Garth Brooks says he aims to turn Ford Field into a dive bar

Brooks will perform for more than 70,000 fans Saturday night at the Detroit Lions' home

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Traffic hazards? Traverse City turkeys on road to fame

Pair of birds gobble up attention, give authorities the slip

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Man charged in robbery at Detroit group home

2 other suspects are sought, police say

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Dan Gilbert makes first public speech since his stroke to enthusiastic crowd

The billionaire who was a key driver in transforming downtown Detroit got a standing ovation on Friday at the Crain's Newsmaker luncheon

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Whitmer launches prescription drug task force

Lowering prescription drug prices will be the goal of a task force officially formed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday.

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Bloomberg says 3 women can be released from NDAs

He said he’s willing to release at least three women from nondisclosure agreements that prevented them from speaking publicly about suits

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Detroit neighborhood to be studied for national historic designation

The Detroit City Council historic designation advisory board launched a new project to ID and list historic sites around Eight Mile and Wyoming

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Mojo in a lot of Mornings: Radio show hits 20 years

Channel955 hosts were worried at the beginning, but Spike, Shannon and the rest of the crew have built a legacy at WKQI-FM

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Islanders 4, Red Wings 1

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Jonathan Bernier on slow start dooming Wings

Goaltender Jonathan Bernier talks about the Red Wings' slow start in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin: ‘Not enough from us’

Dylan Larkin felt his line was part of the problem early on in the Red Wings' loss.

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Kyle Busch races to 7th straight NASCAR Truck Series victory

The reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion swept both stages and finished 5.958 seconds ahead of Johnny Sauter.

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Man guilty of killing 2 who tried to stop his slurs on train

A man was convicted of murder Friday after fatally stabbing two people who tried to stop his racist tirade against two black women on a Portland train

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Friday’s college basketball: Xavier Hill-Mais’ 23 points lead Oakland over Milwaukee

Rashad Williams adds 16, Daniel Oladapo 12 and Tray Maddox Jr. 11 in the the Grizzlies' 75-68 win at the O'rena.

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Oakland Co. lawmakers oppose regional transit legislation

Two Oakland County lawmakers have introduced legislation in the House and Senate to combat a regional transit plan with Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

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U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens challenges EPA lead and copper plan

U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens is urging the EPA to adopt stricter lead and copper rules, months after Michigan implemented it's own stringent standards

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South Lyon police rescue injured Arctic fox

Officers found animal after responding to call about an injured dog

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Teamsters chief James P. Hoffa won’t seek reelection

When Hoffa steps down in 2022 after 23 years, he'll leave behind a labor union that has reformed itself and rebuilt its finances

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Ronnie McBrayer: Are you willing to be uncomfortable?

This dissecting question has reared its sacred head time and again, constantly reminding me to expand the borders of my welcome and my heart: To keep the doors open; to invite all who are willing to come to the table

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Dear Abby: Woman is trapped by guilt in an accidental friendship

Years ago, I was friendly with a man from work who was very close to his mom. She came along with us once for lunch and ended up really liking me

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Read: Police report on UM team doctor accused of sexual assault

University of Michigan said it has been investigating claims of sexual abuse by the late Dr. Robert E. Anderson, a former director of the University Health Service

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Drunk drivers found asleep in Troy McDonald’s drive-thru, police say

Dash cam footage of weekend incident released Friday

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Weekend sports on TV and radio

When is your team playing? And where can you watch or listen to it on TV and radio?

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Friday’s preps: Ypsilanti Lincoln, Emoni Bates to take down rival Ypsilanti in OT

Nation's No. 1 player drops in 40 points and hauls down 12 rebounds in a 67-60 victory before 3,000 spectators at EMU's Convocation Center.

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MI Dream Home: Victorian on Mackinac Island

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Redford Thurston 48, Redford Union 34

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States step up funding for Planned Parenthood clinics

The proposals have stirred political debates over abortion at the state level, with some opponents claiming it’s a government endorsement of abortion

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Former Tiger Victor Alcántara among three suspended for positive drug tests

The 26-year-old right-hander, who became a free agent last fall, was 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA last season in 46 relief appearances for the Tigers.

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Friday’s golf: Bryson DeChambeau birdies his way to 1-shot lead in Mexico

DeChambeau finishes 8-under 63 to give him a one shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Patrick Reed at the World Golf Championship.

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Derrick Walton has shot at extending 10-day Pistons’ stint into long-term stay

Former Michigan standout could get longer look at point guard due to Derrick Rose's minutes restrictions and Bruce Brown need to be a shooter.

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White House to host Huawei rivals at 5G meeting, Kudlow says

The White House plans to hold a conference with Huawei rivals to try to accelerate development of affordable competing 5G wireless technology

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Michigan Lottery numbers for Friday, Feb. 21

These numbers were drawn Friday

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Goloubef’s addition gives Wings wiggle room to move defensemen at trade deadline

The defensive defenseman gives Detroit reinforcements in case there is trade deadline deal Monday for Mike Green or Trevor Daley.

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Judge orders Chicago to cease enforcing free speech restrictions at Millennium Park

People who want to pass out literature or evangelize in Millennium Park will now be able to do so

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Tigers 5, Southeastern University 4, exhibition

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EBay says it’s in talks on deal for classifieds business

EBay Inc. said it’s in active talks with multiple parties about a potential transaction for its classified-ads business

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Supreme Court Justices set to hold meeting on civil legal needs in Detroit

Two Michigan Supreme Court Justices are seeking input from residents to identify who to better get help on civil legal services

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Michigan wary of another monster game from Purdue’s Trevion Williams

The former Detroit Henry Ford Academy star went on a tear that resulted in 36 points and 20 rebounds in the last meeting, which UM won 84-78 in double OT.

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Former Ukraine diplomat Marie Yovanovitch has book deal

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt confirmed Friday to The Associated Press that it had acquired Yovanovitch’s planned memoir, currently untitled

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‘Black in Space’ looks at fight to put African-American astronauts into the heavens

“Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier” is scheduled to air Monday on the Smithsonian Channel

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