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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump is sworn in as president

NPR January 20, 2025

The second inauguration of Donald Trump takes place Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Watch NPR's live special coverage of the event...

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A bin of freshly-caught whitefish.
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‘A crisis’: Lake whitefish survey paints an even more dire picture

Ellie Katz January 20, 2025

One scientist thinks lake whitefish could disappear from certain parts of the Great Lakes within the next five years.That’s the...

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her fifth State of the State address on Jan. 25, 2023.
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Whitmer to deliver her second-to-last State of the State on February 26

Rick Pluta January 20, 2025

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that her second-to-last State of the State address to the public and a joint session...

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FILE - People attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial marking MLK Day in Washington, Jan. 16, 2023.
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Civil rights leaders and King family mark MLK Day as a special call to action as Trump takes office

Associated Press January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president of the United States inside the Capitol’s rotunda, he...

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) breaks the tackle of Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit.
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Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

Associated Press January 18, 2025

DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns in a flawless performance by Washington's dazzling rookie, and the Commanders...

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Collage of Acoustic Cafe sessions spanning 30 years
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Tune in to Acoustic Café’s 30th anniversary show this Sunday

Jenny Sherman January 18, 2025

This week on Acoustic Café, host Rob Reinhart will celebrate the show's 30th birthday by revisiting in-studio performances from the show's...

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Detroit Lions fans celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Detroit.
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Lions fans struggle to believe team is Super Bowl favorite

Quinn Klinefelter January 17, 2025

For decades the Detroit Lions were one of the worst teams in pro football, part of a handful that have...

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A man rides a bike in Detroit's Russell Woods neighborhood.
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Detroit Evening Report: New program aims to help Detroiters gain ownership of family homes

Sarah Cwiek, Hernz Laguerre January 17, 2025

This week the city of Detroit announced a new initiative to help residents gain clean ownership of property passed down...

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The Metro: Does the Motor City need a new slogan?

The Metro, Sam Corey, Trevor McConico, Lauren Myers January 17, 2025

The city of Detroit is overflowing with cultural riches — from Motown to techno, street art to Detroit jit, the...

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Artists can submit their Tiny Desk Contest videos through Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
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Calling all local artists: NPR’s Tiny Desk contest is back for 2025

WDET News January 17, 2025

NPR Music officially launched its 11th annual Tiny Desk Contest this week — in search of the next great undiscovered...

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Devotees of TikTok cheer their support to passing motorists at the Capitol in Washington, before the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

Associated Press January 17, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent...

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Shelters prepare as extreme cold expected to hit Michigan

Rachel Mintz January 17, 2025

Next week’s very cold temperatures might provide a good excuse for some Michiganders to curl up at home with a...

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