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University of Michigan's next president has a TV actress for a sister
The University of Michigan has a new president whose sister is a famous actress. Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver, who was named as the candidate to be the 17th president of UM by the Board of Regents on Tuesday, is the sister of Kim Raver, who has starred on ABC's " Grey's Anatomy," which has been on television for more than 20 years.
University of Michigan's next president has a TV actress for a sister
ENTERTAINMENT Richard Burr The Detroit News Aug. 18, 2026, 6:02 p.m. ET View Comments The University of Michigan has a new president whose sister is a famous actress. Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver, who was named as the candidate to be the 17th president of UM by the Board of Regents on Tuesday, is the sister of Kim Raver, who stars on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," which has been on television for more than 20 years.
Department of Justice monitors find no issues, Detroit elections chief says Original
ELECTIONS Richard Burr The Detroit News Aug. 5, 2026, 12:30 a.m. ET View Comments Detroit — The U.S. Department of Justice officials who monitored Detroit's voting process Tuesday found no issues, said Daniel Baxter, the city's head of elections, said late Tuesday night. Baxter made the comments after saying election workers still had several hours of vote counting before they were finished.
When do polls close today in Michigan? What you need to know
Polls are open across Michigan until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with the exception of Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon counties in the western Upper Peninsula, where voting continues until 9 p.m. Eastern time. What you need to vote in Michigan Voters casting ballots in person are expected to present a valid form of photo identification. Those who do not have an acceptable ID can still vote by signing an affidavit stating they are not in possession of valid photo identification.
Where Michigan voters can find polls, cast ballot in primary election Original
ELECTIONS Richard Burr The Detroit News Aug. 4, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET View Comments The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Michigan, except for three counties in the western Upper Peninsula, where the polls close at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Those who vote in person are required to have valid identification. Those without identification can still cast a ballot that will be counted on Election Day by signing an affidavit stating the voter is not in possession of a valid photo ID.
Michigan air quality forces more cancellations, delays
A crew works in Ferndale on replacing sewer lines as the haze from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires hangs in the sky, playing with the color of the sun on Friday, July 17, 2026. (Richard Burr/The Detroit News/TNS) DETROIT - Canadian wildfire smoke endangering Michigan's air quality also continues to cause activity cancellations and facility closures on Friday. Cities across Metro Detroit shut down beach areas, splash pads, and pools because of the air quality.
Here's when officials expect Michigan air quality to change
A crew works in Ferndale on replacing sewer lines as the haze from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires hangs in the sky, playing with the color of the sun on Friday, July 17, 2026. (Richard Burr/The Detroit News/TNS) DETROIT - Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has extended the Air Quality Alert for all of the state through Friday due to "Very Unhealthy to Hazardous" air quality conditions caused by smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota.
Three dead in Metro Detroit mall shootings in eight days: What we know Original
MICHIGAN Richard Burr Kara Berg The Detroit News July 12, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET View Comments Three people are dead and at least two others wounded after shootings broke out at Metro Detroit shopping malls just eight days apart. The shootings all involved young adults, ages 19-22, who carried weapons, at least one lawfully.
Police investigate shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
Richard Burr, The Detroit News Updated Sun, July 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM UTC 1 / 0 Police investigate shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets Multiple police vehicles seen outside the scene of a shooting incident at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills Saturday, July 11, 2026. (Richard Burr, The Detroit News) Multiple police vehicles seen outside the scene of a shooting incident at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Great Lakes Crossing mall shooting leaves one dead, one wounded
Great Lakes Crossing mall shooting leaves one dead, one wounded Auburn Hills — A second Metro Detroit mall shooting in eight days claimed another life Saturday after a bathroom altercation led to a food court death, police said. A 20-year-old Pontiac man died Saturday at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets after being shot by a 22-year-old Detroit man, Auburn Hills Police Deputy Chief Scott McGraw said.
Declaration of Independence sets 'America apart from everybody else'
POLITICS Richard Burr The Detroit News July 4, 2026, 12:02 a.m. ET View Comments On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence, a document written by Thomas Jefferson that publicly announced that the American colonies were separating from the British monarchy.
Trump FDA’s chance to crack down on Chinese black market harming our children
Since taking the helm of the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken meaningful steps to address the illicit nicotine product market — a crisis that threatens public health, consumer trust, and our national security. The recent Operation Red Mist effort led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped 18 million units of illegal vapes from reaching our country — no small feat and a welcome change from the inaction of the Biden years.
Southfield Freeway closed after shooting in Detroit, state police says
May 21, 2026, 10:36 p.m. ET The Southfield Freeway was closed Thursday night after a shooting occurred in the area of M-39 near Joy Road, the Michigan State Police reported on X. "Troopers are currently in the preliminary stages of the investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available," the state police said.
Southeast Michigan hit with severe thunderstorm warnings by NWS Original
MICHIGAN Richard Burr The Detroit News May 19, 2026, 3:41 p.m. ET View Comments Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Southeast Michigan Tuesday afternoon and evening, with forecasters warning the greatest threats will be damaging wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorm warnings and special weather statements were issued Tuesday afternoon for portions of southeastern Michigan as storms pushed northeast across the region.
Column: Investment in Conservation Funding Serves Many Interests for North Carolina, the Nation
Spring is well underway in North Carolina, and that means longer days, warmer weather and more time outdoors. It’s an annual reminder that we are blessed with a beautiful state. Springtime also means our General Assembly is back in session in Raleigh. As our state’s population and economy grow, North Carolina’s leaders will do well to strengthen taxpayer investments in our natural places.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Michigan drivers should fill up gas tank now, expert says. Here's why
Michigan drivers should fill up their tanks before Monday, a GasBuddy petroleum analyst warned, before prices start increasing again. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Michigan has been declining since hitting $4.87 a gallon on May 2, according to AAA. In some places, the price exceeded $5 . The price was $4.74 a gallon on Saturday, May 9, according to AAA. More: Michigan gas price relief on way?
Michigan drivers should fill up gas tank now, expert says. Here's why Original
MICHIGAN Richard Burr The Detroit News May 10, 2026, 7:08 a.m. ET View Comments Michigan drivers should fill up their tanks before Monday, a GasBuddy petroleum analyst warned, before prices start increasing again. The average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Michigan has been declining since hitting $4.87 a gallon on May 2, according to AAA. In some places, the price exceeded $5. The price was $4.74 a gallon on Saturday, May 9, according to AAA.
Detroit News story prompts Nessel probe, charges against Fay Beydoun
In July 2022, the Michigan Legislature added nearly $1 billion in earmarks for special projects sought by lawmakers to a $76 billion state budget just hours before the final approval of the spending plan. Tucked in among the pork barrel projects financed by COVID-era budget surpluses was a purported business accelerator to attract international startup businesses to Michigan, but few details were available at the time.
Detroit News story prompts Nessel probe, charges against Fay Beydoun
In July 2022, the Michigan Legislature added nearly $1 billion in earmarks for special projects sought by lawmakers to a $76 billion state budget just hours before the final approval of the spending plan. Tucked in among the pork barrel projects financed by COVID-era budget surpluses was a purported business accelerator to attract international startup businesses to Michigan, but few details were available at the time.
Here are 8 ways to save money on gas Original
MICHIGAN Richard Burr The Detroit News April 30, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ET View Comments Gas prices around Michigan have surged near $5 a gallon and sometimes more than that, stirring anger in drivers and a feeling there isn't much they can do to counter the trend. But AAA Michigan and others said consumers can take steps to get more out of their tank of gas.
Sen. Richard Burr: Investing in nature now helps NC’s economy — and military Original
Spring is well underway in North Carolina, and that means longer days, warmer weather, and more time outdoors. It’s an annual reminder that we are blessed with a beautiful state. Springtime also means our General Assembly will be back in session in Raleigh. As our state’s population and economy grow, North Carolina’s leaders will do well to strengthen taxpayer investments in our natural places.
Longtime former Michigan U.S. Sen. Donald Riegle dies at age 88 Original
POLITICS Chad Livengood Richard Burr The Detroit News April 26, 2026Updated April 27, 2026, 1:42 p.m. ET View Comments Former Michigan U.S. Sen. Donald Riegle, a Republican who turned Democrat during the Vietnam War and Watergate controversies and served under seven U.S. presidents, has died, his family said in a statement Sunday.
Cheboygan dam gets more pumps to fight rising water, state police say Original
MICHIGAN Max Reinhart Richard Burr The Detroit News April 11, 2026, 12:11 p.m. ET View Comments Crews were working Saturday to contain the rising water levels at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency a day earlier and activated the State Emergency Operations Center.
Crazy, Not Insane
Heute 20:45 - 22:40 115 min. Sky Crime HD HD16:9 USA 2020 Dokumentarfilm Warum werden Menschen zu Mördern? Oscar-Preisträger Alex Gibney präsentiert in seiner Dokum die Erkenntnisse der Psychiaterin Dorothy Otnow Lewis, die über 20 Serienkiller untersucht hat.
How Trump can fix the illicit vaping crisis
OPINION: Less than a year into his second term, President Trump has his hands full reversing the poor decision-making of the Biden years. Perhaps nowhere is this trend more evident than in the illicit nicotine market crisis.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (UPDATED) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 The House is expected to vote on the continuing resolution (CR) and minibus package as early as 4 pm tomorrow, with members on their way back to Washington, D.C. in anticipation of the vote.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (UPDATED) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 10, 2025 This evening, the Senate held a series of votes leading to final passage of the amended House-passed continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371).
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Friday, November 7, 2025 While negotiations appeared to ramp up yesterday, the discussions today, both across and within parties, indicate there is still much work to be done. The Senate was expected to vote on an amended continuing resolution (CR) today to end the shutdown; however, due to stalled negotiations, this did not happen.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has indicated that a vote aimed at ending the government shutdown will take place tomorrow. Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 At 36 days, the government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 At 36 days, the government shutdown has now become the longest in U.S. history. Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The Senate voted on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) for the fourteenth time today. The CR failed by a vote of 54-44.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The Senate voted on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) for the fourteenth time today. The CR failed by a vote of 54-44. No members deviated from their previous votes, and Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) did not vote. At 35 days, the government shutdown is now officially tied for the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Monday, November 3, 2025 The Senate returned to Washington, D.C. this afternoon, and the House remains out of session. If the government shutdown continues past Tuesday, it will become the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 31, 2025 The House and Senate are both out of session.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 31, 2025 The House and Senate are both out of session. There was no continuing resolution (CR) vote today, and a vote is not currently on the schedule. In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly to address the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to expire on November 1.
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights There was no continuing resolution (CR) vote today, and a vote is not currently on the schedule. In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly to address the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to expire on November 1. The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth time today. The CR failed by a vote of 54-45.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights In the last 72 hours, there have been further discussions about off-ramps, particularly to address the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to expire on November 1. The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth time today. The CR failed by a vote of 54-45. No members deviated from their previous votes.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights The Senate voted on the continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371 for the thirteenth time today. The CR failed by a vote of 54-45. No members deviated from their previous votes. Government Shutdown Update: Monday, October 27, 2025 The Senate returned this evening but did not hold a vote on the continuing resolution (CR).
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Monday, October 27, 2025 The Senate returned this evening but did not hold a vote on the continuing resolution (CR). The House remains out of session, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) now indicating he will make decisions about returning on a day-by-day basis. Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 24, 2025 The Senate was out of session today and is set to return on Monday evening.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 24, 2025 The Senate was out of session today and is set to return on Monday evening. A continuing resolution (CR) vote is not on the schedule for Monday. The shutdown has now lasted 22 days, officially making it the second-longest in United States history. The Senate did not vote on the continuing resolution (CR) today.
Turning Point USA group draws protest at Royal Oak High School
A group of Royal Oak High School students held a peaceful protest Wednesday, Oct. 22, against the formation of a Turning Point USA student club. Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was shot and killed during a rally at a Utah college last month, founded Turning Point. Turning Point was founded in suburban Chicago in 2012 by Kirk, then 18, and William Montgomery, a tea party activist, to proselytize on college campuses for low taxes and limited government. It was not an immediate success.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights The shutdown has now lasted 22 days, officially making it the second-longest in United States history. The Senate did not vote on the continuing resolution (CR) today. A twelfth CR vote is expected for tomorrow, as well as a vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012), intended to pay essential federal employees. This evening, the Senate voted for the eleventh time on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371.
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights The Senate did not vote on the continuing resolution (CR) today. A twelfth CR vote is expected for tomorrow, as well as a vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act (S. 3012), intended to pay essential federal employees. This evening, the Senate voted for the eleventh time on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371. The bill failed by a vote of 50-43. No members deviated from their previous votes.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights This evening, the Senate voted for the eleventh time on the House-passed continuing resolution (CR) H.R. 5371. The bill failed by a vote of 50-43. No members deviated from their previous votes. It is Day 17 of the government shutdown, making this the third-longest shutdown in United States history.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights It is Day 17 of the government shutdown, making this the third-longest shutdown in United States history. Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, October 16, 2025 The House-approved continuing resolution (CR) failed to pass by a vote of 51-45. No one deviated from their previous vote. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) did not vote.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Thursday, October 16, 2025 The House-approved continuing resolution (CR) failed to pass by a vote of 51-45. No one deviated from their previous vote. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) did not vote. As of this afternoon, the Senate has recessed for the weekend and is scheduled to convene on Monday evening to vote on the CR.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (UPDATED) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The House-passed continuing resolution (CR) failed for the ninth time this afternoon by a vote of 51-44. No one deviated from their previous votes. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) did not vote.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The Senate is back in session and held its eighth vote on the House-approved CR (H.R. 5371) this evening. The CR failed by a vote of 49-45. No members deviated from their previous votes, though Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) missed this vote.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown (Updated) | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Previous insights Government Shutdown Update: Monday, October 13, 2025 Both the House and the Senate are out of session today. The Senate is scheduled to return tomorrow and hold a vote on the Republican-backed CR in the evening. The House is not expected to come back this week. Government Shutdown Update: Friday, October 10, 2025 Both Chambers are now out of session. Stay tuned for further analysis next week.
Tracking the 2025 US Government Shutdown | JD Supra
Read our latest updates on the US Government shutdown. Latest insights Government Shutdown Update: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Senate failed to pass both competing resolutions for the sixth time. Government Shutdown Update: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Senate was in session Monday, and House members remain at home in their districts. There were no votes on continuing resolutions (CRs) yesterday, and there will be no votes on the CRs Tuesday.
Sterling Heights police officers bound over for trial on misconduct, assault charges
Two Sterling Heights police officers were bound over Friday to Macomb County Circuit Court on a charge of misconduct in office and an assault offense for their actions during the apprehension of a man who led police on a more than 4-mile vehicular chase.
Opinion | The Drug-Price Surrender to China
During my time chairing the Senate Intelligence Committee, I saw firsthand how China wages economic warfare—stealing intellectual property, subsidizing its domestic industries, and exploiting America’s openness to gain the upper hand. Beijing has its sights set on America’s longstanding leadership in biomedical innovation and is closing in. Unfortunately, some in Washington support policies with significant unintended consequences.
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