Mourning loss of Nelson Mandela
Dec 6th, 2013 - International News
— There's a makeshift shrine of flowers and candles outside the old Soweto home of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Mandela died yesterday at age 95. One man says when Mandela was freed from prison in 1990 after 27 years, he didn't come out a bitter man, but came out with a message of peace.
Retired Bishop Desmond Tutu closed a prayer for the late Nelson Mandela, saying "God, thank you for the gift of Madiba " Madiba is a family clan name. Flags have been lowered to half-staff and people across South Africa commemorated Mandela with song, tears and prayers. Funeral arrangements are still being made for the Nobel Prize winner, former president and anti-apartheid leader.
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W. Michigan University to become tobacco-free
Dec 6th, 2013 - Local News
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan University plans to become tobacco-free starting Sept. 1 as part of a broader effort to improve the health of the campus community.
The Kalamazoo school's...
Local teacher lost life in traffic crash
Dec 5th, 2013 - Local News
A teacher from Hamilton Community Schools died after his car collided with a semi-truck near Holland Wednesday morning. 30-year-old Josh Hoppe from Zeeland taught government and did some coaching for...
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New center aims to help better preserve roadways
Dec 6th, 2013 - State News
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A new center at Michigan State University aims to look for better ways to preserve roadways.
The school's Transportation Center on Highway Pavement Preservation will le...
Fast-food workers walk off job at Detroit location
Dec 5th, 2013 - State News
DETROIT (AP) — Workers walked off their jobs at a fast-food restaurant in Detroit as part of a national protest against low wages.
Dozens of sign-carrying McDonald's employees and others marched ...
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Winter storm brings ice warnings to many in the south
Dec 6th, 2013 - National News
— A storm that's already dumped up to 2 feet of snow in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin has draped many communities in skin-stinging cold.
Winter storm and ice warnings are in effect through muc...
Retreating indoors
Dec 5th, 2013 - National News
DENVER (AP) — Some people have chosen to retreat indoors as an arctic blast sweeps across the Northern Plains.
And the blowing snow and single digit temperatures in North Dakota and across Montan...
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Mourning loss of Nelson Mandela
Dec 6th, 2013 - International News
— There's a makeshift shrine of flowers and candles outside the old Soweto home of former South African President Nelson Mandela. Mandela died yesterday at age 95. One man says when Mandela was free...
Nelson Mandela passes away at age 95
Dec 5th, 2013 - International News
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died. The 95-year-old had been receiving medical treatment for a recurring lung infection at his home since being discharged from the hospital in Sep...
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Griffins tickets available for outdoor hockey game
Dec 6th, 2013 - Sports News
More than 30,000 tickets have been sold for the Grand Rapids Griffins outdoor hockey game against Toronto on Dec. 30th at Comerica park. The Griffins said more than 10,000 seats remain and you can re...
North Carolina beats No. 1 Michigan State 79-65
Dec 5th, 2013 - Sports News
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J.P. Tokoto had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds to help North Carolina beat No. 1 Michigan State 79-65 Wednesday night, giving the Tar Heels another impressive vic...
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Most booster seats do well in new safety rankings
Nov 7th, 2013 - Health News
DETROIT (AP) — More than half of child booster seats that went on sale this year earned a top rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The institute, which is funded by insurers, r...
New Study on Adults/Infants Sleeping Side by Side
Sep 30th, 2013 - Health News
CHICAGO (AP) — The government's latest infant bed-sharing numbers are out leaving health officials concerned.
The percentage of babies sleeping with parents or another child more than doubled...