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JPMorgan Chase Announces Detroit Investment

9:21pm May 21, 2014

by Sarah Hulett

JPMorgan Chase will invest $100 million into the Motor City. The bulk of the money will go to small business development, blight removal and job training. Michigan Radio's Sarah Hulett reports.

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Penny Hoarders Hope For The Day The Penny Dies

9:21pm May 21, 2014

by Zoe Chace

A pre-1982 penny has about 2 cents worth of copper in it. Some people hoard them, betting that the U.S. will kill the penny and then it will be legal to melt them down and they can make a killing.

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General Motors says its OnStar 4G LTE connection will allow cars to act as a mobile Internet hub.

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For Automakers, Internet-Connected Cars Are A Balancing Act

9:21pm May 21, 2014

by Sonari Glinton

General Motors is putting 4G capabilities directly into its vehicles. But analysts say connecting your car to the Internet poses a challenge to automakers: how to balance safety with convenience.

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Max Alvarez (left) and Hollan Corliss construct a new home in Moore, Okla., to replace one that was destroyed in May 2013. More than 300 new homes have been built since the tornado, in addition to the 1,100 that are being rebuilt.

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Despite A History Of Twisters, Moore, Okla., Keeps Growing

4:47pm May 21, 2014

by Rachel Hubbard

One year ago, the third violent tornado in 15 years struck Moore. But people aren't leaving the town; despite the devastation, more and more new residents are actually moving to Moore.

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Despite Drama, Oregon GOP Choice Comes Down To Purity, Practicality

10:20am May 21, 2014

by Chris Lehman

Two Republicans with compelling personal stories, Monica Wehby and Jason Conger, are vying for the chance to unseat Oregon's incumbent Democratic senator, Jeff Merkley.

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Tea Party Stumbles As GOP Establishment Flexes Fundraising Strength

8:54pm May 19, 2014

by Peter Overby

Tea Party candidates did well in GOP primary elections in 2010 and 2012; this year, not so much. Part of this lack of success is because establishment candidates have generally out-raised them.

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Fiery British Imam Found Guilty Of Terrorism Charges

8:54pm May 19, 2014

by Bruce Auster

Abu Hamza, an Islamic cleric alleged to have started an al-Qaida camp in the U.S., has been convicted on terrorism charges in a New York courtroom.

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Shifting Images: Cleaning Up Amsterdam And Controversial Art

1:06pm May 19, 2014

Eugene Robinson, deputy editor of the online magazine Ozy, tells Tess Vigeland how Amsterdam is shaping up the red light district and about a New Orleans homicide detective who is an artist by day.

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Ferris High School softball player Kylee Fowler stands beside the dugout, face mask on and ready.

Softballers Face A Fielder's Choice: When To Wear A Face Mask?

6:28pm May 18, 2014

by Lauren Silverman

Softball is among the safest high school sports, but injuries do happen, especially from line drives. One Texas district is making some girls put on face masks before they step on the field.

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How It Happened: 10 Years Of Gay Marriage

2:05am May 18, 2014

On May 17 10 years ago, Massachusetts issued the first fully legal same-sex marriage license in the United States. Tanya McCloskey and Marcia Kadish were the recipients of that license. The growing acceptance of gay marriage in the U.S. is due in part to gay advertising and public support of gay-friendly workplace policies. Marketing expert David Paisley explains how that change happened to guest host Tess Vigeland.

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