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People in line reach for photos being handed out outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Latest: Franklin dressed in blue for last public viewing

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Well wishers leave hand written notes on boards outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Fans stream in for 2nd day of Aretha Franklin public viewing

By JEFF KAROUB and JOSH REPLOGLE - Associated Press

Canadian charged with smuggling people through rail tunnel

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File- This Aug, 17, 2018, file photo shows Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watching during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit. The Lions made some renovations in and around their locker room perhaps trying to turn some little changes into big ones that really matter under Patricia. The Lions gave Patricia, the former New England assistant, his first head coaching job this year in the hopes he could bring some of what he learned from the Patriots to the Motor City. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Lions hoping coaching change can make difference in playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Junis dominates Tigers again as Royals roll, 6-2

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Please walk into the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History during a public visitation for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Franklin died Aug. 16, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

The Latest: Sorority hosts packed tribute to Aretha Franklin

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FILE - In this Jan. 19, 1993 file photo, singer Aretha Franklin performs at the inaugural gala for President Bill Clinton in Washington. Franklin died on Aug. 16, 2018, at her home in Detroit. She was 76. Public viewings are planned Tuesday and Wednesday at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, which is also where civil rights icon Rosa Parks lay in repose after her 2005 death. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

Detroit saying farewell in royal fashion to Queen of Soul

By JEFF KAROUB - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon stands on the sideline during an NFL football team practice Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Gordon ‘glad’ to be back with Browns, vows to stick around

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

2 teens charged with killing off-duty Detroit firefighter

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Detroit police arrest 2 teens in firefighter’s slaying

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This combination photo shows, top row from left, Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, Faith Hill and Jennifer Holliday, and bottom row from left, Jennifer Hudson, Ron Isley, Chaka Khan and Stevie Wonder, who will perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit on Aug. 31. Franklin died of pancreatic cancer last Thursday at age 76. (AP Photo)

Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill among all-star lineup for Franklin

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Boyd sharp as Tigers rout White Sox 7-2

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Jordan Zimmermann, Tigers beat light-hitting Cubs 2-1

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit firefighter found dead in home

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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2006 file photo, Aretha Franklin and Dr. John, background on piano, perform the national anthem before the Super Bowl XL football game in Detroit. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Aretha Franklin’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit

By MESFIN FEKADU - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a three-run home run off Detroit Tigers pitcher Louis Coleman in the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Mauer pinch-hit homer helps Twins to 5-4 win over Tigers

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2008 file photo, Aretha Franklin performs at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. (AP Photo/Shea Walsh, file)

Aretha Franklin, ‘Queen of Soul,’ dies of cancer at age 76

By Mesfin Fekadu and Hillel Italie - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 1993 file photo, singer Aretha Franklin performs at the inaugural gala for President Bill Clinton in Washington. Franklin died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

The Latest: Fans mourning Franklin in Detroit, New York

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Ford to spend roughly $740M on Detroit redevelopment plans

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Chicago White Sox's Ryan LaMarre celebrates hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LaMarre’s hometown homer helps White Sox beat Tigers, 6-3

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press