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Detroit kicks off second phase of home repair program

The city celebrated two milestones in its $45 million Renew Detroit home repair program on Friday.

The four Republican governor candidates on the stage together for the debate

Week in Review: GOP candidates hold first debate, and study gives term limits a "thumbs down"

The four Republicans running for governor held their first debate this week. It was the first time Attorney General Bill Schuette, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,…

Central Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, where, over a decade ago, a fruit vendor set himself on fire and set off a wave of Arab uprisings.

Tunisians are voting in an election critics say could cement a return to autocracy

In Tunisia, 12 years after the revolution, citizens are still asking, "How do you expect me to make a living?"

Mobile health units to provide COVID-19 testing, flu shots, other health services

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Wayne State University and Wayne Health to bring COVID-19 testing to more…

A house that was moved off of its foundation following a flash flood rests on top of a vehicle on Thursday in Whitewood, Va. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts from Tuesday's floodwaters.

Crews have found all 44 Virginia residents who were missing after flooding

Authorities in southwest Virginia had feared the worst as they were inundated with calls from people who said they were unable to reach family members. But by noon Thursday, everyone had been located.

Jaroslaw Krajewski is a member of Poland's parliament representing the ruling Law and Justice Party. Krajewski defends the government's new law that aims to root out Russian influence in Polish society, saying it's needed now that Russia has invaded Ukraine. Critics have called the new law a blatant attempt for the ruling party to maintain its grip on power.

Poland's new Russian influence law gets flak as an attack on democracy

Critics of the law, including in Washington and the European Union, warn that Poland's right-wing populist leaders could use the law to block candidates ahead of elections later this year.

This image provided by the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a satellite view as Hurricane Fiona moves up the United States Atlantic coast, Thursday night, Sept. 22, 2022.

Powerful Hurricane Fiona roars by Bermuda as it approaches Canada

Hurricane Fiona pounded Bermuda with heavy rains and winds early Friday as it swept by the island on a route forecast to have it approaching Canada late in the day as a still-powerful storm.

DEQ and county officials update Muskegon County residents on PFAS plume

Muskegon County residents left a PFAS meeting last night with more questions than answers.County officials have tested 92 residential wells near the…

A picture prior to the central bank session of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Niigata, Japan, on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

G-7 finance leaders pledge to contain inflation and to continue support for Ukraine

Finance ministers and central bank chiefs ended talks in Japan with a joint statement pledging to bring inflation under control while aiding those suffering the most from surging prices.

A view of the stage during the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 09, 2022, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Tarnished Golden Globes attempt a comeback, after years of controversy

On Tuesday, the 80-year-old Hollywood Foreign Press Association will hand out awards at a lavish party emceed by Jerrod Carmichael. Studios, networks, stars and publicists boycotted the 2022 ceremony.

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