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Saudis: Demand doesn't warrant oil production boost Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabian leaders made clear Friday they see no reason to increase oil production until their customers demand it, apparently rebuffing President Bush amid soaring U.S. gasoline prices.

Wings' Holmstrom vows to bother Turco Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- Tomas Holmstrom doesn't plan on changing his style heading into Saturday's Game 5 against Dallas, but there is one item on his agenda.

Lagging revenues will require state to tighten its belt Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
LANSING -- The state has $472 million less to spend next year than originally estimated, a panel of state fiscal experts decided today.

GM's striking Delta Township workers OK new deal Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
Striking workers at General Motors Corp.'s Lansing-area assembly plant have ratified a new local labor deal, bringing an end to a month-long United Auto Workers walkout at the factory.

Thief targets Detroit bars, including Cheli's Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- An overnight thief targeted three downtown bars, including one owned by Detroit Red Wing Chris Chelios, said Deputy Chief James Tate.

Parents try to save Music Hall's Theatre Time program Fri, 16 May 2008 19:04:00 EST
Music Hall for the Performing Arts' free youth educational program Theatre Time is in trouble.

DIA's Graham Beal receives honorary doctorate Fri, 16 May 2008 18:56:00 EST
Detroit's College for Creative Studies conferred an honorary doctorate on Detroit Institute of Arts director Graham Beal on Thursday night at the school's annual commencement ceremony.

Leyland to coach at All-Star Game Fri, 16 May 2008 17:50:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Tigers manager Jim Leyland has been asked to join the American League coaching staff for the All-Star Game on July 15 at Yankee Stadium.

California wine pioneer dies Fri, 16 May 2008 18:07:00 EST
Robert Mondavi, namesake and founder of a northern California winery that helped establish the Napa Valley as a wine region ranking with France and Italy, has died. He was 94.

I-94 reopens after deadly multi-car crash Fri, 16 May 2008 18:50:00 EST
ROMULUS -- The driver who caused an a crash on Interstate 94 that left one person dead on Friday tried to flee before being restrained by passing motorists.

Detroit schools face $45M deficit Fri, 16 May 2008 16:37:00 EST
The Detroit Public Schools system is facing a $45 million budget shortfall that, if unresolved, could potentially put the 106,000-student district under state oversight for the second time in a decade.

New Detroit policy: Texts are private Fri, 16 May 2008 15:47:00 EST
Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is now telling city employees their text messages are private, even though their pagers are funded by taxpayers.

Bettman seconds Holmstrom interference call Fri, 16 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
A day later the Red Wings were still upset and bewildered about the goalie interference call on Tomas Holmstrom that deprived them of a potential early lead in Game 4. Not surprisingly, the NHL was standing behind its officials, specifically Kelly Sutherland, who made the call that made Wings fans irate and livid even into Thursday's chat rooms and radio shows. On his own radio show on XM Thursday, commissioner Gary Bettman admitted "it was a close call" but believed Sutherland made the correct one.

Lynn Henning: Tigers' plight 'puzzles' Leyland Fri, 16 May 2008 01:52:00 EST
A baseball team's behavior, its psychology, is as much at issue as the scoreboard when things begin to deteriorate. With that in mind, it was necessary to study Tigers manager Jim Leyland after Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Billups should be ready to play Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Pistons guard Chauncey Billups admits he's having a tough time being patient. The good news for Billups is his time on the sideline appears to be over. He's back practicing with the Pistons, after missing nearly three playoff games and a handful of practices because of a strained right hamstring.

Large meeting preceded Fieger raid, agent testifies Fri, 16 May 2008 14:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- The FBI agent in charge of the investigation of attorney Geoffrey Fieger testified Friday that between 80 and 100 federal agents held a meeting the day before raiding Fieger's Southfield office.

Report: Detroit police pull over off-duty officer doing 120 mph on motorcycle Fri, 16 May 2008 15:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- A man pulled over this morning after police saw him run red lights at a high rate of speed turned out to be an off-duty police officer.

Oakland deputies use heat-seeking chopper equipment to bust pot operation Fri, 16 May 2008 12:08:00 EST
ORION TOWNSHIP -- What police described as a father and son marijuana grow operation was busted Friday with the help of a 2 ½ month investigation and a helicopter equipped with an infrared camera.

Donation of horses, truck boosts Wayne County Sheriff's unit Fri, 16 May 2008 13:38:00 EST
DETROIT -- Chevrolet donated 365 horses to a foundation that lines up resources for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, which has the state's only remaining mounted police unit.

Sheffield pulls out of race to unseat Conyers Fri, 16 May 2008 11:18:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Rev. Horace Sheffield, a political activist and pastor of New Galilee Baptist Church, who Tuesday filed petitions to run against U.S. Rep. John Conyers said this morning he's pulling out of the race.

Police seek man suspected of robbing six dollar stores Fri, 16 May 2008 11:12:00 EST
DETROIT -- Police still are looking for a man who has robbed six dollar stores on the city's west side this month.

Prosecutor presses judge case Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
DETROIT -- Judge Ronald Giles will be in the crosshairs of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's plan of attack Monday to disqualify the entire 36th District Court bench from hearing the criminal case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and former Chief of Staff Christine Beatty.

Seniors suspended over T-shirts Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
LIVONIA -- For as long as students at Stevenson High School could remember, seniors have been making T-shirts meant to shock their teachers in the final weeks of the school year.

Lawyer: Immunity could force testimony from Beatty Fri, 16 May 2008 09:27:00 EST
The best way to ensure that Christine Beatty testifies against her former boss and paramour would be to offer her immunity from prosecution, Beatty's lawyer said Thursday.

Pot-laced brownie prompts suspension Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
A West Bloomfield High School student has been suspended in connection with an incident involving marijuana-laced brownies distributed to other students on a charter bus en route to Cedar Point on Wednesday.

Pair lose bid to block road Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- An Oakland Circuit Court judge has turned down a township couple's request to temporarily stop Oakland Hills Country Club from building a road alongside their Maple Road home for the prestigious PGA Open this summer.

Southfield, Lathrup summer camp scholarships available Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- Youths from Southfield and Lathrup Village interested in attending summer camp can apply for scholarships through the Southfield Human Services Department.

Oakland briefs Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
Hazel Park, Waterford Township, Ferndale, White Lake Township, Farmington Hills.

District sues over school attack tapes Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
PONTIAC -- Videotapes taken of Pontiac Northern High School students on the day a teacher was allegedly beaten by students have become the focus of a lawsuit this week by the Pontiac School District.

Students build their own natural classroom Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- It could have been a scene from a rural area as some students hoisted wheelbarrows full of wood chips while others spread them on the ground to create a trail.

School chief asks top aide to resign over shower flap Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
OAK PARK -- The superintendent of the Oak Park Public Schools district is asking for the resignation of her chief of staff following accusations that he had a private luxury gym and shower facility built on school property.

Orion Township's Polly Ann Trail to be extended Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
ORION TOWNSHIP -- The Road Commission for Oakland County, in cooperation with Orion Township, will construct a 1,045-foot extension of the Polly Ann Trail.

7,000 sue Warren over tree roots Fri, 16 May 2008 01:02:00 EST
Nearly 7,000 have had property damage from trees the city planted in the right-of-way areas in front of residents' homes in the 1950s and 1960s. A class-action lawsuit against the city of Warren can finally proceed after a seven-year appellate battle that kept residents in legal limbo.

'20/20' to spotlight Warren traffic ticket case Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
ABC-TV's "20/20" is set to air a segment that will feature Mayor Jim Fouts responding to public criticism against Officer David Kanapsky, who wrote 5,000 traffic tickets last year.

Husband fights murder conviction Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Convicted murderer Michael George will learn next week if a Macomb County judge will overturn a jury's decision finding him guilty of killing his wife nearly 18 years ago in the back room of a comic book store they owned.

Macomb commissioners ask state to let counties absorb road commissions Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS --Macomb commissioners passed a resolution Thursday night asking the state Legislature to give counties the power to absorb county road commissions. Several commissioners contend that the road commission, an elected panel that oversees transportation spending, is unnecessary and duplicates many of the operations already in place in county government. Road commissions operate on state fuel taxes. Some commissioners want to see that money come directly to the county for disbursement.

Macomb commissioners set up zoo authority to push millage earmarked for Detroit Zoo Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Members of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners on Thursday began setting up a zoological authority to promote a millage increase that will benefit the Detroit Zoo. Commissioners approved articles of incorporation for the authority and three citizen members for the panel. Those members are: Elizabeth Green and Loretta Lyk of Warren, and Matthew Ahearn of St. Clair Shores. If voters approve the millage increase in the August election, Macomb County residents will pay an additional $7 to $10 in taxes each year.

Lake St. Clair festival takes students into water Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Ray Tyler isn't a doctor, but he got to play one for awhile Thursday to help teach his classmates about soil erosion.

Macomb briefs Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Warren, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens, Harrison Township.

Macomb judge weighs bid to overturn 'comic book killer' conviction Thu, 15 May 2008 16:47:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Macomb Circuit Judge James Biernat said today he will rule next Friday on a motion to overturn the jury conviction of so-called comic book killer Michael George.

Warren cleanup to start with adult bookstore demolition Thu, 15 May 2008 18:04:00 EST
WARREN -- The city's annual Clean-Up Day will kick off this weekend with the demolition of a former adult bookstore at 20828 Van Dyke.

Seven arrested in Warren drug sweep Thu, 15 May 2008 11:50:00 EST
WARREN -- Officers in the Warren Police Department's special investigations and special operations units arrested seven people Wednesday on drug-related charges that include possession and intent to deliver Vicodin, ecstasy and cocaine.

Man charged in deaths named in 911 call Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
HOWELL -- The man charged in the murders of his brother and sister-in-law at the couple's Oceola Township home was named as a suspect by his nephew during a frantic 911 call on May 1, the day the younger man found his parents dead in their home.

Livingston briefs Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Howell, Iosco Township, Hamburg Township, Countywide.

'Bully breeds' of dogs face end to adoptions Thu, 15 May 2008 14:32:00 EST
Pit bulls or other "bully breeds" caught running loose in Livingston County would be euthanized within four days under a controversial proposal that puts county officials smack in the middle of the national debate about what to do about dangerous dogs.

More Metro drivers get a ticket to ride Thu, 15 May 2008 18:42:00 EST
Fed up with high gas prices, record numbers of Metro Detroiters are leaving their car keys on the kitchen counter and tucking a bus pass or train ticket in their wallets.

Pricey gas crimping Memorial Day travel plans Thu, 15 May 2008 13:57:00 EST
NEW YORK -- High fuel prices are prompting many Americans to reconsider their Memorial Day travel plans, AAA says.

Collaboration is the key for new Dearborn schools chief Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
DEARBORN -- Brian Whiston, 46, was named superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools district Monday, replacing John Artis, who will retire this summer.

U-M may raise room and board Thu, 15 May 2008 14:32:00 EST
Dorm rates are likely to increase next fall at the University of Michigan, the latest four-year college in the state to consider a hike in room and board.

Laura Berman: Required algebra adding up to failure Thu, 15 May 2008 01:00:00 EST
Michigan's high school graduating class of 2011 is the first to test drive the state's new merit curriculum -- a set of standards that includes the most rigorous math requirements for high school graduation in America.

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