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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Sheriff says an automated call identifies that Medical Alert equipment has been purchased on behalf of the recipient of the call.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Michigan State University researchers plan to use a $7.8 million grant from the Seattle-based Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help African nations improve sustainable farming.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Republican convention briefly gets rowdy as Ron Paul backers take offense to new party rules

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  GOP delegates want tough talk, yearn to party like 1980, when Democrat was ousted after 1 term

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Penn State: NCAA will get information it wants on Sandusky sex abuse scandal within days

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Investigators say Crosspoint Church and St. Andrews Episcopal Church, both in Gaylord were hit.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Civil rights leaders aim to keep pressure on Florida officials to arrest man who shot black teen

Monday, March 05, 2012  What's so super about Tuesday? 419 delegates, 10 states, 4 hopefuls but race unlikely to jell

Friday, November 18, 2011  Violence, clashes with police mar Occupy protests; crowd control tactics questioned

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  A new study will focus on whether social media is helping high school students hone their college knowledge.