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Summerlike heat across Great Lakes region forces school closings
DETROIT (AP) — The calendar says it's still spring, but for parts of the Great Lakes region, hot, summerlike temperatures already have arrived, forcing some schools to close or shift students to remote learning. Detroit Public Schools Community District began closing its more than...
Pilot, passenger walk away from small plane that crashed in Detroit backyard
DETROIT (AP) — A pilot and passenger were able to walk away after the small, single-engine plane they were in crashed through trees and between backyard garages on Detroit's east side. The passenger compartment of the plane collapsed when it crashed about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday,...
Man sentenced to life in prison in killing of Detroit news anchor
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal slaying of a radio news anchor and attack on the anchor's family. Macomb County Circuit Court Judge James Biernat called Arthur Williamson the “embodiment of evil” Thursday during...
Summer heat in spring disrupts school days in Detroit, Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Summer-like heat caused the closing of public schools Thursday and Friday in Michigan's second-largest city and shorter class days in Detroit. High temperatures of 90 were predicted across the southern Lower Peninsula. “That not only...
Shields to fight Cornejo after Gabriels removed due to Voluntary Anti-Doping Association results
DETROIT (AP) — Claressa Shields has a new opponent for her marquee fight in the Motor City. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s middleweight champion is now scheduled to face top-ranked contender Maricela Cornejo on June 3 at Little Caesars Arena. ...
Chinese commerce minister to hold talks in US amid disputes over tariffs and technology
BEIJING (AP) — China’s commerce minister will hold talks with officials in the U.S. this week amid sharpening disputes over tariffs and technology, his ministry said Thursday. Wang Wentao will meet with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Trade Representative Katherine Tai...
Steer on the run for weeks lassoed, captured on Detroit-area freeway
HOLLY, Mich. (AP) — A team of wranglers — including one on horseback — chased down and captured a wayward steer named Lester across several lanes of a Detroit-area freeway. State police in-car video shows the tail-end of Sunday afternoon's chase on northbound Interstate 75 in...
Detroit mother charged with murder in the 2022 drug-related death of her 4-year-old son
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit mother has been charged with felony murder and child abuse in the drug-related death of her 4-year-old son. Chavon Boone was arraigned Sunday in 36th District and later jailed, the Wayne County prosecutor's office said Monday. Anthony Upshaw,...
Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland 2-0
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Martín Maldonado wasn't sure what to expect from Framber Valdez in Sunday's start after what he called a “crazy” warmup in the bullpen. “His warmup wasn't normal for him,” Maldonado said. “He was doing some stuff where ... (I) was like,...
Today in History: May 21, Amelia Earhart crosses Atlantic
Today in History Today is Sunday, May 21, the 141st day of 2023. There are 224 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. On this date: In 1471,...
