Michigan

News from the state of Michigan

Nominee to oversee Indigenous affairs has widespread support

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — President Joe Biden's nominee to oversee Indigenous affairs at the Interior Department said Wednesday he won't impede tribes as they seek...

Retailers shine a spotlight on Black-owned beauty brands

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NEW YORK — When Rose Ingleton launched her own namesake skincare line two years ago, she couldn't break into the big chains and was...

Western Michigan gets $550M gift from anonymous alumni

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A group of anonymous alumni has gifted $550 million to Western Michigan University. ...

Startup Lordstown Motors warns it may not stay in business

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DETROIT — Startup commercial electric vehicle maker Lordstown Motors says it may not be in business a year from now as it tries to...

Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed...

Ex-Detroit councilman gets probation for misconduct charge

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DETROIT — A former Detroit city councilman was sentenced Monday to 2 1/2 years of probation after pleading guilty last month to accepting an...

Lawsuit alleges vision specialist sexually abused 2 students

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The parents of two legally blind girls have filed a federal lawsuit against two suburban Detroit school districts and a vision specialist whom they...

Automakers face a threat to EV sales: Slow charging times

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DETROIT — If the auto industry is to succeed in its bet that electric vehicles will soon dominate the roads, it will need to...

Former Michigan State basketball star charged with murder

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DETROIT — A former captain of the Michigan State University basketball team was charged with murder Monday in the fatal shooting of a man...

Indiana man gets 60 years in woman’s 2019 torture-slaying

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GOSHEN, Ind. — A northern Indiana man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty for his role in the 2019...