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U.S. Military Detains Four More Top Iraqi Officials

Four more former Iraqi officials are in U.S. custody. A total of 11 top officials of the deposed regime are now under arrest. In Baghdad, retired U.S. Gen. Jay Garner oversees a town-hall meeting on municipal leadership and security issues. And some Iraqi schools reopen. Hear NPR's Guy Raz and NPR's Scott Simon.

Michigan craft beer aisle at a grocery store.

What made Michigan a craft beer powerhouse?

Michigan consistently ranks among the top craft beer states. Why?

A black and white portrait of April Baer--a white woman with brown curly hair and a white blazer. The photo is against a green and blue ombre background. Text on the photo reads "Stateside with April Baer. Weekdays at 3pm and 8pm. On demand on your favorite podcast platform."

Stateside: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

What to expect if you're travelling this spring, from airport lines to gas prices. And, one of the United States’ top portrait photographers spoke about finding ways to innovate within the frame.

Crews continue to work around the clock to try and save the Cheboygan Dam and Lock complex as water levels continue to rise during severe weather in April 2026.

Water level at Cheboygan Dam creeps up as officials monitor for flood risk

As of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, the water levels at Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex reached 6.48 inches below the top — 0.36 inches higher than the previous measurement.

Manuel de Paz stands in the diner of Encuentro Latino. His grey hair is buzzed short, and he wears square glasses and a dark blue t-shirt that says "Lake Huron" across the chest. The walls behind him are painted bright blue - similar to the shade featured on the flag of Guatemala.

Ypsilanti’s Encuentro Latino reflects on 11 years of business

A Guatemalan restaurant in Ypsilanti reflects on a decade in the community, and how ICE presence has impacted business.

Longer TSA lines expected to disrupt spring break travels: What Michiganders should know

Some U.S. airports are facing hours-long TSA wait times following the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. A representative from AAA gives insight on how to save time and money during spring break travels.

Angela (left) and Tony (right) Ochoa sit at their dining table with a plate of homemade bagels.

Grand Rapids couple creates community through bagels

The Cottage Bagel, a home bakery in Grand Rapids owned by Angela and Tony Ochoa, has developed a loyal following, with weekly bagel and scone pre-order “drops” often selling out within hours.

This image features the title of the podcast "That's What They Say," written in a playful, black cursive font. The title is set against a light beige background and is decorated with various-sized speech bubbles in shades of blue and red. Small, black hand-drawn stars or sparkles are scattered around the text and bubbles. Below the main title, the names of the hosts, "with Anne Curzan & Rebecca Hector," are written in a smaller, simpler font.

TWTS: The Declaration of ... Independency?

The Declaration of Independence could readily have been the Declaration of Independency.

Kalamazoo's Coney Island Hot Dogs is the longest continuously-operated coney island restaurant in Michigan.

Where did the coney dog come from?

A lot of cities and towns in Michigan have at least one coney island restaurant. But how did hot dogs sauced with chili sauce, mustard, and onion become one of the state's most iconic dishes?

Sturgill Simpson released his second album under the name Johnny Blue Skies, Mutiny After Midnight, on physical formats only — no streaming or digital downloads. It still lands in the top five on the album charts this week.

Sturgill Simpson pulls off an unusual chart feat

The roots music maverick did something rare in the streaming era: landed an album that's only available on CD, cassette and LP — without his name on the sleeve — in the top five of the albums chart.

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