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An iceberg is seen melting off the coast of Ammasalik, Greenland, in July 2007. This year, scientists say sea-ice extent in the Arctic has reached its lowest level since monitoring by satellite began in 1979, the result of rising temperatures.

Trying To Unravel The Mysteries Of Arctic Warming

The Arctic is heating up twice as fast as the rest of the Earth, and sea ice is rapidly disappearing during the summer months. Some studies now suggest the Arctic Ocean could be free of ice in the summertime by the year 2030, with major repercussions in the region and beyond.

Many people who buy their own health insurance are being told their policieswill be canceled. New coverage may cost more and sometimes less, but it can't be denied because or pre-existing conditions.

Why Insurers Cancel Policies, And What You Can Do About It

No one knows for sure right now how many of the estimated 14 million people who buy their own coverage are getting cancellation notices, but the numbers appear to be big. Some insurers report discontinuing 20 percent of their individual business, while other insurers have notified up to 80 percent of policyholders that they will have to change plans.

The Year in Michigan Sports, John U. Bacon looks back

The year in sports started out with the Detroit Lions missing the playoffs, and hockey fans missing the entire National Hockey League season.The NHL…

Texas is beginning to trend urban (downtown Houston, left), which could be good news for Democrats, who tend not to do well in rural areas like Wise County near Boyd (right).

Democrats Face The Two States Of Texas: Urban And Rural

The good news for Texas Democrats is that the state is becoming more urban. The bad news? It could be many years before urban Democratic voting margins are high enough for them to win statewide elections.

In much of America, the availability of online video is often frustrated by slow broadband speeds. In this 2011 photo, Valerie Houde waits for a dial-up Internet connection in East Burke, Vt.

Watching TV Online Often Exposes Slow Bandwidth

There are more ways than ever to watch TV programs on the Internet, from Netflix and Amazon to Hulu. But many viewers discover that watching TV on the Web can be frustrating, as their favorite show might suddenly stop and stutter, the victim of a lack of bandwidth.

New Rules May Help Patients Turn A Health Insurer's 'No' Into 'Yes'

Federal requirements that are part of the new health law will make insurance appeals easier and more uniform.

City bankruptcy doesn't mean Detroit business at a dead stop

The City of Detroit might be going through bankruptcy, but the commerce of Detroit is growing in some areas. A new business that will open this summer is…

Formerly a scat singer, Sasha Dobson has just released her first solo album of original songs, <em>Aquarius</em>.

Sasha Dobson's Journey Out Of Jazz And Into Songwriting

The singer's father, Smith Dobson, was one of the most sought-after pianists in the Bay Area when he died in a car crash in 2001. Sasha Dobson, who had been a scat singer, responded to the tragedy by picking up a guitar.

Work share programs allow employees who see their hours cut collect partial unemployment benefits

Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency set to layoff 432 employees

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency will lay off over 400 employees, according to the Detroit News.According to the News, the jobs were covered by…

Developers used tax credits to redevelop a former mental hospital in Traverse City

Stateside: Assessing mental health in Michigan

The following is a summary of a previously recorded interview. To hear the complete segment, click the audio above. Today we looked at Michigan's…

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