Syracuse has fired coach Dino Babers after eight years with the Orange that included just two bowl appearances.

French President Emmanuel Macron says public school students won’t get past the door if they show up dressed in long robes mainly worn by Muslims.

At least two businesses, the restaurant Ginopolis' and retail shop Total Cluster Fudge, blame their closings on the construction.

Oakland County has planned resurfacings, construction of three new roundabouts, paving a gravel road, three bridge maintenance projects, five culvert replacements and other simple resurfacing projects.

The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive by a cartel in Mexico during a kidnapping that left two dead came after a fifth person who traveled with the group to Texas called police there.

Two construction projects will result in a lane shift on the west side and a road closure downtown through the middle of November.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first influenza-related child death in Michigan for the 2021-2022 flu season.

Jim Boeheim called the first losing season he has had in 46 years at Syracuse the best of his Hall of Fame career.

No. 7 Duke began coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with a tougher-than-expected 88-79 victory over ninth-seeded Syracuse, which was playing without suspended star Buddy Boeheim.

A European Union watchdog has warned that the EU faces much bigger economic and security threats unless member countries step up cooperation.

A spokesman says Bill Clinton will spend one more night at a Southern California hospital where he is recovering from an infection.

California is seeing lower coronavirus transmission than other U.S. states as virus cases and hospitalizations decline following a summer surge.

Investigators survey the scene at an office building after a shooting in Orange, Calif., Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The shooting killed several people, including a child, and injured another person before police shot the suspect, police said. The violence in the city of Orange was the third major mass shooting in just over two weeks. AdThe suspect in the California shooting was identified as Aminadab Gaxiola Gonzalez, 44, of nearby Fullerton. Clark said he’s seen about 10 people working inside Unified Homes but doesn’t know them well.

(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Buddy Boeheim carried Syracuse into the Sweet 16 with a masterful shooting stroke. The NCAA Tournament run for the 11th-seeded Orange ended on Saturday night in a 62-46 loss to No. It was also the fewest points scored by Syracuse in an NCAA Tournament game. “They’re just really physical, really aggressive and we got some looks that we didn’t capitalize on,” Boeheim said. “Jarreau is a really, really good defensive player and they helped, they were there to help him but he’s a really good defender,” coach Jim Boeheim said.

Now it's taken coach Kelvin Sampson's team somewhere new: the program's deepest NCAA Tournament run since the days of Olajuwon, Drexler and the famed “Phi Slama Jama." That sent the second-seeded Cougars through to their first regional final in 37 years, earning a matchup with No. Houston (27-3) came in holding opponents to a national-low 37.3% shooting, and then harassed Syracuse (18-10) into just 28% (14 for 50). “It’s the best defense that that we’ve seen this year and they deserved to win,” coach Jim Boeheim said. Syracuse had shot at least 52% each time while making 29 3-pointers — but there would be no repeat of that unexpected 2016 Final Four run thanks to Houston's defense.

Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS – Buddy Boeheim kept shooting, carrying his Hall of Fame father and 11th-seeded Syracuse back into the Sweet 16. The Orange, a top program for four decades under Jim Boeheim, once again showed they're just as dangerous as an NCAA Tournament afterthought. Now they're heading to Jim Boeheim's 20th Sweet 16, thanks to his 6-foot-6, sweet-shooting son. They have advanced to the Sweet 16 each time they’ve been given a double-digit seeding, reaching the Final Four as a 10 in 2016 and the Sweet 16 as an 11 in 2018.

(AP Photo/AJ Mast)INDIANAPOLIS – The decades-old zone defense of Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim claimed another frustrated victim Friday night. 11 seed Orange held sixth-seeded San Diego State without a field goal for nearly a quarter of the game, sweet-shooting Buddy Boeheim hit seven 3-pointers and finished with 30 points, and Syracuse cruised to a 78-62 victory inside Hinkle Fieldhouse and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. It gets harder to drive.”“Buddy Buckets” nearly outscored San Diego State by himself. Schakel finally got a 3-pointer to go right out of halftime, giving the few San Diego State fans in the crowd a long-awaited reason to cheer. San Diego State hoped to make a deep run after its loaded 30-2 team last season missed out on a chance to play in the tournament.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)Here’s what’s happening Wednesday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY— Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. hit another one-day high at over 4,300 with the country’s attention focused largely on the fallout from the deadly uprising at the Capitol. The country is now in the most lethal phase of the outbreak yet, even as vaccines are being rolled out. — An ongoing study suggests that older American adults are showing resilience and perseverance despite struggles with loneliness and isolation during the pandemic. THE NUMBERS: The U.S. is averaging about 249,000 new cases per day, and about 3,300 deaths. ___Find AP’s full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

States with the highest number of COVID-19 casesCalifornia - 2,619,829 cases Texas - 1,923,399 cases Florida - 1,449,252 cases New York - 1,101,445 cases Illinois - 1,017,322 cases Ohio - 762,603 cases Georgia - 736,926 cases Pennsylvania - 708,221 cases Tennessee - 640,606 cases North Carolina - 602,774 cases Arizona - 596,251 cases Michigan - 559,655 cases Indiana - 552,594 cases Wisconsin - 544,618 cases New Jersey - 516,608 casesNote: Numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases above include presumptive positive cases. The remaining states listed above reported an increase in virus cases, but have maintained their ranking over the last seven days. States with the highest number of COVID-19 deathsNew York - 39,282 deaths Texas - 29,645 deaths California - 29,106 deaths Florida - 22,666 deaths New Jersey - 19,756 deaths Illinois - 19,108 deaths Pennsylvania - 17,376 deaths Michigan - 13,913 deaths Massachusetts - 12,985 deaths Georgia - 11,314 deaths Arizona - 9,938 deaths Ohio - 9,544 deaths Indiana - 8,892 deaths Louisiana - 7,833 deaths Tennessee - 7,618 deathsSince our last report: California saw the highest weekly increase in virus deaths of all states, reporting more than 2,500 new deaths since last week. All states listed above reported an increase in virus deaths, but have maintained their ranking over the last seven days. MORE: Global COVID: Tracking countries with the most virus cases, deaths on Jan. 9, 2021Click here for the latest coronavirus news

California is particularly hard hit, with skyrocketing deaths and infections threatening to force hospitals to ration care. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)LOS ANGELES – California health authorities reported Saturday a record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads. Already, many hospitals in Los Angeles and other hard-hit areas are struggling to keep up and warned they may need to ration care as intensive care beds dwindle. With new figures released Saturday, the county surpassed 12,000 deaths caused by COVID-19 — 1,000 of which happened in the last four days. “We’re going to see high levels of hospitalization and, sadly, deaths over at least the next two to four weeks.”Los Angeles County has a fourth of the state’s population, but it accounts for about 40% of COVID-19 deaths.

California health authorities reported Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads. Overall, the scourge has left more than 365,000 dead in the U.S. and caused nearly 22 million confirmed infections. Britain, with one-fifth the population of the U.S., likewise reported on Friday its highest one-day count of deaths yet: 1,325. California, Arizona, Texas and Florida together had nearly 1,500 deaths and 80,000 cases on Thursday and have been setting daily records this week, as have Mississippi and Nevada. At St. Joseph Hospital south of Los Angeles, nurses in the COVID-19 ward described being overwhelmed as the deaths mount.

Syringes containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit in a tray in a vaccination room at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)New research suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in the two more-contagious variants of the coronavirus that have erupted in Britain and South Africa. Bushman, who wasn't involved with the Pfizer study, cautioned that it tested just one vaccine against one worrisome mutation. Pfizer and researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston conducted laboratory tests to see if that mutation could thwart the vaccine. The Pfizer study found that the vaccine appeared to work against 15 additional possible mutations, but E484K wasn’t among those tested.

California health authorities reported Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads. The virus is surging in several states, with California hit particularly hard, reporting on Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths. On Wednesday, the day a horde of protesters breached the U.S. Capitol, disrupting efforts to certify the election of Joe Biden, the U.S. recorded 3,865 virus deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. “Real life turned out to be much worse.”In California, health authorities Thursday reported 583 new deaths, a day after 459 people died. Florida broke its record for the highest single-day number of cases with over 19,800, while its death toll reached 22,400.

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)LOS ANGELES – California's chief elections official on Monday ordered Republicans to remove unofficial ballot drop boxes from churches, gun shops and other locations and Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned those behind the “vote tampering" could face prosecution. Republicans have set up their drop boxes at churches, gas stations and gun shops in at least three California counties. He said these unofficial drop boxes lack those protections, making them vulnerable to tampering. Officials in Ventura County also said Monday that they had received reports of groups promoting unofficial ballot drop boxes. ___Taxin reported from Orange County, California.

On a day when he might need some extra pep in his step, he’ll grab a cold orange from the fridge and take it in the shower to peel and eat. The combination of a hot shower and the juicy orange make a great start to your day. You can listen to the episode of “The Best Advice Show” below. Leave your name and your advice, followed by your email address, in case there are follow-up questions. “The Best Advice Show" is produced by Graham Media Group.

DURHAM, N.C. Syracuse was a ranked team to begin the season, but that feels like a distant memory at this point. Having lost four straight games, the Orange hit the road Saturday as double-digit underdogs to a Duke team that has lost three in a row. Duke has not won a game this season in which it has scored fewer than 41 points. The teams have not met since 2014 when Duke rolled past Syracuse 27-10. PREDICTION: Syracuse 29, Duke 27

SYRACUSE, N.Y. Boston College was obliterated by Clemson its last time out, but Syracuse has plenty of issues of its own. LINE: Syracuse -3In its last game, BC absorbed a 59-7 loss to mighty Clemson, getting outgained 674-177 in a heavily lopsided decision. Syracuse is 0-5 when scoring 20 points or fewer and 3-0 when scoring more than that. Orange WR Trishton Jackson has no touchdown catches in the last two games after scoring four TDs in his previous three outings. PREDICTION: Syracuse 27, Boston College 22

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. As the only winless team in ACC play, Syracuse takes aim at Florida State, which is struggling in its own right, on Saturday afternoon. "That one hurt - big time," said coach Willie Taggart, whose job may be in jeopardy if Florida State doesn't turn things around. ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (3-4, 2-3)The Seminoles had scored at least 24 points in every game before scuffling to 34 total points over the last two games. James Blackman threw for 280 yards and two scores in the loss to Wake Forest, while Cam Akers accumulated 199 total yards and two scores (one rushing, one receiving). PREDICTION: Florida State 30, Syracuse 22More college football scores

LINE: Maryland -1.5The Terps outgained Howard 623-68, allowing just four total first downs in a dominant defensive effort. ABOUT MARYLAND (1-0)The Terps had to be thrilled with Jackson, who became the first Maryland player to throw four touchdowns in his first start since 1975. Neal also was the Orange's leading receiver with three grabs for 54 yards in Week 1. Maryland rushed the ball 48 times in the opener, totaling 317 yards and five scores. PREDICTION: Syracuse 39, Maryland 33More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The skittish bird looks like a creature out of prehistoric times, but it's popping up now in people's front yards in central North Carolina. An emu that Orange County workers have dubbed Eno has been on the lam for at least five weeks, traveling back and forth between Orange and Chatham counties. The department's been plotting Eno's path based on the handful of sightings, Fox said, and it appears that it's traveling north. How did a bird indigenous to Australia wind up in North Carolina? Emu farms are sparsely scattered across the state, where farmers turn their herds into meal and oil products.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Trump tweetsThe house has voted to condemn tweets by President Trump aimed at Democratic lawmakers. Orange man on a hillAre you familiar with the mystery orange man on top of a hill? You might have seen him if you've driven along I-96 near South Lyon. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.