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Facebook Plummets on Second Day of TradingThe price of Facebook stock fell below its original $38 offering on Monday, just days after its debut on the stock market.
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Seven Dead, Thousands Left Homeless After Italian EarthquakeAn earthquake in Italy on Sunday morning has been blamed for at least seven deaths and more than 50 injured, as well as the displacement of thousands of citizens.
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NAACP Approves Resolution to Officially Back Same-Sex MarriageThe board of the NAACP voted to approve a resolution on Saturday that formally endorses same-sex marriage.
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CDC Recommends Baby Boomers Get Tested for Hepatitis CThe CDC is changing its recommendations regarding hepatitis C, now saying that all those born between 1945 and 1965 should get tested for the disease.
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Romney's Staff Says Physical Restriction of Reporters an 'Error'Members of GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney's campaign staff tried to physically prevent reporters from making their way to the rope line to ask the candidate questions following an event in Florida on Wednesday.
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Biden Begins Two-Day Campaign Push in OhioVice President Joe Biden made a campaign stop in Youngstown, Ohio on Wednesday, to talk about economic policy. He sharply criticized GOP challenger Mitt Romney's time as head of Bain Capital, which he maintained resulted in hundreds of job losses.
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Romney Accuses Obama of Creating 'Prairie Fire of Debt'GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama of creating a "prairie fire of debt" that is overtaking the nation during a campaign appearance in Iowa on Tuesday.
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Report Advocates Abolishing Life Sentences for Michigan JuvenilesA report released on Tuesday has found that juveniles receive unequal treatment in Michigan's court system, often ending up with harsher sentences than adults who commit the same crimes and falling victim to racial disparities.
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Sleepwalking Linked to Depression and OCDA new study published on Monday has linked sleepwalking to depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as sleep disorders, such as insomnia, and certain types of prescription medication.
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Paul Quits Campaigning in Remaining States to Focus on DelegatesGOP candidate Ron Paul announced on Monday that he intends to quit campaigning in the states that have yet to hold their primaries, saying that he intends to focus more fully on gathering the support of delegates ahead of the party's convention in August.
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Merkel's Christian Democrats Lose Key State Election in GermanyGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel's party, the Christian Democrats, suffered a hard loss in the state parliamentary elections of North Rhine-Westphalia on Sunday, in an apparent backlash against the chancellor's fiscal policies.
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49 Mutilated Bodies Found in Northern Mexico49 mutilated bodies were found in black plastic bags in the northern town of Monterrey, Mexico on Sunday, just 75 miles from the U.S. border.
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Snyder Declares State of Emergency for Genesee CountyMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday declared Genesee County to be in a state of emergency, following last week's flood.
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Detroit Making Big Manufacturing Gains, New Report SaysA new report by the Brookings Institute says that Detroit had the second-highest gains in manufacturing in the U.S. over the last two years.
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Study: Long Commutes Carry Greater Health RisksA study published on Tuesday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has found that longer commutes greatly increase a person's risk of becoming obese and having high blood pressure.
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Obama Becomes First President to Support Legalizing Gay MarriageOn Wednesday, President Barack Obama for the first time said that he supports the right of same-sex couples to legally marry.
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42 Percent of All Americans Projected to Be Obese by 2030, Study SaysA new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine on Monday predicts that 42 percent of all Americans will be obese by 2030, with the number of those that are severely obese projected to roughly double.
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Obama Launches New Ad Campaign Aimed at Middle ClassPresident Barack Obama launched a nine-state ad campaign on Monday aimed at persuading middle class voters that he is the person best able to handle the nation's economy.
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Greek Political System in Turmoil After Government OustedThe Greek political system is still in turmoil after Sunday's elections, which saw voters hand many politicians that had pushed in favor of austerity measures their walking papers.
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Study: Zinc Tablets Might Help Adults Fight Common ColdA new analysis of past studies has concluded that increasing your intake of zinc when you have a cold may help you get over it sooner.
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Romney Due to Campaign in Michigan TodayGOP frontrunner Mitt Romney will be back in Michigan on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to be joined by Gov. Rick Snyder at a campaign event in Lansing.
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Abbott Laboratories Guilty of Fraud, Ordered to Pay $1.5 BillionAbbott Laboratories has agreed to plead guilty to fraud in connection with its marketing of the drug Depakote, which the federal government has said the company promoted to treat conditions that it was not approved for.Also published on:
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Hollande Becomes France's First Socialist President in 17 YearsFrancois Hollande beat incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy to become France's first Socialist president since 1981.
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Biden Appears to Endorse Gay MarriageVice President Joe Biden appeared to many to endorse gay marriage during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, a move that was applauded by gay rights advocates. Representatives from the administration quickly disputed those assumptions.
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Holder Says Violence Against Youths 'Unacceptable'U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder attended the 57th Annual Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner in Detroit on Sunday. He spoke extensively about violence against young people and his plans to combat it.
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Gingrich Calls it Quits on the Presidency, but Not His FightNewt Gingrich ended his campaign for the White House on Wednesday, but vowed to continue to fight for Republican causes as a citizen.
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Obama Campaign Launches 'Swiss Bank Account' Ad Against RomneyThe Obama campaign has released its first official ad criticizing GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney's record as a businessman and politician. The ad began airing Tuesday in the swing states of Iowa, Ohio, and Virginia.
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Detroit's Mayor Bing Holds News Conference to Praise DDOTDetroit Mayor Dave Bing returned to work on Monday, April 30, holding a press conference at the Rosa Parks Transit Center in order to praise the efforts of DDOT in improving bus services while he was recovering from health issues.
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Sarkozy Gains, but Hollande Still Projected to Win French PresidencyFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has gained just slightly in polling released on Monday, but so far his rival Francois Hollande is still projected to unseat him.
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Romney Defends Bin Laden Comments After Debut of Obama Campaign AdGOP frontrunner Mitt Romney has been put on the defensive by the Obama campaign, after an attack ad appeared on Friday implying that he wouldn't have given the order for Navy SEALs to go into Pakistan after Osama bin Laden.
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Study: More Babies Being Exposed to Addictive Drugs in the WombA new study published on Monday found that the number of babies being exposed to addictive drugs while in the womb has increased dramatically over the last decade.
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Michigan House Dems Push for Reconsideration of Cyber Charter BillA union-linked group has joined with state House Democrats to urge Republicans to approve a reconsideration of a newly-passed bill that would increase the number of cyber charter schools that are allowed in Michigan.
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Romney Campaign Manager Attacks Obama's RecordMitt Romney's campaign manager issued a memo to the media on Friday heavily criticizing the president. Meanwhile, new polling shows that the president is struggling among some crucial voting blocs he carried in 2008.
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Hundreds Rally at Detroit's Renaissance Center to Protest Tax RatesHundreds of protesters gathered outside of the Renaissance Center in Detroit on Wednesday to protest the inequality between corporate and individual tax rates.
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Detroit's Mayor Bing Ready to Go Back to WorkDetroit Mayor Dave Bing indicated on Friday that he was ready to return to work, praising the job done by his team in his absence and addressing his choice to acquiesce to state demands for a consent agreement.
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Gingrich Reportedly to Drop Out of CampaignGOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich will reportedly suspend his campaign next week, while in North Carolina.
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Gingrich to Suspend Campaign, but What of Ron Paul?Newt Gingrich announced on Wednesday that he will be suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination next week. That leaves only former congressman Ron Paul vying against frontrunner Mitt Romney for votes.
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Gingrich, Obama Criticize Romney After Tuesday Primary WinsMitt Romney won all 5 Republican primaries on Tuesday, and proclaimed himself the GOP nominee for president.
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USDA Confirms Case of Mad Cow Disease in CaliforniaThe USDA has confirmed a new case of mad cow disease in California, the first such discovery since 2006.
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Gingrich: Delaware May Force Him to "Reassess" CampaignNewt Gingrich hinted during an interview on Monday that he may be close to ending his presidential run, if Tuesday's Delaware primary does not go in his favor.
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Health Group Pushes for Annual Esophageal Cancer ScreeningA group of ear, nose, and throat specialists in New York has developed a new technique to screen for esophageal cancer, and wants to see new standards regarding the frequency of such screenings. -
First Person: I'm Surviving and Thriving in Flint, Mich.Living in Flint, Michigan can be tough, you just need to be tougher. And learn to see the bright spots, because they're everywhere too.
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Zimmerman's Attorneys Fear for His SafetyAttorneys for George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who fatally shot the unarmed 17-year oldTrayvon Martin in February, have said that they fear for their client's safety after he is released on bond.
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Obama Courts Young Voters with Student Loan BattlePresident Obama is courting the favor of younger voters by bringing his fight against a hike in student loan rates to the forefront of the election.
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Dutch Austerity Package Falls Through; Elections LikelyNegotiations between a coalition of three of the nation's most prominent political parties regarding a proposed austerity package have failed, according to reports. Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Saturday that there would likely be new elections soon.
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Muskegon Heights Interim Superintendent Gives District Keys to EFMMuskegon Heights Interim Superintendent Dave Sipka indicated on Friday that he was literally turning over the keys to the district's Board of Education building to incoming emergency financial manager Donald Weatherspoon.
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Vitamin C May Lower High Blood PressureResearchers from Johns Hopkins have found that high amounts of vitamin C may be able to moderately lower a person's blood pressure.
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Morouns Organizing Petition Drive to Require Vote on Bridge to CanadaThe owners of the Ambassador Bridge are organizing a petition drive to put the decision as to whether or not the state should build a new bridge to Canada in the hands of Michigan voters. The Morouns oppose building a new bridge.
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Sarkozy, Hollande Wrap Up Last Day of Campaigning in FranceAll 10 French presidential candidates were required by law to wrap up campaigning on Friday, two days before the nation goes to the polls to pick who will be heading into the runoff election on May 6.
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Obama's March Fundraising Efforts Outpaced Romney'sPresident Barack Obama's re-election campaign is so far beating that of GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney in fundraising efforts by a margin of 10 to 1, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission on Friday.
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Gov. Snyder Appoints an EFM for Muskegon Heights SchoolsMichigan Gov. Snyder has appointed an EFM to take over operations in the troubled Muskegon Heights School District.
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Sarkozy Ramps Up Conservative Rhetoric Ahead of French ElectionsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun ramping up his conservative rhetoric in order to rally his more right-leaning supporters ahead of the first round of voting on Sunday.
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Romney Attacks Obama's Economic Policies at Ohio FactoryGOP frontrunner Mitt Romney spent Thursday at a closed-down factory in Ohio, asserting that it remained shuttered due to President Obama's failed economic policies.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Makes Surprise Visit to Troops OverseasMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder has made a surprise trip to visit troops stationed overseas. He was reportedly in Afghanistan on Wednesday.
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Presidential Poll: Romney Narrows Gap to 4 PointsGOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney appears to be gaining on President Barack Obama in the latest political polling released on Monday.
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Obama's March Fundraising Tops $53 MillionPresident Barack Obama raised more than $53 million in March to support both his re-election bid and the efforts of the Democratic Party.
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Protest Held to Demand Michigan Teacher's ReinstatementA protest was held on Monday in front of the Pontiac Academy of Excellence, the charter school charged with firing one of its teachers for trying to organize a student-requested fundraiser for the family of 17-year old shooting victim Trayvon Martin.
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Sarkozy's Approval Ratings Remain Low as French Election LoomsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has been named the most hated president in the nation's history, after a poll released on Sunday placed his disapproval rating at 64 percent.
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Secret Service Agents Investigated for Allegations of MisconductA group of Secret Service agents has been sent back to the U.S. from detail in Columbia amid allegations of misconduct involving heavy drinking and the solicitation of a prostitute.
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Romney Asserts Support of Gun Rights to NRAGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared before the Annual Meeting of the National Rifle Association on Friday to assert his commitment to defending gun rights.
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Gov. Snyder Repeals Michigan's Mandatory Helmet LawGov. Rick Snyder signed legislation repealing Michigan's mandatory helmet law, making it legal for motorcycle riders age 21 and over to ride without a helmet if they meet certain conditions.
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FDA Announces Recall of Yellowfin Tuna After Salmonella OutbreakThe FDA announced on Friday that California-based Moon Marine USA Corporation was voluntarily recalling thousands of pounds of yellowfin tuna "scrape" after a Salmonella outbreak that has reached across at least 20 states.
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Rosen's Comments Give Republicans New Leverage with WomenThe comments of Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen regarding Ann Romney's career as a stay-at-home mother have given Republicans some unexpected fodder in their fight to win over independent women voters.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Signs Legislation to Boost State TroopersMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation on Thursday providing increased funding to train additional state troopers.
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Jury Selection Begins in Trial of John EdwardsThe jury selection process has begun in the trial of the U.S. Justice Department against former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards.Also published on:
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Study: Poor Sleep Habits Could Increase Risk of Obesity or DiabetesA study published on Wednesday has concluded that poor sleep habits can greatly increase a person's risk of becoming obese or developing diabetes.
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Muskegon Heights, Mich., Teachers Protest 'State of Emergency'The teachers in the Muskegon Heights Public Schools have decried the state's decision to move forward with the emergency financial manager process.
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Study: Maternal Obesity Linked to Greater Risk of AutismA new study published on Monday has found a link between maternal obesity and an increased risk of a child having an autism spectrum disorder.
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Gingrich Concedes He Is Unlikely to Win, but Will Stay in the RaceGOP presidential candidate made an appearance on "Fox News Sunday" in which he said that he thinks fellow hopeful Mitt Romney will likely win the nomination, but that he will be staying in the race to have a voice in the party's political platform.
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Sarkozy Announces Plans for Budget CutsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced plans to institute budget cuts and legislation aimed at balancing the nation's budget.
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Ron Paul Insists He Will Stay in GOP RaceRon Paul again asserted that he will stay in the race for the Republican nomination, telling the San Francisco Chronicle that he sees no reason to exit.
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Study: False-Positive Mammograms May Indicate Later RiskA study conducted by researchers at the University of Copenhagen has shown a possible association between having received a previous false-positive mammogram result and developing breast cancer later on.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Touts Positives of Detroit AgreementGov. Rick Snyder praised the efforts of Detroit's City Council and the positive effects that he expects to see as a result of the newly-approved consent agreement between the city and the state.
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Greeks Gather to Honor Suicide VictimGreeks gathered in Syntagma Square on Thursday, in continuing protests and mourning related to the suicide of 77-year old Dimitris Christoulas in the square on Wednesday.
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Detroit City Council Approves Consent AgreementThe Detroit City Council joined a state-appointed review team in approving a consent agreement between the city and the state on Wednesday.
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A 'Pink Slime' Label? Some Manufacturers Request ItThe USDA has given its ok to the manufacturers of the beef product informally known as "pink slime" to begin labeling which products contain it.
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Santorum Begins Push in PennsylvaniaGOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum has begun campaigning in earnest in his home state of Pennsylvania, ahead of its primary on April 24.
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Sarkozy Approves More Raids to Arrest Alleged RadicalsFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy has ordered more raids against suspected Islamist radicals, a move that some are criticizing as politically-motivated.
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Detroit City Council Delays Vote on Consent AgreementThe Detroit City Council decided on Tuesday to delay voting on a proposed consent agreement for the city until at least Wednesday evening.
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Lawsuit Halts State Review Team Vote on Detroit Consent AgreementA lawsuit filed by a union activist on Monday has temporarily halted a vote by the state-appointed financial review team as to whether or not to accept a proposed consent agreement for the city of Detroit.
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Romney Focuses on Immigration Before Wisconsin PrimaryGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney spent his last day before the Wisconsin primary talking about immigration. He heavily criticized President Barack Obama for his record on the issue.
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Santorum Vows to Continue Regardless of Wisconsin OutcomeGOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum rejected increasing pressure to drop out of the race for the Republican nomination during television appearances on Sunday.
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Trayvon Martin's Parents to Request Inquiry into State Attorney's OfficeThe parents of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year old shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in February, have said that they will be requesting a formal inquiry into the actions of the State Attorney's office in Florida.
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Eurozone Finance Ministers Agree to Boost FirewallEuropean finance ministers meeting in Copenhagen this week pledged to boost the eurozone's financial firewall to 800 billion euros.
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Obama Begins Renewed Push for 'Buffett Rule'President Barack Obama on Saturday made a renewed push for Congress to pass the so-named "Buffett Rule," which would raise taxes on the wealthy.
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State Offers Detroit Revised Consent AgreementState officials have offered the city of Detroit a revised version of its original consent agreement, but the City Council and labor leaders have heavily criticized the proposal.
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Gingrich Says He's Staying In, Switching Focus to Obama's PoliciesGOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich told reporters on Friday that he was staying in the race, and would be switching his focus to talk less about his fellow candidates and more about the policies of President Barack Obama.
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Spain Announces Deeper Budget Cuts in Austerity ProposalThe government of Spain announced further budget cuts of some 27 billion euros on Friday.
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CDC Report: Autism Now Affects 1 in 88 American ChildrenA new report released by the CDC on Thursday concludes that autism spectrum disorder now affects 1 in 88 children in the United States.
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Autism Legislation on Its Way to Gov. Snyder's DeskThe Michigan Legislature on Thursday voted to approve legislation that makes it mandatory for insurance companies to offer coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment in children.
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Michigan Senate Repeals Mandatory Helmet LawThe Michigan Senate on Wednesday voted in favor of a measure that would repeal the state's mandatory helmet law for motorcycle riders.
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Up to 90 Percent of Early-Stage Cancer Research Is Wrong: StudyTwo teams of researchers working jointly have discovered that up to 90 percent of the early-stage cancer studies that are being relied upon to develop cancer treatments have results that cannot be reproduced, according to a report on Wednesday.
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Gingrich Downsizes Campaign Staff, Vows to Stay in the RaceGOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich spent Wednesday defending his decision to downsize his campaign, stating that it was necessary to re-strategize in order for him to stay in the race.
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Pennsylvania Republican Poll: Rick Santorum Losing GroundA poll released on Wednesday by Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania shows GOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney in a virtual tie to win that state's primary.
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Strauss-Kahn's Lawyers Refute Prostitution AllegationsLawyers working for former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn were quick to refute any claims of wrongdoing on their client's part in regards to an alleged prostitution ring.
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Study: Weight-Loss Surgery Effective in Treating Type 2 DiabetesTwo new studies published on Monday have shown that bariatric surgery can be highly effective in treating patients with type 2 diabetes that do not respond to medication.
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Detroit City Council Approves $137 Million Bond RequestThe Detroit City Council approved a proposal on Tuesday that would allow the Michigan Treasury to pursue a $137 million bond on its behalf.
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Snyder to Use 10-Day Window to Finalize Agreement with DetroitGov. Rick Snyder said on Monday that he plans to use his last 10-day window in order to finalize the terms of a consent agreement with Detroit. Doing so will allow the city to avoid having an emergency financial manager take over operations.
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Santorum Protests Obamacare on Steps of the Supreme CourtGOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum was in Washington, D.C. on Monday, protesting the president's national health care plan in front of the Supreme Court steps.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn Faces Prostitution InvestigationDominique Strauss-Kahn, former head of the International Monetary Fund, was hauled into court once again on Monday to answer questions in regards to a prostitution ring operating in the French town of Lille.
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Study: Chocolate Might Keep You ThinnerA new study published on Monday has established an association between eating chocolate and maintaining a lower BMI.
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Santorum Loses Cool with Reporter Regarding Romney RemarksGOP presidential candidate reportedly lost his temper with reporters on Sunday after they repeatedly questioned him over remarks he had made regarding Romney and Obama's health care plan.
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Detroit Police Find Bodies of Missing Hamtramck WomenThe Detroit Police believe they have found the bodies of two women who were kidnapped from Hamtramck late last month. The women were found in a shallow grave on Detroit's west side following a tip.
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Edinburgh Scientists Isolate Gene that May Determine Susceptibility to FluResearchers in Scotland may have found a variant in a particular gene that is responsible for how well a person resists the flu.
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New Black Panther Party Announces Bounty in Trayvon Martin KillingThe New Black Panther Party announced that they were offering a $10,000 reward to anyone that could "capture" George Zimmerman, the man who shot unarmed 17-year old Trayvon Martin in February.
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By the Numbers: Santorum Wins Louisiana PrimaryGOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum won the Louisiana primary on Saturday, beating fellow candidate Mitt Romney by a margin of 49 percent to 27 percent.
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Bing Hospitalized; Consent Agreement Negotiations Will Go ForwardDetroit Mayor Dave Bing reportedly had to undergo emergency surgery on Friday, leaving Chief of Staff Kirk Lewis to oversee negotiations between Detroit and the state over a consent agreement.
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Controversy Surrounding Killing of Trayvon Martin GrowsThe controversy surrounding the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watch volunteer continues to grow, with President Obama, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, and talk show host Geraldo Rivera all weighing in on Friday.
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Michigan to Appeal Flint's Challenge to EFM AppointmentThe state of Michigan on Friday filed an appeal to a ruling by an Ingham County Circuit Court Judge that resulted in the removal of Flint emergency financial manager Michael Brown. The state hopes to have Brown reinstated within days.
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French Police Defend Actions After Shooting Suspect in Toulouse KillingsA French citizen with reported ties to al Qaeda was shot and killed on Thursday by police following a standoff that lasted more than 30 hours. On Friday French media, military personnel, and politicians all began to raise questions about the tactics used.
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Detroit Submits Counter-Proposal to State Treasurer to Avoid EFMRepresentatives from the city council and the mayor's office submitted a preliminary plan to address Detroit's situation, which the state-appointed review team dubbed a "severe financial emergency" on Wednesday, March 21.
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Study: Heart Attack Could Be Predicted by Blood TestA new study published on Wednesday has discovered that a blood test that looks for the increased presence of a particular kind of cell could predict when a person is about to suffer a heart attack.
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Democrats Join Romney Rivals on Etch A Sketch GaffeOne of GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's most senior advisers made a reference to the classic Etch A Sketch toy on Wednesday that had his rivals openly criticizing the candidate.
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Study: Aspirin Regimen May Help Prevent CancerA trio of studies published on Wednesday suggest that a daily aspirin regimen may reduce the risk of dying from cancer.
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Michigan License Plate Will Promote Organ DonationLt. Gov. Brian Calley signed a bill into law on Wednesday that creates a new Michigan license plate promoting organ donation.
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New Guidelines: No Antibiotics for Sinus InfectionsNew guidelines released on Wednesday recommend that people with sinus infections not be given antibiotics unless their doctor is reasonably sure that they are suffering from a bacterial infection.
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By the Numbers: Romney Wins the Illinois PrimaryCurrent GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney won the Illinois primary on Tuesday, bringing his delegate total to 563 out of the 1,144 needed to secure the Republican nomination for president.
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Obama Raises $45 Million in FebruaryPresident Barack Obama stepped up his fundraising efforts in February to the tune of some $45 million in donations. That money is due to be split between his re-election campaign and the Democratic National Committee.
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Researchers Find the Key to Shock Therapy's Treatment of DepressionResearchers working at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland say that they have discovered how shock therapy influences the brain in order to correct it.Also published on:
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New Search for Amelia Earhart's Plane Announced by Hillary ClintonSecretary of State Hillary Clinton announced on Tuesday that a group of researchers will begin a new search for the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane this summer, based on a newly-discovered photograph taken a few months after her disappearance.
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Santorum's Focus on Pornography Draws Industry IreGOP presidential candidate has been reiterating his promise to ban pornography if elected president, drawing the ire of the industry.
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Bing Drafts Consent Agreement for Detroit City Council to ReviewDetroit Mayor Dave Bing sent a counter-proposal to the City Council that would offer an alternative consent agreement to the one proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and state Treasurer Andy Dillon last week.
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Study: Meth Babies Might Be at Higher Risk for Behavioral ProblemsA study released on Monday by researchers from Brown University found that children who had been exposed to meth while in the womb may be at greater risk for the development of behavioral issues after birth.
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Romney Adjusts Schedule to Campaign in IllinoisMitt Romney adjusted his schedule over the weekend to spend more time in Illinois, where the latest polls show he has pulled ahead of fellow candidate Rick Santorum.
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Rep. Hansen Clarke to Pursue Federal Grant for DetroitU.S. Rep. Hansen Clarke announced this week that he is pursuing legislation seeking a federal grant to help Detroit dissolve its long-term debts.
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New Guidelines Say Women Shouldn't Have Annual Screening for Cervical CancerNew guidelines released on Wednesday recommend that women wait between three to five years between having pap smears done to test for cervical cancer and other issues. The guidelines vary depending on the woman's age and health concerns.
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Romney's Campaign Showing Financial StressThe campaign of Mitt Romney is showing some early signs of financial stress, leading the candidate to spend time fundraising while also beginning to campaign in Illinois.
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Detroit's Bing Refuses to Sign Consent AgreementDetroit Mayor Dave Bing on Wednesday said that there was "no way in hell" he was signing a preliminary consent agreement sent to the city by state Treasurer Andy Dillon on Tuesday.
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Study: Consuming Red Meat Daily Increases Risk of Premature DeathA study published by the Harvard School of Public Health on Monday has concluded that consuming red meat increases a person's risk of dying prematurely from cancer or cardiovascular disease.
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Roberts Signs Contract to Remain EFM for the Detroit Public SchoolsThe emergency financial manager for the Detroit Public Schools announced on Monday, March 12, that he has signed on for another year.
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Detroit Mayor Focuses on State Intervention, Economics in State of the City AddressDetroit Mayor Dave Bing gave his State of the City address on Wednesday, March 7, to mixed reviews. He focused on lighting, transportation, and blight issues, while reiterating his opposition to a state-appointed emergency financial manager.
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Spain Sparks New Concerns Over DeficitSpain has sparked new concerns over its economic stability after leaders said that they would be unable to meet targeted goals set by the European Union to reduce its deficit.
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Romney Turns 65, Refuses MedicareGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney turned 65 on Monday, qualifying him for Medicare. His campaign has said that he has no plans to sign up for the government program.
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Gov. Snyder Says He'll Push for Consent Agreement for DetroitGov. Snyder said again during an appearance in Detroit on Monday that he will continue to push for a consent agreement with the city.
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Sarkozy Talks Protectionism, Illegal Immigration to Drum Up SupportFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is trailing badly in his quest for re-election, on Saturday began espousing more conservative views regarding illegal immigration and protectionism.
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Michigan Unions Band Together to Block Right to Work LegislationMichigan's unions have banded together in a common cause--defeating "right to work" legislation.
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Obama Plans Push to Shore Up Support with Women VotersPresident Obama's campaign is planning a push this week to try and shore up his increasing support among women voters.
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Santorum Wins Handily in Kansas, Romney Triumphs in WyomingGOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney split the two-largest contests on Saturday, with Santorum taking Kansas and Romney taking Wyoming.
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Spain Unions Announce Plans for General Strike March 29Spain's two largest unions have announced plans for a general strike intended to protest labor reforms implemented by parliament and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
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Bing Clarifies Remarks on Belle Isle, Says State Won't Take it OverDetroit Mayor Dave Bing clarified his earlier remarks concerning Belle Isle, saying that the state will not be making it a part of the state park system.
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Federal Government Cuts Funding for Texas Women's Health ProgramThe federal government announced on Friday that it was cutting off funding for the Texas Women's Health Program over the state's decision to ban Planned Parenthood from participation.
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U.S. Added Jobs for Third Straight Month in February, Unemployment Stays the SameThe U.S. added some 227,000 jobs in February, posting gains that were higher than expected. Overall unemployment, however, did not decrease.
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Polls Show Tight Race in Alabama, Romney with Lead in MississippiThe latest polls released on Friday ahead of the Alabama and Mississippi primaries shows a tight race in both states.
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Greece Implements Historic Bond Swap as Moody's Declares DefaultGreece announced the success of its PSI bond swap program on Friday, even though Moody's still maintains that the nation is in debt default.
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USDA Defends Decision to Include 'Pink Slime' in School LunchesThe USDA has defended its decision to buy 7 million pounds of the beef by-product known as "pink slime" for inclusion in school lunches across the nation.
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Gov. Snyder Approves Consent Agreement for Inkster, Mich.Michigan Gov. Snyder approved a consent agreement for the city of Inkster on Friday, allowing it to avoid state takeover for the time being.
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Romney Says Southern States Are a 'Bit of an Away Game'GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney admitted during a radio interview on Thursday that the upcoming primaries scheduled in Southern states are "a bit of an away game" for him.
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Greek Bond Swap Deal Moves ForwardThe Greek government is expected on Friday to announce that more than 75 percent of the nation's private bond holders agreed to participate in a PSI bond swap deal.
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Judge Gives Control of Michigan Gateway Project to MDOTWayne County Judge Prentis Edwards gave complete control of the Gateway Project back to MDOT in a surprise ruling on Thursday.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Announces Public Safety InitiativesMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced his plans Wednesday for a new set of initiatives aimed at improving public safety in four of the state's major cities.
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Cannon's Diagnosis Sheds Light on Lupus NephritisEntertainer Nick Cannon revealed during an appearance on "Good Morning America" on Monday that he has been diagnosed with lupus nephritis, a complication of the autoimmune disorder lupus.
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Moody's: Repeal of Michigan's EFM Law Could Hurt Cities' Credit RatingsMoody's said in a report released Monday that a repeal of Michigan's emergency financial manager law could lead to a downgrade in the credit ratings of many of its cities.
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Will the Ohio Primary Determine the GOP Presidential Candidate?Speculation abounds as to whether a Mitt Romney win in Ohio on Super Tuesday will be enough to persuade the other three GOP candidates to step aside.
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By the Numbers: Leading Up to Super TuesdayPolling among the 10 states due to go the polls on Super Tuesday shows that the individual contests may be fairly evenly divided, with all four candidates being able to secure at least one victory apiece.
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Mets' Davis Likely Has Valley Fever, Will Continue to PlayNew York Mets first baseman Ike Davis reportedly has likely contracted a case of Valley Fever, although he and team officials both have said that he will continue to play.
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Romney Wins Washington CaucusMitt Romney is the projected winner of the Washington caucuses, held on Saturday.
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Study Links Exposure to Diesel Exhaust to Increased Risk of Lung CancerA study published Friday by the National Cancer Institute has found a link between exposure to diesel exhaust and an increased risk of developing lung cancer.
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GM to Halt Volt Production, Lay Off WorkersGeneral Motors announced on Friday that it was temporarily suspending production of its Chevy Volt, and will lay off the 1,300 workers at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant for five weeks starting March 19.
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Detroit Mayor Calls on Parents to Be More Involved With Their ChildrenDetroit Mayor Dave Bing has called out the city's parents, saying that they need to step up and be more involved in their children's lives in order to prevent them from turning to crime.
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U.S. Attorney Announces Task Force to Combat Crime in DetroitU.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade announced the formation of a task force involving local, state, and federal law enforcement officials that will be focusing on curbing violent crime in Detroit.
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Romney's Michigan, Arizona Wins, by the NumbersGOP candidate Mitt Romney won both the Michigan and Arizona primaries on Tuesday night. Fellow Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum took the second spot in both states.
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Sleep Aids Tied to Early DeathA new study published on Monday in the journal BMJ has found a link between the use of sleep aids like Ambien or Restoril and an increase in a person's risk of developing of larger health issues, such as cancer.
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Bill to Ban Cellphone Use by Michigan Teen Drivers Moves ForwardThe bill dubbed "Kelsey's Law," which would ban cellphone use by teen drivers in Michigan, has passed a state Senate committee. It now moves to the full Senate.
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Decision on EFM for Detroit DelayedGov. Rick Snyder has granted the 10-member team appointed to sift through Detroit's financial situation an extension of one month before they have to make a recommendation as to the state's next course of action regarding the city.
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Third Student Dies After Chardon High School ShootingA shooting at Chardon High School in Ohio has resulted in the deaths of three students and left two others injured.Also published on:
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Glenmark Generics Issues Recall for Birth Control PillsGlenmark Generics has become the second company this month to initiate a nation-wide recall of birth control pills due to the possibility that they were improperly packaged.
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G-20 Finance Ministers Insist on Stronger Financial Firewall in EurozoneG20 finance ministers, meeting in Mexico City, said on Saturday that the eurozone needs to fortify its financial firewall before any more money can be dispersed by the IMF.
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GOP Candidates Campaign Across Michigan Ahead of PrimaryThree of the four GOP candidates were in Michigan on Sunday, trying to sway more voters ahead of Tuesday's primary.
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Stem Cells Might Have the Potential to Produce New EggsScientists have discovered stem cells in women's ovaries that may be capable of producing new eggs, according to a study published on Sunday.
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Bill Maher Pledges $1 Million to Obama Re-Election Super PACTelevision commentator Bill Maher has pledged to give $1 million to a Super PAC aimed at helping President Obama win re-election.
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Greece Begins Bond Swap ProcessGreece began the process of implementing its new bond swap program on Friday, aimed at eliminating some of the nation's massive debts.
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Bird Flu Might Not Be as Deadly as ThoughtBird flu, also known as H5N1, may not be as deadly as originally thought, according to a new study published online on Thursday.
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Romney Makes Ford Field Campaign Stop Ahead of PrimaryGOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney was in Michigan on Friday to speak in front of the Detroit Economic Club.
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Obama Talks Gas Prices, Clean Energy at Campaign Stop in FloridaPresident Obama took on rising gas prices and the promotion of alternative fuels and cleaner energy sources during a campaign stop in Florida on Thursday.
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Greek Parliament Approves Bond Swap DealThe Greek Parliament approved a bill on Thursday that would allow the nation to swap out its bonds for new ones, erasing some 100 billion euros worth of its national debt.
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Michigan Legislators Approve Emergency Funds for Highland Park StudentsMichigan legislators approved $4 million in emergency funding designed to keep Highland Park students in school once the district's payroll dries up on Friday.
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FDA Panel Recommends Approval for Weight-Loss Drug QnexaA FDA panel recommended the approval of the first prescription weight-loss drug in over 13 years on Wednesday. Known as Qnexa, it has been shown to help a person lose as much as 10 percent of their body weight in the first year.
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New Michigan Polls Pit Santorum and Romney in Race to the FinishNew polls released on Wednesday show that the Michigan primary is back to being a toss-up, after a 15-point lead by Rick Santorum appears to have all but evaporated over the last week.
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Germany Chooses Gauck as New PresidentGermany's political parties have chosen activist Joachim Gauck to be the nation's next president. If approved, he will step into the position left vacant late last week by Christian Wulff, who resigned on Friday amid ongoing scandal.
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Polls Show Michigan Primary is a Toss-Up AgainThe race to win Michigan's primary on Feb. 28 has gotten closer, with polls now placing Santorum's lead over Romney in the low single-digits.
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Study: Diet Soda Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and StrokeA new study has linked consumption of diet soda with an increased risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
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Poll Shows Santorum Losing Ground in MichiganGOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are now only polling 4 percentage points apart in Michigan, according to a new survey released on Sunday.
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Santorum Criticizes Obama Over 'Phony Theology' Not Based on the BibleGOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum criticized President Barack Obama on Saturday over his religious beliefs.
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German President Resigns Following Multiple ScandalsGerman President Christian Wulff resigned on Friday, after months of escalating scandal and political pressure.
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McNeil Voluntarily Recalls Infants' TylenolMcNeil Consumer Healthcare, which is a unit of Johnson & Johnson, issued a voluntary recall on Friday regarding some lots of its Infants' Tylenol due to faulty bottles.
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Romney and Santorum Begin to Spar Over MichiganGOP presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, considered the current frontrunners for their party's nomination, are beginning to put in a more concerted effort to try and win Michigan's Feb. 28 primary.
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Essential Presidential Traits, in Honor of President's DayEveryone has opinions as to what qualities make a good president. Here are a few that over the years have shown themselves to be essential traits, and an asset to the men that possessed them.
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France's Sarkozy Announces Re-Election BidFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, just 66 days before citizens go to the polls.
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Detroit mayor denies plans to sell city assets to pay down deficitDetroit Mayor Dave Bing has no plans to sell off city assets like the Detroit Zoo, the Detroit Institute of Arts, or Belle Isle, according to his chief of staff.
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FDA Warns Health Officials About Counterfeit Cancer DrugThe FDA released a statement on Tuesday warning health officials that a counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin has found its way into the U.S. market.
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Eurozone Finance Ministers Delay Meeting on Greek BailoutThe eurozone's finance ministers, who were due to hold a meeting on Wednesday to approve the distribution of bailout funds to Greece, was canceled due to a missing signature from one of the nation's prominent politicians.
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Latest Polling Shows Hoekstra's Numbers SlippingFormer U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra may have suffered more than a backlash from his controversial Superbowl ad. The latest polling shows that he has dipped at least five percentage points in his campaign to unseat U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.
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Studies Find Exposure to Air Pollution Can Raise Heart Attack, Stroke RisksThree new studies published on Monday found correlations between exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and cognitive decline.
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Greek Parliament Passes Austerity PackageThe Greek Parliament passed a set of austerity measures on Monday aimed at stabilizing the nation's economy.
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Protests and Political Unrest Follow Greek Austerity AgreementProtests erupted in Athens on Friday after Eurozone finance ministers said that Greece would have to pass stricter austerity measures before receiving any more bailout money.
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Michigan Governor Unveils 2013 Budget ProposalMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder unveiled his budget proposal for 2013 on Thursday, to mixed reviews.
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Santorum Sweeps Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri ContestsGOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum won all three states that went to the polls on Tuesday
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CDC: 90 Percent of Americans Consume Too Much SodiumA report released by the CDC on Tuesday has concluded that 90 percent of Americans are consuming far more than the daily recommended amount of sodium.