Winter Olympics recap: Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, US tops Canada in women's hockey final
Read full article: Winter Olympics recap: Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold, US tops Canada in women's hockey finalOn a night of American comebacks at the Milan Cortina Games, Alysa Liu delivered the U.S. its first women’s figure skating Olympic gold medal in 24 years.
Canada is not ruling out Sidney Crosby for its semifinal or the rest of the Olympics
Read full article: Canada is not ruling out Sidney Crosby for its semifinal or the rest of the OlympicsSidney Crosby has not been ruled out for Canada's semifinal game against Finland at the Olympics on Friday after leaving the quarterfinals with an apparent right-leg injury.
Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMe
Read full article: Hockey star Laila Edwards' family saw Olympic gold medal win, thanks to Kelce brothers and GoFundMeWhen U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of Thursday’s gold medal win against Canada, she immediately scanned the stands for the real MVP.
54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate's dad, becomes oldest US Winter Olympian
Read full article: 54-year-old Minnesota lawyer, who played with his teammate's dad, becomes oldest US Winter OlympianU.S. curler Rich Ruohonen made Olympic history after joining the team as an alternate at the end of the game.
Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old with history of police visits to her home
Read full article: Suspect in Canada shooting is identified as an 18-year-old with history of police visits to her homeThe suspect in a school shooting in Canada has been identified as an 18-year-old who had a history of police visits to her home to check on her mental health.
Report: Ambassador Bridge owner met with White House before Trump’s threat to block new bridge
Read full article: Report: Ambassador Bridge owner met with White House before Trump’s threat to block new bridgeA new report from the New York Times says the billionaire owner of the Ambassador Bridge met with the White House hours before President Trump threatened to block the opening of a new publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Canada.
Why Trump threatened to block opening of new bridge between Canada and Detroit
Read full article: Why Trump threatened to block opening of new bridge between Canada and DetroitPresident Donald Trump posted on social media Monday, threatening to block the opening of the nearly finished Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada.
Future of Gordie Howe Bridge questioned after Donald Trump post despite testing phase
Read full article: Future of Gordie Howe Bridge questioned after Donald Trump post despite testing phaseWith major construction now complete, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is entering a critical new phase, testing and commissioning.
Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and Canada
Read full article: Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Detroit and CanadaPresident Donald Trump threatened to block the opening of the newly constructed Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada in a post to social media on Monday.
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
Read full article: Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host JaliscoThe Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital.
Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault
Read full article: Top NHL prospect and Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna charged with felony assaultPenn State hockey star Gavin McKenna has been charged with felony assault for allegedly breaking a man’s jaw and knocking out a tooth in an altercation last weekend.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Read full article: It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, tooUSA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.
NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU's Gavin McKenna as the top prospect
Read full article: NHL chooses Buffalo Sabres to host draft in June with PSU's Gavin McKenna as the top prospectThe Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event.
Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1st
Read full article: Venus Williams is back at the Australian Open 5 years after her last appearance, 28 after her 1stSeven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams has received a wild-card entry for the Australian Open beginning Jan. 18 in Melbourne.
‘We talk about it all the time’: Olympic Gold Medalists credit Michigan roots as they prepare for 2026 run
Read full article: ‘We talk about it all the time’: Olympic Gold Medalists credit Michigan roots as they prepare for 2026 runMadison Chock and Evan Bates may train in Montreal, Canada, and compete on the biggest stages in figure skating, but the Olympic gold medalists say their hearts remain firmly in Michigan.
Popular holiday train passing through Metro Detroit this weekend -- here’s where and when
Read full article: Popular holiday train passing through Metro Detroit this weekend -- here’s where and whenThe popular light-up Canadian Pacific Holiday Train began its yearly tour, and it’s scheduled to pass through Metro Detroit this weekend.
Canada loses measles elimination status. Health officials say US could be next
Read full article: Canada loses measles elimination status. Health officials say US could be nextHealth officials are now warning that the United States could face a similar situation as the disease spreads across North America amid declining vaccination rates.
Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
Read full article: Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts breakPeloton is recalling nearly 878,000 exercise bikes in the U.S. and Canada — due to seat posts that can break during use and pose fall hazards.
Body found in Red Cedar River identified as MSU doctoral student
Read full article: Body found in Red Cedar River identified as MSU doctoral studentEast Lansing police have identified the body found in the Red Cedar River on Oct. 13 as Meagan Turner, a 32-year-old doctoral candidate from Canada studying at Michigan State University.
Springer's homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCS
Read full article: Springer's homer sends Blue Jays into World Series with 4-3 win over Mariners in Game 7 of ALCSGeorge Springer put Toronto ahead with a three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993 by beating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.
US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid
Read full article: US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bidThe United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
Thousands brave rain and wind for 48th Detroit Free Press Marathon
Read full article: Thousands brave rain and wind for 48th Detroit Free Press MarathonThousands of runners flooded the streets of Detroit and Windsor Sunday for the Detroit Free Press Marathon, undeterred by rain and gusty winds that challenged them throughout the race.
System outage causing major traffic delays for commercial travel at Blue Water Bridge
Read full article: System outage causing major traffic delays for commercial travel at Blue Water BridgeCommercial traffic heading to Canada through the Blue Water Bridge is significantly delayed Thursday due to a system outage.
Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th win
Read full article: Gauff through to 3rd of China Open with win over Fernandez. Alcaraz triumphs in Japan for 65th winCoco Gauff advances to the third round at the China Open after a tough match against Leylah Fernandez.
$6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge set to open soon, connecting US, Canada more efficiently
Read full article: $6.4B Gordie Howe Bridge set to open soon, connecting US, Canada more efficientlySouthwest Detroit is nearly 20 square miles, bordered by two rivers, three major highways, and the busiest border crossing in North America.
Canada joins other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly
Read full article: Canada joins other countries in recognizing a Palestinian state ahead of UN General AssemblyCanada has recognized a Palestinian state, despite opposition from the U.S., hoping it leads to peace based on two states living side by side.
Royal Oak man accused of having several identities in elaborate kidnapping scheme
Read full article: Royal Oak man accused of having several identities in elaborate kidnapping schemeA Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap a 4-year-old boy from Windsor, Canada, had several aliases, and authorities believe there may be other victims.
Morning 4: Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap child from Canada, feds say -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap child from Canada, feds say -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap 4-year-old from Canada, feds say
Read full article: Texts with mom, checklist reveal Michigan man’s plot to kidnap 4-year-old from Canada, feds sayA Michigan man is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy from Windsor, Canada, and attempting to kidnap him, officials said.
Jannik Sinner drops a set in a US Open win and then reminds folks that he's not a machine
Read full article: Jannik Sinner drops a set in a US Open win and then reminds folks that he's not a machineJannik Sinner has overcome some lapses to take his U.S. Open title defense to the fourth round with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 27 Denis Shapovalov.
780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuries
Read full article: 780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuriesAbout 780,000 pressure washers sold at retailers like Home Depot are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada, due to a projectile hazard that has resulted in fractures and other injuries among some consumers.
Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
Read full article: Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific alliesIndonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on Monday together with forces from a dozen other countries, as the U.S. pushes its allies to take threats from China more seriously.
Canada eases trade tensions with US -- maintains tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminum
Read full article: Canada eases trade tensions with US -- maintains tariffs on autos, steel, and aluminumCanada is easing trade tensions with the United States, announcing Friday it will lift most of its retaliatory tariffs on American goods.
The last dance? Organizers of North America's largest powwow say 2026 will be the event's final year
Read full article: The last dance? Organizers of North America's largest powwow say 2026 will be the event's final yearFor more than 40 years, tens of thousands of people have descended upon New Mexico for what is billed as North America's largest powwow.
Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars
Read full article: Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea starsScientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion sea stars — also known as starfish — off the Pacific coast of North America.
Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists
Read full article: Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activistsHong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security.
Davidovich Fokina beats Shelton to reach the DC Open final vs. de Minaur. Fernandez faces Kalinskaya
Read full article: Davidovich Fokina beats Shelton to reach the DC Open final vs. de Minaur. Fernandez faces KalinskayaAlejandro Davidovich Fokina has broken big-serving Ben Shelton a half-dozen times and eliminated the No. 4 seed by a 6-2, 7-5 score in the D.
Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading it
Read full article: Exploring the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel: An exclusive look inside and meeting the woman leading itThe Detroit Windsor Tunnel is nearly 100 years old and was the first and only underwater tunnel for vehicles connecting two countries. But, there is much more to that tunnel than what people see when driving through it.
Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deaths
Read full article: Over 5.2 million pools sold across the U.S. and Canada are under recall after reports of nine deathsMore than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada since 2002 are being recalled.
Arsenal pays world record women’s soccer transfer fee to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool
Read full article: Arsenal pays world record women’s soccer transfer fee to sign Olivia Smith from LiverpoolCanada forward Olivia Smith has become the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a cost of one million pounds ($1.34 million) after Arsenal signed her from Liverpool.
Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure risk
Read full article: Nissan recalls over 480,000 vehicles in the US and Canada due to engine failure riskNissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.
Judges consider whether Trump can use wartime act against Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Read full article: Judges consider whether Trump can use wartime act against Venezuelan gang Tren de AraguaLawyers for the Trump administration and immigrants are sparring in court over whether President Donald Trump can use an 18th century wartime act against a Venezuelan gang.
Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unravels after suspect mistakes police for getaway driver
Read full article: Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unravels after suspect mistakes police for getaway driverA Detroit-based gun smuggling plot unraveled after one of the suspects involved mistook the police for his getaway driver.
Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations final
Read full article: Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations finalU.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
Hockey rides into offseason with full-on buzz, a threepeat bid and Olympic-size showdowns ahead
Read full article: Hockey rides into offseason with full-on buzz, a threepeat bid and Olympic-size showdowns aheadHockey is seeing a surge in popularity and buzz, fed by the 4 Nations tournament, Alex Ovechkin’s stirring run to the NHL career goals record and the Florida Panthers repeating as Stanley Cup champions.
Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP convention
Read full article: Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP conventionThe NAACP says it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Worried about exercising in poor air quality? Planet Fitness is offering free fitness this weekend
Read full article: Worried about exercising in poor air quality? Planet Fitness is offering free fitness this weekendPlanet Fitness doesn't want you outside working out in poor air quality. It's opening doors to anyone who wants to exercise for free.
Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levels
Read full article: Wildfire smoke from Canada pushes Detroit’s air quality to unhealthy levelsSmoke from Canadian wildfires cast a hazy shadow over Detroit’s skyline Tuesday, prompting health officials to highlight Wayne County’s expanded air quality monitoring system for residents.
Denmark stuns Canada, US beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds
Read full article: Denmark stuns Canada, US beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worldsNick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada 2-1 at the ice hockey world championship to advance to the semifinals.
Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economy
Read full article: Canadian visitors avoid US amid tariffs, tensions, hurting Port Huron economyCanadian traffic at the border crossing in Port Huron has dropped sharply as mounting trade tensions and tariffs drive away visitors who once filled local restaurants and shops.
Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada
Read full article: Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from CanadaThe premier of Alberta says she will hold a referendum next year on the energy rich province separating from Canada if citizens gather the required number of signatures on a petition.
A wrong turn onto Ambassador Bridge has a Detroit woman facing deportation
Read full article: A wrong turn onto Ambassador Bridge has a Detroit woman facing deportationA woman from Guatemala says she and her two U.S.-born children were held for nearly a week by customs agents in Detroit after a phone app’s directions to the nearest Costco led them to an international bridge connecting the city to Canada.
What led to customs finding nearly 350 pounds of cocaine at Ambassador Bridge
Read full article: What led to customs finding nearly 350 pounds of cocaine at Ambassador BridgeBorder patrol officers seized over $4 million worth of cocaine from a driver trying to smuggle the drugs across the Ambassador Bridge on Tuesday.