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Ausar Thompson: “It felt great moving. I didn't notice my ankle so super happy to get back out there with the guys.”

bit.lyMississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan?Mississippi was once where Michigan is now, and has seen its literacy rates grow for well over a decade.

Mississippi turned a literacy crisis into success. Can Michigan?

bit.lyTrump administration goes after former FBI director again. Here's whyOn Oct. 26, unsealed court documents show the government is trying to prosecute the former FBI director for sharing classified information.

Trump administration goes after former FBI director again. Here's why

bit.lyData outlines Michigan football's offensive woes. And it's not on the playersAs Michigan football's offense struggles, a deeper look into the data shows a clear pattern.

Data outlines Michigan football's offensive woes. And it's not on the players

bit.lyWhere is General Motors going to build new hybrids? What we knowThe Detroit automaker said Oct. 27 that it would commit about $1 billion in investments to its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant to build hybrids.

Where is General Motors going to build new hybrids? What we know

bit.lyMSP helicopter finds escaped inmate hidden beneath logs in woodsMichigan State Police used a helicopter to find an escaped inmate in Crawford County in northern Michigan.

MSP helicopter finds escaped inmate hidden beneath logs in woods

bit.lyDWTS 'Horror Movie Night'. What to expect as stars take dance floor"Dancing with the Stars" "Horror Movie Night" episode airs Tuesday, Oct. 27. Here's what to expect.

DWTS 'Horror Movie Night'. What to expect as stars take dance floor

bit.lyIt's OK to pick up these roadkill animals with the proper permitThere's a good reason you might see more deer-vehicle collisions in the fall, but you don't have to let a roadkill deer go to waste.

It's OK to pick up these roadkill animals with the proper permit

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“I thought they were beautiful cars. After seeing the movie, it cemented it as my No. 1 movie vehicle of all times.” Where does the DeLorean rank in your movie car list? www.freep.com/story/money/...

Former Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg taking the NBA by storm

bit.lyFormer Michigan basketball star Yaxel Lendeborg taking the NBA by storm“He’s able to impose his will on the game,” former Michigan State star Draymond Green said. “I don’t care what age you are — it’s the NBA.”

bit.lyGM's new move aims to put its stock in the company of Amazon and AppleGM said it will move its stock from the NYSE to the Nasdaq, a move that will cost it less to list and put it in the company of tech giants.

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GM's new move aims to put its stock in the company of Amazon and Apple

bit.lyPatient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan cityAn ambulance crew member also was hurt in the crash, police said.

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Patient dies after ambulance hit, rolls over in this Michigan city

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Shootaround just ended at MSG. Ausar’s wearing a blue jersey and getting shots up. Still listed as questionable but bodes well for his availability

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bit.ly'All My Children' actor Alan Dysert dies. What was cause of death?Actor Alan Dysert died Oct. 23 at 75 years old following a battle with a rare cancer.

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Obligatory "it's early," but the 3-0 Detroit Pistons are weathering early season adversity www.freep.com/story/sports...

'All My Children' actor Alan Dysert dies. What was cause of death?

bit.lyWalmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected?Walmart recalled more than 44,000 cans of its value brand fruit cocktail across seven states.

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Walmart Great Value fruit cocktail recalled. Is Michigan affected?

bit.lyJim Farley finds a new chief of staff from Canada. What we knowGoodman's selection as chief of staff 'is not likely to change' crossborder relationships but signals future manufacturing paths, an expert said.

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Jim Farley finds a new chief of staff from Canada. What we know

bit.lySome question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen planBedrock and GM say it's wrong to assume nefarious intent in recent announcement for a nonprofit setup that is also popular in 'dark money' politics.

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Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan

bit.lyHow Lions safety Brian Branch took over on defense in win over PackersDetroit Lions safety Brian Branch played exceptionally against the Green Bay Packers in his first 2026 game back from injury.

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How Lions safety Brian Branch took over on defense in win over Packers

bit.lyDeLorean fans love their automotive movie starsA group of DeLorean owners get together to talk about their rides made famous by a 1985 movie and the rise and fall of an automotive maverick.

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A group of DeLorean owners get together to talk about their rides made famous by a 1985 movie and the rise and fall of an automotive maverick.

bit.lyRed Wings contain Oilers stars as Michal Postava shines in shootoutDetroit Red Wings score: Rookie goalie Michael Postava held the high-scoring Oilers to three goals in regulation in his first NHL start.

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Red Wings contain Oilers stars as Michal Postava shines in shootout

bit.lyPowerball numbers for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026: No jackpot winnerThe Powerball winning numbers are in for the Monday, Oct. 26 drawing. Check out the results.

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Powerball numbers for Monday, Oct. 26, 2026: No jackpot winner

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freep.comDan Campbell: 'I know what we were conceding' on failed 4th-down callDetroit Lions coach Dan Campbell defended his decision to try and convert a fourth-and-1 from his own 24-yard line again Monday, Oct. 26.

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freep.comWill Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ennis Rakestraw play for Lions vs Vikings?Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ennis Rakestraw could miss practice time this week with ankle injuries but both are expected to play next week vs. the Vikings.

Will Amon-Ra St. Brown, Ennis Rakestraw play for Lions vs Vikings? Dan Campbell has injury updates www.freep.com/story/sports...

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nbcsports.comPackers S Xavier McKinney: I see what's going on with officiating and it's killing usPackers head coach Matt LaFleur got heated with officials several times during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions, but he didn't want to make them the focus of his postgame comments.

The officiating was bad yesterday. On this we can all agree.

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Packers S Xavier McKinney: I see what's going on with officiating and it's killing us.

bit.lyDetroit Pistons weathering the storm and looking like legit contenders againWith an Eastern Conference gauntlet to open the regular season and injuries to star players, the Detroit Pistons have been greeted with adversity.

Detroit Pistons weathering the storm and looking like legit contenders again

bit.lyMSU supporters pledge $500K annually to help pay president's salaryAn Oct. 26 fact sheet from "Presidential Spartan Fund LLC" identified the donors supporting the $500,000 effort.

MSU supporters pledge $500K annually to help pay president's salary

bit.lyHow Detroit Lions mixed up their secondary and shut down the PackersPlus, the Packers had plenty of complaints about the officiating in Sunday's game, but they weren't the only ones

How Detroit Lions mixed up their secondary and shut down the Packers

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In today’s Inside the Lions: - How the Lions mixed up their secondary and shut down the Packers -Revisiting the fourth-and-1 decision -The officiating, ugh, but not the reason the game was won or lost -Huge game vs. Vikings up next www.freep.com/story/sports...

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bit.lyWill Michigan football take Jason Beck off play-calling? 'Don't think it's time to panic'It doesn't appear Michigan football is ready to make a change at play-caller.

Will Michigan football take Jason Beck off play-calling? 'Don't think it's time to panic'

bit.lyFed rate hikes: What borrowers should expect for the rest of 2026Economists say that even though an October hike was anticipated, the Fed's monetary policy committee appears unlikely to make a move before midterms.

Fed rate hikes: What borrowers should expect for the rest of 2026

bit.lySSI payments won't go out on normal November schedule. What's differentSupplemental Security Income checks will arrive a bit earlier in November. Here's why, and the full Social Security payment schedule.

SSI payments won't go out on normal November schedule. What's different

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Recording the Pistons Pulse tonight with @motorcityhoops.bsky.social at 8:30 PM. Watch us live. Lots to talk about following a promising first week www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Jo...

bit.lyDan Campbell fires up Lions after Packers win, looks to Vikings"That’s a big win, man," coach Dan Campbell said in the Ford Field locker room after the Lions defeated the Packers, 20-17, on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Dan Campbell fires up Lions after Packers win, looks to Vikings

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From @shawnwindsor.bsky.social: The Pistons spent an offseason hearing about their lack of star power and inability to hang in an improved East. It's early, but the prognosticators might've missed the mark. www.freep.com/story/sports...

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bit.lyDearborn attorney running for state House faces disciplinary hearingA Dearborn attorney who's the Democratic nominee for a state House seat in west Dearborn and Dearborn Heights faces an attorney disciplinary hearing.

Dearborn attorney running for state House faces disciplinary hearing

bit.lyReturn of Brian Branch gives Detroit Lions reason to believeSafety Brian Branch jumped up and did Brian Branch things on Sunday, Oct. 25, making a big-time play to snag an interception in the fourth quarter.

Return of Brian Branch gives Detroit Lions reason to believe

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freep.comLions-Packers grades: Dan Campbell right to go for it on fourth downThe Lions rotated personnel in their secondary all game and had their best defensive performance of the season against the Packers.

Lions-Packers grades: Dan Campbell was right to go for it on fourth down www.freep.com/story/sports...

bit.lyDan Campbell dismisses Lions' 4th-down gamble: 'Cost us nothing'The Detroit Lions failed to convert a fourth-and-1 deep in their own territory late in the fourth quarter but rallied to win on Jake Bates' field goal.

Dan Campbell dismisses Lions' 4th-down gamble: 'Cost us nothing'

bit.lyMitch Albom: Lions can't count on foes to repeat Packers mistakesJared Goff was great again vs. the Green Bay Packers, but the Detroit Lions can't keep winning games on other teams' errors, can they?

Mitch Albom: Lions can't count on foes to repeat Packers mistakes

bit.lyThe 76ers have the stars. But the Pistons may have the better teamYou better believe the Detroit Pistons felt a little extra juice when they saw the schedule and watched ESPN pivot its NBA coverage from LA to Philly.

The 76ers have the stars. But the Pistons may have the better team

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#Trump holds Port Huron rally in battleground #Michigan amid flurry of campaign stops in states that typically vote GOP www.freep.com/story/news/p...

freep.comTrump fires up Republicans in Port Huron rally amid midterm pushTrump held the rally in the battleground state of Michigan amid a series of rallies in states that are normally safe Republican territory.

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freep.comJahmyr Gibbs fine after late-game injury scare, will pass up TD againJahmyr Gibbs said he avoided injury after he twisted to the ground awkwardly trying to stay out of the end zone at the end of Lions win vs Packers.

Jahmyr Gibbs fine after late-game injury scare, will pass up TD again if the same situation arises in the future www.freep.com/story/sports...

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JB on Ebuka: "We love him. He plays with a maturity and poise that’s well beyond his years. His ability to finish, get in the paint. That’s on me. I should’ve given him a longer run but just working through those rotaitons. We trust him to go out and be who he is and help us win."

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FINAL: Pistons 106, Sixers 93. Pistons are now 3-0 overall and pick up a big road win without Ausar and Duren. Cade: 26 pts, 8 rebs, 8 assts Robinson: 21 pts (5-9 from 3) Jenkins: 18 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assts Collins: 16 pts, 11 rebs

bit.lyLions-Packers grades: Dan Campbell right to go for it on fourth downThe Lions rotated personnel in their secondary all game and had their best defensive performance of the season against the Packers.

Lions-Packers grades: Dan Campbell right to go for it on fourth down

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Halftime: Pistons 56, Sixers 44. Philly’s been feisty despite the gap, closed with a 9-0 run in the final 1:33 after the Pistons opened their biggest lead. Cunningham: 15 pts, 7 rebs Collins: 12 pts, 8 rebs Robinson: 9 pts (3-4 from 3)

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JB on Duren's hamstring injury: "It's tough, obviously, when you lose a guy who means as much as JD means to us. "We have B-Ball, and we know when B-Ball's on the floor something's gonna happen."

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