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Report: Obama clinches Democratic nomination Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama effectively clinched the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, becoming the first black candidate to lead a major party into a campaign for the White House. Vanquished rival Hillary Rodham Clinton swiftly signaled an interest in joining the ticket as running mate.

Pistons fire Saunders; Dumars serves notice to team Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Pistons president Joe Dumars said Tuesday he is looking to shake up his roster -- from head coach to players -- starting with the dismissal of coach Flip Saunders.

Granholm lays out plan to handle request to oust Detroit mayor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:02:00 EST
DETROIT -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm's lawyer sent a letter today to attorneys for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the Detroit City Council laying out how the governor will handle the council's request that she oust Kilpatrick.

Honda Civic is May's top seller, trumping trucks and SUVs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
Major automakers today reported hybrid models and fuel-sipping small cars were snapped up in May, while sales of trucks, SUVs and luxury vehicles mostly languished.

Larionov confident Wings will win Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
The Red Wings aren't getting much of a break after Monday's triple-overtime 4-3 loss in Game 5 that extended into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Borders to cut 156 jobs in Ann Arbor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:32:00 EST
Borders Group Inc. announced Tuesday it will cut 156 jobs at its Ann Arbor headquarters, as part of an effort to reduce annual expenses by $120 million.

Report: Ford to boost Flex crossover output Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:46:00 EST
Ford Motor Co. will boost production at an Ontario plant by about 19 percent next year by adding a third shift to build more Flex crossover vehicles, Bloomberg News reported today.

Tigers reassign Cruceta, call up Fossum Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:28:00 EST
The Tigers at least temporarily ended the Francisco Cruceta experiment Tuesday when they designated for assignment the control-plagued right-hander and called up left-hander Casey Fossum from Triple A Toledo.

Stabenow's husband to testify in prostitution case Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:46:00 EST
TROY -- Tom Athans, the husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), is expected to take the witness stand when an evidentiary hearing against an accused prostitute resumes in Troy District Court.

Meteorite shaped like Michigan hits auction block Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:02:00 EST
DETROIT (AP) -- Think of it as a space rock shaped like a mitten.

Bob Wojnowski: Penguins put Wings' celebration on hold Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:52:00 EST
On an incredible night of wild emotional swings, when the game seemed won and lost and won again about a dozen times, the Red Wings lost in crushing fashion, in the third overtime.

Tigers falter in ninth Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:47:00 EST
Sidney, Bobby, enough with these Crosby's, O.K? Bobby Crosby's one-out single off Francisco Cruceta in the bottom of the ninth drove in Kurt Suzuki from second base on Monday night, handing the scrappy Oakland A's a 3-2 victory over the Tigers.

Time runs out for Tiger Stadium Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:22:00 EST
Sunday was the city's deadline for a nonprofit group, which includes Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell, to produce $369,000 and proof of a solid $12 million to $15 million plan that could save the baseball diamond and 3,000 seats.

Lions get totally pumped Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:47:00 EST
ALLEN PARK -- Stephen Peterman sets the alarm for 5:30 every weekday morning. Most days, he's awake before the alarm sounds and ready to leave his home in Birmingham to carpool to work.

Chris McCosky: Saunders still right person for job Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:47:00 EST
Is Flip Saunders a lock to return and finish out his contract next season? No. Did I write in Monday's News he was a lock to return? No. What I wrote was true. Saunders and Pistons president Joe Dumars met Saturday. Saunders left with the understanding he was to carry on as coach.

Granholm asks Kilpatrick, council to submit briefs for ouster Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:00 EST
DETROIT -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm's lawyer sent a letter today to attorneys for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and the Detroit City Council laying out how the governor will handle the council's request that she oust Kilpatrick.

Six more Michigan superdelegates endorse Obama Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:52:00 EST
Six Michigan Democratic superdelegates endorsed Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign on Tuesday, including Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick and her son, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, signaling that party leaders are ready to unify behind the all-but-certain nominee.

Fieger is cleared in campaign fund case Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:07:00 EST
Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger and his celebrity attorney, Gerry Spence, embraced and kissed jurors on the courthouse steps Monday after they acquitted Fieger and his law partner Ven Johnson of all criminal charges.

Smoking ban debate is hot topic Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:12:00 EST
Dianne Rose believes her lung cancer is linked to second-hand smoke -- and that's why she wants lawmakers to ban smoking in work places to protect the health of other Michigan citizens.

Police seek missing Warren woman Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:36:00 EST
WARREN -- Police are searching for a Warren woman who has been missing since last week.

Mayor: Americans died for Kilpatrick to have a fair trial Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:22:00 EST
DETROIT -- A 36th District Court judge refused to unseal transcripts of a May 20 closed hearing in Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's criminal case, a blow to efforts by The Detroit News and Free Press to keep the proceedings open.

Obama pushes unity, reaches out to Clinton Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:57:00 EST
On the eve of the final primaries that he hopes will clinch the nomination, Barack Obama picked up two coveted Michigan superdelegates and said he has asked to meet with rival Hillary Clinton on her terms "once the dust settles."

Council won't acknowledge Kilpatrick's effort to block his ouster Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:10:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Detroit City Council today passed a resolution today telling Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick that members aren't acknowledging his veto of its effort to oust him.

Move toward pay raise dies in Detroit City Council Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:42:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Council members won't get a raise anytime soon, as a resolution to reconvene a commission that could grant one failed by a 7-2 vote Tuesday.

Detroit council overrides Kilpatrick's budget vetoes Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:36:00 EST
DETROIT -- The City Council's rework of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's $3 billion budget will stand despite his vetoes, including the panel's earmarking of $250,000 to pay for lawyers to oust him.

Inkster school district tries to dig out of debt again Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
INKSTER -- The Inkster Public Schools district is back in the red, just two years after digging its way out of a fiscal hole with help from a state-appointed financial manager.

Detroit police officer may face charges in crash Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Police are awaiting the results of a blood test before seeking charges against an off-duty Detroit police officer who drove his car into a Macomb County Sheriff's squad car early Sunday morning.

State Sen. Clarke hosting free senior citizens prom Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- State Sen. Hansen Clarke, D-Detroit, will host a free prom for senior citizens in his district from 6-10 p.m. Friday in the cafeteria at Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner Ave.

Wayne briefs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Dearborn, River Rouge, Detroit, Countywide.

Federal jury acquits Fieger, partner on all charges Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:17:00 EST
DETROIT --There was a joyous mob scene outside the federal courthouse in Detroit Monday as high-profile attorney Geoffrey Fieger and his celebrity attorney Gerry Spence embraced jurors who acquitted Fieger and his law partner Ven Johnson of all charges after four days of deliberation.

Democrats claim fraud in Dillon recall effort Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:08:00 EST
LANSING --Democrats Monday filed challenges to 499 signatures on petitions calling for the recall of House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford Township, saying they illustrate a pattern of forgery and fraud.

Retired judge can't run for Oakland County prosecutor, court rules Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:22:00 EST
PONTIAC -- Retired Oakland Circuit Judge Richard D. Kuhn Sr. cannot run for Oakland County prosecutor on the August primary ballot, a judge ruled Tuesday.

I-696 repair work jams traffic Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:10:00 EST
The early morning commute so far today on Interstate 696 could generally be described as a crawl, according to broadcast media reports and motorists.

Troy sex sting case heads to trial Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
TROY -- A typically low-profile criminal case moving through District Court is expected to garner attention today -- namely for the players involved, but also due to the prolific legal filings of a little-known defense lawyer.

Lawrence embraces challenge as Southfield mayor takes on 'iconic' Patterson Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- Growing up on the northeast side of Detroit, Brenda Lawrence learned from her grandmother that a girl can do anything if she works hard and always does the right thing.

Oak Park schools urged to halt bids over bond Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
School board Trustee Alicia Jones is demanding that the district's business and finance director halt the process of soliciting proposals seeking a manager to oversee a $24 million bond approved by voters in May.

Oakland circuit judge earns public servant award Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
WEST BLOOMFIELD -- Oakland Circuit Judge Michael Warren will receive the Oakland County Bar Association's Distinguished Public Servant Award on June 11 at the Shenandoah Country Club.

Oakland briefs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Pontiac, Royal Oak, Milford, Novi, Southfield.

Oak Park board calls special meeting over management of bond money Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:16:00 EST
OAK PARK -- Oak Park School Board members will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the possible mismanagement of funds by financial officer Maria Bolen.

Woman seeks answers in disappearance Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:32:00 EST
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP -- Cynthia Walker hopes to convince her father to reveal what he knows about the disappearance of her stepmother before he dies of lung cancer in prison.

Macomb mom charged with hosting booze party for minors Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:27:00 EST
ROMEO -- A 43-year-old Washington Township woman was charged today with providing alcohol to minors at a party.

Mob beat up driver, police say Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:57:00 EST
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is reviewing videotapes in an attempt to identify suspects in what the sheriff called a "savage" attack by a mob of 20-30 men on a motorist in Mount Clemens.

Blind patrons rely on library Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:42:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- Louis Souvigney can't just hop into his car and drive to his local library to check out books like most people.

Warren mayor vetoes budget over public safety jobs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The city's budget is in limbo after Mayor Jim Fouts vetoed the City Council's split decision to adopt a spending plan that eliminated funding to fill nearly 60 vacant positions.

Macomb briefs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Warren, Washington Township, Mount Clemens, Shelby Township.

Court audit stirs controversy Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:32:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A political firestorm has erupted following the release of a contentious Macomb Probate Court audit, with one of the court's judges accusing the State Court Administrator's Office of using her as a scapegoat because of what she called a failure to properly investigate questionable appointments by another judge.

Suspects sought in 'savage' beating of motorist in Mount Clemens Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:38:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The Macomb County Sheriff's Office is reviewing videotapes in an attempt to identify suspects in what the sheriff called a "savage" attack by a mob of 20-30 men on a motorist in Mount Clemens.

Breeder at risk of losing dogs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
TYRONE TOWNSHIP -- Time is running out for a dog breeder who risks losing most of her animals if she doesn't comply with a township ordinance limiting the number she can have on the property.

Livingston briefs Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Brighton, Tyrone Township, Howell, Countywide, Hartland Township.

What's selling: 9068 Rotondo, Hartland Township Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Description: Four-bedroom, 2 1/2 -bath condominium with central air conditioning, first-floor laundry, partially finished basement and an attached three-car garage.

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