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Michigan native Tom Skerritt, 'Alien' and 'Top Gun' star, dies at 93 freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Michigan native Tom Skerritt, 'Alien' and 'Top Gun' star, dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, the prolific, award-winning actor known for his roles in "M*A*S*H," "Alien" and "Top Gun," has died. He was 93.

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Asked Cade about Ausar at practice: “He’s trending in the right direction to have a big year.”
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Lions coordinator notes: -No snap count for Brian Branch vs. Packers -Preparing for Josh Jacobs -Dave Fipp names a return man freep.com/story/sports/nfl/l… via @freep

Lions expect Brian Branch to have big role in return vs Packers

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said he expects Brian Branch to have a significant impact on the Lions defense Sunday vs Packers.

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Ausar Thompson's confidence with the ball made Tuesday one of his best two-way performances freep.com/story/sports/nba/p…

Ausar Thompson's new toolkit might be what Pistons have been missing

Detroit Pistons have tasked Ausar Thompson with being more this season – more aggressive, more confident, more omnipresent. He looks up to challenge.

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Photos: Actor Tom Skerritt, Michigan native, dies at 93 freep.com/picture-gallery/en…

Actor Tom Skerritt, Michigan native, dies at 93

Tom Skerritt was an actor, director and producer known for "Alien" and "Top Gun." Born in Detroit, he attended Henry Ford College and Wayne State.

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Eminem ex-staffer pleads guilty in Detroit after online song leaks freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Eminem ex-staffer pleads guilty in Detroit after online song leaks

A longtime employee at Eminem's Ferndale studio has pleaded guilty in federal court, nearly two years after unreleased music surfaced on the internet.

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Mayor Mary Sheffield backs Abdul El-Sayed in U.S. Senate race freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Mayor Mary Sheffield backs Abdul El-Sayed in U.S. Senate race

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said who she is supporting in the U.S. Senate race.

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Officials find chronic wasting disease in Hillsdale County. What is it? freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Officials find chronic wasting disease in Hillsdale County. What is it?

Chronic wasting disease, an illness affecting animals in the deer family, has been reported in Hillsdale County, state officials said.

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Drew Petzing praises Sam LaPorta in midst of Lions contract kerfuffle freep.com/story/sports/nfl/l…

Drew Petzing praises Sam LaPorta in midst of Lions contract kerfuffle

Sam LaPorta didn't hide his displeasure with his contract situation in a podcast interview this week, but Lions OC Drew Petzing only praised his TE.

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Costco's food court adds seasonal sweet treat freep.com/story/grocery/stor…

Costco's food court adds seasonal sweet treat

The new treat brings a twist to a classic dessert.

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Druski set to bring viral humor to 'Saturday Night Live' freep.com/story/entertainmen…

Druski set to bring viral humor to 'Saturday Night Live'

Comedian and viral social media star Druski confirmed that he will make his "Saturday Night Live" debut. Here's when his episode will air.

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Feds to send election monitors to seven Michigan cities freep.com/story/news/politic…

Feds to send election monitors to seven Michigan cities

The DOJ will send election monitors to seven Michigan cities to observe polling places during the upcoming election.

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Industrial accident 'no danger to public,' Macomb County sheriff says freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Industrial accident 'no danger to public,' Macomb County sheriff says

It's unclear what the nature of this industrial accident is, or if there were any injuries reported.

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Early voting sites opening for Nov. 3 election across Michigan freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Early voting sites opening for Nov. 3 election across Michigan

Michigan voters are less than two weeks out from the midterm election, Nov. 3. Here are ways to vote early, and how to find your early voting site.

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Lions expect Brian Branch to have big role in return vs Packers freep.com/story/sports/nfl/l…

Lions expect Brian Branch to have big role in return vs Packers

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said he expects Brian Branch to have a significant impact on the Lions defense Sunday vs Packers.

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Police: Garbage truck driver went around lowered gates in Amtrak crash freep.com/story/news/local/m…

Police: Garbage truck driver went around lowered gates in Amtrak crash

A garbage truck driver is hospitalized after driving around lowered gates and colliding with an Amtrak train in Wayne.

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Ron Duguay, part of the 1980s Detroit Red Wings revival, dies at 69 freep.com/story/sports/nhl/r…

Ron Duguay, part of the 1980s Detroit Red Wings revival, dies at 69

Ron Duguay played for Detroit Red Wings from 1983-86 and spent 8 seasons with New York Rangers (1977-83, 1986-88). He died on Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Photos: See photos of the Vector M12 'American Anthem' freep.com/picture-gallery/mo…

See photos of the Vector M12 'American Anthem'

This Vector M12 is painted to resemlbe the American flag even though it has an Italian engine powering it.

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Italian-powered Vector M12 'American Anthem' to be sold at auction freep.com/story/money/cars/2…

Italian-powered Vector M12 'American Anthem' to be sold at auction

A rare Vector M12 "American Anthem" featuring a patriotic American paint job powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine heads to auction.

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Target offers Thanksgiving meal for 6 for $30. See what's included freep.com/story/grocery/shop…

Target offers Thanksgiving meal for 6 for $30. See what's included

Target announced its Thanksgiving plans on Oct. 22, which includes a $30 Thanksgiving meal that serves six people.

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