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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed President Barack Obama of the latest sexual assault allegations against a soldier who was assigned to prevent such crimes - the second soldier involved in similar accusations - and the president made clear he wants that behavior stopped, officials said Wednesday....

NEW YORK (AP) -- A revival of Terence Rattigan's play "The Winslow Boy" starring Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Roger Rees is heading to Broadway next season....

NEW YORK (AP) -- The thrilling Broadway revival of "Pippin" will be taking its magic on the road....

CHICAGO (AP) -- A Chicago federal judge is scolding Donald Trump and an attorney questioning the developer-turned-TV personality to stop their verbal "boxing match."...

There are numerous instances of the tag SAES throughout Ann Arbor.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

The 15-year-old Ann Arbor boy accused of spray painting his moniker SAES all over the city will face more vandalism charges, police said.

Continue reading Ann Arbor SAES graffiti suspect will face more charges, remains in custody...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- When Liz DeRouen needs any kind of health care services, from diabetes counseling to a dental cleaning, she checks into a government-funded clinic in Northern California's wine country that covers all her medical needs....

NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes....

CANNES, France (AP) -- Asked about their recent history as Oscar rivals, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee look at each other hesitantly before Spielberg graciously offers, "After you."...

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating two smash-and-grab thefts from automobiles in Ypsilanti Township reported on Tuesday.

Continue reading Deputies investigating 2 smash-and-grab thefts from vehicles reported Tuesday...

A 63-year-old Ann Arbor man died Wednesday morning after he suffered an apparent medical emergency and his car went off M-14 and into trees and a road sign, police said.

Continue reading Ann Arbor man dies in 1-car crash Wednesday morning...

LONDON (AP) -- A major casino operator is accusing Phil Ivey, an American who is one of the world's top professional poker players, of amassing millions of dollars in winnings by cheating at baccarat....

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Continue reading Pioneer girls soccer scores big win over Dexter and more Tuesday results...

The state of Michigan seems to be making a comeback in the job market

While it may not be progressing at the same pace as Washtenaw County — which is on track to recoup all jobs lost in the recession by the end of the summer — things are looking up for the Great Lakes state.

At the state’s revenue estimating conference in Lansing, University of Michigan economist George Fulton, who prepares an annual economic forecast for Washtenaw County, said Michigan should see the return of 44 percent of lost jobs by the end of 2015, according to a story in the Detroit Free Press.

Continue reading University of Michigan economist says Michigan's job market is making a comeback...

Mayer Hawthorne performs a free Sonic Lunch concert at the Michigan Theater last year.

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com file photo

The Huron High grad who inspired a huge Sonic Lunch dance party at the Michigan Theater last year, Mayer Hawthorne, has just released a new single, "Her Favorite Song," which will be featured on his forthcoming album, "Where Does This Door Go," on sale July 16.

Continue reading Mayer Hawthorne releases 'Her Favorite Song' in anticipation of new album...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California, the school announced Tuesday night....

CANNES, France (AP) -- Recent Oscar rivals Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee are together again at the Cannes Film Festival....

NEW YORK (AP) -- Brad Pitt says it was important for his partner, Angelina Jolie, to share her story about having her breasts removed to avoid cancer "and that others would understand it doesn't have to be a scary thing."...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut chef Bun Lai is already known for his Mexican grasshopper dish and his fried rice with meal worms and crickets. But he might soon also be recognized as the cicada chef....

If you’re feeling lucky, you might want to pick up a Powerball ticket on your way home from work today. The Powerball jackpot stands at $360 million after no one matched the winning numbers last weekend.

Continue reading Powerball $360M jackpot third largest of all time...

Read all about it: The Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair, now in its 35th year, is once again scheduled to make the Michigan Union ballroom a collectors’ dream of a book shop for one day: Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Continue reading 35th annual Ann Arbor Antiquarian Book Fair coming to the Michigan Union...