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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Michigan Sen. Carl Levin says authorities are testing a suspicious letter sent to his regional office in Saginaw.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Story updated: Argentine archbishop has been selected as new pope, the first pope from the Americas.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder wants to boost vehicle license fees and tax motor fuels at the wholesale level to raise billions of dollars for repairing Michigan's ailing roads and bridges.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Friday, December 28, 2012  In our nation's capital the talks heated up Friday over the fiscal cliff, which is just four days away from becoming a reality.  Local residents also gathered today in front of Rep. Dave Camp's office in Midland to protest.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  UPDATE: The Michigan House has passed the right-to-work law by a vote of 58-51.  The Michigan Senate also passed the law by a vote of 58-52.

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.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The Michigan Senate followed the House and passed a right-to-work measure that now heads to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  It's been a long, strange trip for marijuana. Here's a look at its history.