Nina Simone, one of the most arresting voices in 20th century music, is one of those people who are just impossible to capture in one dimension. That’s why scholar and poet Shonda Buchanan blended poetry, memoir, and historical reflection for her book, The Lost Songs of Nina Simone.

The University of Michigan announced it will sever ties from private companies with plainclothes investigators. A UM student shares what happened in an interaction with a suspected surveillance agent.

Detroit student Maykol Bogoya-Duarte was driving with three other students to join a field trip when he was pulled over by Rockwood police. Now Bogoya-Duarte, who was just 3.5 credits away from earning his high school diploma, is being held by ICE in a correctional facility in the Upper Peninsula.

Lansing native and professional wrestler Sabu has died at age 61.

Two perspectives on how cuts to Medicaid and Social Security could have a significant impact on vulnerable populations.

In his new book, "Great Lakes in 50 Maps," Alex B. Hill talks about the significance of the lakes then and now.

Former UM President Santa Ono was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors to take on the role of president of University of Florida. Ono has already resigned from UM and expected the new appointment in Florida to begin this month.

Some legal experts argue that police training and the difficulty of convicting officers played a key role in the hung jury.

Chef Abra Berens shared her tips for incorporating protein, maximizing flavor, and achieving the perfect texture in a simple spring risotto.

Stateside takes a driving tour of Dearborn's South End neighborhood to see the current site where industry meets residential, and the future sight of the Greenbelt project.