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Commentary: Tigers show why they're contenders Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- Why the Tigers could yet win the American League Central Division was all but flashed in electric letters on the Comerica Park scoreboard Thursday after Detroit beat St. Louis, 3-2, in 10 excruciating innings.

Stocks sink on bad economic news Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:47:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Wall Street plunged Thursday, hurtling the Dow Jones industrials down to their lowest point in nearly two years as investors contended with a barrage of bad news: a surge in oil prices past $140 a barrel and warnings of trouble in the key financial, automotive and high-tech industries.

Storm leaves 50,000 without power Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:42:00 EST
A swift-moving band of storms swept through Metro Detroit Thursday evening, causing damage and disrupting power to thousands.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Americans' right to own guns Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:47:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history.

U.S. automakers need federal research money, GM's Wagoner tells Obama Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:42:00 EST
Carmakers need a boost in federal research spending and incentives for consumers to adopt new and expensive technologies, General Motors Corp.'s top executive told the Democratic presidential nominee on Thursday.

Mayor to announce Cobo expansion Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick plans to announce within 30 days an 80,000-square-foot expansion of Cobo Arena, his top aide said Thursday morning, a day after Suzuki announced it would skip the North American International Auto Show next year because the venue is too small.

Obama helps relieve Clinton debt Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:32:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama told Hillary Rodham Clinton's top financial backers Thursday that he personally has donated $2,300 to her campaign and more significantly has asked his biggest donors to help pay off her more than $20 million debt.

Pistons trade first-round pick for UAB's Sharpe Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:22:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS — The players the Pistons coveted most -- Jason Thompson, J.J. Hickson and Ryan Anderson -- were gone by the time their 29th pick rolled around in the NBA draft Thursday night.

Lions' top pick settles Boston bar assault charge Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:42:00 EST
BOSTON -- Two former Boston College football players have settled charges they assaulted a software engineer in a popular sports bar after he refused to give up his space.

Bulls take Rose with No. 1 pick in NBA draft Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:57:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Derrick Rose is going home, and a record crowd of freshmen are following him to the NBA.

Michigan travelers lose options as regional airport carriers reduce flights, raise fares Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
As the nation's air carriers slash flights and remove planes from service to reduce their sky-high jet fuel bills, travelers using the state's regional airports are getting hit hard with service cuts and airfare increases.

Mayor's security guard scuffles with Channel 7 reporter Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
DETROIT -- An unidentified security guard for Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick today physically restrained an investigative TV reporter to stop him from asking the mayor questions about his alleged involvement in an effort to stop the prosecution of a minister caught up in a prostitution sting.

Bush visits Livonia: Speech at GOP fundraiser touts McCain Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
President Bush jetted to Michigan on Wednesday to raise money to elect state Republicans, but the focus of his stump speech quickly turned to presidential hopeful John McCain.

Worthy hires extra staff for mayor's case Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
The Wayne County Prosecutor has hired 10 temporary employees to help cover the extra work generated by the criminal investigation and prosecution of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

People Mover will close to repair prematurely worn tracks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
DETROIT --Detroit People Mover administrators announced on Thursday that the system will be closed from July 20 until Aug.18 in order to replace 1,800 feet of track that have prematurely worn because of a mistake made more than 20 years ago when the system was being constructed.

Ypsilanti man stabs mom with fork, beats woman with frozen chicken Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:27:00 EST
JACKSON, Mich. -- An Ypsilanti man is accused of stabbing his mother with a fork and assaulting a second woman with 10 pounds of frozen chicken.

Wayne County sheriff says budget cuts will hurt services, public safety Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
DETROIT -- Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans told a Wayne County Commission committee today that a proposed budget cut will have a "profound impact" on services and possibly public safety.

Legislation to overhaul Cobo administration clears hurdle Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
LANSING -- Two bills setting up a new authority to run Detroit's Cobo Center and extend a tax to pay for its expansion won unanimous passage in a House committee Thursday.

Judge refuses to limit questioning in newspapers' lawsuit over text scandal Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
DETROIT -- A Wayne County judge turned down a city request Thursday to place strict limits on the questions city attorneys and other witnesses may be asked when they are questioned under oath in connection with a public records lawsuit brought by Detroit's two daily newspapers.

Adams Street closed for sewer line work in Plymouth Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
PLYMOUTH -- Adams Street between the tennis courts at Central Middle School and Blanche Street is expected to be closed for the majority of today for sewer work.

Motion to target lawyers in mayor's case Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
The attorney for the City Council plans to file a legal motion seeking to clarify whether the attorneys who filed a lawsuit aimed at stopping the council's attempts to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick are actually working for the mayor or on behalf of the city of Detroit.

Murphy says time as prosecutor well spent Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
U.S. Attorney Stephen Murphy says he is honored and grateful the Senate confirmed him Tuesday as a new federal judge in Detroit, though he would have liked more time to finish his work as prosecutor.

Chipmunks cheer up Children's Hospital Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Chipmunks -- Alvin, Simon and Theodore -- were in Detroit on Wednesday to mingle with patients at Children's Hospital of Michigan in advance of their appearance Saturday at the free screening of "Alvin and the Chipmunks."

Jury clears woman in slaying Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
James Carissimi said he hoped to see justice for his daughter, Maria, who suffocated in a pile of mud on Detroit's Belle Isle in April.

People Mover to close for repairs July 20-Aug. 18 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Detroit People Mover will shut down for nearly a month later this summer to allow for the replacement of worn-out track on the 2.9-mile loop that circles downtown, according to the Detroit Transportation Corp.

Workers return to Chrysler lab evacuated for spill Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Employees have returned to their jobs after a chemical spill forced the evacuation of an engineering laboratory at Chrysler LLC's world headquarters in Auburn Hills.

Judge to decide whether Nathaniel Abraham goes back to jail Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A man who was arrested on drug charges 15 months after being released from custody for a murder he committed when he was 11 might be returning to jail.

Undergrad OU tuition hiked 6.3% Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
Oakland University's board of trustees approved a 6.3 percent undergraduate tuition increase Wednesday, adding about $498 to the cost of the coming academic year.

Pontiac to honor laid-off cop for nabbing suspect Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
During Kyle Hayes' nine years as a Pontiac cop, he chased down armed robbers, murder suspects and burglars.

Massage business sues Royal Oak Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
More than a decade ago, this city cracked down on massage parlors and wrote tough city ordinances because some businesses were found to be nothing more than fronts for prostitution, according to police.

Tom Greenwood: Work will start on roundabout Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
The Road Commission expects to begin to transform the intersection of 14 Mile and Farmington Road -- on the Farmington Hills/West Bloomfield Township border -- into a roundabout starting July 7. Farmington Road, which is closed south of 14 Mile, will then be closed between 14 Mile and Maple.

Oakland briefs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Pontiac, Rochester, Waterford Township, Novi, Southfield.

Chrysler chemical spill under control Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:49:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Employees have been evacuated from an engineering laboratory at Chrysler world headquarters in Auburn Hills following a chemical spill.

Oakland University board approves 6.3 percent tuition hike Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:14:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Oakland University's Board of Trustees approved a 6.3 percent tuition raise Wednesday afternoon, an increase of $498 for the coming school year.

Two charged in fatal Royal Oak Twp. shooting Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:02:00 EST
Two people were charged Tuesday in last week's fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman and wounding of two other victims in Royal Oak Township.

Sentencing adjourned for former Macomb prosecutor convicted on child sex charges Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Sentencing of a former Macomb County assistant prosecutor convicted of molesting children and making child pornographic images was adjourned this morning despite pleas from one of the victim's mothers.

Macomb considers shortening staff workweek Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
Macomb County officials are weighing a shorter workweek for county employees.

Macomb briefs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Warren, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens, Richmond.

Stars and Stripes fest salutes local veterans Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:02:00 EST
Veterans will be a big part of this year's expanded Stars and Stripes festival in downtown Mount Clemens, organizers say.

Warren City Council passes $159 million budget, with reservations Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
WARREN -- For the second time in a month, the Warren City Council approved its $159 million budget.

37th District chief judge defends not charging employee Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
WARREN -- 37th District Chief Judge Walter Jakubowski Jr. on Tuesday defended his decision to deny a warrant against his court administrator -- and friend -- who allegedly refused to take a breathalyzer the night he was pulled over in January by Warren police.

Thousands expected to float in for festival Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
Fears that the sluggish economy would have an impact on the annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest appear to be inflated, as organizers say enthusiasts are expected from as far away as California to contend in the state competition.

Livingston briefs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Fowlerville, Countywide, Howell, Hamburg Township.

Going slower can help save on fuel costs Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
Call it the Zen of the slow lane, or the subtle art of savoring gas.

Bush visit impacts traffic Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EST
LIVONIA -- It's good to be the president ... especially when it comes to out maneuvering rush hour traffic.

Police investigate fatal Waterford crash Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:40:00 EST
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP -- A man died Wednesday morning in a one-car crash on Elizabeth Lake Road.

Tom Greenwood: MDOT shuts lanes on westbound I-696 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:00:00 EST
Get ready to do the "tighten up" if you regularly drive Interstate 696 in the area of Woodward.

Budget boosts school funds Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
Lawmakers and Gov. Jennifer Granholm have reached agreement on a new budget that will result in about a $72 per-pupil average increase in the basic state K-12 grant to public school districts throughout Michigan.

School reports contain error Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:43:00 EST
The state's annual school progress reports from 2004-05 and 2005-06 contained errors that might have inflated some schools' results and prevented parents from making informed decisions about which school could best educate their children, according to a new audit released Wednesday.

States reject abstinence education grant Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:44:00 EST
Though the states participating in the $50 million program have dropped steadily over the past two years, Stanley Koutstaal points to the 28 still in. "Obviously, many states still find it valuable and have adopted it as their approach to addressing the sexual activity of teens," he said. Others disagree.

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