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Could the President Pardon Himself?

Cheyna Roth/MPRN The investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election is in full swing. If it leads to criminal...

Detroit Area Photojournalist Captures Haunting Images of Battle of Mosul

Courtesy of Kenny Karpov The battle to retake Mosul — ISIS’ previous stronghold in Iraq — has come to an...

New Report: Just 13 Percent of Kids in SE Michigan Get Enough Activity

Marissa Gawel/WDET How important is it to you that your kids are physically active every day? Do you insist that...

What Does the OJ Simpson Saga Mean in the Era of Black Lives Matter?

Jake Neher, WDET OJ Simpson’s life has captivated Americans for decades. It has also become a springboard for some of...

NPR Host Michel Martin on Letting Go of ‘Delusions’ of 1967 Uprising [VIDEO]

Jake Neher/WDET Over the last two-and-a-half decades, few broadcast journalists have done more to give voice to underrepresented communities in...

Health Care Failure Entirely Trump’s Fault, says Michigan GOP PR Specialist

Jake Neher/WDET Between the stalled status of the Republican's healthcare bill, the feuding between President Donald Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the somber news...

Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers Explores Stories of ’67

Laura Weber Davis, WDET As we lead up to the 50th anniversary of the social unrest in Detroit in the...

What Does Ethical Redevelopment of Detroit Neighborhoods Look Like? [VIDEO]

Jake Neher/WDET Talk about transforming neighborhoods in Detroit happens all the time. In attempting to "fix" or "revitalize" neighborhoods around...

New DIA Exhibit Explores the ‘Art of Rebellion’

Jake Neher/WDET This weekend, the Detroit Institute of Arts will open its newest exhibit: "Art of Rebellion: Black Art of...

The GOP’s Healthcare Failure and the Political Evolution of Mitch McConnell

Office of Sen. Mitch McConnell This week's implosion of the GOP health care overhaul in Congress may be the biggest...

As Repeal-Replace Implodes, What Is the Future of Healthcare Reform?

Courtesy of POLITICO Now that it looks like the Senate GOP health care overhaul is dead, where do we go...

‘A Big Mess’ — Local Russia Expert Puts Trump Jr. Emails into Context

Laura Weber Davis/WDET A clearer picture is coming into focus regarding Russia’s attempts to interfere in the 2016 election. Last...