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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks off the Senate floor after speaking, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at the Capitol in Washington. McConnell says he'll step down as Senate Republican leader in November.
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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

Associated Press February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the...

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President Lyndon Johnson greets Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  • Created Equal
  • Elections
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Created Equal: The right to vote wasn’t included in the Constitution. Why not?

Created Equal February 28, 2024

Most Americans view the right to vote and to free and fair elections as fundamental to who we are as...

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Phased Out
  • Culture & Music
  • MI Local

MI Local: Hear artists performing at this year’s Hamtramck Blowout

Jeff Milo February 28, 2024

This week on MI Local, I provide recommendations on which bands to see live at the revived Hamtramck Blowout this...

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Concept art of Henry Ford Health's expansion project in Detroit's New Center neighborhood.
  • Community & Quality of Life
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Detroit City Council approves tax breaks, community benefits for Future of Health development

Alex McLenon February 28, 2024

Detroit City Council has approved community benefits and around $300 million in tax incentives for the Future of Health development,...

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Former Congressman Andy Levin addresses a crowd at a rally in Dearborn on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in support of the campaign to vote "uncommitted" in Michigan's Democratic primary.
  • All Things Considered
  • Elections
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Campaign to vote ‘uncommitted’ exceeds expectations in Michigan Democratic primary

Russ McNamara February 28, 2024

Organizers behind the "Listen to Michigan" campaign to vote "uncommitted" in Michigan's presidential primary wildly exceeded their own expectations, picking...

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Hamtramck Blowout
  • Culture & Music
  • The Detroit Move

‘The Detroit Move’ looks back at the Hamtramck Blowout 25 years ago

Mike Latulippe February 28, 2024

This week on The Detroit Move, host Mike Latulippe features Etta James live from Nashville in 1963, and a party...

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In her new book, "HBCU made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience," NPR's Ayesha Rascoe shares accounts and experiences from distinguished graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
  • Created Equal
  • Education
  • News

Created Equal: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe compiles essays celebrating Black colleges

Created Equal February 28, 2024

Ayesha Rascoe is a graduate of Howard University and a regular voice on NPR. In her new book, “HBCU Made,”...

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Photo of the sun and blue sky.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit sets February temperature record at 73 degrees, cold weather returns Wednesday

Sascha Raiyn February 27, 2024

Detroit residents felt unusually warm weather in February as the high temperature reached a record 73 degrees on Tuesday.Subscribe to...

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A sign that says "Vote Here"
  • Politics, Government & Finance
  • The Metro

The Metro: Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary has finally arrived

The Metro February 27, 2024

Michigan's highly anticipated presidential primary is finally here — earlier than previous election cycles.Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you...

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Geri Allen
  • Culture & Music
  • Visions with Kaleigh Wilder

Visions: Listen to the late Geri Allen, Marcus Belgrave and more

Kaleigh Wilder February 27, 2024

This week on Visions, host Kaleigh Wilder immerses in music from Detroit artists Marcus Belgrave, Geri Allen, Donald Walden and...

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FILE - This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, right, Jan. 19, 2024. (AP Photo, File)
  • Elections
  • Michigan Election Results
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Michigan presidential primary 2024 results

WDET News February 27, 2024

Michigan holds its 2024 presidential primary today (Feb. 27). Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are likely...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
  • Detroit Evening Report
  • News
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Detroit Evening Report: Flint council member known for outbursts and activism in city water crisis dies

Nargis Rahman February 26, 2024

Flint City Councilman Eric Mays, known for his activism during the city’s water crisis and for disruptive behavior at public...

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