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Bulger Gandolfini Mob makes headlines this week

By The Associated Press The death in Italy of James Gandolfini, who played Mafia boss Tony Soprano on the popular HBO show "The Sopranos," was part of an unusual convergence of mob-related ...
University of Michigan unveils entry for world solar car contest

University of Michigan students unveiled their new design for a worldwide solar car competition Wednesday, with an odd shape dictated by changes in the rules. The car, dubbed Generation, will compete in the World Solar Challenge, an 1,800-mile, weeklong endurance contest across the continent of Australia from Darwin to Adelaide that takes place every other fall. "We spent a lot of time ...
James Gandolfini Much more than Tony Soprano

This undated publicity photo, released by HBO, shows actor James Gandolfini in his role as Tony Soprano, head of the New Jersey crime family portrayed in HBO's 'The Sopranos.' ( / Associated Press/HBO/Barry ...
Bells beer and great food featured at Brufest Michigan 2013

If you missed Brufest MI 2013, you missed a demonstration of event planning and execution that seamed, pretty much seamless! From the food, to the music, to the lack of any waiting time to grab a beer, festival organizers, sponsors and the beneficiary ...
Snyder hurries home from Israel to push Senate to OK Medicaid expansion

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder meets with the Detroit Free Press Editorial Board on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in Detroit. / Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free ...

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Breakdown

Some movies have such good set-ups, that they are virtually assured to be something of a let-down when it comes time for the follow-through. Jonathan Mostow's "Breakdown" is such a movie. The opening is very reminiscent of the superior Dutch thriller "The Vanishing" (later remade by the same director into a thoroughly disappointing American film), where a husband and wife are on a trip, and the wi ... ...

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MSUs Dantonio confident Maxwell will be more productive

Michigan State quarterback Andrew Maxwell looks to pass during the first half at Camp Randall Stadium in 2012. MSU won in overtime, 16-13. / Mary Langenfeld/US ...
In photos We offer up closer options for the Detroit Tigers

It took Detroit Tigers closer(?) Jose Valverde four runs before he could record an out in a 13-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.We ...
Bill to dissolve insolvent school districts nears final OK in Senate

Buena Vista School District Superintendent Deborah Hunter-Harvill, left, speaks during a Buena Vista School District Board of Education meeting held at Buena Vista High School on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Buena Vista is among two Michigan districts mentioned for dissolution. / AP Photo/The Saginaw News, Colleen ...
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies at 51 in Rome heart attack blamed

James Gandolfini arrives at the LA premiere of 'Nicky Deuce' at the ArcLight Hollywood on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. / Richard Shotwell/Invision/Associated ...
Schuette Ex-SOS Land still viable GOP candidate for Levins seat

Former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land may not have a multimillion-dollar congressional war chest at her disposal like Republican members of ...

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Our nuclear programmes are completely transparent. But we are ready to show greater transparency and make clear for the whole world that the steps of the Islamic Republic of Iran are completely within international frameworks. The sanctions are unfair, the Iranian people are suffering, and our (nuclear) activities are legal. These sanctions are illegal and only benefit Israel.

Hassan Rouhani

Iran's president-elect was speaking after his historic election victory.

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The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, Canada

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US Names New Envoy to Africa's Great Lakes

Former Senator Russell Feingold has been named the U.S. special envoy to Africa's troubled Great Lakes region.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who announced the appointment Tuesday, said Feingold will work closely with U.N. envoy Mary Robinson to advance a U.N. framework for peace in the region.

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has endured years of conflict and humanitarian crisis involving militia and rebel groups, some from neighboring Rwanda and Uganda.

Kerry said that stabilizing the region and disbanding the preeminent rebel group M23 are high priorities for the Obama administration.

"We are convinced that we have to help the parties find a path to a lasting peace, to a permanent cessation of hostilities, and to the disarmament and demobilization of M23," he said.

The DRC government has accused Rwanda and Uganda of supporting M23, which took over the city of Goma briefly last year. Rwanda and Uganda deny the accusation.

Kerry said Feingold - who is 60 years old and served three terms as a senator from the state of Wisconsin - was known as the Senate's leading advocate and expert on Africa.

The appointment was quickly applauded by activist group The Enough Project, which works to end crimes against humanity in Africa. ...