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ICE shooting of man in New York City sparks outrage
ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage
News Wrap: Trump announces diesel deal with Russia
News Wrap: Trump announces diesel deal with Russia
GOP donor who accused Guilfoyle of corruption speaks out
‘It was a definite quid pro quo.’ GOP donor who accused Guilfoyle of corruption speaks out
How voting machines are tested to ensure election integrity
How local officials are testing voting machines to ensure election integrity
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Ke Huy Quan reflects on his family’s escape from post-war Vietnam on ‘Settle In’
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Brooks and Capehart on the fight for Senate control in battleground states
Human rights attorney Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes
What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on Gulf Coast
What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm
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AI startup touts new possibilities for video creators, but concerns remain
Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Isaias gains power
Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Hurricane Isaias gains power
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We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
El-Sayed speaks at CMU following chippy debate
The Democratic candidate spoke to a standing-room-only crowd on Friday at Central Michigan University, one night after a contentious debate with his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.
Surprise candidate looks to flip Michigan US House seat with another shocking upset
Republican Tom Smith, who suspended his campaign several weeks before the August primary, finds himself going head to head with incumbent Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet this November.
Mid-Michigan community rallies to save high school football game
Earlier this week, Shepherd High School found out that Standish-Sterling Central wouldn't be able to field a team for their homecoming game. But the student council and parents were able to find a solution.
Meet the 6 candidates running for the Michigan Supreme Court
Two seats on the state's highest court are up for grabs on the Nov. 3 elections.
Benson calls for attracting biofuel production developments to Michigan
Democratic nominee for governor Jocelyn Benson is backing state incentives to attract biofuel production facilities to Michigan that she says would expand the state's agricultural economy.
Northern Michigan ski resort to reopen as nature preserve over two decades after closing
The Sugar Loaf Scenic Area in Leelanau County will open to the public on Friday, Oct. 9.
A year into reintroduction, no grayling seen in Michigan wild. Hope remains
Northern Michigan tribes are releasing Arctic grayling for the second year in a row, in hopes of restoring the native freshwater species. Questions remain about how many have already survived and how to adapt to shifting weather from climate change.
Northern Michigan landowners still waiting for federal dollars to restore ice-damaged forests
More than a year after the devastating ice storm, some landowners and foresters said they're frustrated with the lack of movement on work they say is important for the future of northern Michigan's forests and the economies that depend on them.
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