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Flint Water Crisis: How to Help

Flint Water Crisis: How to Help

  HELPFORFLINT.COM is a website set up by the state for residents and those who want to help with money, water and manpower THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER FLINT will allow you to make financial contributions The Salvation Army of Genesee County is taking donations to pay for water, filters and to pay delinquent water bills…MORE

Rock legend, Michigan native Glenn Frey has died

Rock legend, Michigan native Glenn Frey has died

Glenn Frey, Michigan native and a founding member of the rock supergroup the Eagles, has died at 67, a publicist for the band has confirmed. “It is with heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our comrade, Eagles founder, Glenn Frey, in New York City on Monday, January18th 2016. Glenn fought a courageous…MORE

Celine Dion’s brother Daniel dies  – just 2 days after she lost her husband

Celine Dion’s brother Daniel dies – just 2 days after she lost her husband

Daniel Dion, the brother of entertainer Celine Dion, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer, his family said. He was 59. The eighth of 14 children born to Thérèse Tanguay-Dion and Adhémar Dion, Daniel Dion spent his final days at Maison Adhémar-Dion, a palliative care center in Terrebonne, Quebec, a family statement said. He…MORE

Nurse gets worst Powerball prank ever

Nurse gets worst Powerball prank ever

A nurse was led on by her son to believe she was a newly-minted millionaire, but that was far from the case. Sara Sidner has the details.MORE

Celine Dion’s husband René Angélil has died

Celine Dion’s husband René Angélil has died

Celine Dion’s husband René Angélil has died. He was 73. Angélil, who has been married to the singer since 1994 was battling cancer for some time. He passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer,” Dion’s publicist confirmed to CNN. “The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment;…MORE

2016 Oscar Nominations

2016 Oscar Nominations

The Oscars will be handed out Sunday, February 28. The brutal frontier saga “The Revenant” leads the 88th annual Academy Awards with 12 nominations, while the acting categories were again filled entirely by white performers. The strong showing for “The Revenant,” including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio, follows its win at the Golden…MORE

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