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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Rally to combat Saginaw violence

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Obama and his aides approached the inaugural speech with a belief that the president had replenished his political strength with his re-election and with his end-of-year deal with Republicans that raised upper-income tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The president plans to use the moment as it traditionally has been in most of the 56 previous inaugurations — to talk about founding American values and their importance to the country's success today.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  The United Auto Workers and other labor unions are calling on members to protest before and during Gov. Rick Snyder's third State of the State address in Lansing.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder's speech at Michigan State University's commencement ceremonies has generated some backlash following a whirlwind week in state government.

Monday, December 10, 2012  President Barack Obama visited Michigan Monday to ask auto workers to support his plan for averting the so-called fiscal cliff.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  An administration official says President Barack Obama will travel to Detroit Monday to push his proposal for raising tax rates on wealthier Americans.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A surreptitious recording of Mitt Romney at a private fundraiser has gone public. What effect will this have on the Romney campaign?

Thursday, September 06, 2012  President Obama's acceptance speech will be moved indoors on Thursday.  Watch NBC25 News at 6 p.m. for a live report from Charlotte.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Obama ready to sketch path forward for nation after Bill Clinton fires up Dems' convention

Thursday, September 06, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama the compromiser? Clinton mischaracterizes intransigence of both parties

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Democrats raise curtain on their convention after Obama sees storm damage, hails labor

Friday, August 31, 2012  Updated with video: And those unmentioned topics say a lot about the challenges that face the Republican ticket in the final three months of the presidential campaign.