Michigan
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FBI Links Michigan Synagogue Attack to Hezbollah Directive
Federal authorities have confirmed the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism, as Israel outlines plans for long-term control in southern Lebanon.
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Neogen Faces Margin Risk as Labor Rally Hits Lansing
Neogen faces a critical stress test as a labor rally by Teamsters Local 243 in Lansing complicates a fragile margin-repair strategy and investor sentiment.
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Mackinac Bridge Closed Following High Winds
Michigan authorities have shut down the Mackinac Bridge to all traffic as severe weather and high winds impact the crossing, marking the latest in a series of closures this month.
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Whitmer Calls for Calm After Synagogue Attack in West Bloomfield
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Elissa Slotkin condemned the attack on Temple Israel, highlighting the urgent need to address rising antisemitism.
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Michigan Survives Ohio State in High-Stakes Big Ten Clash
Michigan edged Ohio State 71-67 in a tense Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal, as both programs faced immense pressure to justify their heavy NIL investments.
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Jarvis Butts Sentenced Amid Chaos in Detroit Courtroom
Jarvis Butts received a sentence of 35 to 60 years for the murder of 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris, as courtroom outbursts marked the emotional conclusion of his legal proceedings.
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Michigan Tornado Alert Follows Record-Breaking Storms
Following the deadliest tornado event in 46 years, Michigan faces renewed severe weather threats as officials investigate the state’s warning systems.
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Trump’s Canada Bridge Threat Sparks Debate Over ‘Negotiating Tactic’
President Donald Trump’s threat to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has drawn sharp criticism and spirited defense, with allies calling it a ‘negotiating ploy’ amid broader U.S.-Canada tensions.
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Driver in Custody After Car Crashes Into Detroit Airport Terminal
A car crashed through the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) on Friday evening, injuring six people and leading to the driver’s arrest. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
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Mackinac Bridge Issues Snow Warning Amid Visibility Challenges
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has issued a snow warning, urging drivers to exercise caution as visibility drops in the Straits area.
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Southeast Michigan Schools Close January 15 Amid Heavy Snowfall; India Also Sees Closures
Hundreds of schools and educational institutions across Southeast Michigan have announced closures for Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to significant snowfall. Meanwhile, schools in several Indian regions were also closed on January 14 for festivals and extended winter breaks.
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Washtenaw County Schools Close Amid Heavy Snow, Icy Roads on January 15, 2026
Washtenaw County, Michigan, faces widespread school closures on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to heavy snowfall and treacherous icy road conditions. A winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service prompted numerous districts, including Ann Arbor Public Schools, to prioritize…



