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Jacqueline Lewis is now raising her 7-year-old granddaughter; the child's father, Shaun Lewis, died of a drug overdose this fall. There are thousands of similar "grandfamilies" in the U.S. Lewis believes those families should have a voice in determining how the settlement money from cases against opioid manufacturers and distributors are spent.

States differ on how best to spend $26B from settlement in opioid cases

The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic. But with countless groups advocating for a share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.

United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said in Egypt that he knows carbon markets have gotten a bad reputation but that strong safeguards would make the U.S. program different.

U.S. plan for boosting climate investment in low-income countries draws criticism

The plan would allow companies to buy carbon credits from developing nations that cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say carbon markets often fail to deliver climate benefits.

Next step coming this week in federal case involving Amor Ftouhi

Approximately 100 prospective jurors are scheduled to fill out a lengthy questionnaire Monday in Flint.The questionnaires will help attorneys decide who…

What you thought was missing from Gov. Snyder's State of the State speech

During last night's State of the State, Governor Rick Snyder apologized to the residents of Flint, saying "I'm sorry, and I will fix it."He traced a…

Voting in seven Michigan communities under federal microscope

The U.S. Justice Department will be closely watching Tuesday's election in seven Michigan communities.The Department’s Civil Rights Division plans to have…

On February 25, Sasami released her new album, 'Squeeze,' which is a call for catharsis and healing for those who are disillusioned.

Sasami finds catharsis in nu-metal on her new album 'Squeeze'

In her new album, 'Squeeze,' Sasami invites listeners to process their rage and disillusionment as a way to bring them closer to healing.

Will Gov. Snyder help - or hurt - fellow Republicans up for election in November?

Governor Rick Snyder is not on the ballot this year but he is using Election 2016 to burnish his image and protect his legacy. Snyder has at least two…

Howes: The UAW's day of reckoning is coming

The birthplace of the modern American labor movement is facing a reckoning.Thank a growing cadre of United Auto Workers leaders, including two of the past…

A boy stands amidst trees in the Tangi Valley where a river and irrigation ditches water crops of tomatoes, sunflowers, grapes and apricots. During the war the remote mountain valleys were the scene of brutal combat and attacks on civilians.

Afghans in a battle-scarred valley welcomed Taliban rule, but expect more

In rural Wardak province, some Afghans celebrated the return of the Taliban. One year later, here's what they want from the new government.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is seen here boarding an elevator following a vote on Feb. 14. She has been absent from the Senate after being diagnosed with shingles.

Congress returns from recess with a big to-do list

Addressing the fallout of a leak of classified intelligence documents and drafting legislation to avoid a default on the nation's credit limit are just a few items on Congress' to-do list.

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