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Delta, Northwest is natural fit, CEOs say Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The day after the merger of Delta and Northwest airlines is complete, fliers using the new airline at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will hardly notice, the CEOs of the two airlines said Wednesday.

Councilwoman Collins: Mayor 'mess' is hampering city business Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Councilwoman Barbara-Rose Collins said Wednesday the text message scandal involving Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is hampering the execution of city business.

Taylor police: School bus driver suspected of driving high Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
TAYLOR -- A Taylor School District bus driver who appeared high was arrested Wednesday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of narcotics, Taylor police said.

GM reports $3.3 billion net loss Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
General Motors Corp. lost $3.3 billion in the first quarter, as a rocky economy and ongoing strike at a major parts supplier weighed on the automaker's bottom line.

FBI probed rumors of Fieger's extramarital affairs, jury told Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The jury in Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger's criminal trial learned Wednesday of rumors that Fieger had extramarital affairs with women who worked at his law firm.

Granholm surgery 'went extremely well' Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
LANSING -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm is in "stable and good condition" and resting comfortably but will be hospitalized for about a week following emergency surgery Tuesday night to treat a bowel obstruction, her surgeon said this afternoon.

Husband sticks up for fugitive wife Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The husband of a woman who had been a fugitive for 32 years said he and his family fully support her.

Senate votes to increase student loan limits Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- The Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday to ensure that tight credit markets don't impede students' ability to get college loans.

Comerica ranks as No. 4 ballpark in survey Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Comerica Park ranked fourth overall out of 30 major league ballparks in a survey of fans recently conducted by Sports Illustrated, which asked respondents to take into consideration 10 factors -- from quality of the team to the quality of the food.

Injured Avalanche forward Stastny to miss Game 4 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DENVER -- At this rate, will the Colorado Avalanche even have enough players to dress for Game 4?

Susan R. Pollack: Warm-weather fun in Michigan is just around the corner Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Two major attractions are putting some zip in the state's travel scene with the launch of zip lines that take riders soaring, Tarzan-style, through the air. The addition of these adrenaline-tinged experiences at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids and at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park near Mackinaw City are among a wave of new tourism developments aimed at keeping Michigan travelers closer to home this summer as gasoline and vacation costs continue to climb.

Messages show police intrigue in whistle-blower firings Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Before Ella Bully-Cummings was appointed police chief, she worked with Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, to revamp the department's Internal Affairs Unit behind the back of then-chief Jerry Oliver and long before Deputy Chief Gary Brown was fired, text messages released Tuesday suggest.

Mom with secret past back in jail after 32 years Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A Michigan woman who was a fugitive for 32 years has been recaptured in California. Susan Lefevre of Saginaw County was found Tuesday living with a husband and two children in a wealthy San Diego suburb.

New texts, more trouble for Kilpatrick Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
City Council members are intensifying efforts to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick after a judge on Tuesday released a legal brief containing excerpts of more than 100 damning and salacious text messages allegedly sent between the married mayor, his former chief of staff and other officials.

Laura Berman: Mayoral affair is a classic tale of adultery Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
She would do anything for the mayor's love and approval, casting aside her marriage, meeting in hotels, hinting at her need for an end to the secrecy of their affair. He would say what he needed to say, just to keep her going.

Document alleges judge knew about police shake-up Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A sitting city district court judge, when serving as one of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's top attorneys, allegedly was intimately aware of the 2003 Police Department shake-up that led to the whistle-blower settlement and, ultimately, the release of damaging text messages.

Detroit City Council considers more money for ethics board Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The City Council grilled the executive director of the city's Board of Ethics on Wednesday about why the group hasn't done more to investigate potential wrongdoing surrounding the scandal over an $8.4 million police whistle-blower settlement.

Police investigate drowning of Romulus toddler Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROMULUS -- Police are continuing their investigation into the drowning of an 18-month-old girl.

Toddler nearly drowns in Commerce Township pond Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP -- Oakland County sheriff's investigators and State Child Protective Services workers are continuing their probe today into the near drowning of a toddler Tuesday evening.

WCHB's Mildred Gaddis pushes for Detroiters to demand resignation from mayor Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Radio personality Mildred Gaddis this morning encouraged Detroiters to e-mail or fax Detroit Renaissance, asking the economic leadership organization to push for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to step down from office.

Man suffers serious injuries in bicycle, car accident Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP -- A collision involving a bicycle and a car has sent a man to an area hospital with serious injuries, police said.

Troy office shooter guilty Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
A jury found a Troy man guilty on Tuesday of all six counts stemming from an April 2007 shooting rampage that left one woman dead and two men injured.

Suspect in Troy sex sting in court Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
An attorney representing the woman accused of performing a paid sex act on the husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, said on Tuesday his client went into seclusion after her arrest because she fears for her life.

Oak Park schools ask $24M to fix up buildings Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
OAK PARK -- Classrooms and buildings in the Oak Park Public School District are in need of repair. Some have outdated equipment, while in others, boilers aren't working, roofs need repair and restrooms need work.

Oakland briefs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Lyon Township, Troy, Southfield, Pontiac, Royal Oak, Waterford.

Woman accused of sex with Stabenow's husband turns self in Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
TROY -- The woman accused of performing a sex act for $150 on the husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., turned herself in to court authorities at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Troy man found guilty in office shooting Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A jury found a Troy man guilty on Tuesday in the killing of a former co-worker and wounding two others in an April 2007 office shooting.

Homeless site lacks lodging Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ROSEVILLE -- Efforts to create a one-stop center for Macomb County's growing homeless population have hit a snag as advocates continue to seek a suitable site for the proposed building.

Macomb briefs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Romeo, Countywide, Warren, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights.

Wife is charged in hiring of hit man Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
HOWELL -- A Fowlerville woman was arraigned Tuesday in 53rd District Court on charges of attempting to hire a hit man to kill her husband.

District judge will face familiar rivals in primary Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
BRIGHTON -- Livingston County District Court Judge Theresa Brennan will face two challengers in the Aug. 5 primary election. One is a familiar foe from a bitter 2006 race, Howell attorney Jay Drick; the other, attorney Lyle Dickson, was jailed for 13 days by Brennan on a contempt charge. Drick and Dickson filed petitions to seek the six-year term in time for Tuesday's filing deadline.

Livingston briefs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Howell, Countywide, Hamburg Township, Pinckney.

Fowlerville woman arraigned for attempt to hire hit man to kill husband Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
HOWELL -- A Fowlerville woman was arraigned Tuesday in 53rd District Court for attempting to hire a hit man to kill her husband.

Tom Greenwood: MDOT Web site has details for gas savers Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
If you're looking for ways to beat the high price of gas, the Michigan Department of Transportation may just have the information you're looking for.

Crashes slow morning commute in western Wayne County Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Three crashes in the same area have combined to snarl the commute in western Wayne County this morning.

Women's studies refocuses: Some say now all-inclusive program strays from original purpose Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Jamie Christofel is a proud feminist majoring in what was once known as Women's Studies at Oakland University. But OU recently joined other schools across the country and ditched the old program name in favor of the more inclusive Women and Gender Studies. And while she's all for progress and inclusion, she vehemently opposes the name change.

UDM law heads to Mexico Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The University of Detroit Mercy Law School announced a partnership Tuesday with a law school in Mexico to create what may be the only program in the world that will offer students the opportunity to practice law in the U.S. and Mexico.

Student builds half-size Panzer Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
FLINT -- Will Foster never has too much trouble getting a parking spot for his second vehicle. After all, who's going to argue with a guy driving a half-scale Panzer tank complete with a working air cannon?

Student of the week: Taylor Bunyak Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Who she is: Taylor Bunyak

Colleges must commit to halting tuition hikes Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Michigan families need to send their children to college now more than ever, yet they face daunting college tuition prices that continue to soar, leaving qualified students struggling to pay -- or locking them out of college altogether.

Editorial: Chief must account for role in Kilpatrick scandal Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Get beyond the gushy, racy and often adolescent tone of the text messages between Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff and lover Christine Beatty and you come to some important questions that need answers well before the criminal case against the mayor goes to trial.

College must become high priority Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The importance of education has never been more apparent than in today's highly competitive global economy. The good-paying jobs being created in the world today require education or training beyond high school. One has more job options with a traditional four-year university degree, an associate degree from a community college or a two-year technical certificate.

Stop exporting creative work out of Detroit Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
I find myself 729 miles away from Detroit in a hotel at 3 a.m. I am unable to sleep, and I can't stop thinking about a Detroit group's plan for attracting 1,000 design professionals. Since I am in the design business, I love the idea of attracting more creative talent to our region. I love even more that the Knight Foundation would care enough about the well-being of our city to invest in this concept.

Detroit needs better sense of regionalism Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:03:00 EST
When Bank of America acquired LaSalle Bank last year, I was given the opportunity to return to Detroit, a city and region I care for deeply. I was delighted to return to Michigan -- after all, I began my career in Detroit, and my oldest son was born here.

Do unions help or hurt public schools? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Michigan Education Association President Iris Salters reveals one of the problems with public schools -- the mindset that schools exist to provide jobs rather than educate children ("Let's halt open season on public school workers," April 25). She chastises Southfield school board members for contracting out transportation, custodial, and maintenance services. However, the board members, as stewards of public money, have a duty to be fiscally responsible.

Recall won't add election or taxpayer costs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
The Detroit News editorial opposing efforts by citizens to recall Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon from office contained errors ("Legislator recall efforts are pointless," April 28).

Kathleen Parker: Wright remains wrong Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
Anger is a tough emotion to conceal and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's simmered barely beneath the surface during his Monday performance at the National Press Club.

The father of LSD dies Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
PARIS -- Albert Hofmann, the mystical Swiss chemist who gave the world LSD, the most powerful psychotropic substance known, died on Tuesday at his hilltop home near Basel, Switzerland. He was 102.

Greeks from isle of Lesbos sue gay rights group to defend Lesbian identity Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
ATHENS, Greece -- A Greek court has been asked to draw the line between gay women and the natives of the Aegean Sea island of Lesbos.

U.S. report: Al-Qaida gaining strength in Afghanistan Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Al-Qaida has rebuilt some of its pre-Sept. 11 capabilities from remote hiding places in Pakistan, and terrorist attacks in neighboring Afghanistan increased 16 percent last year, the Bush administration said Wednesday.

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