Gun control must include background checks, Dems tell Trump

The Democrats say any proposal lacking the House legislation “will not get the job done”

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Editorial: Don’t compromise fairness for a speedy vote count

Local clerks who manage elections are rightly worried that they will be overwhelmed by absentee ballots in the 2020 elections.

by The Detroit News  | 20 hours ago

Court: House can’t intervene in genital mutilation appeal

A court has denied the U.S. House's request to intervene in the appeal of a Michigan case involving female genital mutilation

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Clinton Township police seek man seen hitting dog on Snapchat

Detroit Pit Crew Rescue is offering a $2,000 reward for anyone able to identify the man.

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‘We needed it’: Stafford-Golladay connection comes through in the clutch for Lions

The late TD was the capper to a big game for Golladay, who had eight catches for 117 yards after managing just four receptions for 42 yards in the opener.

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White House says bin Laden son killed in U.S. operation

Hamza bin Laden had been viewed as an eventual heir to the leadership of al-Qaida

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‘Flintoid’ Jerry Kelly holds off Woody Austin to win Ally Challenge

The win ups Kelly's total winnings in the series to $1,861,882 and marks the first win since late June in his native Madison, Wisconsin.

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Sanders campaign makes leadership change in New Hampshire

The Sanders campaign confirmed Sunday that Joe Caiazzo, the campaign’s New Hampshire state director since March, is leaving the position

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Trump approves release of U.S. strategic petroleum reserves “if needed”

A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia threatened Sunday to fuel a regional crisis

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Jerry Kelly hangs on at Ally Challenge for second win of season

Jerry Kelly talks about winning the 2019 Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills Golf Club

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Jerry Kelly wins 2019 Ally Challenge

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Lions’ win brings relief for Matt Prater after rare off-day

Matt Prater knew the answer almost faster than a Google search would.

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Strike will hurt rank-and-file workers before GM, experts say

The automaker has more than 11 weeks' supply of its profit-heavy trucks and SUVs to tide it over during a walkout

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Michigan tree climbers reach for the prize in the skies

Thirty-eight competitors vied for glory in the 25th annual Michigan Tree Climbing Championship held over the weekend in Traverse City

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GM offer to striking UAW included Detroit plant rescue, Ohio battery plant

Talks halted. GM's offer includes more than $7 billion in investments, 5,400 jobs, higher pay and improved benefits -- and would rescue Detroit plant

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‘Crazy Ex’ star Rachel Bloom wins Emmy, announces pregnancy

Rachel Bloom has won an Emmy for writing music and lyrics, and soon she’ll be singing lullabies

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Sunday’s golf: Suzann Pettersen wins Solheim Cup for Europe, retires

Pettersen stood over the final shot of her golfing career, not quite realizing it also was the last shot of the most dramatic Solheim Cup ever played.

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Michigan man ‘deeply sorry’ for raping, killing girl

A judge will decide whether a man convicted of murder over 30 years ago should get a chance at parole because he was 17 at the time of the killing

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Dr. Roach: Usual leg swelling protocol applies to chronic DVT symptom

Why do I not need a blood thinner now when I did before?

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Dear Abby: New wife’s wardrobe doesn’t measure up

She’s very intelligent and kind, but the issue is her wardrobe

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Quick reads: Golladay and Tavai shine, special teams stumble

The Lions' offense on Sunday again looked different than most probably pictured heading into the season.

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Oliwer Kaski sports ability to provide Red Wings new dimension on defense

Finnish defensman shows offensive skills in team's annual Red-Wings scrimmage Sunday in Traverse City.

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Recap: Slay interception ices Lions’ 13-10 win over Chargers

The Detroit Lions host the dangerous Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 2 matchup at Ford Field.

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Red Wings training camp: Sept. 15

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Oliwer Kaski on joining the Red Wings

"I feel like they really wanted me here," Oliwer Kaski said at Red Wings camp.

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UAW announces GM workers will go on strike

Terry Dittes, director of the UAW GM dept., announces that GM workers would go on a national strike at midnight Sunday night.

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‘It’ is tops again; ‘Hustlers’ full of flash at box office

“Hustlers,” riding stellar reviews, festival buzz and Oscar talk for Jennifer Lopez, earned $33.2 million

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GM’s statement on UAW negotiations

Executive Vice President Gerald Johnson on General Motors' negotiations with the United Auto Workers

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Violence flares after Hong Kong protesters defy police ban

“I feel this is our duty. The government wants to block us with the ban, but I want to say that the people will not be afraid,” said one protester, Winnie Leung, 50.

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MSU drops out of both polls; Michigan 11th in AP, 10th in coaches’

Michigan State dropped out of the Associated Press college football poll and the Amway coaches’ poll on Sunday following Saturday’s 10-7 loss to Arizona State.

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Mobile home parks move from mom-and-pop to corporate

Mobile homes provide the largest inventory of unsubsidized, affordable housing in the nation

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Lions 13, Chargers 10

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New York Gov. Cuomo pushes for flavored e-cig ban, citing risk to youth

Cuomo sharply criticized the flavors that are for sale, like bubble gum and cotton candy, as being “obviously targeted” to young people

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Tigers’ Reyes, Norris, Castro loudly stating cases for full-time roles in 2020

What didn't Victor Reyes do Saturday night? He had a game-tying homer, three RBIs, a stolen base and played stellar defense in center field.

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Lions vs. Chargers: Five things to watch in Sunday’s home opener

Matt Schoch hones in on five things to watch in Sunday's game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions (1 p.m./CBS/760).

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Detroit News high school football rankings: Week 4

Here are new high school football rankings for Week 4 by David Goricki of The Detroit News.

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Lions down Taylor Decker, Jarrad Davis against Chargers

The Detroit Lions will have to face of the challenge of one of the NFL's best pass rushes without the team's starting left tackle.

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UK’s Boris Johnson likens himself to the Incredible Hulk

“The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets,” Johnson said

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New York schools first to have ‘red flag’ petition power on guns

School principals are now allowed to petition the court for an “extreme risk protection order” requiring the safe storage of firearms the youth might have access to

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No millennial bump for Buttigieg, but hints of broad appeal

His lack of any ample base of support, even among his fellow millennials, is a central challenge of the 37-year-old’s long shot bid

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