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Woman claiming to have stage 4 breast cancer lied, raised over $30G fraudulently, police say

January 30, 2018

Woman claiming to have stage 4 breast cancer lied, raised over $30G fraudulently, police say

A Michigan woman claimed she was battling stage four breast cancer and got all her friends together to help raise money for treatments.

Young couple contracts hookworms in feet at Punta Cana beach resort

January 29, 2018

Young couple contracts hookworms in feet at Punta Cana beach resort

A young Canadian couple who recently returned from the Dominican Republican is warning those who are planning to travel “somewhere tropical” of the risks of walking barefoot in the sand after coming home with “incredibly itchy” feet — which turned out to be parasites.

Detroit officer shot in the head last week dies

January 28, 2018

Detroit officer shot in the head last week dies

Detroit Police Officer Glenn Doss Jr. died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a shooting last week.

Attorney general announces probe into Michigan State University's handling of Larry Nassar sex abuse claims

January 27, 2018

Attorney general announces probe into Michigan State University's handling of Larry Nassar sex abuse claims

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says an investigation into Michigan State University's handling of sexual abuse claims against sports doctor Larry Nassar will find out who knew what and when, who took action, and who failed to do so.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder reportedly weighs look at MSU's handling of sex abuse claims

January 27, 2018

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder reportedly weighs look at MSU's handling of sex abuse claims

The governor of Michigan is reportedly debating whether or not to investigate Michigan State University, which has been criticized for its handling of sexual abuse reports made against former sports doctor Larry Nassar, The Associated Press reported.

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina criticized for Larry Nassar sex abuse sentencing remarks

January 26, 2018

Judge Rosemarie Aquilina criticized for Larry Nassar sex abuse sentencing remarks

The Michigan judge who sentenced disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar to as many as 175 years in prison on Tuesday has come under scrutiny for her sentencing remarks, which critics contend may have crossed a line.

Following Nassar scandal, Michigan State president leaves with lifetime of perks

January 26, 2018

Following Nassar scandal, Michigan State president leaves with lifetime of perks

Michigan State University was accused of covering up what is believed to be the biggest sexual abuse scandal in U.S. sports – and just hours after gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s sentencing Wednesday, Lou Anna Simon stepped down as president.

Detroit police officer critically wounded; suspect in custody: report

January 25, 2018

Detroit police officer critically wounded; suspect in custody: report

A suspect who barricaded himself inside a house after allegedly shooting a Detroit police officer Wednesday evening was taken into custody early Thursday morning.

Second Conyers relative files papers to seek US House seat in Michigan

January 25, 2018

Second Conyers relative files papers to seek US House seat in Michigan

A second member of the Conyers family has filed papers in Michigan to seek the U.S. House seat recently vacated by longtime Democratic lawmaker John Conyers.

Michigan State president steps down over Larry Nassar scandal

January 24, 2018

Michigan State president steps down over Larry Nassar scandal

Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon resigned late Wednesday over criticism of the university's handling of sexual abuse claims against former sports doctor Larry Nassar.