what’s next.

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Oakland Co. deputies seek tips on naked man trying to break into home

Resident told deputies the man tried to open home's front door, said he was lost

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Tigers’ Buck Farmer heads to IL with strained groin; Beau Burrows called up

Farmer, 29, has seemingly and finally come into his own in 2020.

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Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere

The sturdy, 6-foot-1 Lafreniere had 114 goals and 297 points in 173 games in the Quebec Major Junior League

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Report: Metro Detroit seniors ‘dying before their time’

Chronic illnesses, living conditions cited for shorter lifespans

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Michigan reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 557 new cases

The state has reported 87,960 cases of coronavirus and 6,257 deaths since the outbreak hit Michigan five months ago

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Health officials are quitting or getting fired amid outbreak

At least 48 state and local health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states

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Lake Orion GM worker set to speak at Democratic convention

A Lake Orion GM employee will address supporters of former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential bid at the Democratic National Convention.

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Stocks rise on Wall Street; S&P 500 within 1% of record

Wall Street is drifting from small gains to losses on Monday after Trump announced several stopgap moves to aid the economy

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Top 10 rappers of all time: Snoop Dogg gives you his awesome list

Detroit rapper Eminem and other popular rappers didn’t make the cut

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FCA CEO calls claims it used offshore accounts to bribe UAW officials ‘blatantly false’

The new allegations are unsubstantiated, according to Fiat Chrysler

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1 dead, 6 rescued after gas explosion levels Baltimore homes

The natural gas explosion reduced to the homes to piles of rubble and pieces of debris over a wide area

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Share your best photos of our beautiful state and win money

California wins ruling Uber, Lyft drivers are employees

Uber and Lyft were ordered to convert their California drivers from independent contractors to employees with benefits

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GOP senator subpoenas FBI over Russia, defends Biden probe

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said Monday that he has subpoenaed the FBI to produce documents to his committee

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Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports

Airport security is finding guns in passenger carry-on bags at three times the rate recorded before the pandemic

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Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion, protests

Prime Minister Hassan Diab said that he is taking “a step back” so he can stand with the people “and fight the battle for change alongside them.”

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Catch a peek: Annual Perseid meteor shower to peak Wednesday

Best time to see them is between 2 a.m. and dawn, NASA says

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Dangers of Edenville Dam failure evaded state scrutiny

The Midland County dam's transition to state oversight meant less focus on the threat to public health and more on the threat to marine life.

Michigan Senate to hold rare Saturday session

The Senate is expected to hold a rare Saturday session this weekend, the chamber's first meeting since one of its members tested positive for COVID-19

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Michigan set to inspect remainder of failed Edenville Dam

The state will inspect the failed Edenville Dam after it said the dam’s owners failed to complete a comprehensive review of the structure’s safety.

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Postal Service delays, threat to mail-in voting draw concern from Mich. lawmakers, residents

Several operational changes imposed by its new leader have led to mail backlogs across the United States as rumors of additional cutbacks swirl

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Parents rally for face-to-face learning in Grosse Pointe schools

Demonstrators held signs that read "flatten the fear" and "school is essential" while yelling chants such as "shame on our school board"

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Program offering 0% interest loans for Detroit home repairs gets boost

Quicken Loans Community Fund also announces it will offer 25,000 homeowners applications for Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program

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Michigan county official resigns after doubling down on N-word, says he’s not racist

“I’m not a racist,” said Tom Eckerle, a member of the Leelanau County Road Commisson. “Black Lives Matter is racist."

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Bloomfield Hills home on Wing Lake is all about lake living

Built in 2017 by contractor Mike Petrucci for his own family, this coastal style home was built to embrace the lake but with a timeless style

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Tight end Jake Renda decommits from MSU, picks Pittsburgh

The move brings Mel Tucker’s first class at Michigan State down to 11 players as Renda becomes the second player to decommit, joining defensive back Gabe Nealy

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Pistons mailbag: Potential for a second bubble, Detroit’s draft prospects

This edition of the Pistons mailbag looks at a potential second bubble for the eight teams and the Pistons’ outlook in the draft.

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Tigers vs. White Sox

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Experienced line, dynamic backfield to power West Bloomfield offense

West Bloomfield was following the MHSAA’s protocols with temperatures taken, sanitizer everywhere and coaches wearing masks.

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‘We start new’: Belleville boasts elite playmakers on offense and defense

Darrell Johnson is a part of the state’s premier passing attack.

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Hockey Hall of Fame postpones 2020 induction

The ceremony was to have taken place Nov. 16 in Toronto.

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Spring football a ‘viable option,’ Michigan State’s Bill Beekman says

“In one word, yes, I do think it’s a viable option,” Bill Beekman said.

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Tigers-Cardinals doubleheader postponed amid Cards’ COVID-19 issues

The Cardinals' COVID-19 problems continue, with at least 10 players having tested positive, as well as a number of staff members.

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MSU, UM target Jaden Akins to make college choice Thursday

Michigan and Michigan State are among Akins' six finalists, and the Spartans are the front-runner to land the top-70 recruit.

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‘It’s awesome’: Hat worn by Tigers’ Tyler Alexander headed to Hall of Fame

Tyler Alexander made national headlines when he struck out an American League-record nine in a row.

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