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Today in 1830, Stephen G. Simmons was executed in Detroit for killing his wife, marking Michigan's last death penalty before its abolition in 1846. His moving final address and hymn contributed to changing public opinion, leading Michigan to become the first English-speaking government to abolish capital punishment.

A Republican win in the mid-Michigan district would end the Senate’s current Democratic majority.

People might be getting a real-life lesson soon on how much their lives interact with state government.

China's ride-hailing companies are penalizing drivers for smelly rides. A surplus of labor means many drivers work 15 hours a day and live in their cars to make ends meet, hence the odor.

Mary Murakami was 14 years old when she was forcibly relocated and imprisoned during World War II. The Trump Administration's immigration enforcement actions resurface painful memories.

President Trump announced a $100,000 fee hike to a visa category overwhelmingly used by Indian nationals to work in tech. it's causing confusion and concern in India.

Prolific singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis has died. He wrote and performed "Love Is All Around," the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

President Trump wants far more homeless people forced into mandatory "long-term addiction" for mental health treatment. Critics say forcing Americans off the streets into institutions would be risky and expensive.

President Trump has issued an order designating antifa a "domestic terrorist organization," as he has long promised. It sets a precedent and is prompting many questions.

Global crypto giant Tether has a controversial history but it now has an ambitious plan to expand across the U.S. It's a sign of how much things have changed for crypto under President Trump.