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Tuesday, June 18, 2013  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Michigan drivers are still seeing some of the highest gas prices in the continental United States despite a slight dip at the pump.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Experts blame "refinery issues" for a gas hike in Michigan but say the "pain at the pump" is temporary.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Gas prices soar well above $4.00 in mid-Michigan.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Already short of some foods, Venezuela is facing a toilet paper crisis, government says

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Israeli police bar Jews, tourists from Jerusalem's holiest site after Palestinian protests

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The fire was put out by the firefighters, with the hotel manager treated for smoke inhalation.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The homes were appraised at an average of $16,000 and Marathon is offering an average of $65,000.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Updated with video: A Florida college student's plan to launch a massive murder spree was thrown off by campus police offiers' fast response

Friday, March 15, 2013  Obama pushes for federal research into clean energy technology that can wean vehicles off oil

Monday, March 04, 2013  The company claims enough studies have been done already

Monday, February 04, 2013  Re-do your bathroom.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Crude oil leaked into the Mississippi River and the waterway was closed.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Boys at the school must go to the office and sign out a roll for use.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Zapping bread with microwaves for 10 seconds can eliminate mold spores