Marine Recruit’s Death | Serial Rapist | Theft from Vets | Elaborate Swindle

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Let’s catch up on some of the most-viewed posts in Michigan this week.

20 Marines May Be Charged in Death of Muslim Recruit from Michigan

• A drill sergeant at the center of the probe is accused of hazing another Muslim recruit and forcing him to spin inside a clothes dryer.

‘Stick a Fork in Him; He’s Done’: Mother of Suspected Serial Rapist

• A Redford Township man suspected in rapes in at least eight communities, some dating back to 2011, was arraigned on multiple felony charges.

Credit Union CEO Accused of Stealing $2.3M from Veterans

• The alleged embezzlement rendered Veterans Administration Credit Union insolvent and resulted in its closure.

Man Swindled Out of $27K in Elaborate Mega Millions Scam: Police

• A Michigan man got a call claiming he’d won a $450,000 Mega Millions prize. It was fake. So was the call from a "lawyer" wanting more money.

Tennessee Fugitive's Crime Spree Ends in Royal Oak: Police [Updated]

• Timothy England escaped from federal custody in Tennessee on Aug. 30, went on multi-state crime spree that ended in Royal Oak, police said.

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows Straight-Party Voting in Nov. 8 General Election

• Supreme Court rejects Michigan officials' bid to halt rulings that stopped Republican-sponsored legislation that blocked the voting option.

ITT Technical Institute Shuttering After Feds Cut Funding

• The decision not to offer a September term leaves tens of thousands of students nationwide scrambling for other options.

Hines Park Jogger Fights Off Would-Be Rapist: Police

• The 28-year-old woman was able to fight off her attacker, flag down a motorist and report the attempted rape to police.

Oakland County Sheriff: No One Wants to Be a Cop Anymore

• Law enforcement agencies across the country are having a tough time filling positions.

Courts

‘Welcome to the D’ Slogan Could Cost Detroit Tigers Millions

• In lawsuit, SE Michigan musician accuses Detroit Tigers of stealing slogan he registered with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office in 2009.

Volkswagen Engineer Pleads Guilty in Emissions-Cheating Scandal

• He is the first to plead guilty in the probe of Volkswagen’s efforts to skirt U.S. emissions standards with software that rigs test results.

Politics & Government

Watch Live: Donald Trump Appeals to Black Voters at Mostly Empty Church

• "I'm here to listen," the Republican presidential nominee, who hadn’t been expected to speak at the service, told the sparse congregation.

Bill Clinton Promises Prosperity, Scoffs at Trump’s Outreach to Black Voters

• State Republican chairwoman said former president’s visit a “desperate effort to rebuild trust in Hillary” Clinton with Michigan voters.

Wave of Suicides at Wayne County Jails Raises Red Flags

• Four inmates committed suicide in five months at antiquated jails on county commissioner described as “third world.”

Community Corner

250+ Mile Warrior Ride Ends at Grosse Pointe War Memorial

• The four-day ride of retired military members and civilians raises college scholarship money for children of fallen and disabled soldiers.

Hate Groups Increase in Michigan and Nationally

• As rhetoric becomes more charged, hate groups nationally increased 14 percent from 2014 to 2015, and by 27 percent in Michigan.

Here Are the 11 People Killed by Michigan Police So Far in 2016

• The 11 Michiganders include a woman who was shot in Dearborn after a chase in response to a disturbance at a shopping mall.

Puppy Swims 6 Miles, Walks 12 More to Find Family

• Through the power of social media, a story of a dog that fell overboard in Lake Michigan has a happy ending.

University of Michigan's Big House One of America's Most Drone-Worthy College Stadiums

• Lawnstarter has ranked college football's most scenic stadiums from above — but don’t you dare take a drone to Michigan Stadium.

Schools

Therapy Dog Helps St. Clair Shores Middle Schoolers Make Transition

• Lightning, Principal Pat Donohue’s dog, has been trained as a therapy dog. And he’s helping kids cope with years that mean big changes.

Passing a School Bus in Michigan: Laws, Fines Safety Tips

• The fine for passing a stopped school bus in Michigan is anywhere from $100 to $500, and that doesn’t include court costs.

University of Michigan Best Public University in U.S.: QS Rankings

• U-M was the only American public university to make the top 25 in QS World University Rankings.

Business

GM Recalls 4.3M Vehicles Over Air Bag Defect Linked to 1 Death

• In certain situations, the air bags won’t inflate and seat belts malfunction in a crash, the world’s No. 3 automaker said.

Arts & Entertainment

Grosse Pointe Musicians Score Major Record Label Contract: Listen

• Musicians ayokay and Quinn XCII, friends since grade school in Grosse Pointe, score big with “Kings of Summer.”(edit)

Kids & Family | Outdoors

Apple Season 2016 in SE Michigan: U-Pick Farms, Cider Mills, Pumpkins

• Whether you want to pick apples and pumpkins, see a functioning cider mill or get lost in a corn maze, you’ll find it in southeast Michigan.

2016 Fall Foliage Peak in Michigan, U.S.: Interactive Map

• If you’re planning a fall foliage tour in Michigan — or anywhere in the country — this tool can help you make the most of it.

Health & Fitness

9th Running of The Brooksie Way Showcases Rochester Hills

• More than $155,000 in Brooksie Way minigrants have been dispersed to programs focusing on healthy and active lifestyles.

Great Sex Good for Older Women, May Kill Older Men: Study

• A Michigan State University study suggests frequent enjoyable sex reduces hypertension in women but increases cardiac risk for men.

Protest Against Circumcision Planned Near Beaumont – Royal Oak

• Beaumont Health System follows American Academy of Pediatrics policy on newborn male circumcision, leaves decision to parents

Size Does Matter, Especially to Parents of Overweight Boys

• As boys become fatter, one body part in particular may not be keeping pace.

Parting Shots

See ‘Lady Aurora’s’ Best Dance Moves: Northern Lights in Michigan

• Bidwan Baruah said his first opportunity to capture the northern lights was disappointing — not so when he visited the U.P. for Labor Day.