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Wisconsin's Coup Against its Own Citizens

The Republicans rammed through a controversial measure, and did so without a quorum. The game changing sequence of events.

Detroit Police Release Video of Station House Rampage

In the aftermath of last Sunday's shooting rampage, lawmakers will now consider whether to install metal detectors at the entrance to Detroit police stations.

Police: 2 men shot inside suburban Detroit mall

A dispute between two rival groups of teenagers escalated into gunfire Saturday when members of one of the groups opened fire inside a shopping mall, critically injuring one teenager and a clothing store worker as holiday shoppers dashed for cover, police said.

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Situation in Michigan exposes the religious right's greatest fear – strong lgbt youth

An amazing and positive incident took place recently in Michigan:

Families sue man convicted in Wis.-Mich. shootings

Relatives of two of the teenagers slain in a 2008 shooting rampage on the Wisconsin-Michigan border say they are suing the convicted killer to make sure he doesn't profit from the crimes.

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Was officer punished for spreading gossip about superior?

Ex-Police Chief Warren Evans is under investigation for actions he took, and a relationship with a subordinate was questioned by many.

Ex-Mayor of Detroit sentenced to prison

Kwame Fitzpatrick has finally run out of options, and is now in jail.

Feds examining 34 guns found in rural Michigan

Federal authorities are trying to determine where nearly three dozen guns found in rural Michigan came from and who owns them.

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'Housewives' star calls on Congress for arts funds

"Desperate Housewives" actor Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Orson Hodge on the series, urged lawmakers Tuesday to increase arts funding, saying he got his start performing in community theaters that received federal grants.

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House passes healthcare overhaul - latimes.com

The historic vote for healthcare passes with a vote of 219 in favor of the bill.

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