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Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' new album, <em>Push the Sky Away</em>, comes out Feb. 19.

First Listen: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, 'Push The Sky Away'

The Australian singer and writer assembles a string of slow-burning ballads that seethe and surprise, punctuated by Warren Ellis' gorgeous strings and bits of Cave's own grabby, pervy innuendo.

First 2012 West Nile Virus case confirmed in SE Michigan man

Oakland County health officials say they've received Michigan Department of Community Health confirmation of West Nile virus in a 44-year-old man, the…

<strong>Surf's Up:</strong> About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is covered by water — and humans have long been fascinated by the mysteries of the ocean — a source of food, transportation ... and fun. Above, Ryan Hardy of Australia rides a large wave on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Studying And Surfing The Ocean's Monster Waves

Huge waves have confounded sailors, scientists and surfers for years, but author Susan Casey dives deep into the story of ship-swallowing seas in The Wave with history, scientific research and intrepid surfer Laird Hamilton.

Noreli Morales (right) works on the Planet Money women's T-shirt at a factory in Medellin, Colombia.

'Our Industry Follows Poverty': Success Threatens A T-Shirt Business

Colombia's economy has been growing, and wages have been rising. That's good for the country as a whole, but it may wind up driving away the T-shirt industry.

Pushing for Medicaid expansion in Michigan, Gov. Snyder goes to the UP

"This is about caring about one another, eh."Well, he probably didn't turn on his Upper Peninsula dialect, but he certainly carried his message of support…

Election 2016: Interview with Lon Johnson, Democratic candidate for 1st District

Taking up more than 25,000 square miles, Michigan's 1st Congressional District is the biggest in the state. It makes up the entire Upper Peninsula and…

Terri Lynn Land was a good secretary of state, but she isn't up to date on issues

Okay, here’s today’s political trivia test: What do the following people have in common? Bob Griffin, Marvin Esch, Jack Lousma, Jim Dunn, Phil Ruppe,…

Fears Of Sectarian Violence Grow In Baghdad

As Iraqi and American forces battle militants in the north, there are fears the turmoil could fuel new killings in the capital.

The Fermi 2 nuclear reactor near Monroe, Michigan began shutting down last Sunday night. It's expected to be offline for a month.

DTE Energy Fermi 2 nuclear reactor shutdown for a month

DTE Energy has shutdown its Fermi 2 nuclear power plant for refueling and maintenance work.The Monroe News reports the shutdown is expected to last more…

Julia Keller's crime series about prosecuting attorney Bell Elkins is set in a fictional town inspired by Guyandotte, W. Va., near where she grew up.

In Mystery Series's W.Va. River Town, There's No Escape From Terror

Writer Julia Keller, who grew up in the state, says she surprised herself when she set her novels there. But riverbanks, convenience stores and abandoned coal mines make for perfect crime scenes.

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