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NPR's Leila Fadel talks with actor Elliot Page as he makes his return to the big screen in "Close to You." The film tells the story of a trans man reuniting with his family.

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The Michigan Attorney General’s office is joining a new partnership with federal regulators to catch labor violations.

The Michigan AARP says it was not involved in a U.S. Senate campaign ad that features the organization's former president.

East Lansing’s Department of Public Works hosted an open house Thursday to understand how residents are being impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding.

Michigan’s jobless rate edged up slightly in July to 4.4%. The big driver of that number was people joining the labor market.

Puerto Rico is cleaning up after Tropical Storm Ernesto dropped more than 10 inches of rain on parts of the island. Crews are working to restore power to more than 700,000 customers left in the dark.

The entrepreneur of the Famous Amos cookie brand has died. His business got started with the help of an investment from music legend Marvin Gaye. Amos had spent some time as a music talent agent.

Jon Tester's three US Senate race wins have all come with razor thin margins, meaning third party candidates can tip races. Now a Libertarian candidate says he thinks Donald Trump is pressuring him to drop out.

Democrats are preparing to gather in Chicago next week. the shadow of the chaotic 1968 DNC there looms large. Some hope police will model a different approach to expected protest activity.