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Yesterday at 8:30 AM  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  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Teen birth rates dip in all but 2 states, national figure at record low, CDC report says

Thursday, May 23, 2013  According to the CDC, the overall birth rate for teens aged 15-19 declined 25-percent in 2011.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Dwight Yoakam and the Luna Negra Dance Theater's shows, originally scheduled for July 11 and 10, respectively, have been cancelled due to "unforeseen circumstances."

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The controversy over Angelina Jolie's announcement this week about having her double mastectomy after learning that she could be at an 87-percent higher risk for developing breast cancer, has sparked questions on how she made her drastic decision to undergo surgery.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Judge in New York rips government for opposing his order giving broader access to morning-after pill

Friday, April 26, 2013  Diana Needham of the National Trout Festival spoke with 7&4's Megan Moore about the events that will take place at this year's National Trout Festival in Kalkaska.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  In this week's edition of Pet Talk, Dr. Jen Klabunde answered viewer-submitted pet health questions.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A "zombie apocalypse" exercise set for Tuesday is designed to make students in the Ann Arbor university's School of Public Health contemplate likely scenarios in disasters and the appropriate response.