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There are new questions about the release of Flint native Amir Hekmati from an Iranian jail, after a report that the U.S. secretly organized an airlift of $400 million to Iran very same day. But Flint Congressman Dan Kildee, who fought for the release of Amir Hekmati, says he believes …

Michigan weather has been less severe than in previous years, unless you’re from the U.P. M-Live Chief Meteorologist Mark TorreGrossa says out of the five tornadoes in the state, three have been in the Upper Peninsula. TorreGrossa also says the state’s total severe weather reports for this year are 195. …

According to the CDC more than 60 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder. Sleep problems have been linked to car crashes and accidents on the job. Now not getting enough shut eye could increase your risk of stroke. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites has more.

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has released a new consumer alert after several Michigan businesses reported receiving a suspicious email from “The Office of The Attorney General.” This link, when clicked, installs malware which steals confidential information from individual computers. The Department of Attorney General says if you receive the …

A new report from the Michigan Office for New Americans says 60-thousand immigrants have moved into the state between 2010 and 2014. The ten percent increase is higher than the national average of nearly six percent. The Associated Press says the influx of immigrants helped to mitigate the state’s broader …

It was a close race in the Thumb, but in the end businessman Paul Mitchell won the race for the 10th District seat being vacated by Candace Miller. Mitchell became emotional when he declared victory. State Senator Phillip Pavlov came in second place, with former state Senator Alan Sanborn taking …

Congressman John Conyers takes the win over Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey in Detroit’s 13th District, and will remain the longest-serving member of Congress. He says the jobless rate in the Motor City remains a priority. Conyers has been in the House of Representatives since 1965.

A new study finds obesity can increase your risk of getting the flu. Health reporter Dr. Deanna Lites explains.

Pokémon Go players have been causing some issues nationwide including at a Novi cemetery. Police Chief David Malloy says they asked the game maker to remove Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens as a game site after people were showing up after hours to catch Pokémon. He says the game is still …

Teachers and other school employees will be in front of courthouses, post offices and in parks across Michigan today protesting a move by the Governor to appeal a court ruling regarding retiree health care deductions. Those protesting are members of the American Federation of Teachers Michigan and the Michigan Education …