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Merry Michigan: Tom Izzo, Greg Kampe don matching Grinch sweaters
The Michigan State and Oakland men's basketball head coaches coordinated their outfits.ESPN - 1h -
Michigan man admits planning mass shooting of gay people
A Michigan man has admitted to planning a mass shooting at a local political party’s headquarters and a nearby bar because he associated both locations with gay people, officials said Tuesday.NBC News - 1h -
Michigan man pleads guilty to plotting mass shooting against gay community
A Michigan man pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting targeting gay people, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Mack Davis, 22, of Owosso, admitted to federal investigators Tuesday that he ...The Hill - 2h -
Almost 50 Catholic priests in Michigan accused of historic sexual misconduct in new report
Dozens of senior figures from the Catholic church in Michigan have been accused of historic sexual misconduct dating back to the 1950s in a landmark report released Monday from the state's top ...NBC News - 10h -
Former archbishop of Canterbury resigns as priest after reports on church’s handling of sexual abuse case
George Carey quit after BBC investigation reported that he allowed a priest banned over abuse claims to return to priesthood. A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest ...The Guardian - 18h -
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Former Church of England leader resigns as priest after claims he mishandled an abuse case
A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconductABC News - 23h -
Michigan state lawmaker passes on DNC chair position
A top Michigan state lawmaker announced Tuesday she would pass on a bid to run for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, saying in a video posted on social media that she believed some of the ...The Hill - 1d -
Michigan releases report accusing 56 people of sexual abuse in Catholic diocese
State attorney general Dana Nessel’s investigation found allegations dating back to 1950 against clergy in Lansing. Michigan ’s top state prosecutor on Monday issued a report outlining ...The Guardian - 1d -
US priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal
Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment. A hearing at which a Roman Catholic priest with ties to Texas and south-east Louisiana ...The Guardian - 2d -
Michigan RB Edwards opting out of bowl game
Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is opting out of the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama.ESPN - 3d -
Priest who worked in Texas and Louisiana tentatively set to plead guilty to sexual assault
Anthony Odiong to appear Monday in court over charges he abused his position to pursue sex with congregants. A Roman Catholic priest who served under the command of church officials in Texas’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
University of Michigan May Fire D.E.I. Official Over Antisemitism Claim
The official, an administrator of multicultural programs, was accused of making antisemitic remarks in a conversation. Her lawyer said that the school fired her this week, and vowed to sue.The New York Times - 5d -
This Ohio-Hating Michigan Democrat Has Thoughts on Why Her Party Lost
Kristen McDonald Rivet won a tough House race in a heavily white, working-class area even as many Democrats in such places lost. In an interview, she warned against a “tone-deaf” economic message.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Sources: Lindsey accepts deal to be Michigan OC
Chip Lindsey, who spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator at UNC, has agreed to a deal to become the new offensive coordinator at Michigan, sources told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 11 -
University of Michigan condemns antisemitic attack on regent's home
The University of Michigan on Monday denounced an attack on the home of Jordan Acker, a university regent, in which his house was vandalized and pro-Palestinian messages were spray-painted on his ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 7 Michigan
Michigan's flip of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood was arguably the biggest story of the 2025 cycle.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
QB Herbstreit, son of Kirk, commits to Michigan
Class of 2025 quarterback Chase Herbstreit, son of ESPN analyst and former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, committed to Michigan.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Eye on America: Celebrating 50 years of Miss Piggy, Catholic women push for female priests
In New York, we share an exclusive interview with Miss Piggy, the iconic Muppet and feminist icon, to look back on her 50 years of stardom. Also, we take you inside a grassroots movement calling ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
How Michigan Football Scored the Ultimate Commitment Flip
The pitch for a top quarterback included a multimillion-dollar N.I.L. offer, video calls with Tom Brady and financial backing from a billionaire.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
University of Michigan to stop mandating diversity statement for faculty members
The University of Michigan will no longer require diversity statements for faculty hiring, promotion or tenure, Provost Laurie McCauley announced Thursday. The decision comes after a recommendation ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) is offering tips to the state’s residents to fight off “porch pirates,” with an increase in online shopping and package deliveries around the winter ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
After much anticipation, University of Michigan's board doesn't vote on defunding DEI
The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel gets 5-year contract extension
Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension on the heels of the Wolverines’ upset over rival Ohio State and a strong start to the basketball seasonABC News - Dec. 5 -
University of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements
The school, a bastion of D.E.I., will no longer require the statements in hiring decisions and is considering a broader shift in its policies.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
University of Michigan ends diversity statements in hiring amid DEI cuts
Move comes as board of regents is expected to weigh other rollbacks to the university’s DEI initiatives. The University of Michigan will no longer ask for diversity statements from faculty when ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Sources: Michigan extends deal for AD Manuel
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is set to receive a five-year contract extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Detroit mayor to ditch Democratic Party, run for Michigan governor as independent
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he'll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Michigan's surge continues with five-star Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng's pledge
Michigan adds a third five-star recruit over the last two weeksYahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan launches independent run for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, announced he's launching an independent campaign for governor of Michigan.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Democratic Detroit mayor launches independent run for Michigan governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan kicked off a run for governor of Michigan as an independent on Wednesday, despite having long been a Democrat, an unexpected development in what will be a hotly contested ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Disgraced New Orleans priest pleads guilty to rape and kidnapping
An investigation revealed Lawrence Hecker had confessed to molesting multiple juveniles over his decades of service with the Archdiocese of New Orleans.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
New Orleans clergy abuse: details emerge after retired priest admits to kidnapping and child rape
Victim was going to testify about being forced to see a psychiatrist for lying or face expulsion from school after rape by Lawrence Hecker, now 93. The star witness in a clerical molestation case ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program
The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Michigan fires Campbell after one season as OC
Michigan, whose offense slipped to 112th nationally in scoring and 129th in passing, has fired coordinator Kirk Campbell after his first season in that role.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Retired Louisiana Priest Pleads Guilty to Rape and Kidnapping Charges
Lawrence Hecker, who was indicted last year on charges related to a sexual assault in the 1970s, pleaded guilty on Tuesday just before jury selection for his trial was set to begin.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal
Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Retired New Orleans priest pleads guilty to kidnapping and raping boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker, 93, is set to receive a life sentence after admitting to attacking boy in church bell tower. Shortly before a jury was supposed to be chosen for his trial on criminal charges of ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State in wake of wild brawl
The ACC fined North Carolina and rival North Carolina State on Monday in the wake of a wild postgame skirmish that mirrored other ugly, unsportsmanlike endings across college football over the ...NBC News - Dec. 2 -
