Bud and Jackie Jones helped establish the annual Dec. 31 tradition in their town. Married 62 years, the taxidermists share their love story, which began with a snake — not an opossum.
The federal government remains partially shut down in an impasse over President Trump's demand for border wall funding. Hundreds of thousands of government workers will be going without a paycheck, presenting financial challenges for many.
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Construction at Hudson's Site, one of Dan Gilbert's projects in downtown in Detroit. Gilbert has invested or allocated an estimated $5.6 billion in about 100 Detroit properties through his Bedrock real estate firm.
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