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Crews from three states brought in to help restore power in Metro Detroit Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST
DTE Energy has brought in more than 200 utility linemen from three states to bolster the crews already working to restore power to 140,000 customers.

Shuttle Discovery begins trip home Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:06:00 EST
HOUSTON -- Space shuttle Discovery pulled away from the international space station on Wednesday and began its journey home, ending a nine-day visit highlighted by the installation of a new Japanese lab.

Curry's son, an MSU football player, says Pistons won't quit Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:17:00 EST
There won't be any "on" or "off" switches with the Pistons anymore now that Michael Curry is head coach, said Deon Curry, the coach's son, who plays football at Michigan State.

Oil edges above $134 on weaker dollar Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EST
VIENNA, Austria -- Oil prices rebounded on a weakening dollar Wednesday as investors braced for a volatile trading day ahead of a report on U.S. crude inventories.

Stocks decline as oil prices rebound Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:58:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Wall Street fell Wednesday as oil prices rebounded and investors awaited readings on regional economic activity and U.S. energy supplies.

Babcock, Wings agree to 3-year extension Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:52:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Red Wings and coach Mike Babcock will officially announce a three-year contract extension Wednesday at an 11 a.m. press conference Joe Louis Arena.

Stern: Referee Donaghy alone in wrongdoing Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:42:00 EST
NEW YORK -- NBA commissioner David Stern dismissed allegations from a former referee at the center of a gambling scandal that the 2002 playoff series was rigged by league referees and officials, calling the claims baseless.

CAW surprised GM is seeking $1.5 million over Ontario blockade Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:26:00 EST
OSHAWA, Ontario --- The Canadian Auto Workers union says it's surprised General Motors Corp. wants $1.5 million in compensation for a blockade at the automaker's Oshawa, Ontario, headquarters.

WVU chief of staff being deposed in Rich Rodriguez case Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:17:00 EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia University Chief of Staff Craig Walker is giving his side of the story as lawyers collect more evidence in the $4 million lawsuit involving ex-football coach Rich Rodriguez.

Toyota promises plug-in hybrid by 2010 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:17:00 EST
TOKYO -- Toyota is introducing a plug-in hybrid with next-generation lithium-ion batteries in Japan, the U.S. and Europe by 2010, under a widespread strategy to be green outlined Wednesday.

Ford to retool truck plants to build cars Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:07:00 EST
Ford, long dependent on profits from pickups and sport utility vehicles, is assembling a plan to shift entire truck plants to car production in a bid to keep up with changing consumer demand in the United States.

Mayor's lawyer billed city for delivering texts Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:57:00 EST
Billing records show taxpayers paid to facilitate the transfer of Christine Beatty's damaging text messages into the hands of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's personal attorney.

United Way gets competition Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:57:00 EST
In the wake of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's decision to cut annual grants to 26 agencies as part of its overhaul, two other fundraising agencies are in talks with the affected nonprofits to compete with the region's largest fundraiser.

Gasp! Tigers win an opener Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
It begins with giving yourself a chance. Not just to win games, but to win series. For most of the season, but especially the last month, the Tigers have crawled into a first-game hole, making it difficult to crawl out -- let alone to shinny up to where they'd rather be. They've been losing the first game of one series after another. Four of the last five, downing only the Mariners in the opener of a three-gamer at Safeco Field.

Pistons' Curry says he's ready for job Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:32:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- You get the feeling that Michael Curry is going to succeed. One way or another, given enough time and resources, he will figure out a way to be a great coach in the NBA.

You want sexy? Try Lidstrom, Osgood Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:42:00 EST
BURBANK, Calif. — Red Wings stars Nicklas Lidstrom and Chris Osgood brought sexy back to late night Tuesday when they sang and danced during a Stanley Cup champion-inspired appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Garcia's lone void a major one Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
Sergio Garcia can tell the United States Golf Association about prime-time exposure. Garcia's career has been scrutinized since that Sunday afternoon in 1999 at Medinah Country Club, in suburban Chicago, when he chased Tiger Woods to the finish at the PGA Championship.

Scott Burgess: Understated elegance: Lincoln makes subtle splash in luxury performance class Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The 2009 Lincoln MKS tries not to show off: But it can't help itself. This car can wipe your windows, adjust your speed while cruising -- accelerating or slowing depending on the traffic -- turn off your high beams when another car approaches, talk to your iPod while finding the cheapest gas around all at the same time without you ever touching a button.

Terry Foster: Wright, Oakland like move Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
Larry Wright wants to be closer to his mother, Karen. She lives in Saginaw and has had a series of back surgeries which have made life tough for her. It was difficult keeping tabs on her medical condition from St. John's University and he missed his home. That's why he came home.

Endangered in Michigan no more? Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
The regal bald eagle and the often-feared gray wolf, both once on a near-certain collision course with extinction in Michigan, have staged such stunning comebacks that the state wants to remove them from its endangered and threatened species list.

Mortgage fraud high in Mich., FBI says Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
According to a recently released FBI report compiling various measures of fraud, Michigan ranked as low as third and as high as first in the United States for incidences of mortgage fraud, exacerbating the state's already high rate of foreclosures.

Street boxing death a tragic accident Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
First, Peter Sarbinowski and his opponent -- who also happened to be a friend -- laid down the ground rules for their informal street boxing bout: no shots to the head, and the rounds are a minute and a half long. But during the second round of gloved sparring, Sarbinowski, 18, of Warren took a blow to the chest that likely took his life in what police characterize as a freak accident, officials say.

Council to vote on proposed rules for ouster process Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
A simple majority of the City Council needs "clear and convincing" proof that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick violated the city charter in order to boot him from office, according to proposed rules about the unprecedented process released Tuesday.

Man gets prison over threats Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
A former Troy church webmaster and music director was sentenced to prison Tuesday for sending threatening e-mails to church leaders, including naming his wife on a hit list and promising a "Columbine" or "Virginia Tech-style" shooting at services.

Abraham seeks away time Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Nathaniel Abraham, one of Michigan's youngest convicted murderers, needs time away from his home confinement to look for a job and record rap music, his attorney argued Tuesday in court, where the 22-year-old faces drug charges.

Teachers hope to recoup losses Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Wayne-Westland teachers planned to dress in black today to demonstrate their determination to win back concessions made two years ago in new bargaining sessions set to begin as their contract expires Aug. 25.

Attorney: Police violated law Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
An attorney whose findings resulted in the temporary shutdown of the Detroit Police firearms unit wants murder charges against his client dismissed because of what he called a "police cover-up."

Cavorting airline couple fined for romp in the woods Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
A Belleville flight attendant and a Pittsburgh pilot face fines of $300 apiece after a nighttime romp in the woods that ended when police found the pilot hiding behind a shed wearing only flip-flops and a wristwatch.

Cornered suspect jumps off Grosse Ile bridge Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
GROSSE ILE -- Authorities will resume their search today for a suspected thief who jumped over the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge into the Detroit River on Tuesday morning.

Wayne briefs Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Northville Township, Plymouth Township, Detroit.

Detroit council files rules for process to oust mayor Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:57:00 EST
DETROIT -- City Council President Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr. on Tuesday afternoon released proposed rules he wants the City Council to follow when it begins proceedings to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, a process he expects to begin the week of July 7.

Council trio to gov: Drop mayor action Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:57:00 EST
Letter to Granholm disputes the council's claim that Kilpatrick violated the city charter, claiming there is "no factual basis whatsoever" that members were duped into the whistle-blower deal.

Vinton Building's investors owe Detroit $224,000 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:42:00 EST
An investment team that includes Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's friend Bobby Ferguson and former Detroit Lion Robert Porcher owes the city $224,000 for a downtown high-rise whose rehabilitation has stalled amid unpaid contractors and copper thefts.

One lawsuit remains in 2004 NBA Palace brawl Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Only one lawsuit related to a 2004 NBA brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills remains outstanding after two federal lawsuits were settled shortly before they were scheduled to go to trial, a lawyer said Tuesday.

Oakland briefs Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Troy, Waterford Township, Independence Township, Pontiac.

Athans won't testify at prostitution hearing, judge rules Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:27:00 EST
TROY -- The husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will not testify at a hearing today in a prostitution case, and the case will not be dismissed, a district judge ruled.

Athans' testimony is sought Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
Whether Thomas Athans, husband of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., is spared from taking the witness stand today in a prostitution case will hinge on a ruling by a district court judge.

Charges in $4.6M fraud at company Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
A former bookkeeper was arraigned Monday on charges that she embezzled more than $4.6 million from the owners of the Hazel Park Raceway with work orders for services that were never done at several Metro Detroit apartments.

Groups push for $500K to move 1832 farmhouse Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:17:00 EST
Time is quickly running out for the Bloomfield community to raise enough money to move the historic Barton farmhouse and save it from demolition.

Wixom considers four-day work week Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
WIXOM -- City officials are considering introducing a "compressed work week" for Wixom employees on a trial basis this summer to help save the city and staff money.

Mount Clemens may get makeover Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Cathy Mannone has seen her share of people stumbling from high curbs in the shopping district of downtown Mount Clemens.

Trial begins in 1986 killing of Eastpointe girl Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Jury selection is expected to begin today in Macomb Circuit Court in the cold case trial of a 58-year-old man who is accused of kidnapping and killing a 13-year-old Eastpointe girl who disappeared from a Dairy Queen in 1986.

Macomb briefs Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Sterling Heights, New Haven, Warren, Mount Clemens, Eastpointe.

Macomb rips tourism group Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
After more than three hours of discussion Monday, it was clear many Macomb County officials are unhappy with the way the county is marketed by the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. But they are not dissatisfied enough to pull their $1 million-plus annual contribution to the promotional group.

Tom Greenwood: Moravian to close for bridge repairs Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Road Commission of Macomb County has announced it will close Moravian between Cass and Harrington in Clinton Township from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for bridge repairs.

Plumber to get life in slaying of Washington Township woman Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:32:00 EST
David Wright's last-minute decision to change his theory of how a Washington Township woman was killed did not play well with a Macomb County jury that convicted him Monday of murder, kidnapping and larceny in a building.

New veterans director deals with low resources Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLINTON TOWNSHIP -- It hasn't taken long -- only a matter of weeks -- for Kermit Harris to get a real understanding of what he's up against.

Child rapist can sue over attack Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
A prisoner who was badly beaten by inmates after a Livingston County guard announced over a jail intercom that he was being held for raping a 9-year-old girl can proceed with part of his lawsuit against the county and one of its jail guards, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Livingston United Way cuts funds to Scouts Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Livingston County lost vital funding after the county United Way cut them from its donor list as the agency aims to serve more basic needs, officials said Tuesday.

Livingston briefs Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Howell, Fowlerville, Hamburg Township, Countywide.

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