Detroit strengthens security at sites where ballots are counted
Extensive plans are in place to ensure the vote counting process runs smoothly in Detroit.
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Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states.
Here's how you can keep up to date with election results in key states on November 5.
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2024
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Michigan removes Upper Peninsula clerks from election duties over planned hand count
Two township clerks in the Upper Peninsula were removed from their election duties this week after they planned to hand count votes in Tuesday's election, state officials said.
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2024
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Daylight saving time ends this weekend. This is how to prepare for the potential health effects.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time next Sunday, Nov. 3, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Here's what to know.
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Fact Focus: Inactive voters on Michigan’s rolls are misrepresented in suggestions of fraud
Posts circulating on social media claim that Michigan has 500,000 more registered voters than it has people eligible to vote, a point used to suggest possible fraud in the system. But the claim misrepresents Michigan's voter registration data, adding inactive voters to the total of those registered to make it appear there is an issue in the crucial swing state.
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Court decisions in Michigan and North Carolina deny GOP challenges to overseas voters
Courts in Michigan and North Carolina on Monday rejected attempts by Republicans to disqualify the ballots of certain overseas voters.
Oct
2024
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White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control
The proposal comes days before Election Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris affixes her presidential campaign to a promise of expanding women's health care access in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to undo nationwide abortion rights two years ago.
Oct
2024
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Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this time with another memorable and resilient performance — plus a big boost in their pursuit of another NFC North title.
Oct
2024
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Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.
Oct
2024
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Michigan is paying $13M after shooter drill terrified psychiatric hospital for kids
A judge has approved a $13 million settlement in a lawsuit over an unannounced active shooter drill at a Michigan psychiatric hospital for children, an event that terrified kids and staff and caused them to scramble for cover, text family and urgently call 911.
