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Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show in Detroit

The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.

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Detroit targets old industry sites to improve neighborhoods

Mahalie Wilson lives in the shadow of Detroit's massive and vacant former Packard auto plant and says she has learned to just “deal with” her foreboding brick neighbor.

GM’s quarterly sales fall but show improvement from beginning of year

The company's U.S. vehicle sales were down about 15% in the second quarter from a year ago as the automaker continues to battle supply chain issues, but showed improvement from earlier in the year.

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Local MLB update: Javy Baez gets the bat going again for Tigers

Each Thursday, News4JAX will update local players in Major League Baseball.

Grads of first US Apple Developer Academy feted in Detroit

The inaugural class of the Detroit Apple Developer Academy, a free program that teaches students the fundamentals of coding, design, marketing and project management, celebrated its unique accomplishment during a ceremony held Thursday.

Detroit homicide clearance rates rise as national rates fall

According to the FBI and the Detroit Police Department, homicide clearance rates in the city have risen as the national average has fallen.

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Peacock to stream Royals-Tigers game without announcers

Peacock will stream the July 3 game between the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers without announcers in the booth.

AP source: Jerami Grant to be traded to Portland by Detroit

A person with knowledge of the situation said the Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Olympic gold medalist Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers, with the biggest part of the return being a first-round pick in the 2025 draft.

Chilling video shows man fending off gunman while holding baby inside Detroit gas station

Footage released by police shows the victim juggling the sleeping baby with one arm while putting out his other hand in an effort to shield the child.

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Detroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982

Detroit is helping to honor Vincent Chin, a Chinese American man who was beaten to death 40 years ago by two white men who never served jail time.

Moncada's five hits, five RBIs lead White Sox past Tigers

Yoán Moncada had five hits and five RBIs, including a run-scoring single against Kody Clemens, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 13-0 for a three-game series sweep.

‘Top Chef’ finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run

Chef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.

Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Belle Isle race

Will Power closed the Belle Isle era with a Team Penske victory on Sunday by winning the final Detroit Grand Prix on the island park to reclaim the IndyCar points lead.

IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang

Helio Castroneves won his first race on Detroit's Belle Isle and celebrated that victory by exiting his car and climbing one of the fences surrounding the temporary street course.

A Detroit Woman Goes Viral After Casually Taking Shots With Drake At A Bar

A Detroit woman was cool as a cucumber when she ran into Drake at a bar and proceeded to strike up a conversation with the rapper while taking shots.

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‘Top Chef’ Houston finalist Sarah Welch discusses her incredible run

Chef Sarah Welch was eliminated from Bravo’s long-time cooking competition “Top Chef” pretty early, but thanks to the show’s side competition, “Last Chance Kitchen,” Chef Welch was able to cook her way back into the competition and made it all the way to the final three.

Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro Detroit

I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.

California regulators approve state's 1st robotic taxi fleet

California regulators have given a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco.

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Daz Cameron's HR in 8th lifts surging Tigers past Twins 3-2

Daz Cameron hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 3-2.

Ex-Detroit top cop loses bid to get on ballot for governor

A judge has declined to put a former Detroit police chief on the Republican ballot for Michigan governor.

Post Politics Now House Judiciary Committee poised to advance emergency gun measures

The House package stands little chance in the evenly divided Senate. But Democrats are hoping to pressure Republicans to join them in taking some action in response to recent mass shootings.

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Famous dad watches as Tigers' Kody Clemens makes MLB debut

Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit.

After Uvalde, holiday weekend sees shootings nationwide

Even as the United States reeled over the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas, multiple mass shootings happened elsewhere over the Memorial Day weekend.

LEADING OFF: Yankees banged up, Twins and Red Sox rolling

Healthy for much of this season, the AL-leading Yankees are suddenly dealing with injuries to several key players.

At Least 1 Killed, 23 Hurt In Rare Northern Michigan Tornado

The twister hit Gaylord, a city of about 4,200 people roughly 230 miles northwest of Detroit, at around 3:45 p.m.

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Don't fill boats with E15 fuel from gas stations, Coast Guard warns

The fuel, which contains 15% ethanol, is federally prohibited for vessel use due to its potential to cause engine damage and fires.

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Rare tornado batters northern Michigan town, injuring some

A rare tornado tore through a small northern Michigan community on Friday, inflicting injuries, flipping vehicles, tearing the roofs off buildings and causing other damage. Ambulances were taking injured people to hospitals, though no deaths were confirmed, the State Police said. The tornado struck Gaylord, a community of roughly 4,200 people about 230 miles (370 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.

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GM is betting its Ultium batteries will lead the automaker to EV dominance

GM intends to lead EV sales in North America by 2025, and says the Ultium platform will drive its dominance. What makes GM's batteries different?

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Tigers find road to success at home, beat A's 6-0, end skid

The Detroit Tigers were the visiting team in their own ballpark in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout, ending a 27-inning scoreless streak and a six-game skid with a 6-0 victory over the reeling Oakland Athletics.

Yzerman fires Blashill to shake up Red Wings' rebuild

The Detroit Red Wings celebrated the return of Steve Yzerman three years ago, expecting one of their all-time greats to turn around the franchise as general manager. Looking to shake up the rebuild, Yzerman fired coach Jeff Blashill after on Saturday. Blashill had a .447 points percentage, the second-worst in the league over his seven seasons — not counting the debut season of the expansion Seattle Kraken.

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Musk sells $4 billion in Tesla stock, probably to help finance his Twitter deal

The world's richest man tweeted that he doesn't intend to sell any more Tesla shares.

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Defense 1st, then offense, with receivers a focal point

In an NFL draft focused early on stoppers, it was the goers — wide receivers — who stole the spotlight Thursday night.

Jacksonville Jaguars choose Travon Walker as first pick in the 2022 NFL draft

The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Walker joins former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the second straight top overall selection by the Jaguars.

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Lions draft Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson with No. 2 pick

The Detroit Lions have selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, addressing a desperate need with a hometown star.

Wall Street is worried inflation and supply issues may dent GM and Ford earnings more than previously expected

Several analysts ahead of the automakers reporting their first-quarter earnings this week cited such problems as being problematic for the automotive industry.

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5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever

The camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.

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Cabrera could be the last for a while to reach 3,000 hits

Miguel Cabrera reached the 3,000-hit mark on a weekend afternoon in front of an adoring crowd at his home ballpark in Detroit.

Tigers' Cabrera Gets 3,000th Hit; 33rd Player To Reach Mark

Cabrera made history by grounding an opposite-field single to right through the shift in the first inning of Detroit's game against Colorado.

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Tigers' Cabrera Gets 3,000th Hit; 33rd Player To Reach Mark

Cabrera made history by grounding an opposite-field single to right through the shift in the first inning of Detroit's game against Colorado.

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LEADING OFF: Miggy still after 3,000, Sasaki's perfect roll

Miguel Cabrera should get to swing for his 3,000th career hit after his pursuit was delayed a day by a rainout.

Detroit man, 35, was set for prison release — until officer brought hearing to halt

A man, 35, was set to be released from prison after 15 years of wrongful imprisonment, but a Detroit officer brought the hearing to a stop.

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LEADING OFF: Cabrera aims at 3,000 in all-Venezuelan matchup

Miguel Cabrera tries again for his 3,000th career hit when the Detroit Tigers take on Colorado at Comerica Park on Friday night.

LEADING OFF: Cabrera needs 1 hit for 3,000, Hicks' 1st start

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera needs one more hit for 3,000 in his career, and will try to reach the mark at Comerica Park.

Students bypass a tropical spring break to volunteer in their own community

Instead of trying to go to a tropical location for spring break, 36 students at Wayne State stayed in their community to serve for an annual occurrence called “alternative spring break.”

Autopsy Shows Patrick Lyoya Shot In Head By Michigan Cop

The finding by a former Detroit-area medical examiner matches what was seen last week on video released by the Grand Rapids police chief.

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Panthers' win streak reaches 10 games with 6-1 rout of Wings

Anton Lundell scored twice and the Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 6-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings.

LEADING OFF: Rodríguez faces former team, Kwan keeps going

Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodríguez gets a look at his former teammates when he pitches against Boston at Comerica Park.

Daywatch: Cook County property tax bills face long delays | Handmade replica of 1950s ranch house too big to donate | White Sox home opener: our ballpark guide

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Back from suspension, Anderson helps White Sox rout Tigers

Tim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1.

Cease, unbeaten vs Tigers, leads White Sox to 5-2 win

Dylan Cease remained unbeaten in 10 career starts against Detroit and Yasmani Grandal hit a two-run homer that led the Chicago White Sox over the Tigers 5-2.

Jack White marries musician Olivia Jean on stage at Detroit show

White asked her to marry him during a rendition of the song "Hotel Yorba" and right before the lyric "let's get married."

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Jack White marries musician Olivia Jean at Detroit show

Jack White surprised fans by marrying musician Olivia Jean on stage during his Detroit homecoming show Friday.

Jack White concert turns into Jack White’s wedding during hometown Detroit show

It’s pretty safe to say that Jack White had the best day ever on Friday.

From trolling Tesla to 'WTF mode': Here's why GM insiders say the Hummer EV marks a change for the automaker

The overall mission was to rapidly create a "fun" vehicle that would draw attention to General Motors and its new EVs.

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GM and Honda to partner on 'affordable' electric vehicles

General Motors and Honda Motor will develop a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture.

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New vehicles in the U.S. must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg

Federal auto regulators announce new fuel economy requirements that roll back standards passed under Trump.

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Affordable housing, long overlooked, getting federal boost

States and localities are increasingly tapping federal funds to help finance efforts to build more affordable housing, repair dilapidated units or reduce their homeless numbers.

Ex-GM manager accused of taking $3 million in bribes from South Korean parts supplier

The former General Motors manager was arrested in Los Angeles on charges of taking more than $3 million in bribes from South Korean auto parts supplier

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85-year-old Detroit artist and former teacher sees childhood dream come true

Her exhibit, titled the "Shield of the Nile Reflections," is running for the first time at the Detroit Institute of Arts through June 12, 2022.

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General Motors recalls 740K SUVs; headlights are too bright

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

Detroit schools aim to catch up, and then some, with US aid

Detroit's public school system is investing much of its $1.3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief aid to improve learning for its students and help fix what has been broken for decades.

An unlikely urban planner injects new life into her Michigan community

In six years, Shamayim Harris and an army of volunteers have transformed Highland Park from a ghost town.

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US adult smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

The first year of the pandemic saw fewer Americans smoking.

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Sheriff: Workers maybe sparked country club fire with torch

Surveillance camera footage shows maintenance workers using a propane torch prior to a blaze that destroyed a century-old clubhouse at a suburban Detroit country club, authorities said Thursday. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the Oakland Hills Country Club has estimated the loss of the clubhouse at about $80 million. The video footage found on a server in a water-logged basement of the clubhouse appears to show the workers attempting to douse a small fire in a wall using a garden hose on Feb. 17, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said during a news conference.

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GM electric vehicles to power homes in a new California pilot program

The move matches similar capabilities by other automakers, including Ford Motor.

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Domino's shares slide as company announces CEO retirement, weak fourth-quarter results

An employee carries an order for a customer at a Domino's Pizza restaurant in Detroit. Domino's Pizza on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations. Domino's Chief Operating Officer and U.S. President Russell Weiner will succeed him as head of the company. Shares of the company fell roughly 6% in premarket trading. Net sales dropped 13.4% to $1.34 billion, missing expectations of $1.38 billion.

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GM says Cruise robo-car unit will be helmed by founder Vogt

General Motors says Kyle Vogt will take over as CEO of its Cruise autonomous vehicle subsidiary, which he helped found in 2013.

Like in Arizona, botched baptisms roiled Michigan church

Thousands of Arizona Catholics recently learned they may have been improperly baptized with the wrong words.

Detroit police break up Native sugarbush ceremony, saying 'sovereign stuff is not valid'

Detroit police break up peaceful and permitted Native sugarbush ceremony in River Rouge Park

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TGIF! Breezy, warm and a little wet

Winter storm cutting across the Mid-West from Chicago to Detroit into Canada. Lots of heavy rain just south of those area will leave the Northeast U.S. soaked and with gusts of wind to 50 mph.  Almost March-like, the month of March tends to be the windiest for many cities.

Fire destroys iconic clubhouse at Oakland Hills golf club

A devastating fire has swept through the century-old clubhouse at a suburban Detroit golf course.

Why de-paving cities could help make things way less hot

If you’ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

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'Detroit Rams?' Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans

A sports apparel company is capitalizing on Detroit Lions fans’ loyalty to Matthew Stafford, the Super Bowl-bound Los Angeles Rams quarterback who for 12 years prior had made an appearance in that game seem possible for their home team.

Week in pictures: 5 - 11 February 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken this week.

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Truckers' COVID vaccine protests spread globally as U.S. puts new pressure on Canada to end blockade

Truckers have partially blocked the border crossing between the U.S. and Canada in protest over vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions.

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Car companies report production disruptions as Canada trucker protest convoy pressures already fragile supply chain

Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota and Stellantis all canceled shifts or reduced capacity at plants.

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18 Rescued After Being Stranded On Ice Floe In Lake Erie

Emergency medical services were standing by, but no one required medical attention, the Coast Guard said.

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18 Rescued After Being Stranded On Ice Floe In Lake Erie

Emergency medical services were standing by, but no one required medical attention, the Coast Guard said.

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Man bikes across country to raise awareness for colon cancer

The chief photographer at our sister station, WDIV in Detroit, finished a cross-country bike ride Saturday in St. Augustine for a special cause.

Google to work with Ford on Detroit research hub

Google is joining Ford Motor Co.'s effort to transform a once-dilapidated Detroit train station into a research hub focused on electric and self-driving vehicles.

Pat Verbeek hired as Anaheim Ducks' new general manager

Pat Verbeek has been hired as the new general manager of the Anaheim Ducks.

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Winter Storm Packing Snow, Freezing Rain Moves Across U.S.

Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights in the U.S. scheduled for Wednesday, according to the flight-tracking service FlightAware.com.

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Record sales prices drive GM profit up 56% to $10B last year

Vehicles were scarce due to a global shortage of computer chips, but that drove prices up and helped General Motors increase its net income 56% last year.

Tesla fans complain Biden ignores company's EV leadership

Some of Tesla’s loyal band of devotees and CEO Elon Musk say the White House has been unfairly snubbing America’s top-selling electric vehicle brand in its support for EVs as a way to help fight climate change — and they’re making their discontent known.

Fishing boat encounters rough seas during storm

The crew of Ocean Endeavour encountered rough seas from Storm Malik on their way to shore off the coast of Aberdeenshire in Scotland on Jan. 29, 2022.

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Winter storm slams the East Coast

A powerful storm dumped considerable amounts of snow all the way from South Carolina to Maine, including nearly two feet in Boston. Some areas in New York were covered in nearly 20 inches of snow. Mola Lenghi has the story.

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GM to spend nearly $7B on EV, battery plants in Michigan

General Motors is making the largest investment in company history in its home state of Michigan, announcing plans to spend nearly $7 billion to convert a factory to make electric pickup trucks and to build a new battery cell plant.

Oxford High School Reopens Nearly 2 Months After Shooting

Kids are back at the Detroit-area high school where four students were killed in a November shooting.

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Oxford High School Reopens Nearly 2 Months After Shooting

Kids are back at the Detroit-area high school where four students were killed in a November shooting.

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GM to spend $6.5B, add 4,000 jobs at Michigan EV factories

General Motors is poised to announce next week major electric vehicle investments in Michigan.

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Judge apologizes for shaming 72-year-old cancer patient for overgrown lawn

The comments from Michigan Judge Alexis Krot toward Burhan Chowdhury have been met with a backlash since a video of the court exchange was shared on social media this month.

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Extreme heat causing impact on workers

New study shows that extreme heat is causing a negative impact on people who work outdoors.

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Prosecutor: Oxford school shooter's parents asked for vodka, orange juice while in hiding

The parents of the Oxford school shooting suspect drained their son's bank account after the Nov. massacre, and later asked for vodka, prosecutor said.

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Oxford shooting suspect's parents say they didn't know his intentions

In trying to get their $500,000 bond cut to $100,000, a lawyer for James and Jennifer Crumbley says they're "devastated" by the shooting and it was "the last thing they expected."

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2020 Census may have significantly undercounted Detroit, study finds

Census decennial count probably missed tens of thousands in Detroit; mayor says he will appeal.

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GM to start shipping $113,000 electric Hummer pickups to customers

The new truck is the first to incorporate the Detroit automaker's Ultium platform, motors and batteries, all of which GM developed in-house.

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What to watch on Monday: ‘American Auto’ premieres on NBC

Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 I “Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street” airs on HBO.

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GM CEO Mary Barra says electric Chevy Silverado will be 'unmatched'

GM is scheduled to unveil the Chevrolet Silverado E at the CES technology conference next month in Las Vegas.

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Ford CEO says automaker needs EV batteries more than semiconductor chips as electric F-150 reservations hit 200,000 units

Ford needs batteries for its electric vehicles more than semiconductor chips, CEO Jim Farley told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday.

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Lawyer: Artist didn't know Michigan parents stayed in studio

A Detroit-area artist whose studio was where the parents of the Oxford High School student charged in a deadly shooting were found by police is cooperating with authorities and didn’t know the couple had stayed overnight, his attorney said Sunday. James and Jennifer Crumbley, who face involuntary manslaughter counts, were found early Saturday inside a Detroit commercial building. The couple's attorneys have said they didn't intend to flee, countering authorities who accused them of eluding capture for their alleged role in a school shooting that left four students dead.

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