China defends DeepSeek after US ban of its AI from government systems
China has criticized a U.S. ban on AI startup DeepSeek for federal civilian agencies, highlighting tensions in the tech race between the two countries.
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Russian missile and drone blitz kills 4 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks help in Norway
Officials say Russia has launched another missile and drone attack on Ukraine and that at least four people have been killed.
Oakland County Little League umpire shared child sex abuse videos, feds say
A Waterford man, who said he is also an umpire for a Little League baseball team, is accused of watching child sexually abusive material with another person and allegedly said “the youngest person” he “had sex” with was “12 years old.”
What proposals will Washtenaw County voters see on the November ballot? Here’s the list
Voters in Washtenaw County will see local proposals as well as city, township, fire and school district-specific proposals.
Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham praises Tommy Carr, keeps QB plans secret ahead of Indiana game
Michigan Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham praised freshman quarterback Tommy Carr’s second-half performance against Penn State while declining to reveal his plans at quarterback ahead of the Wolverines’ matchup with Indiana.
What proposals are on Livingston County’s 2026 general election ballot? Here’s the list.
Voters in Livingston County will see local proposals as well as city, township and school district-specific proposals.
Michigan high school football rankings: Top 20 ahead of Week 9 (Oct. 20, 2026)
It’s almost playoff time for Michigan high school football, so it’s time for a new top-20 Power Poll.
Police charge driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal lawmaker
Police have charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to Australian lawmaker Helen Haines.
Alberta rejects a move toward independence from Canada in a victory for Carney
Voters in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence.
`Fastball Freddy' Peralta earns ALCS MVP award after pitching the Rays into the World Series
Freddy Peralta rode his fastball to the American League Championship Series MVP award.
Florida is set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record
Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty.
After years of backlash, Apu returns to 'The Simpsons' with a South Asian voice
The Halloween-themed episodes of “The Simpsons” have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines.
Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don't expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
President Donald Trump is hoping $5,000 checks can boost Republican turnout in the midterm elections.
More than 280 pounds of cocaine seized at Ambassador Bridge; 2 Ontario men arrested
Canadian border officers seized more than 280 pounds of cocaine from a commercial truck crossing the Ambassador Bridge from the United States.
Cleveland comes up short in ALCS, extending World Series title drought to 78 years
For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait.
Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17
Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win to open the season.
Detroit man charged in Sterling Heights fatal shooting; second suspect remains at large
Kenneth Hollins Morgan, 41, of Detroit, has been arraigned on murder and firearms charges in connection with a fatal shooting in Sterling Heights, while police continue searching for a second suspect. Officials are still searching for the second suspect, Jerome Charles Eursher, 31, from Ohio.
Global shares mostly decline after AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street
Global shares are mostly lower after AI-related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in a Suds vs.
Díaz, Caminero and Peralta lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Yandy Díaz’s bat backed up his boast, and the Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series again.
Inkster residents pack city hall to oppose data center — council declines to approve it
A proposed data center in Inkster will not move forward after a standing-room-only crowd of residents packed city hall to oppose the project — and the city council declined to act on it.
Detroit police seek teens who shot woman after she confronted them for checking vehicle door handles
Police are seeking help identifying teens wanted in connection with a non-fatal shooting in Detroit.
JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms
Vice President JD Vance has declined to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin suffers knee injury vs. 49ers that team fears is serious
The Washington Commanders are concerned that wide receiver Terry McLaurin has a serious knee injury.
Beautiful fall weather continues this week in Metro Detroit
As our next cold front weakens and fizzles out, high pressure will keep Southeast Michigan seeing sunshine and warm afternoon temperatures.
Ohio man charged with murder in fatal Sterling Heights warehouse shooting
Jerome Charles Eursher, 31, of Solon, Ohio, has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a man at a warehouse in Sterling Heights.
Richard Riehle, dependable TV and film character actor who was in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies
Beloved character actor Richard Riehle has died at 78.
Eastbound I-94 near Trumbull Avenue in Detroit reopens following road rage shooting investigation
The eastbound lanes of I-94 near Trumbull Avenue in Detroit have reopened.
Angel Reese has 30 points, 16 rebounds as Dream beat Valkyries 79-65 to even WNBA Finals at 1-1
Angel Reese had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Allisha Gray added 18 points and the Atlanta Dream stymied Golden State on both ends in the second half, beating the Valkyries 79-65 to even the WNBA Finals at one game apiece.
US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia
The relationship between the United States and Ukraine is careening toward a possible breaking point.
Yandy Díaz’s guarantee the Rays will win Game 6 doesn't rile up the Guardians
Yandy Díaz’s guarantee that the Tampa Bay Rays would win Game 6 of the AL Championship series didn’t turn into bulletin-board material.
Former NC State football coach, longtime Florida State assistant Chuck Amato dies at 80
Chuck Amato, the longtime Florida State assistant football coach who went on to lead his alma mater at N.C. State for seven seasons, has died at the age of 80.
Did your credit score drop after paying off a loan? Here is why
You paid off a debt, you never missed a payment, and your credit score drops? That can't be right.
Michigan voters could reshape Lansing, affecting taxes, schools and public services.
State government may not get as much attention as Washington, but its decisions can have a direct impact on daily life.
Minnesota teen accused of plotting terror attack at Mall of America to remain jailed
A federal judge has ruled that a teen accused of planning a terror attack on the Mall of America in Minnesota will remain in custody.
Michigan High School Football Poll
A look at the Associated Press high school football rankings of the 2026 season, listing the Top 10 teams in Michigan for 11-player football and eight-player football heading into Week 8. With record in parentheses and first-place votes in brackets.
Rams WR Davante Adams out 6-10 weeks with hamstring injury. DT Poona Ford out for season
Rams receiver Davante Adams will be out for six to 10 weeks with a serious hamstring injury.
Dan Gilbert pledges $1B to transform Detroit’s Renaissance Center and East Riverfront
Dan Gilbert wants Detroit’s riverfront to belong to everyone.
LeBron James' move to Philadelphia makes 76ers the betting favorite out of the East
LeBron James shifted the NBA landscape by leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Detroit police to increase traffic enforcement after 11-year-old is killed crossing street
Detroit police plan to step up traffic enforcement near Puritan Avenue and Coyle Street after an 11-year-old boy was struck by two cars while crossing the street Saturday.
Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about race in middle school admissions.
Detroit boy injured in womb when car hit pregnant mom, attorneys say he could lose home healthcare
In the spring of 2023, an eight-month-pregnant woman was driving near Inkster and Ford roads when a car fleeing from Westland police hit her. She survived, but her baby had to be delivered by emergency C-section.
US and Cuba clash at UN as Washington seeks to sway annual vote on economic embargo
The United States and Cuba have clashed at the United Nations as the Trump administration sought once again to build opposition for an upcoming annual vote condemning Washington's decades-long economic embargo against Havana.
Why has this nearly finished Pontiac cannabis shop not opened? Mayor says it’s procedural
Pontiac is a city that residents say needs as much entrepreneurship as it can get. So, why does one pair of business partners trying to implement just that say they’re hitting roadblock after roadblock – with no answers on why? They reached out to Local 4’s Kyla Russell for help. She’s sitting down with the mayor to…
Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft is rocketing toward Mars on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.
Cuba says US-based suspects confessed in armed incursion and face terrorism charges
Cuban authorities report that men captured in February after attempting to enter Cuba by force from the United States have confessed and cooperated with investigators.
Shooting near Ohio mosque leaves 1 dead but was not connected to the building, police say
Police say a shooting in Columbus, Ohio, was not an attack on a mosque but did happen nearby.
NFL suspends Bills safety Gardner-Johnson for 1 game for spitting at Raiders
The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills safety C.
Stretch of EB I-696 reopens in Macomb County following crash
A stretch of eastbound I-696 in Macomb County reopened Monday afternoon after a crash.
Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.
More than 1.5M pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry products recalled nationwide, USDA says
A Massachusetts-based food distributor has recalled more than 1.5 millions pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products distributed nationwide.
Larson finally stumbles in NASCAR's championship. Was it just a bad day or sign of serious trouble?
Kyle Larson's Cup Series championship hopes took a hit at Phoenix Raceway after a flat tire led to a 34th-place finish.
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a former OpenAI engineer secretly installed a recording device in a conference room to gather company details.
4 linked to shooting in Canton Township that left toddler injured, police say
Four people have been arrested, three of them charged, in connection with a shooting in Canton Township that left a 1-year-old injured.
Duke's Robinson apologizes for on-field incident with female training staffer during injury stoppage
Duke cornerback Kimari Robinson has apologized for aggressively swatting away the hand of a member of the team’s training staff as she arrived to tend to an injured teammate on the field during the Blue Devils’ loss to rival North Carolina.
Homeland Security grants temporary deportation reprieve for more than 100K Ukrainians and Sudanese
More than 100,000 people from Ukraine and Sudan can stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation.
Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia officer was justified in using force when he responded to a shoplifting call and fired at a moving vehicle that investigators said was driving toward police, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was in the car.
Africa CDC wants aid groups to account better for millions disbursed to fight Ebola outbreak
Africa’s top public health agency and Congolese officials say $700 million in Ebola aid is unaccounted for.
CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
Christiane Amanpour will be leaving CNN after 43 years.
Kelly Clarkson’s customer service complaint sparks debate
Should celebrities share complaints online?
Judge grills Trump administration over plans to overhaul Washington golf course
A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration's claims about redeveloping a historic Washington golf course.
Pope Leo XIV urges humanitarian cooperation between Ukraine and Russia during call with Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV has spoken by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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New plans for Trump's arch don't mention the 'military complex' he said it would host
New Interior Department documents on President Donald Trump's proposed Triumphal Arch don’t mention the “military complex” he has said it would host, but the agency said Monday the plan could accommodate such a feature.
Memory cafes pair art and music to support families facing dementia
Paint a Miracle and Older Persons Commission partner to create spaces where patients and caregivers connect through creativity
Simple fixes can stop cold drafts from sneaking into your home this winter
Window World Detroit expert says small details are often to blame for chilly rooms
Milwaukee's dominant bullpen has the Brewers believing they could win their first World Series title
Aaron Ashby believes the trust among the Milwaukee Brewers relievers enables each of them to take the mound without having too much of a weight on their shoulders.
Enes Kanter Freedom says he will attend WNBA Finals Game 3 in Atlanta
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced on social media that he plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on Wednesday as a fan.
Music Monday: Tommy Fleece
Tommy Fleece was featured on Live in the D’s Music Monday, where hosts Kim and Tati discussed his eclectic sound.
Florida brings more charges against former Cuba President Raul Castro
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles after the U.S. government indicted the former leader earlier this year.
Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult that left more than 400 followers dead convicted of 191 murders
A Kenyan doomsday cult leader has been convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult.
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
Florida starts the men's college basketball season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25.
Canada deploys 50 investigators to probe military base fire that killed 4 soldiers
Fifty investigators are examining a fire at a Canadian military base that killed four soldiers and injured 39 others.
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe.
2 charged in unrelated terminal crashes at Detroit Metro Airport, prosecutor says
Wayne County prosecutors on Monday announced charging decisions in two separate crash incidents that occurred at Detroit Metro Airport earlier this year.
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in disputed Afghan adoption case
The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a disputed adoption case involving an Afghan child orphaned in a U.S. Army raid.
Dan Gilbert pledges $1B for redevelopment of RenCen, riverfront
Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies and Bedrock, pledged $1 billion to redevelop the Renaissance Center and the East Riverfront.
Barcelona 'grandmas' dish out cooking wisdom. And find nourishment themselves
In Barcelona, a group called Grandmas Cooking Barcelona offers visitors a chance to cook and eat traditional Spanish food.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season with blood clots, AP source says
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season because of blood clots in his lungs, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
Detroit woman ordered to pay $2.5M, serve prison time for decade-long student aid fraud scheme
The 48-year-old submitted fraudulent student aid applications on behalf of more than 80 individuals from July 2015 to July 2025, court records show.
Trump signs an order aimed at boosting women's health research, a plan backed by the first lady
President Donald Trump has directed the federal government to bolster federal research into women's health, a move pushed by his wife, Melania Trump.
Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal
The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks.
Colts fire general manager Chris Ballard amid 2-4 start and loss to previously winless Titans
The Indianapolis Colts have fired general manager Chris Ballard.
Will Southeast Michigan have a warmer winter? Here’s what data suggests
A very strong El Niño is tilting the odds toward a warmer-than-average and relatively drier winter across Southeast Michigan.
Capsizings cause the deaths of 12 migrants off Greek islands
Greece's coast guard says that 12 people have died in two separate capsizings involving speedboats ferrying migrants off the islands of Lesbos and Samos close to the Turkish coast.
Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
People who want the right to distill spirits in their private homes are celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to hear their case.
Search ends for more survivors from boat that sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended the search for 11 people believed missing after a boat sank off Mexico’s Baja California coast.
Michigan gas prices drop 15 cents from last week
Gas prices in Michigan have dropped roughly 15 cents since last week, according to AAA, with Michigan drivers now paying an average of $4.51 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Former South African president denies impeding investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era cases
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki denies ordering prosecutors to halt apartheid-era crime cases or making secret deals to protect former security officers.
Bringing more beavers to watersheds is a powerful drought-fighting tool, experts say
Jackson Ramsay's family ranch in southwest Wyoming is embracing beavers as nature's engineers.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez fights to keep a foothold in Pacific Northwest's Trump country
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington has won twice in a district that voted for Trump, making her one of the few rural Democrats in Congress.
Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in the biggest attack since a new force began operations
Gangs in Haiti have attacked an armored vehicle, leaving four Salvadoran soldiers unaccounted for.
PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France’s violent unrest
The French interior minister has confirmed the Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will proceed as planned on Tuesday in Paris.
The Latest: Trump heads to Kansas to rally farmers’ votes in latest stop on midterm campaign blitz
President Donald Trump is in Kansas in the latest in a series of stops where he’s trying to energize his base in the final weeks before the midterm elections.
Detroit police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect in fatal weekend shooting
The Detroit Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting in the city on Saturday.
Judges bristle as they are forced to decide the details of Trump's Washington makeover
Judges in Washington are grappling with numerous cases challenging construction projects initiated by President Donald Trump.
Singapore expands crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to haze
Singapore has issued preventive notices to three more Indonesian companies to tackle and prevent forest fires in Kalimantan province.
Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder
Paris police say that they have issued an overnight curfew in two areas of the French capital “to protect people and property from the violence and looting.”.
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres
Superhero films and horror have usually stayed on separate sides of the multiplex.