Republican lawsuits target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent
ATLANTA — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad…
The Times of Troy: What was Lincoln Riley thinking at the end of USC’s loss to Penn State?
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, back again for another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter, in…
Russia sentences 72-year-old Michigan man to nearly 7 years in prison
Russian officials on Monday said it has sentenced Michigan resident Stephen James Hubbard, 72, to nearly seven years in prison for fighting as a Ukrainian…
The Times of Troy: Here are some questions Lincoln Riley should be asking himself
Hi, everyone, and welcome back for another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer and humble guide on…
Michigan AG charges 4 for double voting in primary; 3 assistant clerks face charges, too
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Friday charged four St. Clair Shores residents for double voting in the August 2024 primary election. Three assistant clerks also…
In Michigan, Harris doesn’t get hoped-for firefighters endorsement
REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — It was the perfect place to welcome the endorsement of the firefighters union — a gleaming new firehouse in a blue-collar town…
Harris campaigns with Liz Cheney at GOP birthplace; Trump rallies in Michigan
RIPON, Wis. — Vice President Kamala Harris rallied with Republican Liz Cheney in the birthplace of the modern Republican Party this week as the pair delivered…
Gunman breaks into home of Michigan rabbi hosting Jewish students to holiday dinner
Oct. 4 (UPI) -- An armed suspect late Wednesday broke into the Detroit suburban home of a rabbi who was hosting Jewish university students for…
The Times of Troy: The big difference so far this season: D’Anton Lynn
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, still reeling hours later from the whiplash of Saturday’s second half, as…
The Times of Troy: Michigan loss exposed these weaknesses on USC’s offensive line
Hello, everyone! Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, coming at you from my mom’s dinner table in Michigan, less than an…
Swing-state Republicans say they see little door-knocking for Trump
LANSING, Mich. — Republican activists in swing states say they have seen little sign of the teams tasked with knocking on doors and turning out infrequent…
Lincoln Riley’s shortcomings on display in USC loss to Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — USC played a team that passed for 32 yards.Not on one play.In the entire game.Coach Lincoln Riley described the 27-24 loss to…
Michigan scores late to defeat USC in physical Big Ten opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It seemed, at first, like just the sort of old-fashioned Big Ten welcome that would have made Bo Schembechler swoon. Two defenses…
USC vs. Michigan: 3 things to watch during Trojans’ Big Ten opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Before Jim Harbaugh built Michigan back into a national power, the coach was nearly kicked to the curb in Ann Arbor,…
Lincoln Riley isn’t too bothered that Michigan has switched quarterbacks
Lincoln Riley is not the type of coach to divulge more information than is absolutely necessary. Especially when that information might offer an upcoming opponent…
The Times of Troy: Welcome to our new USC sports newsletter
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your friendly neighborhood USC sports beat writer at the L.A. Times. I feel as fresh as the parent of a…
President Joe Biden signs pro-union labor standards executive order in Michigan
1 of 2 | President Joe Biden on Friday signed what the White House called a landmark pro-union labor standards executive order during a trip…
Appeals court sides with RFK Jr. in bid to remove name from Michigan ballot
Michigan's Court of Appeals handed former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a victory Friday, allowing him to remove his name from the 2024…
Michigan judge rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on state’s Nov. 5 ballot
A Michigan judge ruled Tuesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must remain on the state's Nov. 5 general election ballot. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI…
Republican anti-Trump group to launch new swing state ads
WASHINGTON — A Republican group opposing former President Trump is launching a “swing state ad blitz” Tuesday, spending $11.5 million on billboards and television advertisements featuring…