U.S. Strikes Iran, Michigan Health Officials Track Outbreak, Saginaw Spirit Names New Head Coach

Here’s a look at some of the biggest national, Michigan and Mid-Michigan headlines making news today.

U.S. Launches New Strikes Against Iran

The U.S. military has launched strikes against Iranian targets following Tehran’s attack on American forces stationed in Jordan.

The latest military action came hours after President Donald Trump vowed the United States would respond strongly after Iran targeted a base in Jordan that hosts U.S. troops.

Todd Blanche Attorney General Nomination Put on Hold

Todd Blanche’s nomination to become Attorney General is currently on hold.

The Senate Judiciary Committee had been expected to vote on whether to advance Blanche’s nomination to the full Senate. However, two Republican senators on the committee are seeking additional assurances concerning the settlement of President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.

Report Details Abuse Allegations Connected to Interlochen

A new report from a private law firm has uncovered allegations of decades of sexual misconduct and abuse involving nearly 50 adults connected to the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Grand Traverse County.

Among those named in the report is convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who attended the arts camp as a child and later became a donor.

Interlochen says none of the individuals identified in the report are currently employed by the school.

Michigan Cyclosporiasis Cases Continue to Climb

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the number of confirmed cyclosporiasis cases has climbed to more than 10,000.

The supplied news update also reports that 160 people have been hospitalized.

State health officials say lettuce or salad greens may be a possible source of the outbreak.

Saginaw Spirit Names New Head Coach

The Saginaw Spirit have hired Brendan Taylor as the team’s newest head coach.

Taylor becomes the 11th head coach in franchise history.

Former Spirit head coach Chris Lazary recently departed Saginaw to become an associate head coach with the Michigan Wolverines.

Tigers and Loons Fall

The Baltimore Orioles edged the Detroit Tigers in a wild one, 10-9.

The Great Lakes Loons also came up short, falling to the Fort Wayne TinCaps 5-4.

Mid-Michigan Weather

Expect sunshine today with a high around 89 degrees.

Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low near 66.

Friday brings increasing clouds and another high around 89.

Saturday turns mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of showers and a cooler high near 80 degrees.