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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Mother of baby trapped in sewer raised alarm but kept quiet about her identity during rescue

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Friendship with bomb suspect, complex chain of events leads to 3 being charged

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illness can limit training at crucial times when you are trying to increase mileage and intensity.  Following an eating plan that is well-balanced and meets energy, carb, protein and micronutrient needs will help the Three Amigos boost their immune system so that they can stay healthy while increasing training volumes in the last month before the Bayshore.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Dzhokhar Tsarnaev immediately stopped talking after a magistrate judge and a representative from the U.S. Attorney's office entered his hospital room and gave him his Miranda warning.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  You’ve probably also heard about eating a “rainbow” of different colors of fruits and vegetables.  That’s because each of the colors usually represent different nutrients -- from minerals for strong bones and muscle function to vitamins that help you get the most out of your energy systems and support a healthy immune system, or the array of protective phytonutrients.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  When additional nutrition and hydration are needed food should come first. However, sports drinks, bars and gels can be useful in supplementing an athlete’s meal plan immediately before, during, and after events.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Rick Hoyt has run, biked and swum with his father in 1,092 races — including 252 triathlons, 70 marathons and 95 half-marathons — over the past 34 years, including a wartime race in El Salvador in which they had to be escorted by armed men.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  While the pre-event meal is a key element to performance, fueling muscles and being well hydrated before exercise sessions will give Marc, Lauren and Anne the edge to train hard throughout the weeks leading up to Bayshore

Monday, April 01, 2013  The late Rev. Marshall Collins of Northport is being recognized as a local legend in the History Center of Traverse City's 2013 spring Legends Exhibit.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Exercise and sporting events, such as training runs and races lasting an hour or longer, may require mid-activity refueling.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Author Cari Noga talks to 7&4 News about her first novel, "Sparrow Migrations".

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  UPDATED WITH POLL: A push of unseasonably cold air will race across Lakes Superior/Michigan leading to rounds of lake effect snow at times which will be with us through at least Thursday early afternoon.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The co-pilot of Flight 1549 visited Traverse City Thursday night to share his harrowing story of survival to a packed auditorium at Traverse City Central High School.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Whether it’s St. Paddy’s Day, Friday night Happy Hour, dinner with friends, or other special occasions, alcohol is a regular part of socializing and celebrations in our culture. While alcohol, in moderation, has its health benefits, drinking can and does negatively affect athletic performance.