Rep. Tom Barrett to visit Michigan couple jailed in Mexico over timeshare
Barrett posted on X Wednesday morning that he plans to call for the release of Paul and Christy Akeo.
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Barrett posted on X Wednesday morning that he plans to call for the release of Paul and Christy Akeo.
As we've followed the case of the Michigan couple currently jailed in Mexico over what they call a timeshare dispute, we wanted to explore and learn what you need to know to potentially avoid a difficult situation if you choose to make that investment.
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Michael Lemke has spent the last three weeks working alongside his sister, Lindsey, to figure out why their parents, Paul and Christy Akeo, have been stuck in a Mexican jail over what they call wrongful credit card charges.
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President Trump is pausing tariffs targeting imports from Mexico and Canada for a month after the two countries agreed to beef up border security.
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Ruby Garcia was found shot to death on the side of a Grand Rapids highway.
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Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
The U.S. sanctioned two Mexican businesses for allegedly using proceeds of fentanyl trafficking to finance their operations tied to the Sinaloa cartel.
A data center solutions company has submitted plans to officials in Gibraltar, Michigan, to develop a facility at the site of a former steel plant in the city.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
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A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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Members of Congress who represent Michigan are voicing a range of differing responses Saturday after the United States and Israel announced a major military operation against Iran.
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Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
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The Detroit Pistons faced a shell of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in a possible NBA Finals preview.
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