Domestic IssuesPolitics
Michigan's Aging Housing Stock Poses 'Huge Problem'
Michigan's median home is 53 years old, among the oldest in the nation. Aging infrastructure threatens affordability amid a housing shortage.
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Politics
Michigan Democrats Face Internal Divisions Ahead of November
Michigan Democrats struggle to unify after a bruising Senate primary, with disputes over Israel and Hasan Piker complicating their November strategy.
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Crime & Justice
Six Dead in Michigan Shootings; Teen Boy Among Victims
Six people dead including suspect in Missaukee County, Michigan shootings. A 13-year-old girl survived after calling 911. Investigation ongoing.
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Crime & Justice
Michigan Shootings Leave 5 Dead Plus Suspect After Manhunt
Shootings in rural Missaukee County, Michigan left five people dead plus the suspect following a large-scale law enforcement search.
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Politics
El-Sayed, Obama talk as Michigan Democrats seek unity
Abdul El-Sayed confirms call with Barack Obama as Michigan Democrats work to unite after a bitter Senate primary that exposed progressive-moderate rifts.
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Politics
El-Sayed's Upset Win Reshapes Michigan Senate Race
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite $60M in outside spending, setting up a pivotal November showdown.
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Politics
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Primary in Progressive Victory
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, overcoming record AIPAC spending for a November showdown with Mike Rogers.
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Health
Michigan Reports First US Deaths From Cyclospora
Michigan reports the first two US deaths linked to cyclospora, a diarrhea-causing parasite. Officials investigate the source of the record outbreak.
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PoliticsElections
Michigan Senate Primary Tests Democrats' Future Direction
Michigan's Senate primary pits progressive Abdul El-Sayed against establishment-backed Haley Stevens in a race that could reshape the Democratic Party.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Touts Tariffs in Michigan; Costs Worry His Supporters
Trump rallied in Michigan to promote tariffs, as data shows 8,300 jobs lost and rising costs worry his own supporters ahead of the primary.
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USCrime
Michigan Father Kills Wife, 6 Kids in Family Annihilation
A Michigan man fatally shot his wife and six children before setting their home ablaze and killing himself in a devastating family tragedy.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump in Michigan: Defending Economic Policies Amid Tariffs
President Trump visits Michigan to promote his economic policies as new 50% Canadian tariffs threaten the state's auto industry and manufacturing sector.
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PoliticsElections
Whitmer Endorses Stevens in Michigan Senate Primary
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in the competitive Democratic primary, backing the moderate against progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
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US PoliticsMilitary
Minnesota Pulls National Guard From DC, Pressuring Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz withdraws National Guard troops from D.C. after activists document armed patrols far from the National Mall, pressuring Michigan.
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PoliticsNational Security
Minnesota Pulls National Guard From D.C. Amid Backlash
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pulls National Guard troops early from Washington as backlash grows against Democratic governors who sent troops to the capital.
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Health & Public Safety
Cyclospora Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases in Michigan
A cyclospora outbreak has grown to more than 1,000 confirmed cases, centered in Michigan. Health officials investigate the source of the parasite.
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Politics
Michigan Progressives Unite in Key House and Senate Races
Progressive candidates William Lawrence and Abdul El-Sayed cross-endorsed in Michigan, aiming to boost turnout in critical 2026 House and Senate primaries.
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Crime & Public Safety
Two Dead in Michigan Mall Shooting; Two in Custody
Two killed, one injured in shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Police say dispute between two groups escalated, not a random attack.
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Crime & Justice
Michigan Parents Face Murder in 7-Year-Old's 255-lb Death
Damien and Jessica O'Brien face murder, torture, and child abuse charges after their 7-year-old son Casper died weighing 255 pounds in Flint Township.
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PoliticsEconomy
Michigan Candidate Accuses Trump Blocking Bridge for Donor
Mallory McMorrow launches ad accusing Trump of blocking the Gordie Howe Bridge to benefit a billionaire donor who gave $1M to his super PAC.
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Crime & Justice
Gunman Kills 4 at Detroit Suburb Home, Surrenders
A 25-year-old man killed his parents, brother, and brother's girlfriend at a Livonia, Michigan home before surrendering. The motive remains unknown.
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EducationPolitics
Interlochen to Raze Epstein Lodge as Michigan Launches Probe
Interlochen votes to demolish the lodge donated by Jeffrey Epstein as Michigan lawmakers investigate the school's ties to the disgraced financier.
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Health
Michigan Vaccine Waiver Reform Backfires Amid Measles Rise
Michigan's 2015 vaccine education rule initially cut waivers by 32%, but post-COVID backlash drove exemptions to record highs amid measles outbreaks.
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Business & EconomyPolitics
Detroit Bankruptcy Case Officially Closes After 13 Years
A federal judge has formally closed Detroit's historic bankruptcy case, ending 13 years of court oversight over the largest US municipal bankruptcy.
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