News@noon: Debate aftermath, Lions stop slide

The Detroit News

Today is Monday, Oct. 10, 2017, and everyone's recovering from what was another tense presidential debate between Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Who was your winner in Sunday night's debate? Aaron Kall, the director of debate for the University of Michigan, says Trump rebounded after a poor showing in the first debate last month. Our own Nolan Finley doesn't think so, calling Trump's campaign, "destroyed. Dead. Done."

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks past during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on Oct. 9, 2016.

It was a full night Sunday, starting with a press conference from Trump that included women who accused former President Bill Clinton of sexual assault before the debate.
The candidates’ responses to a question about "Islamophobia" drew mixed reaction from local observers, where Metro Detroit is home of one of the largest concentrations of Muslim-Americans.
Oh, and Trump threatened to jail Hillary Clinton, if elected.

Here's what else is happening:

Matt Prater - Prater set a career-high with 31 field goals, including a perfect 7-of-7 on kicks from 50 yards or longer. He also maintained his perfect mark in the clutch. GRADE: A-

Stopping the slide

The Lions received some timely, big plays to snap a three-game losing streak, beating the Eagles 24-23.
Columnist Bob Wojnowski writes it couldn't have happened at a better time, while columnist John Niyo says two of the Lions' stars came up big when it mattered most.
Beat writer Justin Rogers offers his grades, which are honor-roll worthy, for the most part.

Straw-colored fruit bats from Africa hang up side down in their enclosure.

Bats, beware

Michigan’s bats are under siege from natural and man-made threats that could wipe out some populations over the next decade, experts warn.

Disease-causing fungus, wind turbines and loss of habitat are harming the small, furry creatures in the state, which is home to nine different species.

Autos talk

Talks between Canadian autoworkers union Unifor and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV progressed through the weekend and are expected to continue as an 11:59 p.m. Monday strike deadline looms.
Lincoln Motor Co. is tapping legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to help market its new Continental flagship sedan.

New seasons, times 2

The Detroit Red Wings open their season Thursday, and a 25-year streak of making the playoffs hangs in the balance. Check out our Wings season preview video for insight from beat writers Ted Kulfan and Gregg Krupa, and columnist John Niyo.
The Detroit Pistons, meanwhile, play their second exhibition game Monday night and are seeing a more vocal Marcus Morris in his second season in Motown.

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