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Manslaughter charges thrown out in Michigan prisoner's death
MUNISING, Mich. (AP) — A judge dismissed charges Monday against six people in the death of a Michigan prisoner who lost 50 pounds over two weeks and died of dehydration while being restrained in 2019. There was evidence of a lack of proper care for Jonathan Lancaster but not enough...
Michigan woman will serve up to 5 years in prison for crash into icy pond that killed her 3 sons
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan woman was sentenced to up to five years in prison Monday for a crash in which her three young sons drowned after her SUV plunged into an ice-covered pond. Leticia Gonzales had pleaded no contest in August to operating while...
Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Downed planes that spent decades underwater were left so pristine they could practically fly again when archaeologists finally discovered them. ...
AP Top 25 Reality Check: The top tier of teams in poll widens as points gap between them shrinks
The top tier of The Associated Press college football poll is getting crowded. Georgia remains a clear No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The two-time defending national champions have not budged since last season, a streak of 15 straight polls. The Bulldogs received 55 first-place votes this...
Editorial Roundup: Michigan
Detroit News. September 20, 2023. Editorial: Bills would make Michigan abortion haven Now that abortion rights are enshrined in the state constitution, Democrats should deliver on the promises made before Proposal 3 was passed last fall — to recreate the abortion...
AP Top 25 Takeaways: On Statement Saturday, CU wilts, FSU soars, Alabama bows up. Ryan Day goes off
The bill came due for Coach Prime and Colorado in Oregon. Florida State stared down Death Valley. Alabama embraced winning ugly. And Ohio State coach Ryan Day had enough of critics questioning the Buckeyes' toughness. A Statement Saturday...
Jackson, Smothers lead Jacksonville State to suffocating win over Eastern Michigan
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Malik Jackson and quarterback Logan Smothers each eclipsed 100 yards rushing and Jacksonville State beat Eastern Michigan 21-0 on Saturday. Jackson ran for 127 yards on 21 carries and Smothers carried it 18 times for a 118 yards and a touchdown. Smothers...
Bauer runs for four TDs, throws for fifth to lead Central Michigan past South Alabama 34-30
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Jase Bauer burst up the middle with 13 seconds left for his career-best fourth rushing touchdown and lift Central Michigan to a 34-30 win over South Alabama on Saturday. Bauer escaped the pocket, regained his balance after slipping out of an ankle tackle and...
No. 2 Michigan starts slow but finishes strong in 31-7 win over Rutgers with Harbaugh on sideline
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Harbaugh's return to the sideline coincided with No. 2 Michigan playing his favorite way, establishing the run and slowing down opponents on the ground. Blake Corum ran for two touchdowns and 97 yards on 21 carries, helping the Wolverines pull away and...
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis in 20 states but sparing Ford from further shutdowns. President Joe Biden said on X,...
