Police video of fatal shooting shows victim fired on cops

Footage shows Detroit officers fatally shooting 20-year-old Hakim Littleton after he pulled a pistol from his left pocket and opened fire

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Cat that died 12 years ago sent Georgia voter registration application

“There’s a huge push but if they’re trying to register cats,” said Carol Tims, Cody Tims' human

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Absenteeism due to virus fears prompts GM to cut 3rd shift at Missouri plant

Each shift has about 1,250 employees and the automaker will work to get back to three shifts at the truck plant as quickly as possible

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The implosion of the Palace of Auburn Hills

The scene of countless concerts and sporting events, the Palace of Auburn Hills was brought down in a controlled explosion

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The Palace destroyed in controlled implosion

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Detroit police arrest eight during protests; two officers injured

About 300 people gathered for the impromptu protest following the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Hakim Littleton

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Predicted, but not prevented: Coronavirus deaths surge again

Experts predicted states that saw increases in cases and hospitalizations would, at some point, see deaths rise too. Now that’s happening.

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Woman, boy die after house fire in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids – A woman and young boy have died following a house fire in western Michigan.

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Memories of The Palace of Auburn Hills

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Trump campaign casts about for something to reverse slide in polls

The president is facing widespread criticism over his handling of the pandemic and his harsh stance against those protesting racial injustice

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James raises more cash than Peters in Senate race

GOP challenger John James has outraised Democratic U.S. Sen. Gary Peters for the fourth straight fundraising quarter

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Whitmer requires masks in crowded outdoor spaces, business enforcement

The governor says businesses that are open to the public must refuse service to people who won't wear face coverings.

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Trump commutes sentence of friend Stone who obstructed Russia probe

Roger Stone got 40 months in part for obstructing the investigation into whether Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election

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Detroit News T-shirt, as worn by Drew Barrymore, on sale to benefit local scholars

Readers can add a stylish Detroit News shirt — similar to one worn by super-celeb Drew Barrymore — to their wardrobe while supporting students

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Cancer doc Fata won’t leave prison early amid pandemic, judge says

Dr. Farid Fata, who subjected patients to unnecessary chemotherapy, does not deserve compassionate release from a 45-year sentence, a judge said

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Protesters berate police after officers shoot, kill man in Detroit

While investigating last week's shooting that killed three and wounded five, police say suspect fired at officers, who returned fire, killing him

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Many COVID-19 heroes still have to fight for lost wages, medical care

Essential workers who get coronavirus on the job have no guarantee in most states they’ll qualify for compensation for lost wages and medical care

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Michigan reports 15 coronavirus deaths, over 600 new cases

Michigan confirmed 15 coronavirus deaths Friday and 612 new cases, as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a mask mandate in an attempt to stem the virus' spread in the state

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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.

Trump says US will review universities’ tax-exempt status

In a pair of tweets, Trump accusing institutions of higher education of focusing on “Radical Left Indoctrination” rather than educating their students

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Foreign students weigh studying in person vs. losing visas

Students from countries as diverse as India, China and Brazil told The Associated Press they are scrambling to devise plans

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Trump Jr: Wouldn’t be shocked if Whitmer blocks rallies

Donald Trump Jr. told reporters Friday that he wouldn't be shocked if Gov. Whitmer tried to prevent his father from holding events in the state

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Flint Twp. Macy’s assault suspect arrested

Damire Palmer, 18, of Mt. Morris taken into custody Thursday night, two weeks after prosecutor announces charges

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Woman charged for pulling gun on Black woman thought “I was about to die”

In an interview with WXYZ Channel 7, Jillian Wuestenberg speaks out about why she pulled the gun out in an encounter that went viral

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Editorial: Whitmer’s double hit on businesses

In both the veto and the training mandate, Whitmer displays insensitivity to how her broad shutdown orders affected the state's business community.

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Thomas spoke, Roberts ruled in unusual Supreme Court term

When big decisions were handed down, the chief justice was almost always in the majority and dictated the reach of the most controversial cases

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VW Dieselgate executive faces extradition to Germany

Oliver Schmidt is serving the longest sentence in perhaps the largest and most expensive conspiracy in global automotive industry history

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Off-duty Warren cop faces domestic violence charges

A witness alleges the off-duty officer assaulted and threatened people at and near his residence on the Fourth of July

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Online comments, responding lawsuit spice up Bloomfield Township election

With primary on way, two township officials accused of suing to silence critics

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New Bronco debuts Monday; a look at what made previous generations special

The DNA of the Bronco stretches back to World War II, but it was 1966 before the first of the SUVs hit dealer floors

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Experts: Gilbert can afford Quicken IPO and Detroit development role

The deal will limit the flow of resources to Dan Gilbert's Bedrock commercial real estate firm, and would make him accountable to shareholders

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Trump OKs major disaster declaration for mid-Michigan flooding

Approval funnels more federal assistance to individuals, businesses hurt by flooding when dams failed in May

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Michigan care facilities lobby federal health official for COVID-19 aid

Michigan care facilities still struggle to get enough personal protective equipment and COVID-19 tests, leaders told a top federal health official

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Records reveal devastating toll in nursing homes as COVID-19 hit

As the pandemic slammed Michigan, workers inside some nursing homes rationed protective gear and went without COVID-19 tests

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Detroit’s early history in aviation

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Justice Dept. seeks to overturn order halting execution

Justice Department filed emergency motion with federal appeals court seeking to move forward with first federal execution in nearly two decades

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