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In Michigan, questions linger over Fort Hood, imam killings
The shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, raised new concerns for Muslims in southeast Michigan, coming so soon after the killing of Imam Luqman Abdullah during an FBI raid in the Detroit area.
National anti-gun violence program largely successful, Michigan State finds
Project Safe Neighborhoods - a community-based policing effort launched in 2001 - has been largely successful in its goal of reducing violent crime, according to an analysis by Michigan State University, the national research and training partner of the federal initiative.
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Two Grand Rapids doctors are first to join hospice fellowship
Leaders from Hospice of Michigan were to announce today in Grand Rapids the two finalists set to received the organization's first two slots in its new hospice and palliative care fellowship program.
An update to a story we brought earlier: Detroit police say a Michigan State University student killed on Thursday was not the victim of a hit and run.
Police identify MSU student killed outside of Joe Louis Arena
The 19-year-old Michigan State University student who died after Thursday night's Red Wings game Hockey Game at the Joe Louis Arena has been identified as Ryan Rosman of West Bloomfield.
Detroit police say MSU student struck by car, dragged to death
A 19-year-old Michigan State University student who had just watched the Red Wings defeat the San Jose Sharks at Joe Louis Arena on Thursday night was hit and dragged more than a quarter-mile under a car and killed, police said.
MSU Student Struck, Dragged By Car
A 19-year-old Michigan State University student was fatally struck and dragged by a vehicle Thursday night in Detroit.
Psych Meds May Increase Risk of Premature Delivery
Women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medications had triple the risk of giving birth to a premature baby, according to a study in the September/October issue of Women's Health Issues .
Depression, Drugs Linked To Preterm Birth
Pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication have triple the risk of premature child delivery, U.S. researchers found.
Revamped MSU Extension program may be spared from Governor Granholm's budget ax
Amy Irish-Brown, of the Kent MSU Extension, is one of 10 educators with differing specialties who keep farmers in the Kent County area informed of the latest research.
P nelope Cruz stars in Pedro Almod var's tale of jealousy and treachery, "Broken Embraces."
TheWindsor International Film Festival is rolling... but not in Windsor. The Festival, now in its fifth year, is starting out in neighboring Michigan, with two Canadian films -- "Pontypool" and "C'est pas moi, je le jure!" -- screening at the Detroit Film Theatre this weekend.
Nov. 7 Marks 50th Anniversary of ACT Test
Iowa City, Iowa-Nov. 7, 2009, marks the 50th anniversary of the ACT college admission and placement exam .
Four MSU Students Facing Bomb Charges
Four Michigan State University freshman face felony charges of up to 20 years in jail and $15,000 in fines for detonating explosives in an East Lansing Yard.
Nancy Brinker, who founded the Susan G. Komen for the Cure in honor of her late sister, will be one of three speakers for Michigan State University's December commencement.
Obesity significantly reduces chances of successful pregnancy
Washington, Nov 4 : For overweight women looking forward to becoming mothers, here's some bad news: a new study has shown that obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy.
Mich. looks at worst-case 20 percent budget cuts
Michigan's governor warned Tuesday of a possible 20 percent cut in state spending next year, a draconian step after billions in cuts since 2003 have already dented police and fire services, pushed schools toward insolvency and reduced oversight of prison inmates.
State budget includes funding for MSU research
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. The following is a message from Gov. Jennifer Granholm: Michigan Gov.
Electronic mortgage closings give buyers option
EAST LANSING - Home buyers can save time and avoid writer's cramp by closing their mortgages electronically at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.
Malmstrom: Michigan needs to imagine far more
Here in Michigan, we are staring in the face of a short-term budget dilemma, which has devolved into a game of chicken between the governor and the Legislature, as each dares the other to flinch first.
Ex-Mich. St. coach pledges run for Mich. governor
Former Michigan State University football coach George Perles says he intends to begin his campaign for governor after New Year's Day.
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