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Four people injured after plane crashes outside Frankenmuth Airport

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Police and fire crews are on the scene of a small plane crash. It happened near Reese and Townline Roads in Frankenmuth. More>>

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Body of 12-year-old drowning victim recovered

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Police in Shiawassee County have recovered the body of a 12-year-old drowning victim.
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Double shooting in Saginaw

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Two people were shot last night in Saginaw County. It happened around 2:30 a.m. this morning in the 2000 block of Maplewood in Saginaw.
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Area politician bitten by dog on the campaign trail Video included

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A county commissioner campaigning for a state representative job was going door to door trying to garner support when she was bitten by a dog. More>>

All you need to know about the Dow Weekend of Races Video included

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Runners from all over Michigan are in Midland lacing up their shoes for the first annual Dow Weekend of Races. More>>

Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast

Tropical Storm Alberto hovered off the South Carolina and Georgia coasts on Sunday, canceling tourist cruises, producing showers and serving as a reminder that the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner. More>>

Pakistan blocks Twitter over contentious tweets

Pakistan blocked the social networking website Twitter for several hours because it refused to remove tweets considered offensive to Islam, said one of the country's top telecommunications officials. More>>

Protesters march through Chicago to NATO summit

Thousands of protesters marched through downtown Chicago on Sunday in one of the city's largest demonstrations in years, airing grievances about war, climate change and a wide range of other complaints as world leaders... More>>

Obama sees 'emerging consensus' on economic fix

Confronting an economic crisis that threatens them all, President Barack Obama and leaders of other world powers on Saturday declared that their governments must both spark growth and cut the debt that has crippled the... More>>

Bee Gees' Robin Gibb has died

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Robin Gibb, whose vibrato comprised one-third of the harmony behind the legendary group the Bee Gees is dead after a long period of ill health.
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Convicted Lockerbie bomber dies of cancer in Libya

He was the embodiment of one of modern Libya's darkest chapters - a man synonymous with horrifying scenes of wreckage, broken families and a plane that fell out of the sky a generation ago. His name, Abdel Baset... More>>

Cancer survivors and supporters participate in Relay for Life

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Cancer survivors and those who have offered countless support laced up their running shoes at Saginaw's Nouvel High School's track.
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2 more activists charged related to NATO summit

Prosecutors charged two more activists Sunday with crimes tied to the two-day NATO summit, accusing one of saying he wanted to blow up a downtown Chicago bridge and a second with seeking to build pipe bombs. More>>

Obama wants new banking rules put in place soon

President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law two years ago. He also is calling on Congress to stop trying to weaken the... More>>

Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice

A blind Chinese legal activist who escaped house arrest, endured a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle and a hurried daylong flight paused ever so briefly upon his arrival in New York City before taking up a familiar fight. More>>

Kristen Wiig gets an emotional sendoff from 'SNL'

Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live" as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years. More>>

Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY

Family and friends gathered Saturday at a modest stone church in a hamlet north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the latest member of that charmed and cursed family to fall victim to tragedy and... More>>

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds on day after IPO

A day after the historic Facebook IPO, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status Saturday to "married." More>>

I'll Have Another wins Preakness, Triple try next

I'll Have Another had Bodemeister in his sights again, a shot at the Triple Crown hanging in the balance. More>>

SpaceX rocket launch aborted in last half-second

A new private supply ship for the International Space Station remained stuck on the ground Saturday after rocket engine trouble led to a last-second abort of the historic flight. More>>

Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." More>>

School Bus Crash in Georgia

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A chain collision involving about a half-dozen buses east of Atlanta trapped one driver and forced medical officials to examine more than 50 children for injuries. More>>

Staycations offer more options for less money

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Staycations offer simple, cost-effective ways to enjoy downtime and provide an extending outing to your family. The idea is to find something unique to do that's within your area or even in your own hometown. More>>

NBA playoffs: It's (wide) open season

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Here is a list of the eight remaining teams in the NBA playoffs in no particular order, each with their own reasons why they may not win it all. More>>

Detained protesters accused of Chicago terror plot

Prosecutors say three men arrested in a raid on a Chicago apartment had planned to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and other targets, including police stations and... More>>

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

A blind Chinese legal activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. More>>

Student killed, 7 hurt in blast near Italy school

A bomb exploded outside a high school in southern Italy named after a slain anti-Mafia prosecutor as students arrived for class Saturday, killing a teenage girl and wounding several other classmates, officials said. More>>

Facebook stock finishes flat in debut

In the hours before Facebook's stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market for the first time, CEO Mark Zuckerberg reminded the company's 3,500 employees not to get caught up in the hoopla surrounding its... More>>

COMMENTARY: Zuck it up, Facebook - IPO is DOA

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Facebook's initial public offering failed to make the filthy rich even filthier and richer, which was deeply satisfying to those among us who can't afford car insurance. More>>

School board votes to outsource bus service to Ohio company Video included

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The Saginaw School District has confirmed it's going to outsource bus service.
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Serial Stabbing Trial: Closer to a verdict Video included

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Mental health experts who interviewed Elias Abuelazam testified Friday that he revealed a pattern of planning, control and lack of empathy for his alleged victims - key factors that would make him criminally responsible and likely douse any insanity defense. More>>

Deputies investigate vehicle-pedestrian crash

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Deputies in Bay County are trying to figure out what caused a crash involving a 14-year-old pedestrian and a telephone pole. More>>

Flint teen qualifies for London Olympics Video included

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Flint's Claressa Shields has taken the boxing world by storm, and the 17-year-old has now earned a spot on the USA Olympic women's boxing team. More>>

GM decides Super Bowl ads are too expensive

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General Motors says that it costs too much to advertise during the Super Bowl. More>>

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse reopening after renovation

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The Fort Gratiot Lighthouse is reopening to the public this weekend following a renovation that lasted years and cost roughly $700,000. More>>

CMU team wins first place in NASCAR competition

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A group of Central Michigan University students won first place in the national NASCAR Kinetics: Marketing in Motion competition. Five students represented CMU on a national scale in a semester-long competition. More>>

Tests don't explain cause of Ohio I-75 wrong-way crash

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A northwest Ohio coroner says a wrong-way driver killed in a head-on interstate crash didn't have alcohol or drugs in her system at the time of the collision, which also killed three sorority sisters. More>>

Gang member sought by FBI still at large

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Last week Flint police and the FBI arrested 11 members of the Flint street gang known as the Howard Boys - but one key member is still at large. More>>

Police: Thieves in Thumb trade stolen scrap metal for heroin

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The Tuscola County Sheriff's Office as well as the Millington Police Department say they've arrested two people behind several thefts in the Village of Millington and Millington Township. More>>

USS Edson to be centerpiece of local ship museum

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The 418-foot destroyer USS Edson is expected to become the centerpiece of a ship museum in Michigan. More>>

Bill toughening penalties on child abuse passes state House

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The beating death of a 4-year-old Genesee County boy is prompting efforts to crack down on child abuse. More>>

Four Michigan men busted for elk poaching

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Four Vanderbilt, MI, residents have been arrested in connection with the illegal killing of a bull elk in Otsego County on April 20, the Department of Natural Resources announced.
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Man living with relatives to use lottery winnings to buy home

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A Michigan man checked his $100,000 Cashword instant Lottery ticket very carefully before allowing himself to believe that he had won the big prize of $100,000.
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Oscoda County receives state grant for home rehabs

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The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has announced $125,000 in funding for rental rehabilitation to units in Oscoda.
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Seniors urged to use state office during Older Americans Month

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May is National Older Americans Month and the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) is reminding seniors that the state agency has numerous resources to help and protect them.
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Michigan psychiatrist charged with sexual assault

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A psychiatrist who practices in Monroe County has been charged with sexually assaulting a female patient. More>>

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Exclusive: TV5 talks with wounded warrior Travis Mills Video included

TV5 got a chance to speak with the Tuscola County soldier who lost his limbs on the battlefield, and he left us with a very positive message about the power of his spirit. More>>

Cool School: Saint Brigid Catholic in Midland Video included

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WATCH: TV5's Lauren Fahrenkrug visits Saint Brigid Catholic in Midland  to see what makes them this week's Cool School. 5/18/12. More>>

Genesee County makes it easier to report roadkill

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Officials in Genesee County are making it easier to report roadkill. More>>

Mich. Dems seek repeal of 'stand your ground' laws Video included

More than a dozen Democratic Michigan House members have introduced legislation to repeal the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law after the fatal shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. More>>

Islamic camp wins appeal over property taxes in Lapeer County

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The Michigan appeals court has overturned a decision by the state Tax Tribunal and ordered an Islamic camp in Lapeer County to be free of property taxes. More>>

Top 5 On 5: Winner of area’s best Greenhouse is….

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Hundreds of people nominated their favorite Greenhouse in this week's edition of Top 5 on 5. Click here to see who came out on top! More>>

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