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Prosecutor charges parents after 1-year-old drowns in tub

Police say a 1-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a water-filled bathtub in Flint and now his parents have been charged in connection to his death. More>>

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2 killed in 2-car crash near Bridgeport

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A two-car crash between Bridgeport and Frankenmuth resulted in the deaths of two people on Junction Road Wednesday afternoon. More>>

ACO Hardware locations to close doors

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Five local ACO Hardware stores will soon shut their doors. More>>

14 restaurants offer Charles Ramsey free burgers for life Video included

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More than a dozen of Cleveland restaurants have pledged to give the man who rescued three Ohio women from captivity, free burgers for life. More>>

FBI count: Mich. has nearly 4,000 missing people

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There are nearly 4,000 missing people in Michigan that the FBI counts on a statewide list it has been maintaining for nearly 40 years. More>>

Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech

President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to... More>>

Police: Man, 52, apparently drowns while boating

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State police say a 52-year-old man has apparently drowned in a boating accident on Muskellunge Lake in Montcalm County. More>>

Vote on gay Scouts comes at emotional moment

The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations.
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Second teen dies from injuries sustained in Friday crash

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State police have identified a second person who died in a Friday crash. More>>

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Dangerous Limousines: What to look out for

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It's that time of year, high school proms, weddings and people are hiring limousines for other special events. But how do you know if one of the 700-plus limo companies in the state is safe? More>>

Police respond to injury accident on I-75

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Police responded to two different accidents, one in Saginaw and the other in Buena Vista Township Thursday morning. More>>

Special event honors police and firefighters

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Two men have been awarded for going above and beyond the line of duty as a police officer and firefighter were honored for their bravery at a special event Wednesday. More>>

State improving wildlife habitat at Mid-Michigan game area

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is making improvements to habitat for wildlife at Crow Island State Game area in Saginaw County. More>>

Michigan arthritis sufferers walk less than national average

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report showing that more than 50 percent of U.S. adults with arthritis walk less than 90 minutes per week. More>>

Rain continuing to pound Mid-Michigan

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A swath of rain showers is moving its way through Mid-Michigan, with most of the moisture falling in Arenac, Isabella, Midland and Bay counties. More>>

Some Bay Co. residents not silent about siren silence

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Some may consider the testing of an emergency siren loud and obnoxious, but when there's a severe weather threat, those warnings can help save lives. More>>

Stricken Japan nuke plant struggles to keep staff

Keeping the meltdown-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant in northeastern Japan in stable condition requires a cast of thousands. Increasingly the plant's operator is struggling to find enough workers, a trend that many... More>>

Top 5 on 5: Genesee County's best milkshake

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The nominees are in for this week's installment of Top 5 on 5. More>>

Top 5 on 5: Tri-City's best milkshake

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The nominees are in for this week's installment of Top 5 on 5. More>>

Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report. More>>

Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth

Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year. More>>

Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest - although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his... More>>

State says suspended daycare broke rules

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New documents show why the state shut down a local daycare. The Department of Human Services says the facility on Lauria Road in Bay County violated four rules. More>>

AZ lawmaker opens session with atheist 'prayer'

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It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist. More>>

Owner of famous dog is alive and reunited with 'Susie'

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There's a happy ending to the story of the little dog who was found standing guard over a body after the EF-5 tornado that decimated her neighborhood in Moore, OK. Her owner is alive, and they have been reunited thanks to the viral photo.
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Man shot during FBI interview says he, Tsarnaev killed in 2011 Video included

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A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying.
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Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor Video included

Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win. More>>

Last of missing from Oklahoma tornado accounted for

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The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.
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Broke no laws, IRS official says then takes 5th

At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer... More>>

Pets, photos are precious finds in tornado recovery

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As the survivors of the tornadoes in Moore, OK, begin their recovery efforts, many will be trying to locate pets and photos. More>>

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized Video included

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One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.
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Staff Sgt. Travis Mills back in Michigan, talks about recovery

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Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is back in Michigan for a visit -- on Thursday he will be the keynote speaker at a memorial service in Lansing. More>>

Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life

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A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman. More>>

Joplin shows progress 2 years after tornado devastation

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Two years after a devastating tornado ripped through Joplin, MO, new landscape is emerging, but there is still work to be done. More>>

Your week in music: New Beyonce baby, maybe? New Beyonce music, definitely

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Is she or isn't she? Who knows? But new Beyonce music is here.
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4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major... More>>

271 students awarded scholarships from Saginaw Community Foundation

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A total of 271 high school, college and nontraditional students were awarded scholarships at the Saginaw Community Foundation's Excellence in Education event on Monday. More>>

4th annual Rockin’ on the River Charity Event

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Get ready for the 4th annual Rockin' on the River Charity Event to benefit the Child and Family Services of Saginaw. This year's event is scheduled for June 7, 2013. More>>

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