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The two U.S. senate candidates from Michigan offer vastly different ideas for health care. As Russ McNamara reports, lowering costs for consumers is the goal for both.

Vice President JD Vance spent most of his time attacking Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed during a rally speech in metro-Detroit Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

A metro-Detroit businesswoman at the center of a scandal over a state budget earmark is now facing felony charges. Colin Jackson has more.

The FBI says it believes this month’s attack on a metro-Detroit synagogue was a terrorist attack inspired by the Lebanese political party and militant group Hezbollah. Colin Jackson has more.

Tax cuts, immigration and foreign trade policy headlined a speech from Vice President JD Vance Wednesday in metro-Detroit. Colin Jackson has more.

Jewish state officials in Michigan are speaking out against antisemitism following an attack at a metro Detroit temple last week. Colin Jackson has more.

Social and educational stressors have increased for youngsters since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's where Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan comes in. But there are challenges in finding mentors and volunteers. WEMU's David Fair checked in with interim president Dr. Joselyn Mitchell-Parker about Big Brothers Big Sisters' role in our community and how it is evolving.

Lori's Hands is a nonprofit organization that connects college student volunteers to adults in the community who are living with chronic illness. The students provide companionship and practical assistance to people who share their health and life experiences to support students’ learning. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Maddi Riemenschneider, Lori's Hands Metro Detroit Senior Manager, and Eastern Michigan University student James Thurman about the organization's mission to connect generations within the community.

The average price of regular gasoline in Michigan dropped by 13 cents this week. Rick Pluta reports.

The race for president is largely viewed as Vice President Kamala Harris versus former President Donald Trump -- the Democrat against the Republican. But the race is not as simple as the two big parties facing each other on the November ballot. There are also the smaller third parties on the ballot pushing their own issues and candidates, who have little to no chance of winning but could still play a decisive role. Rick Pluta reports.