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The Michigan House released its findings Thursday from its inquiry into how Michigan State University has handled its involvement in the Larry Nassar scandal. In a word: poorly. The House found MSU policies were inadequate and/or not sufficiently enforced, creating an environment in which Nassar could ply his sexual misconduct. One lawmaker described MSU's conduct as "a failure to every survivor of sexual assault." MORE
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False school shooting report draws big police response

Parents and family members of children at a Saginaw elementary school faced the nightmare scenario Thursday: An active shooter reportedly was inside the building. Heavily armed police officers stormed the school only to find the report was a hoax. A student had taken another student's cell phone and placed a false call to 911. MORE
► 10-year-old prankster with a hall pass caused panic

GM, Ford reportedly set to kill off small car models

Trucks and SUVs are where American auto companies make their biggest profits. So, maybe it should come as little surprise both Ford and General Motors are on the verge of scrapping low-margin vehicle models. A report in the Wall Street Journal suggests the GM Sonic, Ford Fiesta and Ford Taurus are on the chopping block. Other models with murky futures include the Chevy Impala and the Ford Fusion. MORE

Can we solve MLB's bad April weather dilemma?

Three of the Detroit Tigers first seven games this season have been postponed. And none of their games have been played in anything close to ideal weather conditions, including Thursday's game in Chicago during which players dodged snowflakes for most of the afternoon. MLive Tigers beat writer Evan Woodbery wonders why MLB insists on early April baseball, and then offers a handful of solutions to address this cold weather dilemma. MORE
► In snowy Chicago, Tigers rally to beat White Sox in 10 innings

Nacho flavored ice cream? Yes, please!

We've all been there. You're at the game with your nachos in one hand and your ice cream cone in the other. A foul ball comes your way, and the loudmouth in the Red Sox cap next to you knocks you over and dumps your cone into your nacho tub. Now you can get that same great nacho-cream taste sensation without heading to the ballpark thanks to a mad scientist of an ice cream maker at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market. MORE
► Video: Dietrich Bronner churns up crazy-flavored ice cream