Biden defeats Trump for White House, says ‘time to heal’
DETROIT – Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil.
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“With the campaign over, it’s time to put the anger and the harsh rhetoric behind us and come together as a nation,” Biden said. “There’s nothing we can’t do if we do it together.”
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Metro Detroit weather: Record-breaking high temps, Saturday
Saturday night will be crystal clear, with lows in the mid 40s (8 degrees Celsius), and a very light wind from the south.
Expect mostly sunny skies Sunday, with highs near 70 degrees (21 degrees Celsius).
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