Morning 4: Family at loss after Waterford Township man found not guilty in beating death of daughter -- and more news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Nov. 7, 2023

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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Family confused after Waterford man found insane, not guilty for beating sleeping wife to death

A man accused of killing his wife with a wrench while she was sleeping last year in Waterford Township has been found not guilty by reason of insanity, and the woman’s family is at a loss.

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Report: Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh not linked to sign-stealing allegations by NCAA

According to reports, University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh has not been linked in the alleged sign-stealing scandal by the NCAA.

Learn more here.


A month into war, Netanyahu says Israel will have an ‘overall security’ role in Gaza indefinitely

Israel will take “overall security responsibility” in Gaza indefinitely after its war with Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, the clearest indication yet that Israel plans to maintain control over the coastal enclave one month into a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and leveled whole swaths of the territory.

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David Montgomery injury update: Will Detroit Lions running back play vs. Chargers?

Will Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery return from injury this weekend against the Chargers? Dan Campbell didn’t rule it out.

Read more here.


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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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