Afghan official: Hundreds fired in insider probe
Sep 5th, 2012 - International News
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says hundreds of soldiers have been discharged or detained as part of an investigation into the backgrounds of its military forces after a surge in insider attacks against foreign troops.
The Ministry says many of the troops had been discharged from the military because they had suspect documents, either incomplete or forged. Many Afghans try to join the army or police to secure stable employment.
On Sunday, the deputy commander of the U.S.-led NATO coalition also confirmed that a number of soldiers were suspended but also did not provide a number.
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Grand Rapids to open Disaster Relief Service Center
Jun 18th, 2013 - Local News
Federal officials are opening a service center in Grand Rapids today for those property owners that want to apply for disaster relief loans and have not done so already on-line. The U.S. Small Busine...
Drunken driving enforcement varies across Michigan
Jun 17th, 2013 - Local News
— An analysis of law enforcement records found that drunken driving enforcement varies across Michigan.
Mlive is planning to publish a multi-day series and says the small Kalamazoo County commun...
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Utility crews working to restore power after storm
Jun 18th, 2013 - State News
— Utility officials say crews have worked through the night to restore electricity to thousands of customers who lost it during a wave of severe thunderstorms that hit parts of Michigan's Lower Peni...
Action scene for 'Transformers 4' shot near Adrian
Jun 17th, 2013 - State News
— The makers of the next installment of the "Transformers" movie franchise plan to shoot this month near Adrian.
The Daily Telegram of Adrian reports that wheat fields along Michigan 52 in Lenawe...
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Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
Jun 18th, 2013 - National News
— Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the military to move ahead with a plan to tear down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding combat positions.
The plan says women co...
GM recalling 193,652 SUVs for fire risk
Jun 17th, 2013 - National News
— General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.
The vehicles involved are the Ch...
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G-8 struggles with Syria issue
Jun 18th, 2013 - International News
— Syria is still a key issue as G-8 leaders meet in the home stretch of their two-day summit.
The big question is whether all eight members can express a joint position on ending the 2-year-old c...
Obama in N. Ireland
Jun 17th, 2013 - International News
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — President Barack Obama says peace in Northern Ireland is a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, but he says the calm between Catholics and Pr...
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Scherzer improves to 10-0, Tigers top Orioles 5-1
Jun 18th, 2013 - Sports News
— Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.
Scherzer became the first pitcher to b...
Fister, Hunter lead Tigers over Twins 5-2
Jun 17th, 2013 - Sports News
— Doug Fister held Minnesota hitless until the sixth inning and Torii Hunter connected for his 300th career home run, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Twins 5-2 Sunday.
Fister (6-4) didn't all...
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FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods
Apr 30th, 2013 - Health News
— Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
The Food an...
New Diabetes Drug Treats Disease Differently
Apr 1st, 2013 - Health News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved a first-of-a-kind diabetes drug from Johnson & Johnson that uses a new method to lower blood sugar.
The agency cleared J&J'...