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Mega Millions jackpot jumps, now worth $636 million

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Mega Millions estimated jackpot has soared to $636 million, making it the second largest jackpot in U.S. history.The jackpot…

Burton Malkiel, author of <em>A Random Walk Down Wall Street</em>, says investors in broadly based index funds do better in the long run than stock pickers.

Markets May Stumble Or Skyrocket, But This Economist Says Hold On Tight

It's been more than four decades since Burton Malkiel published A Random Walk Down Wall Street. Eleven editions later, Malkiel hasn't wavered in his mantra of patience and broad investing.

Some parents of unvaccinated kids might be waiting for schools to force them to get waivers

Christina Karpinski is getting a little worried.She's the immunizations coordinator for Washtenaw County, and she knows there are hundreds of families out…

Associate Attorney General Tony West, at podium, speaks at the Justice Department in Washington on Aug. 21. West is preparing to announce he is leaving government for a job in the private sector.

No. 3 Justice Department Official To Depart For The Private Sector

Associate Attorney General Tony West served as the point man for the Obama administration's efforts to recover taxpayer money in settlements related to residential-mortgage-backed securities.

Possible fixes for Michigan's roads, another ruling for same-sex laws, and so long to the MEAP

This Week in Review, Jack Lessenberry and Rina Miller discuss a move to fix the state’s roads, the most recent ruling involving same-sex laws, and a new…

Students from Michigan State University may soon be able to study in Cuba

Cuban Chamber of Commerce opens in Troy

The Cuban Chamber of Commerce has chosen Troy, Michigan, as its third location and national headquarters.Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dana…

Michelle Obama urges Detroiters, Democrats to vote: "When we stay home, they win."

First Lady Michelle Obama headlined a campaign event for Michigan Democrats in Detroit Friday.The First Lady got a warm, energetic reception from the…

Watch as an NHL ice rink is built in Michigan Stadium

The NHL Winter Classic will be held in Ann Arbor's Michigan Stadium on January 1, 2014. The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Detroit Red Wings.…

Detroit City Council rejects water rate hikes; what happens next?

The Detroit City Council voted down a proposed jump in water rates Tuesday — and that means city officials have to figure out what to do now.The Detroit…

Michigan film incentives to stay at $50 million, Senate leader wants more

The top Republican in the state Senate says he’s not satisfied with the amount of money lawmakers have set aside for film and TV productions.The…

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