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This fossilized feather dates back 66 million years to the late Cretaceous. "It is, without a doubt, the best feather we've ever found from the age of dinosaurs," says Jingmai O'Connor, an associate curator at the Field Museum of Natural History.

A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived

An extremely well preserved fossil feather could reveal why some birds survived the dinosaur-killing asteroid, and others did not.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever, right, drives to the basket against Sydney Taylor of the Chicago Sky on Aug. 23.

How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Sports journalist Sabreena Merchant says culture war issues related to race and trans athletes threaten to overshadow exceptional play on the WNBA court.

Large jack-o-lantern ornaments sit in front of the Michigan State Capitol

Lansing's ornament balls celebrate the spooky season for the first time

The big red ornament balls, which are usually installed in the winter, have taken the appearance of jack-o-lanterns this fall.

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return as sisters Gillian and Sally Owens in Practical Magic 2.

'Practical Magic 2' can't break the curse of the Hollywood sequel

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return, playing witchy sisters living under a centuries-old family spell. Practical Magic 2 is a mildly enjoyable sequel that's bigger on fan service than freshness.

Barbara Keating, shown with her husband William, was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11. She died on 9/11 when terrorists crashed the plane into the World Trade Center. Her remains were identified last year and on Friday she'll be laid to rest.

Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest

Barbara Keating died aboard one of the planes that hijackers slammed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were finally identified last year, and her family is gathering for a long-delayed funeral.

Mid-Michigan communities to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies, events

Lansing and Mid-Michigan communities will hold Sept. 11 ceremonies and events Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 attacks.

Mid-Michigan fall colors unlikely to be delayed by El Niño

Despite forecasts of warmer temperatures and below-average rainfall, the leaves will likely change color on schedule.

Photo of Matt Ottinger from "The Rocky Horror Show"

Former QuizBusters host Matt Ottinger preserves Lansing’s theater history

Credits include actors, directors, and backstage roles

Trump gives primetime speech at GOP convention, promising payout if Republicans win

President Trump kicked off the Republican midterm convention with a primetime speech, outlining the Republican message and promising Americans a payout if the GOP wins the upcoming election.

Veteran pollster shares takeaways from Trump's convention speech

Veteran pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz gives an analysis of President Trump's speech at the Republicans' midterm convention.

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