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Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Detroit Today: Michigan conservatives react to the first Republican primary debate

Detroit Today August 24, 2023

The Republican Party held its first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night. Eight candidates made their case about why...

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People marching during a protest.
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Detroit Today: Author Sarah Kendzior explains why misinformation spreads so easily

Detroit Today August 22, 2023

Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Michigan and around the country are on the decline. One cause behind this may be...

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A photo of the road sign for Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital.
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Detroit Today: Macomb County wants to increase vaccination rates

Detroit Today August 22, 2023

Across the United States, vaccination rates for kindergarteners are slightly down year over year. Michigan is no exception. Last year,...

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Saginaw Street in Pontiac
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Detroit Today: Inside Oakland County’s plan to reinvest in Downtown Pontiac

Detroit Today August 21, 2023

Last week, Oakland County purchased two office towers in Downtown Pontiac. The purchase is part of an ambitious plan to...

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FILE - Former President Donald Trump waves as he steps off his plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Va.
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Detroit Today: What Trump’s fourth indictment means for his supporters

Detroit Today August 16, 2023

Just one week away from the first GOP presidential debate, Donald Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Georgia....

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Basketball great Dave Bing talks to fans before an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit mayor, Piston great Dave Bing endorses Slotkin for US Senate

Jerome Vaughn August 15, 2023

Former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
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Detroit Evening Report: Michigan expands financial assistance for crime victims

Nargis Rahman August 14, 2023

Michigan’s Crime Victim Compensation program is expanding to include more services and money to help victims of crime in the...

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Detroit resident Porcha Woodruff is among the three individuals who sued the Detroit Police Department after being falsely arrested because of facial recognition software.
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Detroit Today: How facial recognition software in criminal investigations can harm communities of color

Detroit Today August 11, 2023

This week, 32-year-old Porscha Woodruff is suing the Detroit Police Department after being falsely arrested because of facial recognition software....

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Photo of the 36th District Court in Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Today: Why Detroit is providing low-income residents facing eviction with lawyers

Detroit Today August 11, 2023

In May of last year, Detroit City Council committed to providing low-income residents facing eviction with legal representation. Between January...

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A photo of a ballot box in Eastpointe, Mich.
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Detroit Today: Looking at Eastpointe’s mayoral controversy

Detroit Today August 8, 2023

Primary election voting continues Tuesday in cities across the state of Michigan. Eastpointe’s mayoral race has been particularly interesting.  Mayor...

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Hamtramck mayor Amer Ghalib addresses a crowd at an event.
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Detroit Today: Hamtramck city council primary puts cultural changes into focus

Detroit Today August 8, 2023

Primary elections are going on Tuesday, including in Hamtramck, where residents will elect six out of nine candidates vying for...

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Warren Civic Center building.
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Detroit Today: Explaining Warren’s primary election and the Jim Fouts controversy

Detroit Today August 8, 2023

Voting for primary elections began today in cities across the state of Michigan.  In Warren, Mayor Jim Fouts, who has...

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