Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A band from the west side of Michigan had all its equipment stolen while it was in Clinton Township to play at an event. Officials said Don The Pariah's equipment was stolen from a hotel parking lot after the event. The metal band played Friday at Pub 1281 in Clinton Township. When band members woke up Saturday morning and checked out of the hotel, they found the equipment had been stolen. Anyone who has information about the theft is asked to call Clinton Township police at 586-493-7800.