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A musician by trade, Vanessa is a lifelong athlete and health nut that has contributed to Yahoo! News-as well as other Yahoo! sites and local newspapers-on topics ranging from music to parenting to athletics and health issues.
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Romney Tells Reid to "Put Up or Shut Up" on Tax SourcePresumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told Sen. Harry Reid to "put up or shut up" regarding his sources on comments he made about Romney's tax returns earlier in the week.
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Mich. Supreme Court Rules to Allow Vote on Emergency Manager LawThe Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a measure that would put the repeal of the state's emergency manager act on the November ballot should go forward, saying that the petitions that were submitted complied with state regulations.
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Detroit Launches Revitalization Initiative "Pathways to Potential"The city of Detroit is partnering with the state and outside organizations like Habitat for Humanity to implement a nine-neighborhood revitalization project. The project will include beautification projects as well as demolition of some vacant homes.
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Obama Leads by 6 Percent in Ohio, Support of Auto Industry CitedPresident Barack Obama has widened his lead in Ohio over presumptive GOP challenger Mitt Romney to 6 percentage points. Political analysts are crediting Obama's support of the auto industry bailout for this increase.
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Michigan Supreme Court Rules to Disallow Certain Expert TestimoniesThe Michigan Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling regarding the inclusion of testimony by false-confession experts, stating that it was not always necessary and could actually hinder the jury's reasoning process.
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Biden Speaks to American Federation of Teachers in DetroitVice President Joe Biden spoke at the convention of the American Federation of Teachers on Sunday, July 29, 2012, which is holding its annual convention in Detroit.
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Mich. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson Issues Letters to Schmidt, BolgerMichigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson on Friday issued official letters to Rep. Roy Schmidt and House Speaker Jase Bolger informing them that they have three weeks to respond to a formal complaint against them alleging election fraud.
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White House Releases Mid-Session Review, Lowers Deficit PredictionsThe White House released its annual Mid-Session Review on Friday, which contained lowered expectations for both national economic growth and budget deficits for 2012 and beyond.
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Democrats, Republicans Trade Opposing Views on Poor Growth ReportThe Commerce Department released the latest GDP growth report on Friday, with both the White House and prominent Republicans chiming in to deliver their take on what it means for the U.S. economy.
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Biden Visits Ohio to Talk Manufacturing as Romney Faces Tax InquiriesVice President Joe Biden was in Ohio on Thursday to talk about the U.S. auto industry and outsourcing. His visit coincides with increased pressure on presumptive GOP candidate Mitt Romney to release more of his tax returns.
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U.S. On Track to See Most Cases of Whooping Cough in 50 YearsThe CDC on Thursday said that the U.S. is on track to see a record number of cases of the bacterial infection known as whooping cough, or pertussis.
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U.S. Coast Guard Says Oil Spill on Lake Huron to Have Minimal ImpactThe U.S. Coast Guard told the media on Friday that the environmental impact of the oil spill that occurred on Thursday on Lake Huron is expected to be minimal. Crews have managed to close several fuel valves and vents that were leaking diesel fuel.
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Olympics Profile: 2012 U.S. Women's Volleyball TeamFour years ago in Beijing, it was the men's indoor volleyball team that brought home the gold medal for Team USA. This time around, the women's volleyball team is a heavy favorite, especially after acquiring men's coach Hugh McCutcheon for 2012.Also published on: -
Moody's Downgrades Italian Insurers, Says Outlook NegativeCredit ratings agency Moody's downgraded Italy's top three insurers on Tuesday, citing possible contagion from the woes of the Italian government as a whole. The agency says the nation's economy and financial institutions all have a negative outlook.
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USDA to Keep Food-Safety Program Running, but Only Until DecemberThe USDA has decided to keep one of its food-safety programs running through December, when funding will dry up. The 2013 federal budget does not have any money earmarked to keep it past that point.
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Kim Rhode: Profile of Team USA Champion Female ShooterKim Rhode is poised to walk into the history books during the London Olympics. If Rhode wins a medal in either of the two shooting events in which she is competing, she will become the first U.S. individual athlete to win medals in five straight Olympics.
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Obama Touts Tax Plan and Support for Military During Stops in VirginiaPresident Barack Obama touted his plan to extend parts of the Bush tax cuts and voiced his support for military families during campaign stops in Virginia on Friday.
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ACLU Sues Michigan Over Students' "Right to Read"The ACLU filed a lawsuit in Michigan's Wayne County on Thursday on behalf of eight students from the Highland Park school district. The suit alleges that the state and the district failed to ensure that students are achieving basic education standards.
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Thousands Protest in Spain, Portugal Over Austerity MeasuresThousands of people marched in the streets of both Spain and Portugal on Wednesday, in protest of the austerity measures that have been imposed by each nation's government. The protest in Spain turned violent, resulting in dozens of injuries.
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Eurozone Finance Ministers Meet for Second Day of Talks in BrusselsFinance ministers from around the eurozone met in Brussels for a second day on Tuesday, to discuss the status of Spain's banks, as well as the economic situations facing Greece and Cyprus.
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Obama Campaign Falls Behind Romney in June FundraisingPresident Barack Obama's reelection campaign fell behind that of presumptive GOP candidate Mitt Romney in its June fundraising efforts, according to reports on Monday. Romney accrued at least $35 million more in funds than the president for the month.
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Romney Labels Obama 'Outsourcer in Chief' During Stop in ColoradoPresumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney heavily criticized the president during a campaign stop in Colorado on Tuesday, calling him the "outsourcer in chief" and attacking his plan to only extend part of the Bush tax cuts.
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NTSB Finds Enbridge Heavily at Fault in Oil Spill on Kalamazoo RiverInvestigators working for the National Transportation Safety Board released the results of their official investigation on Tuesday, faulting Enbridge Inc. for a number of willful mistakes that led to the devastating 2010 oil spill on the Kalamazoo River.
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Metformin May Be Able to Reverse Damage From Alzheimer'sA drug used to treat type 2 diabetes is thought to be able to stimulate the growth of new brain cells, thereby potentially reversing damage caused by Alzheimer's and other diseases. Research into the drug's effect on the brain is currently underway.
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Eurozone Finance Ministers Agree to Bailout Terms for Spain's BanksEurozone finance ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday have decided the terms under which Spain will receive bailout funding for its banks. Easing the nation's deficit-reduction schedule was also discussed.
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Study: Exposure to Pets Can Make Young Children HealthierA study conducted in Finland has found that exposure to a dog or cat in the first year of life appears to have benefits to a child's overall health.
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Three More Ballot Proposals Submitted to Michigan Secretary of StateThree more groups submitted petitions on Monday to the secretary of state regarding proposed ballot initiatives. If approved for inclusion on the November ballot, the initiatives would join a host of other proposals already slated to be decided by voters.
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Detroit City Attorney Krystal Crittendon Opts to Continue LawsuitCorporation counsel Krystal Crittendon opted to appeal a judge's decision regarding her lawsuit alleging that Detroit's consent agreement with the state violates the city charter. She is asking the judge who rejected her initial lawsuit to reconsider.
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Lopez Obrador to File Legal Challenge to Results of Mexico's ElectionsMexico's presidential elections continue to be mired in controversy, as runner-up Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told the media and supporters on Monday that he rejects the official results and continued to allege that the election was tainted by fraud
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Pfizer Agrees to Drop Certain Health Claims from Centrum ProductsPfizer Inc., agreed on Thursday to change the labels on its Centrum multivitamin supplements to remove claims that the products help augment "breast health" or "colon health," after a watchdog group threatened to sue the company for false advertising.
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Mich. Lt. Gov. Calley Signs Law Banning Inmate Access to Bridge CardsMichigan's Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed a bill into law on Thursday banning inmates from being allowed to participate in the state's food assistance program.
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Obama, Romney Blame Opposing Side for Poor Jobs ReportPresident Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney each blamed the other side of the political aisle for the dismal June jobs report, which was released on Friday.
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Greece Seeks More Time to Get Austerity Plans Back on TrackGreek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras are meeting with inspectors this week to discuss the nation's progress in implementing the austerity measures that were part of the bailout agreement with the eurozone.
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How to Broach the Birth Control Subject with Your DoctorMany women are nervous about bringing up the subject of birth control with their doctors. But it doesn't have to be a stressful experience, if you prepare for it ahead of time. -
Sarkozy's Offices Raided by French PoliceFormer President Nicolas Sarkozy's offices were raided by police on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into his campaign finances during his 2007 presidential bid. It has been alleged that he took illegal contributions from Liliane Bettencourt.
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Obama Campaigns for Immigration Reform on Independence DayPresident Barack Obama attended a naturalization ceremony for 25 members of the U.S. military on July 4, and used the occasion to talk about his push for immigration reform.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder Vetoes Voter ID LegislationMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder drew criticism from his fellow Republicans on Tuesday, after rejecting legislation that would've required voters to show photo ID at the polls and required training before individuals or groups could help others register to vote.
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Iceland's President Olafur Grimsson Elected to Fifth TermIceland has re-elected incumbent Olafur Ragnar Grimsson to a fifth consecutive term in office, making him the longest-running president in the nation's history.
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Nieto Brings PRI Back into the Spotlight as New President of MexicoEnrique Pena Nieto of the PRI party has been named Mexico's new president, following the results of the national elections on Sunday.Also published on: -
Polls Show Obama Gets Boost from Supreme Court RulingPresident Obama is enjoying a slight boost in the polls following Thursday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of his health care law.
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FDA Cites Dangers of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants, but Balks at a BanAn FDA advisory panel concluded on Thursday that there was no distinct advantage to metal-on-metal hip replacement implants, and that they may in fact pose unique dangers. Still, the agency did not recommend a ban on the devices.
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Imagination Station in Detroit's Corktown Damaged by FireDetroit nonprofit Imagination Station suffered a major blow on Wednesday, when two of its buildings caught fire.
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FDA Approves Belviq as Weight-Loss AidThe FDA has approved Belviq for use as a weight-loss aid for adults. It is the first weight-loss drug the federal government has approved for use since 1999.
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FDA to Discuss Pros and Cons of Metal-on-Metal Hip ImplantsStaff at the FDA recommended on Monday that the agency take a harder look at just how and when testing is done to determine whether or not a patient is tolerating a metal-on-metal hip replacement implant.
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Rapanos Resigns as Greek Finance MinisterVasilis Rapanos, the man slated to take over as Greece's new finance minister, has resigned. Prime Minister Antonis Samaras told the nation on Monday that he had accepted Rapanos' request to step down, mere days after being asked to take the post.
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German Finance Minister Says Greece Should Make More CutsGerman Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told media outlets on Sunday that Greece needs to take care of its own fiscal health and keep the promises that it made to the eurozone in exchange for billions of euros in bailout funds.
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Bing Announces Firefighter Layoffs in DetroitDetroit Mayor Dave Bing has announced the pending layoffs of some 164 of the city's firefighters, less than a day after the city saw at least 16 different structural fires pop up overnight.
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Michigan to Look at Contamination Levels in Lake St. ClairThe Michigan Department of Community Health has said that there needs to be further analysis done on samples taken from Lake St. Clair, in order to get more accurate readings as to the level of PCB-contamination in the lake's fish.
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Samaras in as Greek Prime Minister, Coalition Government AnnouncedGreece has gotten a new prime minister and coalition government all in the same day. Antonis Samaras, head of the New Democracy party, was sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday, on the heels of an announcement that a coalition government was in place.
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Romney: I'll Win Wisconsin and PresidencyPresumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney made a bold prediction during a campaign event in Wisconsin on Monday. He said that he believes he'll not only win the state, but the White House.
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Romney Criticizes Obama for Timing of Executive Order on ImmigrationPresumptive GOP candidate Mitt Romney appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation on Sunday, where he roundly criticized Obama's executive order regarding the children of illegal immigrants as a political gesture aimed at reelection.
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Detroit to Stop Funding Its Annual Special EventsDetroit Mayor Dave Bing announced on Friday that the city would no longer be covering the costs of annual events like the fireworks festival or America's Thanksgiving Parade in its annual budget.
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French Voters Give Hollande's Socialist Party an Absolute MajorityFrench parliamentary elections held on Sunday gave new President Francois Hollande's Socialist party an absolute majority in the nation's government, allowing him to pass reforms with little to no opposition.
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Greece's Pro-Euro New Democracy Party Wins Narrow VictoryThe New Democracy party has won a narrow victory in Greece's latest round of elections, putting fears that the nation would reject austerity measures and withdraw from the European Union temporarily to rest.
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Police Chief Says No Foul Play Suspected in Death of Rodney KingRodney King, whose 1991 beating at the hands of four Los Angeles police officers ultimately sparked the 1992 L.A. riots, has died at the age of 47.
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World Waits for Outcome of Greek ElectionThe world waited on Saturday as Greek voters prepared to go to the polls in a pivotal election that could decide its future in the eurozone.
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Obama Accuses Republicans of Putting Politics Before the PeoplePresident Barack Obama, facing criticism over the state of the U.S. economy as he seeks reelection in November, placed the blame on Republicans during his weekly address on Saturday, saying that they were unwilling to work with him to create jobs.
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Romney Detours Off of Economy to Talk Social IssuesPresumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney veered from his campaign's focus on the state of the U.S. economy to talk social issues with the evangelical group known as the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
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Mayor Dave Bing Welcomes Financial Board to DetroitDetroit Mayor Dave Bing and Michigan State Treasurer Andy Dillon were both on hand on Friday to welcome the nine members of the city's financial advisory panel to their first meeting.
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Spain to Loan Money to Individual Regions in Return for AusteritySpain's government announced on Friday that it would be issuing loans to 14 regions of the country that have pledged to impose austerity measures to bring down their individual deficits.
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Michigan and Canada to Build Bridge Between Detroit and WindsorMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced plans to build a second bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, on Friday.
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Effort to Repeal Michigan Emergency Manager Law Moves ForwardThe supporters of an initiative to put the repeal of Michigan's emergency manager law on the November ballot had cause to celebrate on Thursday, after the state's Court of Appeals declined to hear the case against the proposal.
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Hollande, Monti Discuss Eurozone GrowthFrench President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti met in Rome on Thursday to discuss their support for debt-sharing among the European Union's member nations, a proposal that German Chancellor Angela Merkel strongly opposes.
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ACLU Sues North Carolina Over Second-Parent Adoption BanThe American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against North Carolina on Wednesday on behalf of six same-sex couples and their families, charging that the state's ban against second-parent adoption is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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World Health Organization Labels Diesel Fumes a 'Known Carcinogen'In a decision reached by a panel of experts on Tuesday, the classification of diesel fumes will be shifted from "probable carcinogen" to "known carcinogen" after research linked exposure to the fumes to the development of lung cancer.
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Obama Attends Six Fundraisers on East CoastPresident Barack Obama attended six different fundraising events in two states over a matter of hours on Tuesday. The president left Washington, D.C. after his morning briefing and was due to return that same evening.
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Romney's 'Every Town Counts' Bus Tour to Zoom Through Swing StatesPresumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be making several campaign appearances in Ohio on June 17, as part of a five-day bus tour of swing states.
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Obama Campaign to Launch "Michigan Road to Recovery Tour"U.S. Senator Carl Levin announced to the press on Monday that President Obama's campaign for reelection will be putting renewed focus on Michigan's economic recovery since the auto company bailouts.
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Wall Street Ends 4-Day Winning Streak Over European ConcernsWall Street dropped for the first time in almost a week on Monday, over ongoing concerns regarding the stability of the European Union and the global economy. -
Lack of Sleep Might Affect Food Choices and ObesityTwo new studies presented at a conference on Sunday focused on the way that sleep deprivation can affect the way people eat and gain weight.
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Spain's Banks to Receive Bailout FundingThe Spanish government confirmed on Saturday that the nation is requesting up to 100 billion euros in loans from the Eurogroup to stabilize its banking system. Official estimates are expected in the next two weeks.
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Rep. Harvey Santana Faces Sanctions After Allegations of MisconductMichigan Rep. Harvey Santana (D-Detroit) has been stripped of his committee duties following a request by Minority Leader Richard Hammel. The sanctions, which were approved by House Majority Leader Jase Bolger, will be effective on Tuesday.
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Boy Scouts of America to Review Policy Against GaysThe Boy Scouts of America has agreed to review its policy preventing gays from serving either as scout leaders or as members, but don't expect them to reverse their previous decisions, a spokesman reiterated on Wednesday.
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Hollande Rolls Back Retirement Age in FranceFrench President Francois Hollande has rolled back the national retirement age to its previous minimum of 60 years old. This reverses one of the major austerity measures undertaken by former President Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Federal Judge Blocks Law Barring Schools from Collecting Union DuesA federal judge has blocked a law that sought to prevent Michigan school districts from being allowed to deduct union dues from teachers' paychecks.
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Moscovici Reiterates Pledge to Slash French Deficit Without AusterityFrench Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici reiterated earlier promises to cut the nation's deficit without imposing further austerity measures during a meeting with EU economics chief Olli Rehn on Monday.
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Firefighters See Positives as Fight Continues Against New Mexico BlazeFirefighters currently trying to contain the largest fire in New Mexico state history are making some slow but steady progress, according to reports on Monday.
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McCotter Abandons Write-in Campaign After Fraud AllegationsU.S. Rep. Thad McCotter announced late Saturday that he would be abandoning attempts to launch a write-in campaign to keep his seat.
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State Launches Official Investigation into U.S. Rep. McCotter's CampaignMichigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced on Thursday that the state was launching an official investigation into allegations of election fraud regarding the reelection campaign of U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
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CDC Identifies Source of 8-Year Old Strain of SalmonellaThe CDC has traced a strain of salmonella that has been sickening people across the United States for the last eight years back to its source, according to a report on Thursday.
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Italian Government Raises Fuel Taxes to Provide Earthquake ReliefThe death toll in Italy following the country's second major earthquake in as many weeks continues to rise, as workers sift through the rubble of collapsed buildings. The government has announced a plan to raise fuel taxes to pay for earthquake relief.
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Firefighters See Turning Point in Duck Lake FireThe firefighters currently battling the Duck Lake fire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula say they think they can see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding the blaze's spread.
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Bankia Bailout Proposal Shakes Spanish Financial MarketsA proposed bailout of Bankia, Spain's fourth-largest lender, shook the nation's financial markets on Monday, and sent the stock prices of all of its major banks downwards.
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New Democracy Party Leads in Polls in GreeceGreece's New Democracy party appears to be leading the race to win the populace's confidence ahead of the governmental elections on June 17. New polls place the party ahead of nearest rival SYRIZA.
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Duck Lake Fire Heads Toward Tahquamenon FallsThe Duck Lake fire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has destroyed more than 80 structures, including 29 homes, and is now threatening Tahquamenon Falls State Park, according to reports on Sunday.
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Duck Lake Wildfire Continues to Burn in MichiganThe wildfire dubbed the "Duck Lake Fire" was continuing to burn across thousands of acres in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Saturday, thwarting the efforts of firefighters to contain it.
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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.