Car crash deaths in Michigan fall 5 percent in 2018

From 2008 to 2015, Michigan had less than 1,000 crash deaths per year; 2018, which had 974, is the first time it's fallen below 1,000 since 2015

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Judge sends Utica man to prison for ‘despicable’ dog killing

Alexander Gerth was convicted of killing and torturing his two-year-old pit bull mix, Sterling, because he "wasn't getting along with him."

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Robot invasion coming to Detroit … again

More than 15,000 students and their custom-built robots are traveling to Detroit for the international robotics competition, FIRST Championship.

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Ringleader in 1998 gruesome Texas dragging death to be executed

John William King, an avowed racist, was put on death row for chaining James Byrd to a truck and dragging his body for nearly 3 miles

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Saplings apparently stolen from Michigan school

As word of the apparent theft spread, parents and businesses donated money and replacement trees

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Boeing’s troubled jet will cost $1B to fix

The estimate was disclosed in a presentation for investors as Boeing released first-quarter financial results

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Dearborn school to open after being struck by vehicle

Driver strikes Bryant Middle School; no injuries reported

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U.S. grants exemptions to new sanctions on Iran guard force

A ban on travel to the U.S. will not apply to officials that have dealings with the elite military unit or its subsidiaries

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FBI aids probe after car plows into 8 California pedestrians

The FBI is assisting California officials in the investigation of a motorist who appeared to deliberately plow into a group of people, injuring eight, authorities said Wednesday

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Scottish leader aims to hold new independence vote by 2021

Nicola Sturgeon argues that Brexit changes everything because Scotland should not be dragged out of the 28-nation EU against its will

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Writings on gender issues magnify scrutiny of Trump Fed pick

Additional provocative commentaries about women written by Stephen Moore, Trump’s pick for the FED board, emerged Tuesday

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UN: No screen time for babies; only 1 hour for kids under 5

The U.N. health agency said Wednesday that kids under 5 should not spend more than one hour watching screens every day – and that less is better

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Eastpointe man charged in theft of packages from porch

Dawayne Dashawn Davis, 26, is on probation for home invasion conviction

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Firefighter recruitment ad touts ‘Low Pay, Cool Helmets’

Chief Jeremy Perrien says that’s they “wanted to add some humor to it” and “try to catch people’s attention”

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Eastern Market explores ways to keep Russell Street Deli open

Potential closing of the popular deli raises new concerns about gentrification in the neighborhood surrounding the historic farmers market

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Nessel: Hate crimes unit won’t be thought police

AG Dana Nessel on Tuesday touted her new Michigan hate crimes unit, rejecting criticism and concerns raised by Republican legislators

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Google spinoff’s drone delivery business first to get FAA approval

Wing Aviation plans to begin routine deliveries of small consumer items in two rural communities in Virginia within months

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Oscars amend a few rules but not for Netflix

The Oscars have tweaked a few rules, but not any that would limit the eligibility of Netflix films at the Academy Awards

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Trump threat to go to court on impeachment defies ruling

The Supreme Court ruled in 1993 that impeachment and removal from office is Congress’ duty alone

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Detroit police investigate east side shooting, west side carjacking

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Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ a super send-off

The Marvel Cinematic Universe comes to an end — not the end, but an end —in hugely entertaining ride

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Man or cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ passes $1 million mark

James Holzhauer eclipsed the $1 million mark in winnings Tuesday on his 14th appearance

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‘Hamilton’ was mostly a hit with local businesses

The buzz from the musical resulted in more sales for restaurants while businesses inside the Fisher Building mostly just saw more people wandering in

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Eastern Michigan agrees to contract extension with professors

The agreement covers about 650 tenured and tenure-track faculty

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Woman convicted of killing husband over porn channel bill

The jury found Patricia Hill guilty Tuesday in Pine Bluff after she testified that she wasn’t thinking when she killed Frank Hill last July

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Trump makes new threat to send soldiers to Mexico border

Trump tweeted Wednesday that ‘Mexico’s Soldiers recently pulled guns on our National Guard Soldiers ...’

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Specialist says Notre Dame organ unharmed by fire

The thermometer inside the organ showed that the temperature did not rise above 63 degrees on the day of the fire

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Feds secure seven convictions in auto scandal

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Put your thinking cap on, and let’s ponder some trade-down options for the Lions

Lions general manager Bob Quinn has made it clear he'd love to move back in the first round. Here are what some hypothetical scenarios look like.

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Lions’ Frank Ragnow soaking in Michigan outdoors this offseason

Ragnow, an avid outdoorsman, has enjoyed learning about some of Michigan's premier fishing hot spots.

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Tuesday’s NBA playoffs: Lillard drops 50, ousts Thunder with buzzer-beater

With the game tied, Damian Lillard dribbled just inside of halfcourt near the Blazers logo and then pulled up and hit the game-winner.

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Tuesday’s NHL playoffs: Sharks storm back, prevail in OT in Game 7

The Sharks erased a three-goal deficit by scoring four times on a disputed major penalty in the third period and Barclay Goodrow scored 18:19 into overtime to send San Jose into the second round.

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Brandon Dixon, gritty bullpen help Tigers complete doubleheader sweep

Dixon had three hits and was thrown out on the bases twice. But one of his hits accounted for three runs in Tuesday's 4-2 win in the nightcap.

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Bob Woodruff’s wife shares her experience to inspire others

“In An Instant” was taken largely from a journal Lee Woodruff kept while helping her husband recover from a traumatic brain injury

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Study: Older patients avoid life expectancy talk with doctors

Doctors increasingly are being told by their professional organizations to treat patients in the last decade or so of life differently

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Study: Initiative helps Detroit Promise students succeed

The Detroit Promise Path has built support services into the city's Promise scholarship program for some students in a study with encouraging results.

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US judge in Oregon to block new Trump abortion policy

A Judge intends to at least partially block a Trump administration rule that could cut off funding for providers who refer patients for an abortion

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Second-period surge propels Grand Rapids Griffins to 2-1 series lead

The Griffins, the Red Wings’ minor league affiliate, defeated the Chicago Wolves, 6-2, on Tuesday to take the lead in the best-of-five first-round series.

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Daily recap of Tigers’ minor leagues (Updated: April 23)

The Detroit News provides a daily look at all the action on the farm in the Tigers' system.

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Tuesday’s preps: Collegiate Prep, GP South win on diamond

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