Calls mount for Michigan civil rights director to resign   More than 20 Michigan lawmakers have called for the resignation of Michigan Department of Civil Rights Director Agustin Arbulu after accusations that he made comments objectifying women. An investigation concluded Arbulu "more likely than not" made inappropriate comments about a woman outside a middle school where he was attending a listening session. The department reprimanded Arbulu but the group of lawmakers asking for his resignation say the punishment wasn't enough. MORE ►Civil rights department reprimands director for 'objectifying women'

A journey to Iraq, part 2: The welcome home committee   In a five-part series, Michigan journalist Zahra Ahmad reflects on a visit to her birthplace of Iraq. Earlier this year, Ahmad, who came to the U.S. with her family as a child, took a journey back to the place of her birth. In part two, she describes a tearful reunion with family members and sets the scene in Baghdad, from unexpected greenery to war-ravaged streets. She also dives into her connection with the women of Iraq. MORE ►The journey home, part 1: The sword

High school football is back! Practice photos from across the state hat  Football is back in full force for the students who play on the many Michigan high school football teams. We sent our photographers out to capture the fun and hard work at football fields across the state. We even caught some players taking a break from the pigskin to belt out a tune. Yeah, we got that on video. Good luck to these young athletes as they prepare for another exciting season. MORE ►Video: 'Pitch Perfect' to start football practice ►Huge crowds greet Grand Blanc football team for midnight practice

  

Best spiked seltzer? We tasted them all to find out   This is the summer of seltzer. Alcoholic seltzers are a craze as of late, with national brands and local breweries all getting in the game. Haven't tried a hard seltzer? Think La Croix with a kick. Having a hard time navigating all the choices for hard seltzer in the beer aisle? We tried them all in order to tell you what to drink and what to discard. Or feel free to do your own taste test and compare your results. Cheers! MORE ►22 new Michigan beers perfect for summer sipping