It's not that I'm surprised by the astonishing callousness of these Republican U.S. Senators. In fact, it helps explain the cruelty of the budget bill they are crafting.

Michael Zervos of Northville, Michigan visited 195 United Nations-recognized countries in just 499 days. He calls it “Project Kosmos.” And in each country, he asked locals: "What is the happiest moment of your life?"

The U.S. and China have signed an agreement on trade, President Donald Trump said, adding he expects to soon have a deal with India.

NOAA is predicting the annual cyanobacterial bloom on the western end of Lake Erie will be mild to moderate this summer. Cyanobacteria is not currently detectable by satellite in western Lake Erie. But it is expected to begin forming next month.

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the state of Michigan does not have to destroy data gleaned from infant blood samples collected by hospitals at birth.

In a June 26th speech, Democratic Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin outlined what she described as a new vision for the Democratic Party. She discussed what she calls an economic war plan to combat the lack of economic security and shrinking middle class.

It's been 10 years since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. We took a look back at the Michigan case that helped bring the issue to the court. Also, what’s driving teacher shortages in West Michigan. Plus, a ballot initiative looks to a tax on high-income households to increase school funding.

Wondering what's going on in Michigan this weekend? Or just need help deciding your plans? Here are 24 events happening across the state June 27-29 that we think are worth your time.

The Michigan Senate voted to ban bump stocks and so-called ghost guns Wednesday.

Kegan Gill narrowly escaped from a fighter jet traveling 695 miles per hour, approaching the speed of sound. He spoke with Stateside about his recovery and the lasting mental and physical effects.

Three graduating college seniors reflect on how their final semester, during the Trump presidency, has changed how they think about higher education.

NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."