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How Much Is Mom Worth? $117,000, Site Says Sun, 11 May 2008 09:19:10 EDT
If a stay-at-home mom could be financially compensated, she'd bring home nearly $117,000 a year.

Detroit Child Killed In Fire Sun, 11 May 2008 14:07:17 EDT

UAW: American Axle Proposal Includes Closing 3 Plants Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:18 EDT
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says he thought the union was close to a contract deal to end a strike against American Axle until the auto parts supplier offered a proposal that includes closing three plants.

Osgood, Red Wings Hold Off Stars To Take 2-0 Lead In Western Finals Sat, 10 May 2008 23:21:18 EDT
Chris Osgood needed to make just 17 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals at Joe Louis Arena.

Pistons Edge Magic To Move A Win Away From Conference Finals Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:14 EDT
Tayshaun Prince's left-handed hook shot in the lane with 6.9 seconds remaining in the contest proved to be the game-winner, as the Detroit Pistons escaped Amway Arena with a 90-89 win and a 3-1 Eastern Conference semifinals series advantage against the Orlando Magic.

Windsor Officer Disciplined For Police Booty Call Sat, 10 May 2008 11:43:06 EDT
A police officer in this city on the Michigan border has been put on administrative duties after he had an intimate conversation over a police scanner.

'Speed Racer' Debut Lapped By 'Iron Man' Sun, 11 May 2008 16:50:03 EDT
"Iron Man" in its second week more than doubled the take of "Speed Racer" in its debut, which pulled in more then $20 million.

Mother's Day Reaches 100th Anniversary Sun, 11 May 2008 10:16:08 EDT
A century after Mother's Day began, the woman credited with creating the holiday might not be pleased with how commercial it's become.

Price Of Stamps Jumps Monday Sun, 11 May 2008 11:39:04 EDT
The price of a first-class stamp will rise to 42 cents Monday, in what's expected to be an annual price adjustment by the Postal Service.

Rapper Remy Ma Plans For Prison Marriage Sun, 11 May 2008 13:58:01 EDT
According to her lawyer, Rapper Remy Ma, who is in prison awaiting sentencing for a 2007 shooting, will marry a fellow rapper.

'You Are So Beautiful' Song For Bush, Jenna Sat, 10 May 2008 21:25:11 EDT
The father-daughter dance at Jenna Bush's wedding reception in Texas Saturday night featured her and President George W. Bush dancing to "You Are So Beautiful," the ballad made famous by Joe Cocker.

O.J. Simpson Confessed, Ex-Manager Says Sat, 10 May 2008 15:14:46 EDT
In a new book, a memorabilia dealer who profited from O.J. Simpson for many years contends that Simpson confessed to killing his ex-wife.

Obama Erases Clinton's Superdelegate Lead Sat, 10 May 2008 16:44:33 EDT
Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates has been erased by rival Barack Obama.

Rev. Sharpton Investigated In Tax Probe Sat, 10 May 2008 13:16:46 EDT
Already owing $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties, the Rev. Al Sharpton is now coming under scrutiny for his nonprofit group.

Myanmar Agrees To Accept One US Aid Flight Sat, 10 May 2008 08:16:51 EDT
The military leaders of the cyclone-ravaged country of Myanmar agree to let a U.S. military cargo plane bring in relief supplies.

Family Lives With Corpse In Bathroom Sat, 10 May 2008 08:59:03 EDT
A Wisconsin family lived for about two months with the decaying body of a 90-year-old woman on their toilet, authorities say.

Local 4Caster Andrew Humphrey has your Mother's Day forecast! Sun, 11 May 2008 10:19:10 EDT
How wet will we get?

New Orleans Sees Birth Of Green Dog Fri, 9 May 2008 10:32:00 EDT
A newborn New Orleans puppy greets the world with a green coat.

San Antonio Scrubs Bikini Car Wash Sat, 10 May 2008 09:51:57 EDT
A controversial bikini car wash in San Antonio is shut down because of code violations.

Okla. Man Captures Tornado On Tape Sun, 11 May 2008 08:56:12 EDT
A tornado struck just west of McAlester, Okla., on Saturday and a man has the video and the damage to prove it.

Vt. Bus Barrels Into Bronx Overpass Sun, 11 May 2008 09:17:26 EDT
A bus bound for New York City crashes into an overpass in the Bronx, injuring many passengers.

Obama Jumps Hurdle At Oregon Track Meet Sat, 10 May 2008 14:28:03 EDT
He's in the race for the White House, but Sen. Barack Obama was in a different race of sorts Friday at an Oregon track meet.

Kansas Inmates Train Wild Horses Sat, 10 May 2008 14:25:44 EDT
A group of prisoners at a Kansas prison are training wild horses to be sold at auction.

Soaring Food Prices Hitting Home Sat, 10 May 2008 14:32:29 EDT
The United States is going through the worst food inflation the country has seen in 17 years.

Source: Knicks Offer Accepted By D'Antoni Sat, 10 May 2008 17:11:16 EDT
A source tells The Associated Press that Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni will accept an offer by the New York Knicks.

New York Yankees (18-19) At Detroit Tigers (16-21), 3:45 P.m. Sat, 10 May 2008 11:25:05 EDT

Magic Try To Even East Semis With Pistons Sat, 10 May 2008 11:12:26 EDT
The Orlando Magic attempt to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Detroit Pistons at two games apiece, as the teams battle tonight at Amway Arena.

(2) Detroit Pistons (2-1) At (3) Orlando Magic (1-2), 5 P.m. Sat, 10 May 2008 11:11:30 EDT

Red Wings Aim For 2-0 Lead Against Visiting Stars Sat, 10 May 2008 10:35:05 EDT
The top-seeded Detroit Red Wings will try to take a two games to none lead in the Western Conference finals tonight, when they welcome the Dallas Stars for Game 2 at Joe Louis Arena.

(5) Dallas Stars (0-1) At (1) Detroit Red Wings (1-0), 7:30 P.m. Sat, 10 May 2008 10:31:13 EDT

American League Game Summary - New York At Detroit Fri, 9 May 2008 23:48:12 EDT
NY Yankees 5 Detroit 6

Tigers Stave Off Yankees Fri, 9 May 2008 23:48:08 EDT
Ivan Rodriguez was 3-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs as Detroit held off New York, 6-5, in the opener of a three-game set at Comerica Park.

'SpongeBob' Vandals Sought In Colorado Sat, 10 May 2008 11:59:28 EDT
"SpongeBob fanatics" who painted the cartoon character on the chimney of a historic building are being sought by the U.S. Forest Service.

6 from Michigan killed in crash while traveling to Niagara
UNDATED (AP) -- Pennsylvania state police say six Indian citizens living in Michigan who were on the way to Niagara Falls were killed when their van crashed. The people on the van were employees of the

Police look for Taurus in hit-run
A pedestrian is expected to recover after being hit by a car that didn't stop at the scene.

Troubled teacher faces more allegations
The investigation expands into a Comstock Park teacher who is currently facing drunk driving charges.

Two critical after Casnovia motorcycle crash
The driver of a pickup truck turned into the path of a motorcyle Saturday afternoon causing a crash that sent two people to the hospital in critical condition.

Costs of riots near MSU will top $50,000
Warrants have been issued for eight of the suspects and three cases are under review, the East Lansing Police Department says in an update on the April 5-6 disturbance.

One dead, one critical in Newaygo Co. motorcycle crash
A man died in a motorcycle crash around 12:30 p.m. Saturday on 104th Street, west of Newcosta Ave.

Fire at Alger Heights apartment 'suspicious'
Fire crews are calling the fire in the Alger Heights apartment building suspicious.

Police surround house; evacuate neighbors
One man was arrested. Police say was not involved in the K&K Party Store robbery.

Sell wins Fifth Third River Bank Run
Olympian Brian Sell (above) won the 2008 Fifth Third River Bank Run, his third win in four attempts, in 75 minutes and 8 seconds.
> Race Results

4 Indian programmers working in Mich., 2 wives die in crash
EDITOR'S NOTE _ Donations for the families of those killed in the crash may be sent to Syntel Accident Fund, 525 E. Big Beaver Toad, Suite 300, Troy, MI 48032.

Pre-dawn fire kills Detroit boy, 5
DETROIT -- Detroit authorities say a pre-dawn fire has killed a 5-year-old boy in a duplex on the city's east side, and arson investigators are seeking the cause of the blaze.

Mich. Holocaust Museum plans $5M children's gallery
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Michigan's Holocaust Memorial Center has announced plans for a $5 million children's gallery, designed to help young people comprehend the killing of 6...

Some Michigan attractions that could draw tourists
Some facts about Michigan that could be attractive to tourists. Michigan has: _More public golf courses than any other state.

New Mich. campaign aims to draw more out-of-state tourists
LANSING, Mich. -- If you get a little tingle whenever you see Michigan's lakes, waterfalls and beaches featured in a Pure Michigan ad, Travel Michigan head George Zimmermann knows just...

Mich. food stamp use up 53% since 2003, rate well above US
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 11:24 AM ET LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The number of Michigan households getting food stamps has risen 53% in the past five years.

Work Bikes
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 4:33 PM ET BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Across the country, high gas prices are kicking bicycle sales into high gear.

Bush: Government to offer assistance to areas hit by severe weather
Associated Press - May 11, 2008 3:23 PM ET President Bush says the federal government will offer all the assistance it can to areas hit by another round of tornadoes and storms.

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