Gas prices rise in Michigan and nationally this week
GasBuddy reports Michigan average at 2.76 per gallon, up 6.6 cents in a week, 19.5 cents higher than a month ago and 32.5 cents above year ago. National average climbs 4.1 cents to 2.65, up 12.6 cents from last month and 33.1 cents from a year ago. Historical notes cite 2016 low at 2.08 and 2013 high at 3.74.
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Local Stocks Close Lower On Mixed Market
Trading closes with the Dow down 458.92 points and NASDAQ slipping 193.33 as investors weigh gains and losses. Local interest stocks show uneven moves with several issues in the red amid broader market volatility.
Texas man treated with affluenza defense released from jail
Ethan Couch, once 16 and propelled by an affluenza defense, walked free from a Texas jail after nearly two years for a probation violation. The 20 year old was released from Tarrant County jail near Dallas Monday morning amid unclear plans for his next steps.
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Shulkin Endorses Potential VA Leadership Pick
Former VA Secretary David Shulkin backs his possible successor Dr. Ronny Jackson as a very honorable man. Trump announced Jackson as VA head last week, triggering a public dispute over Shulkin's ouster with Shulkin claiming he was fired and the White House denying it.
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Mudslide losses top $421 million in Montecito
California insurance officials reported more than 2,000 claims totaling over 421 million dollars after deadly mudslides hit Montecito during heavy January rains. The breakdown shows 388 million for residential property, 27.2 million for commercial property and 6.7 million for auto and other lines.
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Egyptian President el Sissi wins second term with 97 percent
Egypt's Abdel Fattah el Sissi secure a second four year term after winning over 97 percent of votes in last week's election. Official results show 41.05 percent turnout amid a lack of serious challengers as Moussa Mustafa Moussa offered only token opposition.
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French rail strikes test Macron amid travel disruption
Trains halt across France as unions stage a mass strike challenging President Emmanuel Macron. SNCF warned 85 percent of high speed services and 75 percent of regional trains would be affected, forcing passengers to seek car shares or cancel trips.
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Boko Haram Attacks Two Villages Near Maiduguri
Boko Haram militants attacked two villages on Maiduguri outskirts late Sunday, killing at least 15 people and wounding 83, according to the Nigerian military. The raids targeted northern Nigeria amid ongoing insurgency in the region.
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Ferris Coffee delays JP's Coffee reopening at 57 E. Eighth St
Ferris Coffee and JP's Coffee at 57 E Eighth Street remain closed amid renovations with no concrete reopening date. Ferris says a spring 2018 opening is still anticipated, while customers await updates and the Sentinel seeks official word. Ferris Coffee, based in Grand Rapids, acquired JP's three years ago.
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U S opens door to Trump Putin White House meeting
The Trump administration signaled a possible White House meeting with Vladimir Putin after a phone call in which Putin invited Trump to Washington. White House and Kremlin indicated discussions were preliminary with no preparations started.
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