Andy Rourke

Bass guitarist Andy Rourke of The Smiths, one of Britain’s most influential bands, dies at 59

May 19, 2023

LONDON (AP) — Andy Rourke, bass guitarist of The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s,...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses supporters before signing legislation to repeal the 1931 abortion ban statute, which criminalized abortion in nearly all cases, during a bill signing ceremony on April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich.

Michigan protects workers from retaliation for having an abortion

May 18, 2023

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan companies will be prohibited from firing or otherwise retaliating against workers for receiving an abortion...

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Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 25, 2023. Santos has been arrested on federal criminal charges. The Republican congressman has faced outrage over revelations he fabricated parts of his life story, including lying about being a wealthy Wall Street dealmaker. Santos was arrested Wednesday.

US Rep. George Santos charged with money laundering, fraud, theft

May 10, 2023

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story,...

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People identifying themselves as members of the Proud Boys join supporters of President Donald Trump for pro-Trump marches, Nov. 14, 2020, in Washington. Two supporter in the center are wearing hats with red lettering that read “RWDS,” which is short for “Right Wing Death Squad.” The gunman who killed eight people on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at a Dallas-area mall was wearing a “RWDS” patch. The phrase has been embraced in recent years by far-right extremists who glorify violence against their political enemies.

Texas shooter who killed 8 wore ‘RWDS’ patch linked to far-right extremists

May 9, 2023

The shooter who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall was wearing a patch that read “RWDS” — short for...

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Employees work at a facility for the Norwegian company Nel in Heroya, Norway, on April 20, 2023. Nel makes devices that take water and split it into hydrogen and oxygen, known as electrolyzers, as well as fueling stations. The company announced plans Wednesday, May 3, to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with General Motors to drive down the cost of hydrogen.

Going green: Nel Hydrogen to build in Michigan, work with GM

May 3, 2023

The green hydrogen company Nel announced plans Wednesday to build a massive new plant in Michigan as it works with...

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This combination of photos shows Missy Elliott, George Michael and Willie Nelson, who are among this year's 2023 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

May 3, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late...

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In this image made from video, seventh-grader Dillon Reeves grabs the steering wheel on his school bus and hit the brakes after the driver passed out Wednesday, April 28, 2023, Warren, Mi. Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois is calling it an “extraordinary act of courage.” (Warren Consolidated Schools via AP)

‘Little hero:’ Boy stops Warren school bus with ill driver

May 1, 2023

WARREN, Mich. (AP) — A boy grabbed the steering wheel on a school bus and hit the brakes, bringing the...

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Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

NFL draft: Lions take RB Gibbs No. 12, LB Campbell at No. 18

April 28, 2023

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions made a move that even surprised the first player they picked in the NFL draft....

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Alicia Agugliaro arrives at work with her 7-year-old daughter Eliana Agugliaro, on Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Princeton, N.J. The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation is the nonprofit that promotes the day, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on Thursday. The foundation has fallen on hard times recently even as the idea it promotes endures

Take Our Kids to Work Day retools at 30 as work has changed

April 27, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — At Michigan State University, children of employees can spend Thursday seeing what it’s like to staff...

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Mark Totten, Democratic candidate for Michigan attorney general, gives his concession speech during an election night rally in Detroit, Nov. 4, 2014.

US files charges in Michigan over diesel engine tampering

April 27, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — Eleven people have been charged in Michigan in a scheme to evade air-pollution rules by tampering with...

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President Joe Biden speaks from the Treaty Room in the White House on April 14, 2021, about the withdrawal of the remainder of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’

April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters...

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Don Lemon

CNN, Don Lemon part ways weeks after Nikki Haley comments

April 24, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime CNN host Don Lemon is out at the cable news network a little over two months after...

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