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Sick-out by Detroit teachers prompts 21 school closures

May 2, 2016

Sick-out by Detroit teachers prompts 21 school closures

More than 20 Detroit Public Schools will be closed Monday, the district said, after the teachers union urged members to call in sick in a protest over funding issues.

Ex-priest gets 20-40 years in prison for sexual assault

May 1, 2016

Ex-priest gets 20-40 years in prison for sexual assault

Victims confronted a former Roman Catholic priest in court Friday as he was sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for sexually abusing students at a Michigan high school in the 1980s.

Michigan gov, EPA chief face bipartisan blast at heated Flint water hearing

April 28, 2016

Michigan gov, EPA chief face bipartisan blast at heated Flint water hearing

House lawmakers unleashed their frustration Thursday with state and federal leaders they say are trying to spread -- if not unload -- the blame for the Flint water crisis, as its impoverished community remains without clean running water to this day.

Sanders camp sees opportunity as Southern state voting wraps

April 28, 2016

Sanders camp sees opportunity as Southern state voting wraps

Bernie Sanders is showing no signs of slowing down after pulling off an upset victory in Michigan and sees an opportunity ahead to gain ground, as his campaign suggests one of Hillary Clinton’s biggest built-in advantages is about to become irrelevant.

Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan; Trump notches three more wins

April 28, 2016

Sanders upsets Clinton in Michigan; Trump notches three more wins

Bernie Sanders pulled off a shocking upset in Michigan's Democratic primary Tuesday night, beating Hillary Clinton in a race that most polls had him trailing by double digits and eclipsing the front runner's earlier win in Mississippi.

Romney sends out anti-Trump robo-calls for Rubio, Kasich

April 28, 2016

Romney sends out anti-Trump robo-calls for Rubio, Kasich

Mitt Romney is blasting out robo-calls on behalf of Marco Rubio and John Kasich -- and against Donald Trump -- in the states voting Tuesday, marking his most direct appeal yet on behalf of any candidate since he delivered a scorching condemnation of Trump’s candidacy last week.

FOX NEWS TOWN HALL: Sanders, Clinton in Michigan battle over auto bailout; Clinton unveils free tuition plan

April 28, 2016

FOX NEWS TOWN HALL: Sanders, Clinton in Michigan battle over auto bailout; Clinton unveils free tuition plan

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders laid out some of their key differences Monday in a Fox News Channel town hall event in Michigan -- including Clinton springing a surprise alternative to Sander’s millennial-friendly, free-college-tuition plan.

Cruz, Trump grab two wins; Dems divided as candidates look ahead to Michigan, Florida contests

April 28, 2016

Cruz, Trump grab two wins; Dems divided as candidates look ahead to Michigan, Florida contests

Donald Trump reiterated calls Saturday night for Sen. Marco Rubio to drop out of the Republican race, saying he wants to take on challenger Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in a two-man GOP showdown for the 2016 party nomination.

Sanders, Clinton to attend FNC town hall ahead of Michigan primary

April 28, 2016

Sanders, Clinton to attend FNC town hall ahead of Michigan primary

Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Monday will host a one-hour Democratic presidential town hall with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Rivals spar with Trump on trust at GOP debate – but all vow to support nominee

April 28, 2016

Rivals spar with Trump on trust at GOP debate – but all vow to support nominee

Donald Trump’s rivals teamed up at Thursday’s Fox News Republican presidential debate in a concerted effort to cast him as a political salesman willing to say anything and take any position to win the nomination – but in the end, pledged to support the GOP nominee, even if it's Trump.