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Good news for Flint's problem-plagued water system

Flint’s troubled water system got some good news this week. The system is back in compliance with the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act.A year ago, tests…

A group of protestors outside of Congressman Bill Huizenga's office in Grandville

Immigrant advocates to Congressman Huizenga: please pass the DREAM Act for Christmas

A group of protestors want Congressman Bill Huizenga to support the DREAM Act for Christmas this year.The protestors stood outside of Congressman…

Exclusive First Read: Philip Pullman's 'The Book Of Dust'

Philip Pullman returns to the world of his beloved Dark Materials trilogy in The Book of Dust. We have an exclusive first peek at young protagonist Malcolm, his canoe, and the day his life changes.

Aamir Liaquat, 41, is one of Pakistan's most famous and controversial TV hosts. During the holy month of Ramadan, he broadcasts live for 11 hours a day while fasting and drawing record audiences. Back in 2008, remarks he made about a religious minority in Pakistan were followed by a wave of deadly violence. He was fired and recently rehired.

Pakistani Televangelist Is Back On Air, Raising Fears

Pakistan's most famous, and infamous, TV evangelist has been rehired by a top station. In 2008, Aamir Liaquat made on-air threats against a religious minority, the Ahmadis. Those comments were followed by widespread violence against the group. Liaquat's return to the airwaves has rekindled the controversy.

GAO Agrees To Review Costs Of Trump's Trips To Mar-A-Lago

The Government Accountability Office has agreed to review costs and security measures associated with President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago. Trump has spent five weekends there since taking office.

The sun glares down on a severely damaged apartment unit in a St. Thomas high-rise on Tuesday. Many residents say they lost everything to the Category 5 storm, and days later they're still grappling with how to respond to the rampant destruction.

The Virgin Islands, After Irma: 'It Was Like Stepping Onto Another Planet'

In the U.S. and British territories, residents tell of winds that could rattle your bones — and of an aftermath like a "war zone." Here are portraits of the devastation, in the survivors' own words.

Flint mayor says meeting with Gov. Snyder left her feeling "disappointment and anger"

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver says she felt “anger and disappointment” after a meeting with the governor this week, where he rejected her request to continue…

The latest Pakistani crackdown on aid groups isn't the first. Above: A policeman stands guard outside the office of Save the Children in Islamabad, which was shuttered by Pakistani authorities in June 2015 under suspicion of "working against the country," according to government officials.

'Panic And Confusion' As Pakistan Orders Foreign Aid Groups To Shut Down

Aid workers warn that the move will upend services to the country's neediest people and threaten hundreds of jobs. What's behind the government's decision?

Erin Brockovich speaking to West Michigan residents at town hall meeting

Erin Brockovich urges West Michiganders to join a class action suit against Wolverine Worldwide

Consumer advocate and environmental activist Erin Brockovich wants West Michigan residents to join a class action suit against shoe manufacturer Wolverine…

Three-wheeled car buyers won't have to take motorcycle test

The state legislature has approved a bill to change Michigan's motorcycle laws. The change will let Elio (pronounced EE-lee-oh) Motors sell a…

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