Kelley Root
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The ruling by U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, an appointee of President Donald Trump, handed the AP a major victory at a time the White House has been challenging the press on several levels.
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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar journalists
A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden, an appointee of President Donald Trump, handed the AP a major victory at a time the White House has been challenging the press on several levels.
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“Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Washington Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.”
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Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Washington Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.”
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A trip of talented women dominating today’s Detroit News front page 💪 Kim Kozlowski, Jennifer Chambers, Kara Berg
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February 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A trip of talented women dominating today’s Detroit News front page 💪 Kim Kozlowski, Jennifer Chambers, Kara Berg
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“The most important step is the next one.”
Gravely wounded in the MSU shooting, Nate Statly spoke with the News’ Kim Kozlowski in his first interview since the tragedy —>>
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Gravely wounded in the MSU shooting, Nate Statly spoke with the News’ Kim Kozlowski in his first interview since the tragedy —>>
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Will MSU support its campus shooting survivors? This family wants to know
Nate Statly and his parents spoke for the first time since the MSU shooting on what happens to survivors and lingering legal talks with MSU.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
“The most important step is the next one.”
Gravely wounded in the MSU shooting, Nate Statly spoke with the News’ Kim Kozlowski in his first interview since the tragedy —>>
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Gravely wounded in the MSU shooting, Nate Statly spoke with the News’ Kim Kozlowski in his first interview since the tragedy —>>
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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump to “have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” specifically naming L.G.B.T.Q. people, immigrants, children and people fleeing war zones.
Afterward, Mr. Trump appeared unmoved by the service, telling reporters, “Not too exciting, was it?”
Afterward, Mr. Trump appeared unmoved by the service, telling reporters, “Not too exciting, was it?”
Video: Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ During Sermon
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde addressed President Trump during an inaugural prayer service, and asked him to show mercy to immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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January 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde asked Trump to “have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” specifically naming L.G.B.T.Q. people, immigrants, children and people fleeing war zones.
Afterward, Mr. Trump appeared unmoved by the service, telling reporters, “Not too exciting, was it?”
Afterward, Mr. Trump appeared unmoved by the service, telling reporters, “Not too exciting, was it?”
“Trump pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, who was serving a 22-year prison term after being convicted at trial of seditious conspiracy — a crime that requires prosecutors to prove that a defendant used violent force against the government.”
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Trump Grants Sweeping Clemency to All Jan. 6 Rioters
The extraordinary pardons and commutations extended to those who committed both violent and nonviolent crimes on Jan. 6, including assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy.
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January 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
“Trump pardoned Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, who was serving a 22-year prison term after being convicted at trial of seditious conspiracy — a crime that requires prosecutors to prove that a defendant used violent force against the government.”
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New project drop! 🚨
Delighted to work w/local history maven Amy Elliott Bragg on this package about a hidden landmark rusting in the woods near Great Lakes Crossing
An entertaining tale reaching back to the 1920s, w/amazing drone shots by David Guralnick —>>
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Towering task: Astronomy buffs fight to save shuttered observatory near Pontiac
The long-closed, 1920s-era observatory in Lake Angelus is important to astronomy buffs. But its private ownership has complicated their hopes for the property's future.
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January 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New project drop! 🚨
Delighted to work w/local history maven Amy Elliott Bragg on this package about a hidden landmark rusting in the woods near Great Lakes Crossing
An entertaining tale reaching back to the 1920s, w/amazing drone shots by David Guralnick —>>
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Proud of my colleagues and the work we do. Follow and subscribe in 2025: @detroitnews.bsky.social
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How The Detroit News influenced public perception and policy in 2024
Each year, the staff of The Detroit News covers myriad stories to inform, enlighten and celebrate our state and its people.
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January 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Proud of my colleagues and the work we do. Follow and subscribe in 2025: @detroitnews.bsky.social
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Come for the great photos, stay for the nicknames: “Cookie Rumble,” “Ravioli,” “Salty Water” & my personal fave, “Ruthless Bader Ginsburg”
Fun photostory via the talented Katy Kildee —>>
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Fun photostory via the talented Katy Kildee —>>
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Detroit Roller Derby had humble beginnings. Now it's on a roll
The league has grown from approximately 18-20 skaters in 2005 to about 80 skaters now.
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January 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Come for the great photos, stay for the nicknames: “Cookie Rumble,” “Ravioli,” “Salty Water” & my personal fave, “Ruthless Bader Ginsburg”
Fun photostory via the talented Katy Kildee —>>
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Fun photostory via the talented Katy Kildee —>>
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Such a cool story, well told and photographed by Carol Thompson —>>
Cheers to the creativity behind this venture! 🥃🥃
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Cheers to the creativity behind this venture! 🥃🥃
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Catchers of the rye: Michigan whiskey makers revive grain from Great Lakes shipwreck
Recovering 146-year-old rye seeds from the frigid depths of Lake Huron and using them to grow a fresh crop seems like a long shot. It isn't.
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January 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Such a cool story, well told and photographed by Carol Thompson —>>
Cheers to the creativity behind this venture! 🥃🥃
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Cheers to the creativity behind this venture! 🥃🥃
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Outstanding coverage of a wild day in Lansing from our team. All the details here —>>
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Michigan House ends session in boycotts, acrimony and dead legislation
The Michigan House adjourned Thursday until the end of the year following a days-long boycott of session that ended with an hour-long call of the House
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December 20, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Outstanding coverage of a wild day in Lansing from our team. All the details here —>>
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New digs for The Detroit News in Detroit’s Tech Town neighborhood with architectural bones similar to our former home at Lafayette & Third
Looking forward to doing more great journalism in this lovely space!
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Looking forward to doing more great journalism in this lovely space!
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The Detroit News is moving newsroom into Albert Kahn-designed building near New Center
The News will occupy the second floor of the 1920 building owned by The Platform, which in 2020 completed a $40 million rehabilitation of the structure.
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December 16, 2024 at 3:37 PM
New digs for The Detroit News in Detroit’s Tech Town neighborhood with architectural bones similar to our former home at Lafayette & Third
Looking forward to doing more great journalism in this lovely space!
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Looking forward to doing more great journalism in this lovely space!
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The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage.
Sleeping Bear Dunes in December #PureLakeMichigan
December 8, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Sleeping Bear Dunes in December #PureLakeMichigan
A heartbreaking story. Sending strength to this family — >>
Love, support follow tragedy: Grosse Pointe mom of 3 dies of cancer weeks after fire destroys house
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Love, support follow tragedy: Grosse Pointe mom of 3 dies of cancer weeks after fire destroys house
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Love, support follow tragedy: Grosse Pointe mom of 3 dies of cancer weeks after fire destroys house
Christina McAlinden, a mother of three, succumbed to breast cancer on Thanksgiving, just weeks after her family suffered a devastating housefire.
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December 7, 2024 at 3:18 PM
A heartbreaking story. Sending strength to this family — >>
Love, support follow tragedy: Grosse Pointe mom of 3 dies of cancer weeks after fire destroys house
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Love, support follow tragedy: Grosse Pointe mom of 3 dies of cancer weeks after fire destroys house
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Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital officials are inviting Metro Detroiters to help brighten young patients' nights and lives this month.
During a virtual news conference Tuesday, they announced the return of the… #CorewellHealth #Moonbeams #WilliamBeaumontUniversityHospital
During a virtual news conference Tuesday, they announced the return of the… #CorewellHealth #Moonbeams #WilliamBeaumontUniversityHospital
Corewell Health hospital 'Moonbeams' back to lift kids' spirits
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital officials are inviting Metro Detroiters to help brighten young patients' nights and lives this month.
During a virtual news conference Tuesday, they announced the return of the "Moonbeams for Sweet…
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December 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital officials are inviting Metro Detroiters to help brighten young patients' nights and lives this month.
During a virtual news conference Tuesday, they announced the return of the… #CorewellHealth #Moonbeams #WilliamBeaumontUniversityHospital
During a virtual news conference Tuesday, they announced the return of the… #CorewellHealth #Moonbeams #WilliamBeaumontUniversityHospital
behold the true Destroyer of Christmas 💀 🐈
December 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM
behold the true Destroyer of Christmas 💀 🐈
“Many companies contacted by The Detroit News … would not say how many, if any, jobs had been created so far thanks to the incentives they have been approved to receive.”
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December 4, 2024 at 12:54 PM
“Many companies contacted by The Detroit News … would not say how many, if any, jobs had been created so far thanks to the incentives they have been approved to receive.”
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Peek inside the completed Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle
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Peek inside the completed Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle
The 120-year-old conservatory on Belle Isle had been closed since November 2022 for a $10 million improvement project.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Peek inside the completed Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle
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December 3, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Hi, just here to blast more news content into the void 🗣️
Follow me and @detroitnews.bsky.social if you appreciate reality-based journalism from the scrappiest staff in #Detroit 💪
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