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WASHINGTON (Detroit News Watch/AP) — The Trump administration said Wednesday it will create a way for Americans to legally and safely import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada for the first time, reversing years of refusals by health authorities amid a public outcry over high prices for life-sustaining medications. The move is a step toward fulfilling a 2016 campaign promise by ...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed free agent defensive tackle Fredrick Jones and released wide receiver Brandon Reilly.   ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 31: Ryan Jackson #22 of the Houston Cougars runs against Fredrick Jones #55 of the Florida State Seminoles as Colton Freeman #73 of the Houston Cougars blocks in the second quarter during the ...

CHICAGO (AP) — A judge told Jussie Smollett’s attorneys he’s not changing his mind about appointing a special prosecutor in the case against the actor and that he won’t let another judge replace him. The losses that Cook County Judge Michael Toomin handed the attorneys Wednesday mean Smollett may not be clear of criminal charges alleging he staged an attack ...

  Pride in Detroit doesn’t stop after June. Hotter Than July is Detroit’s annual pride celebration. The multiday festivities aim to serve as a social barometer for community development, while providing a forum to advocate for equality and social justice. Themed Kings & Queens, this year’s Hotter Than July kicked off July 23 with a candlelight vigil. On Friday, at ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Before he played for the Detroit Pistons and then went on to be a successful WNBA coach, Bill Laimbeer spent a season playing a Sleestak on the hit television show “Land of the Lost.”   LAS VEGAS – FEBRUARY 17: (L-R) Chauncey Billups, Swin Cash and Bill Laimbeer hold up the trophy after winning the Haier ...

LANSING (Detroit News Watch/AP) — Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan says she would back House Democrats if they launch an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The fourth-term Democrat said in a written statement Monday that former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report about Russian interference in the 2016 election “describes extremely serious instances of the president of the United States ...

ACPS Automotive is stepping up its US operations with its location in the state of Michigan in Troy/Detroit. From here, all vehicle manufacturers based in the USA with future-oriented hitch technology will be provided with more intensive and timely support. The development and establishment of this US sales and development location should create the conditions for further growth. Europe’s market ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — At long last, Jordan Zimmermann found himself at the center of a locker room celebration. “It’s been a while,” he said.   ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JULY 29: Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2019 in Anaheim, California. ...

DETROIT, Mich. (Detroit News Watch) – Woodward Avenue between Park and the Fisher Freeway will be closed July 30-31 from 5 p.m. to Midnight for the Democratic Presidential Candidates’ Debate at Fox Theatre. The city says the QLine also will end at Adelaide beginning at 5 p.m. both days. The detour routes are: • If traveling north on Woodward, take ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — The NBA and the Detroit Pistons have settled a lawsuit with the family of a G League player who died after collapsing during a game last year. Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He died two days after he was stricken.   LOUISVILLE, KY – NOVEMBER 12: ...