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Afternoon Update: Global Spotlight, Gridiron Weekend: World Leaders Meet while Michigan Football Takes Center Stage (opens the original)
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WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hoodies, OJ updates, and World Leaders: A Friday Morning Rollercoaster! (opens the original)
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September 25, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discuss local weather, Tigers contracts, and Detroit news. They also examine international headlines, including US-China relations, artificial intelligence policies, and Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Evening Update: Power, Play-by-Play & Diplomacy: Big Moves from the White House to Detroit (opens the original)
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WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
White House Press Access, Iran Tensions, and Navy Suicides (opens the original)
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September 24, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz and Marie Osborne read today's top headlines. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, however, reporters were still blocked from entering the building despite the two-week temporary order. They discuss U.S. presidential powers and ongoing tensions with Iran, and the Detroit Tigers losing to the Washington Nationals. Lastly, the Navy disclosed that eight personnel assigned to the USS Abrah
Cider, Donuts, and Global Showdowns: What’s Brewing on Friday Eve? (opens the original)
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September 24, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss major headlines. Topics include U.S. and China relations, high-stakes meetings with Xi Jinping, Iranian nuclear programs, and local automotive impacts involving Stellantis and trade policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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