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illustration of the US Capitol building — Annette Elizabeth Allen/NPR

WATCH LIVE: Senate impeachment trial

The Senate is holding a trial on the impeachment of President Trump, who is accused by the U.S. House of abusing his power and obstructing Congress.

Michael Hood and Laurie Carpenter, founders of the humanitarian aid group Crossing Water. — Stephanie Kenner / Crossing Water

Flint volunteer group goes to Newark, NJ to help with water crisis

TWTS: An oft overlooked double possessive

Removing "prostitution" from Michigan law among recommendations made by Human Trafficking Commission

By Ziad Buchh • 9 minutes ago

The commission recommends removing the word "prostitution" in the penal code. — Adobe Stock

The state's Human Trafficking Commission has announced more than 30 legislative recommendations, mainly focused on prostitution.

The recommendations include decreasing the penalties for those providing sex and increasing the penalties for those buying it, as well as replacing the word "prostitution" in the penal code with the term "commercial sexual activity."

Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant And Daughter Gianna Die In Helicopter Crash

By James Doubek • 16 hours ago

Updated at 8:23 p.m. ET

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, Calif., the city's mayor has confirmed. Bryant was 41.

After Contentious Interview, Pompeo Publicly Accuses NPR Journalist Of Lying To Him

By David Welna • Jan 25, 2020

One day after a contentious interview that was followed by an expletive-filled verbal lashing of NPR host Mary Louise Kelly, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is publicly accusing her of lying to him — "twice."

In a statement released by the State Department on Saturday, Pompeo says Kelly first lied "in setting up our interview."

Impeachment critics and supporters hold small rallies in Michigan cities Saturday

By Steve Carmody & The Associated Press • Jan 25, 2020

Saturday’s chilly weather was not enough to keep supporters and critics of the President’s impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate from holding rallies in Michigan cities.

Howes: Approval of Michigan Tesla sales is a 'symbolic defeat' for Detroit

By Daniel Howes • Jan 25, 2020

Self-driving technologies like Tesla's Autopilot mode are limited by the sensors they use to detect obstacles on the road. — Mark Brush / Michigan Radio

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Daniel Howes for Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Tesla, the Silicon Valley automaker, is getting its revenge.

The maker of infamous electric vehicles got approval this wee k to sell directly to customers in Michigan – the epicenter of the automotive establishment.

Bill would create citizens advisory panel on decommissioning nuclear plants

By Tracy Samilton • Jan 24, 2020

A new bill would create a citizens advisory panel for the decommissioning of nuclear power plants.

Democratic State Representative Jon Hoadley introduced the bill.

New tests results assuage some fears about Electro-Plating Services site

By Tracy Samilton • Jan 24, 2020

Preliminary test results indicate pollution from Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights is not contaminating drinking water, nor is it moving into residential areas.

A metal Cinderella story: Michigan-based band I Prevail nominated for two Grammys

By Stateside Staff • Jan 24, 2020

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Stateside's conversation with Brian Burkheiser and Eric Vanlerberghe

This weekend will be a monumental moment for the Michigan-based band, I Prevail. When their album, "Trauma," came out last year, it became an instant chart-topper. Their single, "Bow Down" hit Billboard's Rock Top 10. Their band has been nominated for Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Album at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony.

Flint leaders ramp up 2020 US Census campaign

By Steve Carmody • Jan 24, 2020

Flint’s mayor admits his city should have started preparing for this year’s census a year ago. But he says the city is trying to catch up.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will deliver Democratic Response to State of the Union address

By Jodi Westrick & Rick Pluta • Jan 24, 2020

Gov. Whitmer — Cheyna Roth / Michigan Radio

Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver the Democratic Response following President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address on February 4, 2020. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the news in a press release Friday.