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Chrysler sales plunge 36 percent in June; most rivals also post steep declines Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:02:00 EST
General Motors, Ford and Toyota U.S.A. posted double-digit June U.S. sales declines Tuesday as consumers spurned pick-up trucks, SUVs and luxury sedans in favor of economical small cars. GM managed to hold on to its lead as the No. 1 car seller in the United States.

Ex-Conyers aide: 'You wear a wire in this town and you're done' Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:52:00 EST
DETROIT -- Sam Riddle is no snitch. The Detroit political warhorse says his answer was simple when FBI agents asked him to wear a wire to ensnare onetime client, Detroit Councilwoman Monica Conyers.

State freezes $34M in revenue sharing to Detroit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:02:00 EST
DETROIT -- For at least the fourth time, the state has frozen nearly $34 million in revenue sharing payments to Detroit because of its late audit.

Lawsuit: Former DPS employee created elaborate scheme to pay cronies Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:32:00 EST
Operating for years with little oversight, a department manager created his "own country" where he set up an impenetrable computer system and sidestepped accounting policies to issue more than $45 million in unauthorized contracts, according to a lawsuit filed by Detroit Public Schools.

Car crash study: Detroit safest in class Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- An insurance study has found that drivers in Detroit are likely to experience a crash once every 12.4 years, the best among cities with between 500,000 and 1 million people.

Wings sign Stuart, goalie Conklin Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- The Wings accomplished two of their offseason goals Tuesday by re-signing defenseman Brad Stuart and signing free-agent goalie Ty Conklin, but they apparently are being outbid for free-agent forwards Mats Sundin and Brian Rolston.

Lynn Henning: Crucial series increases tension Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:37:00 EST
MINNEAPOLIS -- Simply because of all that happened, of all the emotions good and bad that the Tigers and Twins generate, and of all the respect two teams grudgingly hold for each other, baseball can't get much better this season than it was Monday night at the Metrodome.

Wings are among ESPY finalists Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 EST
NEW YORK -- The Stanley Cup champion Red Wings, Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, Boston Celtics and Kansas men's basketball and Tennessee women's basketball teams have been nominated for best team award at the ESPYs.

Monroe home run lifts Twins past Tigers Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
MINNEAPOLIS -- Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday night.

Hammon leads Silver Stars past Shock, 79-72 in OT Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:27:00 EST
SAN ANTONIO -- Becky Hammon had 19 points, 10 in overtime, and Sophia Young added 27 to lead the San Antonio Silver Stars to a 79-72 overtime win over the Detroit Shock Tuesday night.

Metro Airport body scanners: Security solution or 'virtual strip search'? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:02:00 EST
Security screeners at Detroit Metropolitan Airport will be getting a more intimate view of some airline passengers starting today. The Transportation Security Administration will start using what is called a millimeter wave whole body scanner at Metro's McNamara Terminal.

Mayor's wooing prompted council turnaround on tunnel deal Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick persuaded City Councilwoman Barbara-Rose Collins to change her vote to reconsider a plan vital to the sale of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel last night over soul food at Southern Fire.

Chrysler cuts back minivan output Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:47:00 EST
The automaker will close a minivan plant in Fenton, Missouri, near St. Louis, cut a shift at a nearby pickup factory and extend summer shutdowns at eight more truck plants.

Michigan travelers staying close to home Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 EST
High gas prices are causing a chilling effect on summer travel plans and overall spending nationwide.

Two suspended in waste contract probe Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:52:00 EST
Synagro on Monday suspended and stopped paying James Rosendall, the vice president who cooperated with the FBI, and Rayford W. Jackson, the Detroit businessman whose RAS Development received a minority share of the contract.

Base pay rate rises today to $7.40 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:02:00 EST
Michigan's most struggling workers got two bits of good news Monday: longer unemployment benefits and a bump today in the minimum wage.

Man killed, child injured in drive-by shooting in Detroit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:01:00 EST
DETROIT -- A 39-year-old man was killed and a young girl received a wound to the nose following a shooting Tuesday afternoon on the city's west side, police said.

Detroit police search for infant abandoned in Dumpster Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:02:00 EST
DETROIT -- Detectives and a K-9 unit searched a northwest Detroit neighborhood Tuesday looking for a newborn baby and a 35-year-old man after suspecting the man threw the infant into a Dumpster.

Sheila Cockrel talked to the feds Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel said Tuesday she talked with officials with the U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI, in the wake of the investigation surrounding the City Council's approval of a sludge hauling contract.

Livonia teen will stand trial for fatal crash Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:34:00 EST
LIVONIA -- A 16-year-old Livonia Stevenson High School student was bound over for trial on all counts, including second degree murder, for his involvement with a fatal car accident last month.

DPS board cuts 1,700 jobs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:32:00 EST
The Detroit Public Schools board Monday approved a two-year, $1.1 billion budget plan that includes laying off more than 1,700 employees to stave off a $408 million deficit.

Tunnel sale is still possible Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 EST
The City Council ended its fiscal year on Monday by refusing to consider the sale of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel despite the threat of layoffs, but could revisit the issue with another vote today.

Cockrel: FBI probe won't deter ouster Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Reaction was mostly muted Monday among City Council members stung by revelations that the FBI is investigating the panel's approval of a $47 million contract to handle sludge removal. But Council President Kenneth Cockrel Jr. vowed the new scandal won't derail efforts to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Fatal Pontiac shooting leads to hospital scuffle Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:12:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A 23-year-old Pontiac man was fatally shot in his car Sunday night near a neighborhood park, police said.

Four teens charged in rash of Rochester Hills car break-ins Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Four teenagers face charges in a recent rash of car break-ins -- including at least 50 in one night -- that investigators said were aided by victims leaving valuables visible inside unlocked vehicles.

Kids program gets lift Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Tony Blue's face lit up and he laughed raucously after realizing who was calling on the cell phone. It was former television host Jenny Jones calling from Los Angeles. But she wasn't simply calling for a chat. She surprised him with $25,000 of her own money.

High cost holds up Commerce Township library renovations Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Excitement about expansion at the Commerce Township Library has been quelled a bit, now that renovation plans have been put on hold.

Fire damages Madonna's old home Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EST
Arson investigators are looking into a suspicious fire that destroyed the childhood home of recording artist Madonna.

Oakland briefs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills, Countywide, Bloomfield Hills.

Fire at Madonna's childhood home under arson investigation Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:42:00 EST
ROCHESTER HILLS -- Arson investigators are looking into a weekend suspicious fire that destroyed the childhood home of recording artist Madonna.

Economy's ripe for spike in gardening Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 EST
John Johns loves tomatoes. In fact, he said, he eats them all summer long. One thing he's not fond of is the cost of buying them from the grocery store. So to save money, he grows tomatoes and several other vegetables at his Clinton Township home.

Fireworks firm sues Roseville Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The owners of a Shelby Township company specializing in roadside legal fireworks sales is battling the city of Roseville over what they say are unfairly restrictive ordinances that discriminate against transient businesses.

Mount Clemens school district tackles flooding Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- For a minute, Velinda Clarke thought the new Cairns Community Center had a swimming pool.

Macomb briefs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EST
Shelby Township, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, Warren.

Police investigate car-window shootings in Shelby Township Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:14:00 EST
SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- Police are investigating a rash of broken car windows that occurred Sunday.

Retreat center is abruptly shuttered Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Emrich Retreat Center will cease operations today following allegations of financial mismanagement. Though officials say the closure is temporary, it will leave some groups looking for other places to hold retreats this summer.

Livingston briefs Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:12:00 EST
Brighton Township, Unadilla Township, Howell, Countywide.

Unadilla Twp. cops seek man who bit woman Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:57:00 EST
Police in a southwestern Livingston County are looking to take a bite out of crime by seeking the public's help in finding a man who assaulted an unknown woman by biting her.

Tom Greenwood: Off-road vehicle use restricted for minors Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The price of gasoline won't stop some of us from jumping on off-road vehicles this holiday weekend. The Michigan State Police want to remind ORV owners of the dangers the machines present to minors. Here is a summary of the law from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources:

Safest drivers found among four Michigan cities Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
An insurance study has found four Michigan cities, including Detroit, among the 10 most populated cities in the nation with the safest drivers.

Alan Wildeman named University of Windsor president Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Alan Wildeman will become president and vice chancellor of the University of Windsor today.

Smaller Cobo expansion is smarter path to follow Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Too many issues remain unsettled for us to get too excited about the latest proposal to expand Cobo Center. But we applaud the concept of a sharply downsized and affordable expansion that solves the center's immediate space problem.

Rabbi Aaron Bergman: Tim Russert, George Carlin fought for honesty in politics Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
On the surface, Tim Russert and George Carlin could not have been more different. Russert was unfailingly polite and and never used inappropriate language. Carlin's words were often rude, confrontational and indecent, though even the Supreme Court admitted, not profane.

Should water, juice bottles carry a deposit? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
I agree, it's time for our legislators in Lansing to show some leadership for a change and expand the bottle and can deposit law to include bottled water, juice and sports drinks ("Extend deposit law to water and juice bottles," June 23).

Energy goals are debated Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Sen. John McCain's proposed $300 million battery reward is another example of fiscally irresponsible Republicans wasting taxpayer's money. ("McCain gets prize for dumb idea on autos," June 25.) Why can't Republicans understand that free market capitalism is the best way to resolve our nation's economic problems?

Letters: Your opinion Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
I applaud Gov. Jennifer Granholm on her recent decision to allow Beaumont Hospital to build a proton beam cancer treatment center. She defied the Certificate of Need Commission and correctly decided to allow this life-saving treatment to come to Michigan in an expedited manner.

Bloggers target McCain, Dems Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Excerpts from The Detroit News' politics blog.

George Will: John McCain policies don't match his promises on Supreme Court nominees Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Two of last Thursday's Supreme Court rulings -- both decided 5-4, and with the same alignment of justices -- concerned the Constitution's first two amendments. One ruling benefits Barack Obama by not reviving the dormant debate about gun control. The other embarrasses John McCain by underscoring discordance between his deeds and his promises.

Salmonella probe adds foods served with tomatoes Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:22:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Adding to tomato confusion, the government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation's record salmonella outbreak -- even as it insists tomatoes remain the leading suspect.

Israel seals Gaza crossings after rocket attack Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:40:00 EST
JERUSALEM -- Israel closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday after accusing Palestinian militants of firing a rocket at southern Israel in violation of a shaky truce.

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