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Today at 8:00 AM  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

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  Christine Guitar will serve as the school district's new Chief of Communications. The district's former  Director of Communications, Alison Arnold resigned in January.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Bay Area Transportation Authority launched it's new service model for Grand Traverse County today.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  We are proud to salute our educators like Mrs. Wirtz!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Classroom salute visits Mrs. Burch's class at Platte River Elementary in Honor.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A northern Michigan community is coming together to help a little boy battling a rare and deadly disease.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Alleged Los Angeles clergy sex abuse victims seek Catholic religious order files in fight over records

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Official: Obama's budget proposes cuts to Social Security in attempt to compromise with GOP

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Ms. Liu teaches all of the students here a lesson in the Chinese language each day.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  7&4 News Daily Classroom Salute segment paid a visit to Mrs. Cullen's 3-5 year old Preschool class at the International School at Bertha Vos.