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Gambling amendment adopted by Mich. voters

Michigan voters approved a measure to require voter approval for new forms of gambling on Tuesday. With 35 percent of Michigan counties reporting, support for Proposal 1 had 59 percent of the vote. About 1,252,403 "yes" votes had been counted while about 872,365 "no" votes had been tallied at midnight. Opponents of the measure conceded defeat. "What it shows is that $20 million can buy a spot on the constitution," said Kelly Rossman-McKinney, spokeswoman for Michigan's Vote No on Proposal 1 campaign.

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Bush fans gather in Saginaw for visit

President Bush discussed his plans for the country, the flaws of his opponent and his position on the war in Iraq to more than 8,000 supporters at a rally in Saginaw on Thursday. A series of guest speakers at The Dow Event Center warmed up the attendees, including U.S.

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WEBONLY: Students line up for 'OC' screening

Two weeks before its premiere, MSU students were treated to two episodes of the hot teen drama "The OC." The Victoria's Secret Team Pink and the University Activities Board hosted an advanced screening for the show's new season in Wells Hall on Wednesday. Some ticket holders arrived extra early to ensure a seat for the 7 p.m.