Today in History: September 1, first Japanese baseball player makes MLB debut
Pitcher Masanori Murakami of the San Francisco Giants became the first Japanese baseball player to play in a Major League Baseball game.
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Judge sides with Stanford Daily, says Trump administration violated Constitution
Judge Noël Wise says the Constitution protects noncitizen students from deportation over criticism of government...
Trump officials seek to transfer Yosemite land to private developer, report says
California political leaders and environmental organizations vowed to fight the deal before it goes through.
Man dies after being struck by car he was working on; sheriff offers safety reminders
Sheriff Mike Bouchard called the Saturday incident “a family tragedy on so many levels.”
Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom
The justices intervened after lower courts found work must stop without congressional approval.
Trump warns Americans not to reject unpopular ‘Golden goose’ data centers
Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting that Trump was only referring...
Trump has asked Apple to change Lake Ontario name to ‘Lake America’ on its maps, interior chief says
The move echoes Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.
Detroit felon who killed 2 in Pontiac over dice game sentenced to life in prison
He reportedly was angry over losing $80 in the game
League of Women Voters mid-term candidate forum
League of Women Voters forum for Oakland County mid-term elections.
Man sentenced for ‘attempted’ threat against GOP headquarters, leader
The case unfolded after Vallance allegedly threatened to shoot up and set fire to the...
Suspect in custody following stabbing at Sbarro’s in Great Lakes Crossing
Police said an "ongoing disagreement" between 2 co-workers led to the stabbing
US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says
There is growing anxiety among Democrats that Trump could try to meddle in elections.
Two teens ordered to stand trial for shooting at Eastpointe fast-food eatery
Rayonnate Steen Jr., 16, and Isaiah Reynolds, 15, are accused of shooting the victim in...
Sanctuary policies are keeping prisoners in local jails away from ICE
The highest arrest rates were generally in states that limit or bar so-called sanctuary policies.
Oxford Center safety director headed to prison for hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed child
Thomas Cooper, 5, was killed when receiving treatment in the Oxford Center's hyperbaric chamber that...
World War II hero’s family objects to talk of Navy stripping his name from aircraft carrier
It "wouldn't be fair to the country, and it wouldn't be fair to him."
Prosecutor requests more info on crash that killed priest at Corewell in Farmington Hills
Visitation for Szura is today at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home in Dearborn Heights; a Funeral...
Dolly Parton laid to rest next to late husband in private Nashville funeral
Parton was buried alongside her husband of almost 60 years, Carl Dean, who died in...
Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
Bessent said he wants to focus on economic growth and debt issues.
Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading
Santos turned a $17,839 profit on the trading activity in question.
House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
The bill would remove the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections.
Oakland County man accused of living with wife’s corpse pleads to charge
Police officers had been called to the home to conduct a welfare check when they...
US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
It's the latest example of how Trump’s administration has restricted media access.
Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
Concerns about antisemitism have surged across the political spectrum ahead of the midterms.
Case advances against Highland man accused of killing motorcyclist in traffic crash
The victim was identified as Charles Thomas Murphy, 70, of Holly. He died at the...
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Closing polling locations in Texas is not a new trend, county elections officials say.
Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he’s now talking more about post-presidency life
Hinting at how he'll be remembered is something Trump is suddenly talking about a lot.
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
DEA whistleblowers reported being ordered to stand down rather than seize fentanyl pills.
Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you’re aging, but there are many other factors
Experts say to be wary of claims that one test can tell you how long...
This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school
But Dawadi is reluctant to accept the role of hero. For him, rescuing his students...
Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
It echoes what Google did in 2025 when Trump issued an order to rename the...
MN Supreme Court denies Mike Lindell recount in GOP primary
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Saturday denied Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell’s petition for a...
USS Abraham Lincoln passes Singapore en route to Thailand
The San Diego-based aircraft carrier sailed by Singapore this weekend en route to a port...
New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
The missiles detonated above a sports complex and two residential neighborhoods.
Hundreds of workers feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as Nepal flood deaths cross 900
The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 900, with more than 4,700 people missing,...
Grand Canyon braces for more storms after deadly flash flood, about 15 people still missing
The flooding Saturday in Bright Angel Creek, which flows into the river, led to more...
Labor Day weekend activities happening in Oakland County
Fun things to do this Labor Day weekend in Oakland County.
As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
“El Nino is the most violent aspect of climate variability worldwide, with effects ranging from...
Today in History: August 31, Princess Diana dies in Paris tunnel crash
Diana, Princess of Wales, was killed after the car she was riding in crashed in...
Pontiac men face additional charges in Macomb County home break-in
District court judge agrees to add assault charge to list of alleged crimes already facing...
State police discover loaded guns, open booze in speeding motorist’s car in Oakland County
The driver, who was not identified, had three prior OWI convictions, police said
Pontiac man killed when he was ejected from vehicle in crash
Investigators believe speeding may have contributed to early-morning crash that killed Jeffrey Euceda-Cruz.
Special prosecutor drops charges against 18-year-old in Virginia shooting that injured 6
A special prosecutor dropped over a dozen charges brought against Matheus Cavalcante, 18, in the...
Oakland Schools builds AI strategy as educators navigate promise, pitfalls of new technology
Only 30% of teens in the survey said they had discussed AI safety with a...
Avondale seventh grader creates new kitchen sponge
3M created the Young Scientist Lab to provide students from every background with a direct...
Colorado park closes rollercoaster after rider suffers ‘life-altering’ injuries
The Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain closed earlier this month after a woman allegedly...
Today in History: August 30, Thurgood Marshall confirmed as first Black Supreme Court justice
The Senate confirmed the appointment of Thurgood Marshall as the first Black justice on the...
Many states cover doula care, but access to a ‘birthing bestie’ is often out of reach
Doula care has been associated with improved breastfeeding initiation and less maternal anxiety.
Canadian tariffs to further raise prices, a top concern for voters
The Yale Budget Lab estimates that under the Trump administration’s current tariff schedule, including its latest...
Oakland County community calendar Aug. 30 and beyond
Community activities happening in the Oakland County area.
OU partners with Great Start to help prepare students in early education
For the 2026-27 school year, children must be born between Sept. 2, 2021, and Dec....
Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in southeast Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods...
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Medical experts say the brouhaha has diverted focus from an exploding public health threat.
Seneca Nation calls for reversal of Trump’s ‘Lake America’ executive order
Lake Ontario comes from Huron Indigenous people’s word “oniatarí:io,” which means “lake of shining waters.”
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
The president called it "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!"
US diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to the Mideast embassies
Most embassies are not returning to full strength immediately.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
Customs and Border Protection paused activity after bulldozers began initial work, sparking outrage.
Ex-Brazilian model with ties to Melania links Trump envoy to corruption scheme
Amanda Ungaro's claims prompted the first lady to hold a rare news conference.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The change comes amid broader concerns about a loosening of recruitment requirements.
Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon says the behavior was “irregular” and “a bit aggressive."
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
He's accused of overstaying after entering the U.S. legally in May 2019.
National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
The 250-foot-tall memorial arch is likely to disrupt the historical significance of dozens of sites.
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The whipsawing legal battle could have major ramifications for the midterms.
Barred from speaking, Trump to skip 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony in NYC
Trump will not attend the Ground Zero ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
The judge said: “He has failed to show good cause and diligence.”
US targets Egyptian bank’s UAE branches under new push for Iran’s economic isolation
The move stops short of imposing sanctions on the Egyptian bank.
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
The event follows a Supreme Court decision allowing Southern states to redraw congressional maps.
Democrats and Republicans draw battle lines for November’s general election with primaries ending
The parties are sharpening their messages heading into the midterm elections.
Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as a lake poses new flood threat
Nepali police issued a fresh alert Friday after receiving information that a dam on the...
Vending machines with free public health supplies help fight opioid overdoses
The new machines aim to make naloxone more readily available.
Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
Warsh's remarks don't necessarily signal the central bank will raise rates in September.
Eswatini receives 2 more US deportees under a controversial third-country deal
The pair are the fifth batch of deportees to be shipped from the U.S. to...
Judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ‘illegal and baseless’
The government labeled the company a supply chain risk earlier this year.
Road Watch: Ongoing Metro Detroit road construction for weekend of Aug. 28 and beyond
Road construction happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections
Members of the Tohono O'odham Nation say the construction will damage land sacred to the...
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry
This week, his administration shifted its focus to economic pressure rather than military action.
Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
He's also confronting growing distrust of the Justice Department among judges.
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
The case could soon be appealed back to the Supreme Court.
Today in History: August 28, police, protesters clash outside Democratic National Convention
Police and anti-war demonstrators clashed in the streets of Chicago as the Democratic National Convention...
Michigan houses are old and getting older. It’s a ‘huge problem’ for state
Roughly 60% of occupied Michigan homes — about 2.5 million units, owned or rented —...
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filed
DeSantis insisted no laws were broken and whoever leaked the sealed documents would face “consequences.”
Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
Late Thursday, Google maps had not renamed the lake as it did last year after...
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Nationwide, ICE arrests increased significantly in June and July, according to newly released data.
Stars and Stripes publisher, editor and reporter sue Pentagon to challenge their firings
The Pentagon, which partially funds the news outlet, fired them last week.
Detroit man sentenced for fleeing from cops, killing Oakland County grandmother
Anthony Eugene-Douglas Grier Jr. had fled from officers trying to pull him over for driving...
Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump’s name to building
The administration warns that without recognition, the Kennedy Center may face demolition.
Body of woman wanted in connection to police officer husband’s death believed to be found
After nearly a week-long search, Worcester Police said Monday they believe they found the body...
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Most Republican candidates continue to embrace Trump despite his low approval ratings.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms as it treks toward Caribbean
Dolly is expected to be a short-lived tropical storm, though its effects are forecast to...
North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
A report found he engaged in persistent, unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female aides.
Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says
The Trump administration got rid of the emissions standards earlier this year.
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
The move is reminiscent of his attempt to rename the Gulf of Mexico last year.
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What’s next is uncertain
It wasn’t the first time Zelenskyy arrived to a hero’s welcome in Washington.
ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks
They question ICE's ability to use the gloves safely.
Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
Republicans see an opportunity to exploit the divide.
Farmington school district liaison accused of embezzling over $100,000
Ligon was arranged before Judge Marla Parker on Monday and bond was set at $500,000....
California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care
More than 1,000 California hospices were removed from Medicare since early 2025.
Michigan to receive $171M in $17B Meta settlement over addictive features
The settlement addresses allegations that Meta designed its social media apps with addictive features, knowingly...