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WASHINGTON (AP) - The fate of the United States presidency hung in the balance Wednesday as President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden battled for three familiar battleground states - Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania - that could prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. It was unclear when or how quickly a winner could be determined. The latest vote counts in Michigan and Wisconsin gave Biden a small lead in those states, but it was still too early to call the...
On behalf of the people of Michigan, I want to congratulate Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Senator Gary Peters, Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, and Justice-Elect Elizabeth Welch on their victories. This was a hard-fought election on both sides, shattering the record for the most votes cast in the history of our state, with more than 5.1 million votes and over 3.2 absentee ballots cast. "The people have spoken, and with the election behind us, now is the time for our nation to come together. We...
Voting is the cornerstone of democracy in this country. It is through casting a ballot that Americans determine our future, protect our rights, seek equal treatment in economic and social life – and hold our leaders accountable to their constituents. We stand firm in our demand that every vote is counted, including absentee and mail-in votes. Voters who were compelled to cast provisional ballots must also be permitted, as authorized under state law, to "cure" their ballots by presenting i...
Look at the cities the nation is depending on in order to not re-elect an incompetent, racist, misogynistic president who has killed 230,000 Americans in seven months... Philly, Atlanta, Milwaukee and realize America is always leaning on Black people to save the day," added Dr. Ebony Hilton, an associate professor of Anesthesiology and a critical care physician at the University of Virginia. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Perhaps a single...
The United States recorded an all-time high of 102,831 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, November 4. Additionally, hospitals admitted more than 50,000 Americans because of coronavirus. Reports suggest that the country's protective gear supply like the N95 face mask is running dangerously low as front-line workers brace for a winter flu season not previously seen. In cases, the alarming spike brings the total amount of U.S. infections to more than 9.4 million, with over 233,000 deaths....
As a young girl, Rosa Holly planned on becoming a lawyer one day. The Ecorse High School graduate went on to attain an associate and bachelor's degree, both in the area of law. She later worked as a paralegal in a law firm. "That was my childhood dream-to be a lawyer," she recalls. But the rigorous education requirements involved in becoming a lawyer began to appear to be too large an achievement. She tried other jobs and landed at the River Rouge Police Department as a dispatcher in 2016, worki...
The Rotary Club of Dearborn is lending a hand to a local non-profit humanitarian organization as it works to assist in addressing basic needs, particularly now during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rotary Club is hosting a food drive through November 17 to benefit Zaman International and asks for the community's support. The food drive is being organized by the Rotary Club's Laila Dakroub, who says she believes helping Zaman International at this crucial time was a good choice. "Everybody in this...
(StatePoint) Among mask mandates, social distancing, outspoken political views and personal challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a heightened risk for public spaces turning into places of conflict. According to experts at the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the global leader in de-escalation training for over 40 years, mentally preparing and practicing responses can best ensure non-confrontational experiences. Potential challenging situations could include disagreements over mask requirements or social distancing, family...
