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Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff opener
Read full article: Tatis hits 2-run homer, King strikes out 12 as the Padres beat the Braves 4-0 in playoff openerFernando Tatis Jr. hit a towering two-run homer on his first playoff swing in four years and Michael King struck out 12 in his first postseason start as the San Diego Padres beat rookie AJ Smith-Shawver and the Atlanta Braves 4-0 in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card Series.
Detroit King High School empowers students through legacy, leadership, and academic excellence
Read full article: Detroit King High School empowers students through legacy, leadership, and academic excellenceIf the walls of Detroit’s Martin Luther King High School could talk, oh, some of the stories they would tell.
Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfire
Read full article: Inside the Georgia high school where a sleepy morning was pierced by gunfireIt was the middle of second period at Apalachee High School in near Winder, Georgia, and the boy who few knew slipped out of his algebra class in J Hall again.
‘He crossed the line’: Wayne County judge sued for humiliating teen during courtroom visit
Read full article: ‘He crossed the line’: Wayne County judge sued for humiliating teen during courtroom visitThe family of a teen who was handcuffed and forced to put on a jail inmate uniform has filed a lawsuit against the judge who they said humiliated the child during a field trip to his courtroom.
Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field trip
Read full article: Detroit judge is sued after putting teen in handcuffs, jail clothes during field tripThere is more fallout in Detroit, a week after a judge ordered a teenager into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip.
Detroit judge removed after detaining teen who fell asleep during nonprofit visit
Read full article: Detroit judge removed after detaining teen who fell asleep during nonprofit visitAccording to the 36th District Court Chief, the judge will undergo “necessary training to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident.”
Padres' Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians' Angel Martinez
Read full article: Padres' Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians' Angel MartinezGuardians rookie Angel Martinez blooped a single to center in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit bid by San Diego's Michael King.
High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purged
Read full article: High court passes on case of Georgia man on death row who says Black jurors were wrongly purgedThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to consider the case of a Black man on death row in Georgia who says his trial was unfair because the prosecutor improperly excluded Black jurors.
Man re-arrested after making bond, accused of threatening Farmington Hills police
Read full article: Man re-arrested after making bond, accused of threatening Farmington Hills policeAfter making bail, he allegedly made terrorist threats against the Farmington Hills Police Department, including threats to assault and kill officers.
Driver sentenced to jail, anger management for road rage incident involving judge in Southfield
Read full article: Driver sentenced to jail, anger management for road rage incident involving judge in SouthfieldA man was sentenced for his role in a road rage incident in 2023 that involved a district court judge.
MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn
Read full article: MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turnCommunities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades.
King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch
Read full article: King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarchDenmark’s new King Frederik X has visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day on the job.
War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holiday
Read full article: War in Gaza and US election factor into some of the many events planned for MLK holidayAs communities across the U.S. celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this weekend, some people are taking a cue from the civil rights icon’s history of protest amid the war in Gaza and the looming presidential election.
Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen second
Read full article: Ally Sentnor of North Carolina is top pick in NWSL draft. Teammate Savy King chosen secondAlly Sentnor of North Carolina was the No. 1 overall selection in the National Women’s Soccer League draft on Friday night, and her teammate Savy King was picked second.
Judge shares experience of becoming target in terrifying Southfield Freeway road rage incident
Read full article: Judge shares experience of becoming target in terrifying Southfield Freeway road rage incidentJudge Kenneth King from the 36th District Court shared his terrifying story Wednesday of becoming the target of road rage.
Police chase in Farmington Hills ends with 2 people in handcuffs, puppy found in dumpster
Read full article: Police chase in Farmington Hills ends with 2 people in handcuffs, puppy found in dumpsterTwo suspects allegedly tossed a puppy into a dumpster at a construction site while trying to get away from police in Farmington Hills.
Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
Read full article: Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell APAn Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military.
Man stabs ex-wife’s new partner in front of their kids in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Man stabs ex-wife’s new partner in front of their kids in Farmington HillsPolice body cam showed the dramatic scene they encountered after a man wielding a knife took out his anger on his estranged wife's new partner in Farmington Hills.
What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North Korea
Read full article: What to know and what's next for Travis King, the American soldier who ran into North KoreaAn American soldier who sprinted into North Korea and was held there for two months before being returned to the U.S. is now set to undergo medical testing and extensive questioning about his time in the isolated country before potentially facing charges under the military justice system.
The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the US
Read full article: The American soldier who bolted into North Korea 2 months ago has returned to the USThe Pentagon says that the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas more than two months ago was whisked to a Texas Army base for medical checks and interviews after his return to the U.S. North Korea abruptly announced a day earlier that it would expel Pvt. Travis King.
US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago
Read full article: US secures the release of the soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months agoThe White House says the American soldier who sprinted into North Korea across the heavily fortified border between the Koreas two months ago has been released into U.S. custody.
On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress
Read full article: On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in CongressBillie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond.
Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on Washington
Read full article: Visitors to Lincoln Memorial say America has its flaws but see gains made since March on WashingtonFencing and construction workers greet visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, signaling the monument to the nation’s 16th president is a work in progress.
Billie Jean King's push for equal prize money in 1973 is being celebrated at this US Open
Read full article: Billie Jean King's push for equal prize money in 1973 is being celebrated at this US OpenWhen Billie Jean King won the U.S. Open in 1972, she didn’t follow with the usual remarks about hoping to win again the next year.
Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'
Read full article: Mother of Army private in North Korea tells AP that her son 'has so many reasons to come home'The mother of a U.S. Army private who mysteriously sprinted across the border into North Korea last month says her son, Travis King, has “so many reasons to come home.
North Korea offers the first official confirmation that it has detained US soldier Travis King
Read full article: North Korea offers the first official confirmation that it has detained US soldier Travis KingNorth Korea has offered its first official confirmation that it detained a U.S. soldier who bolted into its country last month.
Oxford school shooter was 'feral child' abandoned by parents, defense psychologist says
Read full article: Oxford school shooter was 'feral child' abandoned by parents, defense psychologist saysA psychologist is testifying in a Michigan court where a judge must decide whether the Oxford school shooter gets life in prison.
US worried about well-being of American soldier who ran across border as North Korea remains silent
Read full article: US worried about well-being of American soldier who ran across border as North Korea remains silentThe White House is deeply concerned about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week.
American soldier's dash into North Korea leaves family members wondering why
Read full article: American soldier's dash into North Korea leaves family members wondering whyFamily members of the U.S. Army private who sprinted across the border into North Korea say he may have felt overwhelmed as he faced legal troubles and his possible looming discharge from the military.
British teen reported to anti-terror police by mother gets life sentence with minimum 6-year term
Read full article: British teen reported to anti-terror police by mother gets life sentence with minimum 6-year termA teenage man who was reported to British anti-terror authorities by his mother was jailed for life on Friday and will serve a minimum term of six years for plotting a terror attack on police officers or soldiers.
Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlook
Read full article: Surprise loss from Tyson, then a surprise cut to its outlookTyson Foods suffered a surprise loss in the second quarter, something not since 2009, and it's cutting its sales forecast due to the cost of plant closures and layoffs.
Bodycam video shows door-to-door fire rescue at Country Glen Condos in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Bodycam video shows door-to-door fire rescue at Country Glen Condos in Farmington HillsA dramatic rescue was caught on video just after flames broke out at Country Glen Condos in Farmington Hills.
Here’s how a Michigan teen was found safe by police after being reported missing since 2021
Read full article: Here’s how a Michigan teen was found safe by police after being reported missing since 2021The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office offered new details into the investigation of a missing teen found more than a year after she was reported missing.
Can’t make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holiday
Read full article: Can’t make an MLK Day event in person? No problem! Here are ways to serve, celebrate the holidayHere are some ideas on how you can serve on Martin Luther King Jr. Day if you can’t make it to a live event.
In pictures: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visits University of Michigan in 1962
Read full article: In pictures: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visits University of Michigan in 1962As the University of Michigan marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a symposium of events lasting through March, a visit from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. himself to the Ann Arbor campus was nearly forgotten.
Remembering the day Martin Luther King Jr. debuted precursor to ‘I Have A Dream’ speech in Detroit
Read full article: Remembering the day Martin Luther King Jr. debuted precursor to ‘I Have A Dream’ speech in DetroitThe Walk to Freedom ended at the TCF Center -- then named Cobo Arena -- where Dr. King delivered a powerful speech. It was a precursor to his iconic “I Have A Dream” speech two months later in Washington.
MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Read full article: MLK weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equityThe CEO of the King Center in Atlanta says she hopes to spur progress during this year's observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day by helping more Americans personalize the struggle for racial equity and harmony.
Michigan governor grants pardon to woman who survived human trafficking, served time in prison
Read full article: Michigan governor grants pardon to woman who survived human trafficking, served time in prisonA woman who served time in prison for crimes she committed while being human trafficked has been pardoned by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Farmington Hills police chief addresses photo controversy of only using targets of Black men
Read full article: Farmington Hills police chief addresses photo controversy of only using targets of Black menPolice training in Farmington Hills has come under scrutiny after images of Black men used for what appeared to be target practice showed up in pictures taken during a Boy Scouts tour of the department.
Spanish govt chides ex-king for failure to explain conduct
Read full article: Spanish govt chides ex-king for failure to explain conductA senior Spanish government official has rebuked Spain’s former king, saying Juan Carlos I should have used his first trip home from exile to clear the air over investigations into his financial affairs.
Ann Arbor District Library video series honors life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Read full article: Ann Arbor District Library video series honors life of Martin Luther King Jr.On Monday, the Ann Arbor District Library will release a series of videos celebrating the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK III: History to remember Sinema unkindly over filibuster
Read full article: MLK III: History to remember Sinema unkindly over filibusterMartin Luther King III came to Arizona with harsh words for Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, whose refusal to change filibuster rules makes voting rights legislation unlikely to pass in the Senate.
Washtenaw Community College to host virtual MLK celebration Thursday
Read full article: Washtenaw Community College to host virtual MLK celebration ThursdaySpeakers for the virtual celebration include Washtenaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris, WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca and students from the college.
Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man's death
Read full article: Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man's deathA puzzling, broad-daylight shooting at a small-town trailer park is renewing concerns among activists about how justice is doled out when a Black person is killed in Missouri.
Family, friends remember 2 mothers killed in hit-and-run incident on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Family, friends remember 2 mothers killed in hit-and-run incident on Detroit’s west sideFamily and friends of Brittany Jones, 28, and Erica Yancey, 38, gathered Tuesday evening outside King and Queens Hall trying to cope with their tragic loss through prayer.
Lilly King uses choice words to call out critics unhappy with Team USA's silver and bronze medals
Read full article: Lilly King uses choice words to call out critics unhappy with Team USA's silver and bronze medalsLilly King has a few choice words for critics of the U.S. swimming team's silver and bronze medal haul in Tokyo.
Lilly King and Annie Lazor have a unique friendship that goes outside the pool
Read full article: Lilly King and Annie Lazor have a unique friendship that goes outside the poolThe relationship between two-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King and Olympic hopeful Annie Lazor is one fans might not expect. Lazor said swimming with King has been a “huge confidence booster” for her and although the two are extremely competitive, she explains that they have a great relationship in and out of the pool.
Yanks' Germán cheered in return, struggles vs Blue Jays
Read full article: Yanks' Germán cheered in return, struggles vs Blue JaysDomingo Germán was cheered by Yankees fans in his return from a domestic violence suspension but struggled against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing three runs over three innings in a 3-1 loss.
17-year-old girl exits moving car, picked up by another car on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: 17-year-old girl exits moving car, picked up by another car on Detroit’s west sideDETROIT – Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Daria King. According to authorities, King was last seen Sunday at about 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Rutherford Street when she reportedly left her mother’s car while it was still in motion and got into a silver Chevrolet Malibu with tinted windows that had pulled up. Police said her mother was unable to follow the Malibu and that it sped off and ignored traffic control signalsDaria King Details Age 17 years old Height 5′3″ Weight 150 pounds Clothing White shirt with red writing, black leggings, pink scarf wrapped around her head and brown bootsHer family said she is in good physical condition, but has multiple medical conditions and has not taken her medication. Anyone who has seen Daria King or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 800-Speak-Up. AdMORE: Missing in Michigan -- missing persons reports
Washington's King 1st Black female assistant position coach
Read full article: Washington's King 1st Black female assistant position coach(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Washington promoted Jennifer King to assistant running backs coach Tuesday, making her the first Black female assistant position coach in the NFL. She is the second woman in league history to be an assistant position coach after Tampa Bay’s assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust. King spent the 2020 season as a full-year coaching intern under Ron Rivera and worked with running backs coach Randy Jordan. “I am very pleased to have coach King back to assist me full time in the running backs room,” Jordan said. Tampa Bay had two: Locust and assistant strength and conditioning coach Maral Javadifar, and coach Bruce Arians called women in coaching “the wave of the future.”“This game, it’s a tremendous game,” Rivera said.
Detroit Mayor Duggan announces plan to clean up 2,000 alleys in the city
Read full article: Detroit Mayor Duggan announces plan to clean up 2,000 alleys in the cityDETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he has a plan to clear out 2,000 alleys in the city this year. This year we’re gonna do it 2,000 more times,” Duggan said. “If you have a block club and you want to petition for an alley clean up, we’ll come do it. But you, as neighbors, are gonna have to go through twice a year and do a follow-up,” Duggan said. “If you want your alley cleaned up, you can apply right now and we will get to you this year.
White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
Read full article: White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 reliefAt least a dozen senators met for an hour and 15 minutes in a virtual call with White House National Economic Council director Brian Deese and other senior White House officials. Many hope to approve a relief package before former President Donald Trump's trial, which is set to begin in two weeks, overtakes Washington’s attention. Senators also wanted more data on how the White House reached the $1.9 trillion figure. “It was about how can we work together to help the people of this country.”White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients and White House legislative affairs director Louisa Terrell also joined the call. “We’re going to continue to push because we can’t wait,” said White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King
Read full article: From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry KingGeorge W. Bush jokes with CNN's Larry King after finishing the "Larry King Live" show from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. For 25 years until 2010, “Larry King Live” was a fixture on CNN's weeknight schedule, and that was after a lengthy career as a late-night radio host. So did “Larry King Live.” He was busy. “Larry King Live” was a type of show that would feel foreign on cable news today, given its obsession with hard-nosed political combat. “My dad always asked me, 'Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?'"