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Winter weather advisories and warnings in effect as strong storm system stretches over Rockies, Plains

December 29, 2020

Winter weather advisories and warnings in effect as strong storm system stretches over Rockies, Plains

A strong storm system is currently stretched across the Rockies and Plains on Tuesday, bringing a wide variety of winter weather to large chunks of the U.S.

2 children die in Christmas morning fire in Detroit

December 26, 2020

2 children die in Christmas morning fire in Detroit

A Christmas morning fire killed two children and sent others fleeing for their safety by jumping from a second-floor window of a Detroit home, officials said.

Whitmer admits to 'sigh of relief' after not being picked as Biden VP, though she would have said yes

December 25, 2020

Whitmer admits to 'sigh of relief' after not being picked as Biden VP, though she would have said yes

After then-candidate Joe Biden vowed to choose a woman as his running mate in the 2020 election, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emerged as an early front-runner, but now that Biden has won, Whitmer admits she is glad she never got the call.

Michigan attack on elderly couple leads to discovery of 2nd body: report

December 25, 2020

Michigan attack on elderly couple leads to discovery of 2nd body: report

Investigators in Michigan reported the discovery of a second body inside a Detroit-area home where a woman was found dead and her husband critically wounded, according to a report.

University of Michigan's IT department suggests terms like ‘picnic’ and ‘brown bag’ are offensive

December 24, 2020

University of Michigan's IT department suggests terms like ‘picnic’ and ‘brown bag’ are offensive

A “Words Matter Task Force” at the IT department at the University of Michigan last week released a hefty list of terms it deems offensive and offered alternatives to be used instead. Among the list of offensive terms were “picnic” and “brown bag.”

'Lost Girl' brought to the US amid Sudan war connects with surviving family member after 30 years

December 24, 2020

'Lost Girl' brought to the US amid Sudan war connects with surviving family member after 30 years

In a year pockmarked by an ongoing pandemic, the type of tragedy that brings faded war memories back to life, Rebecca Deng has a reason to truly celebrate Christmas in her snow-dusted home of Holland, Mich., this year.

Woman sent photos of mutilated body to MI election official who initially refused to certify Biden win: FBI

December 24, 2020

Woman sent photos of mutilated body to MI election official who initially refused to certify Biden win: FBI

A woman was arrested in New Hampshire for making threats against – and sending pictures of a naked, mutilated body to – a Michigan election official who had initially refused to certify local votes in favor of Joe Biden, according to officials.

White House intern with autism changes laws and opens hearts

December 24, 2020

White House intern with autism changes laws and opens hearts

Xavier DeGroat, a Michigan college student, just completed a landmark internship at the White House, adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments for someone who was once counted out because of his disability.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer grants clemency to 4 prisoners: reports

December 23, 2020

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer grants clemency to 4 prisoners: reports

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday granted clemency to four prisoners, making them immediately eligible for parole consideration, according to reports.

Detroit suing Black Lives Matter activists for ‘civil conspiracy’: report

December 23, 2020

Detroit suing Black Lives Matter activists for ‘civil conspiracy’: report

The city of Detroit is trying a new tack during a year in which it, like many other U.S. cities, saw violent protests and destruction in the streets.