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There are high rates of depression and thoughts of suicide among medical students according to a new study. Researchers say stress and anxiety along with the competitive nature of medical school may be to blame. Dr. Robert Folberg, the dean of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, says taking …

A temporary victory for three to five hundred firefighters and police officers rallying on the Capitol steps in Lansing. Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports House Republicans say they will not vote in the lame duck session on the retiree health care cost package. Skubick says the Republicans will come …

Governor Rick Snyder says a lack of investment on infrastructure is a national issue as well as a Michigan issue. A commission he appointed after the Flint Water Crisis recommends a $4 billion a year investment in the states’ roads, water and power and communication systems. Snyder says it’s not so much …

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor — an attack that drew America into World War II. Jon Hewett spoke with one Michigan man who survived the attack and has returned this week to remember those who lost their lives.

The holidays can be a tough time for families who have lost a loved one. Health Reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has some expert advice on how families can prepare and how friends can help.

Car companies are making one more attempt to get some relief from new, tougher fuel economy rules. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.

Today is the deadline for individuals 65 or older to enroll in, upgrade or simply renew their current Medicare plan. Seniors are running out of time to look for health plans to fit their personal needs and ensure they are not over- or under-insured. For those who are satisfied with their …

Fewer high school students in Michigan will mean fewer high school graduates, according to a national study. The graduation rate is expected to decline in the years ahead as the result of a lower birth rate, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. In fact, next year will …

The state house has voted to lessen the penalty for underage drinking, making a first offense a civil infraction instead of a misdemeanor crime. The maximum fine would remain unchanged at $100, and minors may still have to get substance abuse help. In 2014, there were about 9,300 first-offense convictions …

Opposing court rulings on the Michigan ballot recount. The state court of appeals says it should end, being Green Party candidate Jill Stien did not have enough of a vote to qualify for a recount. But a federal appeals court upheld the original ruling forcing the recount Monday, saying a …