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Governors rally for Kamala Harris amid concerns over 'blue wall' states

The Democratic governors of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin this week embarked on a swiftly organized bus tour, rolling through the autumn landscape to press the urgency of the case for Vice President Kamala Harris in must-win states where some Democrats worry that she's struggling. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers all descended on Flint Thursday afternoon, joined by the chairman of the national Democratic Party, Jaime Harrison. In a joint interview with The Associated Press, all three acknowledged the enormity of the stakes but dismissed any suggestion that their effort reflected anything other than the need to have all hands engaged in the fight. All three of us know what it's like to compete and win really tough, close races, said Shapiro. So I think the more we can get out there and not only thank volunteers for being here today, we can also maybe calm some nerves too. Despite these reassurances, some Michigan ...

Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks

Ford Motor Co. has said that it's pausing construction of a USD3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan until it is confident it can run the factory competitively. The move comes as the company is in the midst of national contract talks with the United Auto Workers union, which wants to represent workers at battery factories and win them top wages. In February, Ford announced plans to build the plant in Marshall, Michigan, employing about 2,500 workers to make lower-cost batteries for a variety of new and existing vehicles. Marshall is about 160 kilometres west of Detroit and is near two major interstate highways. But Ford spokesman TR Reid confirmed Monday that plant construction has been paused and spending has been limited on it. There are a number of considerations, he said in an email. We haven't made any final decision about the planned investment there.

Michigan State University police: Multiple people wounded in shootings

Multiple people were wounded in shootings Monday night at Michigan State University, police said. On Twitter, university police said there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a short male with a mask and still at large. "We are still receiving multiple calls of an active shooter on campus, police said. Police said victims were being transported to a local hospital. Authorities ordered students and staff to shelter in place after a report of shots fired around Berkey Hall, an academic building, on the East Lansing campus. In an alert sent shortly after 8:30 p.m., campus police reported a shots fired incident occurring on or near the East Lansing campus. The alert advised students and staff to Secure-in-Place immediately" and to monitor alert.msu.edu for information. By 10:15 p.m., police said Berkey, as well as nearby residence halls, were secured. Separately, police reported a shooting at IM East, a recreational center for students. Aedan Kelley, a junior who lives a

Parents of teen, accused of killing 4, charged in Michigan school shooting

The parents of a teen accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school were charged with involuntary manslaughter

Fourth student dies from Michigan high school shooting: Report

The gun the boy was carrying had seven more rounds of ammo in it when he surrendered

Prank goes wrong, 11-year-old hangs himself after girlfriend fakes suicide

Michigan's anti-bullying act requires school districts to have anti-bullying policies on the books