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Accused Whitmer kidnap plotters lose bid to dismiss criminal case

DETROIT — A federal judge Tuesday refused to dismiss the indictment against five members of an alleged plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, calling defense claims of entrapment and government overreaching a "heavy burden to carry."

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Autoworkers worry about GM's use of lower-paid employees to build EVs

As General Motors Co. prepares for its electric vehicle future with multibillion-dollar investments in Lansing, Orion Township and elsewhere, autoworkers worry about the growing number of employees making less than traditional union-represented employees at the Detroit automaker.

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GM to invest historic $7 billion in 4 facilities across Michigan, creating 4,000 jobs

In a big win for Michigan, General Motors will invest $7 billion in four manufacturing facilities, making the state the "hub" of electric vehicle development and manufacturing.

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Wizards open to moving Spencer Dinwiddie?

Some also say the Wizards are open to dealing veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who hasn't quite meshed with Beal. The Pistons might have interest in players like Deni Avdija, Montrezl Harrell and Hachimura. Detroit could also be looking for a ...

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Lions shut out of PFWA’s All-NFC team

The Detroit Lions were shut out of PFWA's All-NFC team

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Who’s left: Tracking former Lions still playing in the postseason

Who's left: Tracking former Detroit Lions still playing in the AFC and NFC championship round

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The Super Bowl Stakes: Measuring the Meaning of a Ring for Each Quarterback

Each one of them wants to win the Super Bowl, of course. But in terms of their legacies, winning a ring this year would do the most for Matthew Stafford.

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HBO's 'The Gilded Age' found its French chef in a Detroit-born actor

DETROIT — In the HBO drama "The Gilded Age," Douglas Sills plays the ultimate status symbol for a social striver in 1880s New York City.

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Ingrid Jacques: Forget parents. Dems think 'society' knows what's best for kids

DETROIT — The Michigan Democratic Party gave Republicans — and parents — a gift last weekend. It showed everyone what the party really believes.

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Stars accept gifts from shaky Red Wings goaltender to earn first road win streak of the season

As long as teams keep giving the Stars chances to win, they might as well take them.

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Oxford school shooter hearing must be open to the public, prosecutor says

DETROIT — Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald is pushing for transparency in the Oxford High School shooting case, saying the public and media should not be locked out of an upcoming hearing involving the teenage suspect's jail status.

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Lakers offered 2027 first-round pick, Talen Horton-Tucker for Jerami Grant

That 2027 first is clearly the most valuable trade asset that the Lakers currently possess. The Lakers have tried, with no luck yet, to package that pick with Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn in an attempt to acquire Jerami Grant from Detroit. ...

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Meat Loaf sang for Motown, got start in Detroit before 'Bat Out of Hell' fame

DETROIT — Well before the platinum records and packed arenas, Meat Loaf was a striving singer with a stint in Detroit and an obscure Motown release under his belt.

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New EV rules handicap transplants, play to Detroit Three's strengths

As the most onerous federal mpg regulations in 50 years force the auto industry toward electric vehicles, domestic manufacturers are in the catbird seat. Credit the Detroit Three's huge advantage in profitable fleet trucks and vans, say industry analysts, that are lining up corporate customers. Meanwhile, more consumer-reliant Asian automakers…

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Oxford district wants attorney Geoffrey Fieger's school shooting lawsuit put on hold

DETROIT — A lawyer for the Oxford School District is moving to have Geoffrey Fieger's lawsuit seeking $100 million over a deadly shooting at the district's namesake high school put on hold, saying many more lawsuits are coming and the criminal cases need to take precedence.

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La pintura 'Critical Race Theory' hizo famoso de la noche a la mañana a este artista

DETROIT — La fama llegó abruptamente para el pintor de Detroit Jonathan Harris, cuya pintura viral "Critical Race Theory" dio la vuelta al mundo en cuestión de días a fines de 2021.

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Seattle and Detroit Move Toward Decriminalizing Psychedelics

Though state laws in both places have not yet adapted, consumers of "entheogenic" plants and fungi are now less likely to be arrested and prosecuted in the two cities.

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Viral 'Critical Race Theory' painting created overnight fame for Detroit artist

DETROIT -- Fame came abruptly for Detroit painter Jonathan Harris, whose viral "Critical Race Theory" painting went around the world in a matter of days in late 2021.

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Michigan-Based REIT Agree Realty To Move To New Headquarters

Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC), a Michigan-based real estate investment trust, announced Wednesday plans to move its headquarters to Royal Oak, a suburb about 20 minutes north of downtown Detroit.

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Michigan redistricting commission defends maps, denies they're unfair to Black voters

DETROIT — Michigan's redistricting commission argued in a court filing late Tuesday that a lawsuit from current and former Detroit lawmakers that seeks to increase the share of Black voters in the new congressional and state legislative districts adopted by the commission could threaten Black voters' representation.

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Ex-Detroit council member gets 2 years in prison for bribes

A former Detroit City Council member who quit after pleading guilty to a bribery scheme has been sentenced to two years in prison

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The unlikeliest of settings for a Broadway play: A Detroit auto factory

DETROIT — Gathering research several years ago for a play she was writing set in a factory during the Great Recession, Dominique Morisseau still remembers talking to a friend who drove a Hi-Lo at a local factory.

Benzinga

GM Secures $1.3B Tax Break For Orion EV Assembly Plant Expansion

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) has secured a tax break on its proposed $1.3 billion investment to expand the Orion assembly plant for building electric vehicles, the Detroit Free Press

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UM investigating ousted president's use of university funds

DETROIT — The law firm investigating ousted University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel is examining his use of university funds, officials confirmed.

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Lions Twitter reaction to Matthew Stafford winning a playoff game

Lions Twitter reaction to Matthew Stafford winning a playoff game, featuring some former Detroit teammates

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