Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65
Read full article: Jim Hartung, who helped lead U.S. men's gymnastics team to 1984 Olympic gold, dies at 65Jim Hartung, a two-time U.S. Olympian who helped lead the Americans to their first and only gold medal in the men's sport in 1984, has died.
CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slot
Read full article: CNN's Jim Acosta, an irritant to Trump, says he's quitting rather than take a late-night time slotCNN anchor Jim Acosta says he's quitting after nearly two decades rather than accept a move from a morning time slot to a less visible midnight at the East Coast.
Some GOP voters welcome Trump's somewhat softened tone at Republican National Convention
Read full article: Some GOP voters welcome Trump's somewhat softened tone at Republican National ConventionFor those conservative voters long turned off by former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, his somewhat softened tone in accepting the Republican nomination is a welcome relief.
Grosse Pointe Woods family shares bittersweet moment ahead of Detroit Lions playoff game
Read full article: Grosse Pointe Woods family shares bittersweet moment ahead of Detroit Lions playoff gameA Grosse Pointe Woods family has had Detroit Lions season tickets since the 1950s. As the team is coming up on their second playoff game, it's clear their family's commitment has paid off, but they're calling this season bittersweet.
Michigan man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacterium from Hurricane Ian flood waters
Read full article: Michigan man dies after contracting flesh-eating bacterium from Hurricane Ian flood watersA Michigan man from Ottawa County has passed away after contracting a flesh-eating bacterium when encountering flood waters from Hurricane Ian.
Jason Carr: This underrated 80s band had the best 7-minute pop song in music history
Read full article: Jason Carr: This underrated 80s band had the best 7-minute pop song in music historyI’m not sure there’s a tighter more thrilling seven-minute pop song in music history than New Order’s Blue Monday.
2 dead, 2 in critical condition after lightning strike near White House
Read full article: 2 dead, 2 in critical condition after lightning strike near White HouseA husband and wife from Wisconsin celebrating more than five decades of marriage were killed in a lightning strike outside the White House.
Midtown ice cream shop serves up social media controversy with post about police
Read full article: Midtown ice cream shop serves up social media controversy with post about policeAn ice cream shop serves up social media controversy with a post about police. On Thursday (June 30), the Detroit Police Department Chief has some things to say about it. The ice cream shop is called Cold Truth in Midtown, right on Cass Avenue.
Yanks' Cortes says Kaat apologized for offensive nickname
Read full article: Yanks' Cortes says Kaat apologized for offensive nicknameYankees left-hander Nestor Cortes says Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat reached out and apologized after referring to New York’s breakout pitching star as “Nestor the Molester” during a broadcast Thursday night.
Private property owners sue over Virginia's hunting dog law
Read full article: Private property owners sue over Virginia's hunting dog lawSeveral property owners in Virginia are suing the state Department of Wildlife Resources over a state law that allows hunters to retrieve their hunting dogs from private property.
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Virus-hit Boston College (3-13) fires coach Jim Christian
Read full article: Virus-hit Boston College (3-13) fires coach Jim ChristianFILE - Boston College head coach Jim Christian questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., in this Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, file photo. Boston College fired basketball coach Jim Christian on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, with three weeks left in his seventh season. The basketball team that struggled to fill out a lineup as COVID-19 protocols chipped away at the roster lost coach Jim Christian on Monday when he was fired with three weeks remaining in his seventh season. Athletic director Pat Kraft said assistant Scott Spinelli will coach the team the rest of the season. Ad“It’s not easy,” Christian said Saturday after the 75-67 loss to Syracuse that would turn out to be his finale.
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Heres what to watch at Michigan Theaters virtual movie palace 07/06 - 07/12
Read full article: Heres what to watch at Michigan Theaters virtual movie palace 07/06 - 07/12ANN ARBOR, Mich. Every week, Ann Arbors Michigan Theater is offering new movies as well as a collection of documentaries, experimental films, comedies and animated films, among others. Not rated -- $12A romantic drama, the film follows Parisian Aviva as she falls in love with Eden from New York. Not rated -- $9.99The documentary follows the life of two-time James Beard Award winner Diana Kennedy with extensive interviews. Not rated -- $3A Michigan Theater original, the documentary was shot in an Ann Arbor nature preserve on April 15 by Michigan Theater Technical Director Jared Van Eck. Not rated -- $4.99 -- Ends TuesdayThe film is free for Michigan Theather gold members and Ann Arbor Film Festival members.

Ford Fund President Jim Vella to retire after 31 years
Read full article: Ford Fund President Jim Vella to retire after 31 yearsDETROIT - Ford Motor Company Fund president Jim Vella will retire at the end of this year after a 31-year career. The Ford Fund is the automaker's philanthropic foundation. RELATED: Ford Fund surprises Detroit Youth Choir with new van, scholarships for each studentVella's work with Ford started in 1988 as a news producer. He has held multiple executive leadership positions, including vice president of corporate public affairs and chief of staff for Executive Chairman Bill Ford. "Whether it was a plant crisis or internal issue, Jim has been a trusted partner and advisor through an extraordinary era at Ford," Bill Ford said.

'Burn with us': Summer of protest pushes young Hong Kongers to edge
Read full article: 'Burn with us': Summer of protest pushes young Hong Kongers to edgeHONG KONG - Jim bent over, collapsed and started crying. That arrangement is due to expire in 2047, when Hong Kong will come under Beijing's direct rule. The 20-something Hong Kong native had a cute little dog and hoped to stay in the country once she graduated. So in early July, Bobo left her beloved toy poodle with a friend and booked a ticket home to Hong Kong. The vandalism at LegCo on July 1 was a landmark moment for Hong Kong and its young people.
John Wesley, 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' actor, dies at 72
Read full article: John Wesley, 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' actor, dies at 72CNN image(CNN) - John Wesley, known for roles as Dr. Hoover on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" and Mr. Jim on "Martin," has died, his manager confirmed to CNN Monday. Wesley died Saturday at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, after a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma, said Gerry Pass, his manager and producer. But acting was his passion and he nabbed his first credited role playing a police officer on "My Three Sons" in 1963. "Another memorable character was 'Sweets Walker leader of his quintet from the series 'Dirty Dancing,'" Wesley said. Wesley was active in the theater and appeared in various productions including "An American Clock," "Macbeth," "Toys in the Attic" and "Wild Oats."
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