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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Lansing-based insurance company is planning a $100 million expansion that could lead to the addition of more than 1,000 jobs.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Jurors see dueling portraits of Michael Jackson on 1st day of civil trial over singer's death

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Monday, March 11, 2013  Six air traffic control towers in Michigan are among 238 scheduled to close nationwide in early April as the Federal Aviation Administration shuts off funding for those services.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  In elf ears and wizard hats, 'Hobbit' fans revel in New Zealand premiere of Jackson's new film

Monday, November 19, 2012  Wranglers say horses, other animals used in 'Hobbit' movies died on unsafe New Zealand farm

Saturday, October 27, 2012  A 75-foot-tall concolor fir from Jackson has been selected as the Christmas tree to decorate the Michigan Capitol lawn this year.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  A Michigan teenager found a piece of a finger inside his roast beef sandwich at Arby's.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  Peter Jackson shows 3-D footage of 'Hobbit' prequel filmed at faster speed

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Former Spanish teacher was fired earlier Tuesday before he returned to kill the school's headmistress and then kill himself.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Investigators say a fired Spanish teacher shot and killed the school's headmistress before killing himself.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to maximum 4 years for causing pop superstar's death

Monday, November 07, 2011  Story updated with video of crowd outside courtroom, sentencing Nov. 29.