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Washington (CNN) -- The government-run health insurance exchanges have been open for business for 20 days. But a host of issues have plagued the highly anticipated launch, making it difficult for both consumers and insurance providers."There's no sugarcoating it," President Barack Obama said from the Rose Garden on Monday. "The problem has been...

Mike Nugent’s 54 yard field goal as time expired gave the Bengals a 27-24 victory over the Lions. This was set up by a poor 28 yard punt by Sam Martin. Nugent had already missed one field goal but was able to make his longest attempt when the game was on the line.Sam Martin has been spectacular for the Lions minus his last punt. The fifth round...

Washington (CNN) -- Republicans forced an unnecessary budget crisis in their single-minded effort to dismantle health care reforms, President Barack Obama said Tuesday as frustration spread across Washington and the country on the first day of a government shutdown.In some of his strongest criticism to date, Obama said the shutdown is intended to...

The Lions put up 27 points in the second quarter on Sunday on their way to a 40-32 victory over the Chicago Bears. The score doesn’t reflect the Lions domination of the Bears. Chicago scored 16 points in the last four minutes of the game.In the second quarter, the Lions were able to score three touchdowns between 6:09 and 2:43 remaining. ...

The Detroit Tigers won their third consecutive American League Central title on Wednesday in a 1-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Twins. It is the third straight pennant for the Tigers, who will surely be looking to make another run to the World Series...

Detroit Restaurant Week is set to return for fall 2013! Beginning Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 29, Metro Detroiters will once again be able to enjoy hearty three-course meals for just $30* per person.This year's spring edition of Detroit Restaurant Week will be the ninth time the promotion has been offered since the fall of 2009....

The Affordable Care Act includes provisions intended to improve access to health insurance coverage and ensure that such coverage provides essential health benefits for adolescents and young adults. Several of these provisions are already in effect for most plans, including requirements to cover preventive services without cost-sharing, a...

Reggie Bush had a stellar debut as a Detroit Lion. He ran for 90 yards on 21 carries and had 4 catches for 101 yards. He is just the third Lions player to rush for 90 yards and have 100 receiving yards joining Barry Sanders and Billy Simms. Bush also had two rushing touchdowns taken away from him during the game after reviews showed him to be down....

Gov. Rick Snyder and Treasurer Andy Dillon have been subpoenaed to give statements regarding the decision for Detroit to file for bankruptcy.According to WILX:WILX - Snyder is ordered to appear Sept. 17 at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25 office in Detroit. Dillon and Baird must appear Sept. 18.The union...

One day after being denied his bond request, being cited as a ‘flight risk”, Kwame Kilpatrick motion for a delay in sentencing was granted.Kilpatrick's attorney, Harold Gurewitz, a successful motion requesting the sentencing date be extended 14 days or more in order for him to thoroughly review the case. Edmunds agreed to stall the sentencing...