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October 17, 2018

No. 24 Spartans have 'chip' back with No. 6 Michigan looming

After upsetting Penn State on the road last weekend, Michigan State feels it has a bit of its identity back. Just in time for ...

October 16, 2018

Police to file criminal complaint after fetus remains found

Police in Detroit said they would file a criminal complaint against the owners after the remains of 10 fetuses and one infant ...

October 14, 2018

AP College Football Poll: LSU back to No. 5; Michigan to 6th

After four of the top eight teams lost, The Associated Press college football poll had a new look behind No. 1 Alabama, with ...

October 14, 2018

Lewerke rallies Michigan State over No. 8 Penn State, 21-17

Each Michigan State player brought a poker chip to Happy Valley and coach Mark Dantonio encouraged the Spartans to push them ...

October 13, 2018

Tip leads to hidden infant remains at Detroit funeral home

An anonymously written letter led Michigan inspectors to find badly decomposed remains of 11 infants hidden in a ceiling ...

October 13, 2018

Isle Royale wolf relocation project wraps up for the year

Officials at Isle Royale National Park say they've wrapped up the first phase of a multi-year effort to rebuild the gray wolf ...

October 12, 2018

Matthews scores 2 and helps Maple Leafs beat Red Wings 5-3

Auston Matthews heard the short list of NHL greats he joined by scoring nine times in the first five games of the season.

October 11, 2018

Judge cites father's 'callous' 911 call; orders murder trial

A judge has ordered two Michigan parents to stand trial for murder in the death of their malnourished 10-month-old daughter, ...

LeBron James, Paul Millsap, Monte Morris

October 11, 2018

LeBron, Lonzo take the floor together for first time

LeBron James watched Lonzo Ball play in Las Vegas during the 2017 NBA Summer League, taking in a Los Angeles Lakers' game ...

October 10, 2018

Congress approves massive water-projects bill

Congress has approved a sprawling bill to improve the nation's ports, dams and harbors, protect against floods, restore ...

October 10, 2018

Marijuana backers look for Midwest breakthrough in November

Backers of broad marijuana legalization are looking to break through a geographic barrier in November and get their first ...

October 09, 2018

Israeli official criticizes University of Michigan lecture

A senior Israeli cabinet minister sent a letter Monday to the University of Michigan president over campus incidents that the ...

October 09, 2018

Sanders barnstorming country ahead of midterm elections

Sen. Bernie Sanders is embarking on a nine-state battleground tour on behalf of Democratic candidates competing in the ...

October 09, 2018

Best-selling author Albom returns to heaven for first sequel

Mitch Albom's books are about faith and salvation, forgiveness and second chances. What they most certainly are not about, ...

October 08, 2018

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Too much SEC? 8 is more than enough

The college football fans who are convinced there is bias for the Southeastern Conference in The Associated Press college ...

October 08, 2018

The Latest: NFL kickers struggle with 4 missed extra points

The Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT): ___ Cairo Santos got to redeem himself and keep the Los Angeles Rams ...

October 07, 2018

Lions take advantage of mistakes in 31-23 win over Packers

The Detroit Lions took advantage of some mistakes they forced Green Bay to make and were fortunate some breaks simply went ...

October 07, 2018

Flint residents seek to reinstate Snyder in water lawsuit

Residents and businesses affected by the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint are asking a judge to reinstate Republican ...

October 06, 2018

Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

On a day when Northwestern had little choice but to pass early and often, Clayton Thorson was up to the task. Thorson threw ...