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Jury Awards $21M After Woman Dies of Brain Surgery She Didn’t Need

Surgeons allegedly “poked around” in woman’s brain before concluding they had the wrong patient.

‘Real Housewives’ Star Goes Ballistic When Asked About $20K Pledge

NeNe Leakes challenged co-star Kenya Moore to give $20,000 to struggling schools. Moore paid, but Leakes hasn’t coughed up the cash.

‘God Had A Plan,’ Says Stranger Who Saved Boy from Vicious Dogs

A construction worker credits divine intervention with putting him in the right place to save boy’s life.

Google Exec: Grades, Where You Went to School Don’t Matter

Are you creative, but a slacker in an obscure school? No worries, Google hiring exec says.

Why Mayoral Run by Michigan Pig Isn’t Just for Giggles

Giggles the pig is running for mayor in long-troubled Flint, but it’s not a laughing matter.

Peregrine Falcon Nest Cam: Watch Endangered Birds Hatch in Michigan

Once on the brink of extinction, Peregrine falcons are coming back – right before your eyes.

Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Rattles Western Michigan

The tremor was felt in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Ohio, too.

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