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Study Finds HPV Vaccine Might Be Just as Effective at Lower DosesA new study conducted in Canada has found that there is a possibility that administering two doses of the HPV vaccine to women and girls would give them as much protection as the recommended three doses.
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Letta Embarks on Tour of Europe After Winning Confidence VoteItalian Prime Minister Enrico Letta left for a tour of Europe on Tuesday, immediately after his coalition government won its second and final vote of confidence from the nation's parliament.
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JPMorgan Chase Donates $1.5 Million to Detroit Community Hub ProjectThe bank JPMorgan Chase has announced that it will be donating $1.5 million to be used to begin the Detroit Public Schools' "community hub" project. The money will be used for social services at three schools, in an effort to aid surrounding families.
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U.S. Panel Changes Stance, Says All Adults Should Get Tested for HIVA federal panel on Monday issued new recommendations regarding adults and HIV testing. The USPSTF now says that all adults should get tested, regardless of whether or not they are considered high risk.
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Greek Parliament Votes to Cut 15,000 Civil Service JobsThe Greek parliament voted to cut 15,000 civil servants from the government payroll by the end of 2014 as part of a packet of legislation that drew the ire of protesters on Sunday.
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AAP Releases New Guidelines for Home BirthsThe American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement on Monday that established new guidelines and recommendations for a safer home birth.
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Spain's Unemployment Hits Record High, Rajoy Hints at 2014 RecoveryThe unemployment rate in Spain has reached its highest levels ever, according to reports on Thursday. Government ministers have hinted that citizens shouldn't expect signs of economic recovery to begin appearing until at least 2014.
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NIH Halts Trial of HIV Vaccine After it Fails to WorkThe NIH has stopped a study into the efficacy of a vaccine that was designed to protect against HIV, after an independent panel found that it doesn't work.
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Michigan House Begins Debating Changes to No-Fault BenefitsThe Michigan House of Representatives began debating a slew of changes to the state's no-fault auto insurance laws on Thursday, including a proposed cap on benefits and the abolishment of the MCCA.
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Study Finds Possible New Ally in Fight Against DiabetesScientists working at Harvard University have discovered a new hormone that they believe could be used to trigger the body's production of beta cells, which help process sugar in the blood.
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Napolitano Chooses Letta to Be New Italian Prime MinisterItalian President Giorgio Napolitano has designated Enrico Letta to be in charge of forming a new government, breaking a political stalemate that has lasted for over two months.
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Report: Chicken, Ground Beef Cause Most Food IllnessesA new report released on Tuesday found that certain meats, including chicken and ground beef, are far more likely to cause foodborne illness than others.
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Hollande Calls for Peace After Violent Protests Against Gay MarriageFrench President Francois Hollande has called for peace in the wake of violent protests that occurred in Paris and Lyon on Tuesday night following a vote in the National Assembly legalizing gay marriage.
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Michigan House Republicans Scrap Penalties for New Union ContractsMichigan House Republicans backed down on Tuesday in their attempts to penalize universities and municipalities for signing new union contracts just before the state's right-to-work law went into effect.
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Snyder Denies Involvement in 'Skunk Works' Group, Stresses ReformMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder has denied any involvement in a controversial education reform group that goes by the name of "skunk works," while urging school reform that matches the skill sets of graduates to needed jobs.
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New York City Council Wants to Raise Legal Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21The New York City Council introduced a proposal on Monday that would raise the legal age to buy cigarettes in the city to 21. It would not affect people's ability to possess or smoke them.
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Italian President Sharply Criticizes Peers in Re-Election SpeechItalian President Giorgio Napolitano accepted his second term in office on Monday, but delivered a speech sharply criticizing the very politicians who had just re-elected him.
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Study Finds Carrying Infants Triggers Specific Soothing ResponseA new study conducted in Japan and released in the journal Current Biology on Thursday has found that mothers who walk around while holding their infants trigger specific physical responses that soothe them and promote bonding.
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CDC Report Finds Some Varieties of Food Poisoning on the RiseA new CDC report released Thursday has found that the number of new cases of certain kinds of food poisoning are on the rise, in some cases causing a dramatic increase in the number of people affected.
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Italian Parliament Fails to Reach Agreement on New PresidentThe Italian parliament failed to reach an agreement on who should become the new president, after two initial rounds of voting failed to provide a clear frontrunner on Thursday afternoon.
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Germany Votes in Favor of Bailout Agreement with CyprusThe lower house of Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, voted overwhelmingly to approve the troika's bailout agreement with Cyprus on Thursday.
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Metro Detroit Has Largest Amount of Job Sprawl in the NationA new report by the Brookings Institution has found that Metro Detroit experienced the largest amount of job sprawl in the nation over the last 10 years, losing nearly 26 percent of its jobs to the surrounding areas.
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Italy Reportedly Ready to Begin Negotiations to Elect PresidentItalian MPs and regional leaders are reportedly ready to begin negotiations to determine the nation's next president on Thursday, after weeks of political deadlock.
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Michigan Unemployment Drops to Lowest Rate Since 2008The number of people who remain unemployed in Michigan has dropped to the lowest levels since 2008, according to new numbers released by the state on Wednesday.
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Study Finds Association Between Colic and MigrainesScientists working in Europe have discovered an association between having colic as an infant and an increased risk of developing migraines later on.
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Michigan Legislators Target Lottery Winners on WelfareTwo Michigan legislators are leading the charge to close what are being referred to as "loopholes" in the state's welfare regulations, that allow people who have won a significant amount in the lottery to still collect certain welfare benefits.
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Pure Michigan Campaign Brought $1 Billion in Tourism in 2012The Pure Michigan advertising campaign continued to show positive results in 2012, according to a new report released on Monday.
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U.S. State Department Gives Michigan Permission for Bridge to CanadaThe U.S. State Department has issued a presidential permit to the state of Michigan, that will allow it to build a new international crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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French Senate Narrowly Approves Same-Sex Marriage BillThe French Senate narrowly approved a bill that will give same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt on Friday. The bill must now go back to the National Assembly for a secondary vote after the Senate made changes to its original language.
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Michigan Workers Suffer Big Losses in Workplace Health BenefitsWorkers in Michigan lost workplace-sponsored healthcare faster and in greater numbers than those in any other state over the last decade, a new report has found.
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Scientists Find They Can Detect Pain Using fMRI ScansA new study published on Wednesday has found that pain from heat causing recognizable changes in the brain that can be detected using fMRI scans.
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Snyder Not Advocating Penalizing Schools for New Union ContractsState House Republicans are pursuing penalties for local communities and universities that signed new labor contracts before Michigan's right-to-work law went into effect, something that Gov. Rick Snyder says he's not interested in doing.
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Study Finds Gene that Raises Alzheimer's Risk for African-AmericansA new study published on Tuesday has identified a secondary gene whose presence raises the risk that someone who is African-American will develop Alzheimer's disease later in life by as much as 80 percent.
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Pope Francis Tells Church Official to Deal with Sex Abuse 'Decisively'Pope Francis issued his first remarks regarding the ongoing sex abuse scandals surrounding the Catholic Church on Friday, meeting with Archbishop Gerhard Mueller to say that sex abuse must be dealt with "decisively."
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Federal Judge Orders Age Restrictions on Plan B to Be LiftedA federal judge in New York ruled on Friday that the FDA must lift its age-related restrictions barring access to emergency contraception to those younger than the age of 17 without a prescription. Pharmacies must comply within the next 30 days.
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French Senate Takes Up Gay Marriage and Adoption DebateThe French Senate began debating a bill on Thursday that would give same-sex couples the right to marry and adopt. The bill, sponsored by President Francois Hollande, has proven very controversial and has sparked huge protests.
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Detroit Labor Relations Director Says Letters to Unions MisinterpretedDetroit's Labor Relations Director Lamont Satchel told the media on Thursday that there was "no way" that letters he sent to unions earlier this week could be interpreted to mean that the city's contracts with its public safety unions were null and void.
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Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Michigan RTW Law to Move ForwardAn Ingham County Circuit Court judge has allowed the lawsuit against Michigan's new right-to-work law to move forward, after refusing to grant the state's motion for dismissal on Wednesday.
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White House Unveils BRAIN Initiative to Map Mind's Cells and PathwaysPresident Obama announced his intention to launch the BRAIN Initiative on Tuesday. The project, which seeks to map the brain as the Human Genome Project did DNA, will be kick-started by $100 million allocated for it in the FY 2014 budget.
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Cyprus Agrees to Bailout Terms, Appoints New Finance MinisterCyprus agreed to finalize terms of its bailout agreement with the eurozone on Tuesday, just hours before Finance Minister Michalis Sarris stepped down pending the investigation into the decline of the Cyprus Popular Bank.
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Study Finds Fewer Teens Sexually Active, Coercion Worries RemainA new study published in Pediatrics on Monday found that teens are less likely to be sexually active today than they were 25 years ago, but that young girls in particular frequently become so involuntarily, due to coercion.
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New CDC Study Says No Link Between Vaccinations and AutismA new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics on Friday has added to the growing mountain of research that has found no link between childhood vaccinations and an increased risk of autism.
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Snyder Acknowledges Right-to-Work Protesters as Law Goes into EffectGov. Rick Snyder acknowledged that right-to-work legislation, which went into effect in Michigan on Thursday, remains controversial, but insisted it was a step in the right direction during an appearance in Detroit.
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Supreme Court to Weigh Legality of Michigan's Affirmative Action BanThe U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will be weighing the legality of Michigan's ban on utilizing affirmative action practices during the college admission process as part of a larger look at affirmative action nationally.
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Cyprus Reaches Bailout Agreement with European UnionThe island nation of Cyprus has reached an 11th-hour bailout agreement with the rest of the European Union, thereby allaying fears that its financial sector will completely collapse.
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Cyprus May Not Have an Alternate Bailout Plan Before DeadlineThe Cypriot parliament may not be able to come up with an alternate bailout proposal before a deadline imposed by the European Central Bank passes on Monday.
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FDA to Investigate Diabetes Drugs for Possible Pancreatic RiskThe FDA announced on Thursday that it would be conducting an investigation into whether or not taking a particular class of diabetes drugs known as incretin mimetics poses an increased risk of developing pancreatitis or pre-cancerous cells.
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Hungary Adopts Controversial Amendments Despite ProtestsHungary has adopted a series of constitutional amendments that take aim at the nation's courts, higher education, civil rights, and personal liberties.
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Bloomberg's Ban on Sugary Drinks Tossed Out in CourtNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on sugary drinks was tossed out in a court decision made just one day before it was due to take effect.
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Berlusconi's Political Allies Protest Outside Milan CourtPolitical allies from former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's People of Freedom party protested outside of a Milan court on Monday, claiming that the judicial system was targeting him unfairly.
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Berlusconi Sentenced to Prison, Sex Trial Adjourned for Health ReasonsFormer Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was convicted in a Milan court on Thursday and sentenced to prison, however a second trial, involving allegations he had sex with an underage prostitute, was adjourned on Friday for health reasons.
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State Reports Michigan Unemployment Stayed Flat in JanuaryMichigan unemployment showed no improvement in January, remaining stuck at 8.9 percent for the month.
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U.K. Study Latest to Link Swine Flu Shot to Narcolepsy in ChildrenA study published on Wednesday from researchers in the U.K. is the latest in a series of international studies that have concluded that the swine flu shot known as Pandemrix can lead to an increased risk that a child will develop narcolepsy.
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Detroit Mayor Bing Says Snyder Likely to Call for EFM on FridayDetroit Mayor Dave Bing told the crowd at the Detroit Police Conference on Thursday that "everybody's got a pretty good idea" that Gov. Rick Snyder will announce on Friday that he is going to appoint an EFM to run the city.
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U.S. Panel Nixes Automatic Calcium and Vitamin D SupplementationA U.S. advisory panel has warned older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, against automatically assuming that they need to take a daily calcium and vitamin D supplement.
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France's Lower House Votes in Favor of Gay Marriage BillThe lower house of the French parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of legalizing gay marriage and adoption. The bill is the first major social reform proposed by President Francois Hollande.
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MEAP Results Up in Some Areas, Down in Science for Michigan StudentsThe results of last fall's MEAP tests were released on Monday by the Michigan Department of Education. The results show gains in reading and math, but continued low scores in science and other areas.
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Study Finds Mouse Models May Not Be Useful in Some Areas of ResearchA new study published on Monday has concluded that mouse models are not effective for use in researching certain diseases in humans.
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New Study Finds Labels on Vitamin D Supplements Often WrongA new study published on Monday has found that the labels that state how much vitamin D is present in any given supplement are often wrong.
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Snyder Says He's Picked Candidates for Detroit Emergency ManagerMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder told the media on Monday that although he hasn't offered the job to anyone, he knows who his first picks are to take the reins as the emergency manager for Detroit. Snyder and the city are awaiting a final financial report.
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AFL-CIO Files New Lawsuit Against Michigan Right-to-Work LawThe state branch of the AFL-CIO filed one will be the second major lawsuit in Michigan against its new right-to-work law. The AFL-CIO and other unions are challenging the law based on rights outlined in the U.S. Constitution.
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Teen Pregnancy Rates Drop to Historic Lows in U.SA new report published by the CDC in the journal Pediatrics on Monday has found that teen pregnancy rates in the U.S. have dropped to historic lows, while pregnancy rates among older women have increased.
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Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against Medical Marijuana DispensariesThe Michigan Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Friday that struck down the legality of some types of sales involving medical marijuana, while protecting others.
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CDC Report Shows Increase in Breastfeeding, but Room for ImprovementA new report released by the CDC on Thursday has found that while overall breastfeeding rates have risen in the U.S. in recent years, there is still a long way to go in terms of support for breastfeeding mothers.
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Large Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Lower Birth WeightA new study published on Wednesday has found a link between higher levels of air pollution and lower birth weight babies.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder to Push for Expanded Medicaid AvailabilityMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced on Wednesday his plan to push the federal government for an expansion of Medicaid availability in the state, saying that it would serve those most in need.
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U.K. Marks First Vote on Gay MarriageThe lower house of the British Parliament put through its first vote in favor of gay marriage on Tuesday, which if passed, would replace the nation's current civil partnerships laws.
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Detroit City Council Votes to Establish Public Lighting AuthorityThe Detroit City Council voted in favor of establishing a public lighting authority on Tuesday, paving the way for improvements to certain lights, as well as the selective decommissioning of others throughout the city.
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NIH Study Finds High Calcium Intake Linked to Higher Heart RiskA new study published on Monday by NIH and the AARP has found that men who take calcium supplements may be increasing their risk of dying from heart-related causes.
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Study Finds Impact of Prostate Cancer Treatments Levels Off Over TimeWhile there appear to be significant short-term differences in how radiation therapy and surgery affect the body after being used to treat prostate cancer, according to a new study published on Wednesday those differences level off after 15 years.
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Study Finds Smokers' Lungs OK to Use for TransplantsA new study published on Tuesday found that, while perhaps the ideal choice, smokers' lungs can be successfully used in transplants with minimal ill effects if other donor organs are unavailable.
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Bing Confirms that Gov. Snyder Rescinded Lease Offer for Belle IsleDetroit Mayor Dave Bing confirmed late Tuesday that Gov. Snyder has made good on his threat to rescind the state's offer to lease Belle Isle as a state park, after the City Council voted to table the measure for at least another two weeks.
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Snyder Says State's Offer to Take Charge of Belle Isle Will Be WithdrawnMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder said through a spokesperson on Tuesday that the Detroit City Council's refusal to vote on the state's offer to make Belle Isle part of Michigan's state park system means that he will have to withdraw the offer.
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Study Finds Placebo Works as Well as Pills for Migraines in ChildrenA new study published on Monday has found that there is a significant lack of effective medications to treat migraines in children and adolescents, and that the adult medications that are often prescribed to them don't work.
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CDC Panel Recommends Whooping Cough Vaccine Every PregnancyThe CDC's advisory panel on vaccinations has expanded its recommendations regarding the vaccines that should be administered during pregnancy to include Tdap, the vaccine that protects against whooping cough and other illnesses.
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Salmonella Outbreak Blamed for 16 Illnesses in 5 StatesA salmonella outbreak that has been traced back to two Michigan businesses is now being blamed for 16 illnesses spread out amongst five different states.
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France's Unemployment Rate Remains Stable, Still Near Record HighFrance's unemployment appears to have stabilized in December, although it still remains at a near-record high.
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New Study Disputes Idea That High Amounts of Folic Acid Lead to CancerA new study published on Friday disputes the recent idea that regular folic acid supplements can lead to certain types of cancer.
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Flu Epidemic Hits All 50 States, but May Be on the DeclineNew cases of flu have now been reported in all 50 states, according to the CDC, but some areas of the country are showing a decrease in the number of overall cases.
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Republican Senators Sponsor "Michigan Firearms Freedom Act"13 Republican state senators have banded together to introduce the "Michigan Firearms Freedom Act," which would exempt any firearms or accessories made in Michigan from federal mandates.
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U.S. Researchers Tie New Type of Infection to Deer TicksResearchers at Yale University have tied a new type of infection found in humans to deer ticks. The disease, which is similar to Lyme disease in some regards, can be treated.
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Study Links Fast Food to Severe Asthma in TeensA new study published on Monday appears to have discovered a link between fast food consumption and an increased risk of severe asthma in teenagers.
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Kurds Rally in Istanbul as Murder of Activists in Paris InvestigatedHundreds of demonstrators rallied outside of the French Consulate in Istanbul on Friday, just one day after the discovery of the murders of three Kurdish activists in Paris.
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Ford to Hire 2,200 Workers, Including 'Significant' Number in MichiganFord announced on Friday that it intends to add another 2,200 salaried workers to its payroll in 2013, on top of the 2,350 hourly positions that are already in the works. A large number of those workers are expected to be hired for jobs in Michigan.
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FDA Says Ambien Dosage is to Be Lowered for WomenThe FDA directed on Thursday that the makers of zolpidem, a sleep aid drug found in Ambien and other products, must lower the dosages that are given to women, after a study found that the drug can impair driving and other activities the next morning.
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Unemployment Rate in Greece and Rest of Eurozone at Record HighThe unemployment rate in Greece, Spain, and across the European Union as a whole has reached record levels, according to reports released on Thursday, and is expected in some countries to get even worse.
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U.S. Ranks as Unhealthiest Developed NationThe United States has been found to be the unhealthiest nation among a group of more than a dozen developed countries, with the average American living a shorter lifespan compared to their peers globally, despite spending far more on health care.
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Kresge Foundation Pledges $150 Million Toward "Detroit Future City"Detroit Mayor Dave Bing held a press conference on Wednesday to officially present the "Detroit Future City" plan, a project that looks at how to reshape the city and move it forward for the next five decades.
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Study Finds Pap Smear May Yield Key to Detecting Ovarian CancerA new study published on Wednesday has found that running the sample taken during a woman's routine Pap smear through a different test may give doctors the means to be able to detect both uterine and ovarian cancers.
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Michigan Had First Population Gain in Almost 8 Years in 2012New statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday show that Michigan had a small population gain in the last year, the first time since 2004 that gains have outpaced losses.
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Italy's Monti Downplays Fears as European Markets Take HitOutgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti tried to allay fears on Monday that his resignation means that the nation will back out of enacting promised economic reforms, as former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi announced that he intends to run again.
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Detroit Financial Board Approves Plan for 30-Day State ReviewThe Detroit Financial Advisory Board approved State Treasurer Andy Dillon's plan to conduct a 30-day review of the city's finances on Monday, possibly paving the way for an emergency manager to take over operations.
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Michigan Tackles Right-to-Work, Education, and Emergency ManagersAlthough Michigan Republicans have begun to tackle "right to work," education, and emergency managers in the so-called "lame duck" session that will herald the end of 2012, the governor has said that all three issues are on the table for 2013 as well.
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Study Finds "Chemo Brain" May Start Before TreatmentA small new study presented at a medical conference in Texas on Friday has concluded that the condition known as "chemo-brain" may actually begin to take hold prior to treatment.
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Police to Increase Presence as Right-to-Work Battle Continues in MichiganPolice in Lansing have said that they will have more officers both in and around the Capitol on Tuesday when discussion of pending right-to-work legislation is scheduled to continue.
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Syria Criticizes NATO Decision to Send Turkey Patriot MissilesNATO agreed on Tuesday to send patriot missiles to Turkey in order to establish a missile defense system, a move that Syria quickly criticized.
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CPSC to Sue Makers of Nap Nanny After Infant DeathsThe federal government is preparing to sue the makers of the "nap nanny" recliner after the deaths of 5 infants and the reported injury of at least 70 more.
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Detroit's Finances to Undergo New 30-Day Review by StateThe city of Detroit will undergo a new financial review by the state, led by Michigan Treasurer Andy Dillon, it was announced on Wednesday. The review could pave the way for a state-appointed emergency financial manager.
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Study Finds Link Between Contact Sports and Possible Brain DamageA study published by researchers at Boston University's School of Medicine has concluded that frequent mild blows sustained during contact sports can cause permanent brain damage.
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Asperger's Disorder to Be Eliminated in New DSM-5The APA announced on Saturday that it has approved revisions to the soon-to-be released DSM-5, including the elimination of the diagnosis "Asperger's Disorder" and changes to the way that dyslexia is categorized.
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Michigan's Rep. Dave Camp Still on Norquist's Side of Fiscal CliffMichigan Rep. Dave Camp is one of the signers of the "Taxpayer Protection Pledge," and chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. He is still advocating standing firm on the pledge, despite indications from other Republicans that they may be budging.
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Clinton Unveils PEPFAR Blueprint in Honor of World AIDS DaySecretary of State Hillary Clinton unveiled PEPFAR's blueprint on Thursday, a set of initiatives designed to establish clear goals for the U.S.'s battle against HIV and AIDS.
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Report Finds U.S. Birth Rate Has Dropped to Lowest Level Since 1920A new report by the Pew Research Center has found that the U.S. birth rate has reached its lowest levels ever recorded, largely due to a sharp decline in the number of births to foreign-born women.
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AAP Recommends Prescribing Emergency Contraception for TeensIn a new policy statement published online on Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics rephrased its 2005 recommendations on birth control to strongly advocate that physicians prescribe emergency contraception for teens in advance of need.
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Doctors' Group Advocates Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillsThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a statement on Tuesday formally advocating that birth control pills become available over-the-counter.
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Michigan Legislature Considers Tax Exemption for FetusesThe Michigan House Tax Policy Committee held a hearing on Tuesday to consider the ramifications of two pieces of legislation that would allow individuals or families to claim a tax exemption for a fetus that has reached at least 12 weeks gestation.
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Michigan Court Strikes Down Challenge to DPS Emergency ManagerThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Friday to strike down a challenge to the authority of Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts, stating that he was able to retain his position under Public Act 72.
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CDC Report: Number of U.S. Adults with Diabetes Has SkyrocketedA new CDC report released on Thursday has found that the percentage of adults living with diabetes has increased dramatically across the U.S. and some of its territories.
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Study Finds Exercise Increases Life Expectancy, Regardless of WeightA new study released this week by the National Institutes of Health has found that moderate exercise increases a person's overall life expectancy regardless of whether or not they are overweight.
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Romney Campaigns Up Until the Last Minute on Election DayRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made several stops in the crucial swing states of Ohio and Pennsylvania on Election Day, sparking criticism from Democrats that it was proof of his "desperation" in the campaign's final hours.
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Commentary: Will Hurricane Sandy Change the Elections?Political analysts around the country were debating whether Hurricane Sandy will end up changing what would have been the course of the presidential elections on Tuesday, in lieu of each candidate's reaction to the devastation and voting issues.
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Romney Offers "Closing Argument" in WisconsinRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney offered what he referred to as his "closing argument" during campaign stops in the Midwest on Friday.
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Study: Early Behavorial Intervention Rewires Autistic Children's BrainsA new study due to be published on Friday has found that a particular method of early intervention, known as ESDM, can effectively normalize brain function in autistic children.
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Study Finds Flu Shot Can Cut Heart Attack Risk by HalfA new study presented in Toronto over the weekend is the latest body of research to conclude that getting a yearly flu shot can protect the body against more than just influenza.
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Romney Camp Says He Would Keep FEMA, Wants More State ControlA spokeswoman for Republican Mitt Romney's presidential campaign denied on Monday that debate remarks he made in 2011 indicated that the candidate would get rid of FEMA, stating that he merely wants states to have more control over disaster relief funds.
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Florida and Massachusetts Shut Down More Compounding PharmaciesState officials in Florida and Massachusetts shuttered two different compounding companies this past weekend, citing health violations. Officials have been cracking down on such facilities in the wake of the meningitis outbreak that has killed 25 people.
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Romney Testimony on Value of Staples Stock in Divorce Case ReleasedRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's 1991 testimony regarding the value of the stock of Staples Inc. was released to the public on Thursday, after attorney Gloria Allred and the Boston Globe made a request to the judge in the original case.
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Obama Campaign Airs Controversial "First Time" AdThe Obama campaign released a new ad on Thursday night that has caused a political backlash for using double entendre to draw a connection between voting for the first time and losing one's virginity.
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CDC Panel Advises Pregnant Women to Get Whooping Cough VaccineA CDC panel on Wednesday voted unanimously to shift its recommendation regarding pregnant women and the whooping cough vaccine to advise that women get a booster each pregnancy.
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Study Finds Aspirin Can Aid in Treating Certain Colorectal CancersA new study published on Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine found that people with certain types of colorectal cancers appear to gain some positive effects by sticking to a daily aspirin regimen after diagnosis.
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FDA Investigates Monster Energy Drinks After DeathsThe FDA has launched an investigation into the possibility that Monster Energy drinks may have played a role in the deaths of five people, prompted by a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teen that allegedly died from caffeine toxicity after drinking them.
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Romney and Obama Tied for the Lead Ahead of Third DebateRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are tied for the lead among voters heading into their third and final debate on Monday.
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Romney, Obama Take Break from Campaign Trail for JokesRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama spent Thursday evening trading mostly good-natured jabs at each other and themselves during the Al Smith charity dinner in New York City.
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Obama Diagnoses Romney with "Romnesia" on Campaign TrailPresident Obama told a crowd at George Mason University that challenger Mitt Romney was suffering from "Romnesia" that prevents him from remembering his previous positions on political issues.
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Multivitamin May Reduce Cancer Risk in Older MenA new study published on Wednesday has concluded that taking a daily multivitamin may reduce the overall cancer risk of men over the age of 50.
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Detroit Police Offer Cab Drivers Safety Course in Wake of ShootingsThe Detroit Police have put an emphasis on their safety course for cab drivers, after the death of a driver on Tuesday. It is the fourth driver shooting in a month. Now drivers are alleging that police are "harassing" them away from safer parking areas.
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LaHood Says Detroit "Needs to Get Its Act Together" on Light RailU.S.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood met yet again on Monday with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to discuss progress on the proposal to build a light rail system in the city.
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First Lawsuit Filed Amid Calls for Investigation into Meningitis OutbreakA woman in Minnesota has become the first person to sue over the current outbreak in fungal meningitis that has affected people in 11 states, as local and federal lawmakers have called for new regulations and an investigation.
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Presidential Race Tightens Up in Many of the Crucial Swing StatesThe presidential race appears to have tightened in many of the crucial swing states following the first debate between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney, according to a slew of new polls released on Thursday.
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Stabenow Maintains Double-Digit Lead Over Hoekstra in Senate RaceNew polling released on Wednesday shows that Sen. Debbie Stabenow is maintaining her double-digit lead over Republican challenger Pete Hoekstra with less than a month to go before the election.
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Greek Unemployment Hits 25 Percent, Next Bailout Installment LoomsGreece's unemployment rate in July hit a record 25 percent, according to preliminary reports released on Thursday. This is the 35th month in a row that joblessness has increased nationally.
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Large-Scale Study to Examine Prevention of Early-Onset Alzheimer'sA large-scale international study announced on Wednesday will be the first of its kind to examine treatments to prevent or delay early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
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Mom's Consumption of Fish Tied to ADHD RiskA new study released early this week found that a mother's consumption of fish while pregnant appears to have an effect on the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD later on.
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Merkel Reaffirms Germany's Friendship with Greece Amid ProtestsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel touted the partnership between Germany and Greece on Tuesday alongside Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Merkel met with Samaras in Athens to discuss the progress Greece has made in implementing austerity measures.
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Detroit Police Chief Resigns Amid Allegations of MisconductDetroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. resigned on Monday. Mayor Dave Bing announced Godbee's resignation in a press conference and maintained that it was Godbee's personal decision to retire.
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Romney Camp Hits Back at Criticism Regarding Abortion StanceRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign has hit back at allegations that he has softened his stance on abortion. A spokeswoman for Romney said on Tuesday that "he will be a pro-life president."
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Pugh Alleges Detroit Police Deliberately Sabotaging Court ProceedingsDetroit City Council President Charles Pugh submitted a request to Interim Police Chief Chester Logan on Tuesday, asking him to investigate allegations that police officers are deliberately sabotaging proceedings in the city's 36th District Court.
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France on Track to Ratify EU Fiscal Pact After Parliamentary VoteFrance is on track to ratify the EU fiscal pact that it agreed to this past March, after an overwhelming majority of lawmakers in the nation's lower house of Parliament voted in favor of the treaty. The Senate will vote on the document on Wednesday.
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Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine Goes to Stem Cell ResearchersThe 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to two men who pioneered research into stem cells more than four decades apart.
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Paul Ryan Visits Michigan as Poll Shows Gap ClosingRepublican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan was in Michigan on Monday to tout Mitt Romney's economic plan and respect for the U.S. auto industry.
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Bing to Head Investigation into Allegations Against Detroit Police ChiefDetroit Mayor Dave Bing announced on Friday that he intended to head the investigation into allegations of misconduct involving Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. Godbee was appointed by Bing in 2010.
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PBS Funding Brought into Debate After Romney's Big Bird CommentsPresident Barack Obama continued on Friday to mock challenger Mitt Romney's stance that he would cut government funding to PBS, telling supporters in Virginia that "somebody's getting tough on Big Bird."
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Romney, Obama Try to Use September Jobs Report for GainThe campaigns of both Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama spent Friday touting different sections of the September jobs report that each man said bolstered his own argument for why he should win the election in November.
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September's Unemployment Rate Drops, Part-Time Work UpThe overall unemployment rate in the U.S. fell in September to its lowest point in almost three years, but the number of people forced to take part-time employment in lieu of full-time work rose over August's numbers.
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Meningitis Cases Confirmed in Six States, Pharmacy Shuts DownCases of fungal meningitis have now been confirmed in six different states as of Thursday, with health officials saying that more may be coming. The pharmacy that compounded the tainted injections tied to the infection has voluntarily halted operations.
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Detroit Water and Sewerage Workers Defy Order, Continue StrikeDespite initial confusion as to whether or not the strike by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department workers was going to continue, union leaders on Wednesday assured the media that it would, citing unresolved issues.
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New Test Can Diagnose Genetic Disorders in Infants in 50 HoursA new test has been developed by Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, that appears to be able to diagnose genetic defects in sick infants within hours, rather than weeks.
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Meningitis Outbreak in Tennessee Kills 2, May Be Tied to InjectionsA meningitis outbreak contained mostly in Tennessee has killed two people and sickened at least a dozen more. Health officials now believe the disease may be tied to a fungal infection transmitted through a spinal steroid injection.
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Detroit Water and Sewerage Workers Told by Judge to Halt StrikeWorkers for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department have gone on strike to protest a plan by Mayor Dave Bing and city officials to cut 81 percent of the department's employees. A judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order against the workers.
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Romney Campaign Hits Trail in Pennsylvania in Advance of New AdsRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to the campaign trail in Pennsylvania on Friday, looking to close the gap between himself and President Barack Obama
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Romney, Obama Call Netanyahu to Discuss IranBoth Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama made phone calls to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to discuss security concerns over Iran's quest to build a nuclear weapon.
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Protesters Clash with Police in Athens During Rally Against AusterityProtesters clashed with riot police in Athens on Wednesday, after a few people in the crowd threw what were reported to be Molotov cocktails.
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Romney Releases 2011 Tax Returns, Summary of Last 20 YearsRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney honored the promise he made earlier this year to release his 2011 tax returns before the election, posting them on his campaign website Friday, along with a summary letter from PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
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France Closes Embassies After Publication of Controversial CartoonsFrance closed its embassies in 20 countries today as a precautionary measure following the publication of some controversial cartoons that featured the Prophet Mohammad.
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Obama Leads Among Latino Voters, Tied with Romney NationallyNew polls released on Tuesday show that President Barack Obama still holds a sizable lead over challenger Mitt Romney among Latino voters, but nationally, the two men remain virtually tied.
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Romney Says "47 Percent" Remarks Were "Not Elegantly Stated"Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stood by remarks he made regarding taxpayers shown on a video leaked on Monday, saying that they were not "elegantly stated."
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Romney and the Republicans Switch Focus Back to EconomyPresidential candidate Mitt Romney joined his fellow Republicans in criticizing the Federal Reserve and President Barack Obama's economic policies after the Fed's announcement on Thursday that it would soon begin QE3.
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Post-Convention Bump: Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney in Most Recent PollsPresident Barack Obama has pulled ahead of Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to the first batch of polls to be completed after the Democratic convention.
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NYC Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Supersized SodasThe New York City Board of Health approved a proposal by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban all sodas and sugary drinks over 16 ounces from restaurants and other eateries on Thursday.
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8 Families File Lawsuit Against State of Michigan for Adoption FraudEight Michigan families filed a joint lawsuit against the state on Thursday, alleging civil rights violations and adoption fraud.
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Michigan Gov. Snyder, Detroit Mayor Bing Announce Plan for Belle IsleMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced a proposal on Wednesday that would allow the state to lease the city's Belle Isle park for 30 years and use it as a state park.
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Mich. Gov. Snyder Proposes Overhaul of Blue Cross Blue ShieldGov. Rick Snyder unveiled a proposal on Tuesday that would convert Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan into a for-profit insurer. The proposal is being met with some early resistance from state Attorney General Bill Schuette.
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Study Links Marijuana Use to Increased Risk of Testicular CancerA new study published Monday has become the third body of research in recent years to link marijuana use to an increased risk of developing testicular cancer.
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Romney Takes Aim at Jobs Report, Obama's Economic PoliciesRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney took aim at the president during remarks he made regarding the August jobs report on Friday, as well as taking time to defend himself from claims that he may not have good foreign policy credentials.
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August Jobs Report Shows Little Improvement in U.S. EconomyThe August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that the national unemployment rate took a slight dip last month, but that the bulk of the decline was due to workers leaving the labor force.
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Granholm Shifts Focus to Michigan and Auto Industry with DNC SpeechFormer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday centered around President Barack Obama's approval of a government bailout for GM and Chrysler.
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Bing Praises Detroit Police, Pay Cuts May Be TemporaryDetroit Mayor Dave Bing on Friday, August 31, lauded the productivity of the city's police force, saying that he hoped pay cuts and longer shift assignments were only temporary hardships that could be reversed in the future.
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Mich. Gov. Snyder Signs Overhaul of Teacher Pension ProgramMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed legislation that eliminates the chance for newly-hired teachers to receive a pension from the state in the future.
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Study Finds Inhaled Steroids Can Stunt Children's GrowthA study published on Monday has found that inhaled steroids, commonly given to children to control their asthma symptoms, can permanently decrease a child's expected adult height by an average of half an inch.
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Mich. Report Highlights "Serious Concerns" Regarding Jobs, PovertyA report by the Michigan League for Human Services released on Friday has detailed a number of indicators that the organization says are cause for serious concern regarding Michigan's overall jobs outlook and poverty rates.
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Romney Surveys Damage from Isaac in LouisianaGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney toured parts of the Jefferson Parish in Louisiana on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Isaac. He was accompanied by state Governor Bobby Jindal.
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Couple Urged to Challenge Michigan's Ban on Same-Sex MarriageA Hazel Park couple currently embroiled in a lawsuit against the state's ban on joint adoption by unmarried partners was urged by the judge presiding over the case to amend their suit to target Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage instead.
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Study Finds Niacin May Be Effective Against Staph InfectionsA study published on Monday has found that vitamin B3, otherwise known as niacin, may be effective in treating staph infections if administered in high enough doses.
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Merkel Tells Greece it Must Meet Terms of Austerity AgreementGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said that while Germany does not want Greece to exit the European Union, it must deliver on promises it made in return for bailout funds.
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Romney Draws Fire for Alleged "Birther" Joke in MichiganPresumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has drawn fire for a joke he made during a campaign stop in Michigan on Friday, in which he said that "no one's ever asked to see my birth certificate."
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Mich. Court of Appeals Says Teacher Payroll Deduction UnconstitutionalThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that a 2010 law requiring a 3 percent payroll deduction from public school employees to cover costs associated with retiree health benefits violates both the U.S. and Michigan Constitutions.
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Hantavirus that Killed California Man Linked to YosemiteOne man has died and a woman is recovering after reportedly being exposed to the hantavirus during their stay at the Yosemite National Park earlier in the summer. The virus is spread by contact with infected rodents or their waste.
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Researchers Find "SuperAgers" Who Avoid Cognitive DeclineResearchers at Northwestern University have found that there is a small percentage of the adult population, known as "SuperAgers" who somehow resist cognitive decline and loss of memory as they age.
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Mich. Court of Appeals Rules Law is "Silent" on House ProcedureThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against House Democrats on Thursday, saying that Republicans are following the state's constitutional guidelines, or lack thereof, regarding so-called "immediate effect" legislation.
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Romney Says Focus on His Tax Returns "Small-Minded"Presumptive GOP candidate Mitt Romney told reporters on Thursday that he has paid at least 13 percent in taxes every year for the last decade, and that the focus on his tax returns was "small-minded" in light of larger issues like joblessness and poverty.
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Johnson & Johnson to Remove Harsh Chemicals from All ProductsJohnson & Johnson has expanded its pledge to remove harsh chemicals from its baby products, promising to remove similar chemicals from all of its adult products by 2015.
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Michigan Unemployment Rose for Third Straight Month in JulyThe unemployment rate in Michigan rose for the third straight month in July, according to reports, returning to the same level that it was at in January of this year.
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New Polls Show Ryan Pick Hasn't Given Romney a BoostNew national polls released on Wednesday show that Mitt Romney did not get an initial boost from his pick of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
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Wayne County Judge Rules Roberts to Lose Academic Control Over DPSA Wayne County Circuit judge ruled on Tuesday that Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts does not have control over academics in the district, but will retain financial control until the fate of Public Act 4 has been decided this November.
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Residents Outside Fukushima Show Low Levels of RadiationResearchers have found a minimal amount of radiation contamination in the people who live in the areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant, but they have found a high level of psychological distress in the workers at the plant.
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Romney, Obama Trade Jabs Over Energy Policy and Alternative FuelsBoth GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama were on the campaign trail on Tuesday, appealing to crowds in different swing states for support for their individual energy policies.
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Mich. Court of Appeals Rules Proposal to Add Casinos UnconstitutionalThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would have allowed for eight more casinos in the state is unconstitutional and cannot be placed on the November ballot.
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CDC Report Finds 39 States Now Have Obesity Rates Over 25 PercentThe CDC released the results of a survey it conducted last year to determine the percentage of adults per individual U.S. state that are now considered obese. According to the CDC, there are now 39 states with an adult obesity rate of 25 percent or more.
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Romney Airs New Ad, Says Obama Using Death for "Political Gain"Presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign released a new ad on Friday attacking the character of President Barack Obama, who he claims is using the death of a Kansas City woman for political gain
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Statins Found to Decrease Men's Risk of Developing Some LymphomasTwo new studies released on Thursday have both found secondary benefits to the use of statins, including a decreased risk of developing certain cancers and cardiovascular illness.
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Michigan Lawmakers to Review Fireworks Statutes After ComplaintsA group of Michigan lawmakers announced on Thursday that they will review the state's newly-relaxed fireworks statute, after thousands of complaints were sent to the office of Gov. Rick Snyder following the July 4 holiday.
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Romney Says Potential VP Choice Should Have "Vision for the Country"GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney shied away from naming a VP pick during an interview on Thursday. A new poll indicates that Republican voters feel that an ability to run the country should be the top priority in Romney's decision-making process.
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Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney with Clear Lead in Latest PollsFor only the second time this year, President Barack Obama appears to have pulled ahead of GOP challenger Mitt Romney by a clear lead in several polls released on Thursday.
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France Dismantles Roma Camps, Drawing International CriticismFrench President Francois Hollande has begun dismantling Roma camps on the nation's borders, displacing hundreds of illegal immigrants and drawing international criticism.
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CDC Issues New Guidelines to Ward Off Gonorrhea SuperbugThe CDC has issued new guidelines regarding the treatment of the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, in an effort to keep current antibiotics from becoming ineffective.
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Four Members of Former U.S. Rep. McCotter's Staff Charged with FraudFour members of former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's staff were formally charged with election fraud on Thursday by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.
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Minority Women More Likely to Die in ChildbirthThe CDC released new research on Friday pointing to an alarming increase in maternal mortality rates, particularly among minority women.
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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.