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Tigers trade Pudge to Yankees for Farnsworth Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:22:00 EST
CLEVELAND -- The Tigers traded catcher Pudge Rodriguez to the New York Yankees for pitcher Kyle Farnsworth on Wednesday.

GM to cut 5,000 salaried jobs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:47:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- General Motors Corp. plans to shrink its salaried staff by about 15 percent as part of a plan announced earlier this month to cut costs by $10 billion by the end of 2009, a person familiar with the plans said.

Autopsy finds no evidence of foul play in death of woman in Macomb Township Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:47:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- An autopsy performed Wednesday on a woman whose blood-covered body was found in her Macomb Township condominium only deepened the mystery of her death after no evidence of foul play was discovered .

Wayne State approves 5.9% tuition hike Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- Wayne State University's Board of Governors approved a revised $535 million general fund budget despite some board members' concerns over excessive tuition hikes.

Kilpatrick aide linked to FBI probe steps down Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:47:00 EST
DETROIT -- An aide to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick whose name was linked to an ongoing FBI investigation of a multimillion-dollar sludge contract was asked to leave the mayor's office, sources said Wednesday.

Bush signs housing relief bill Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:07:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- President Bush on Wednesday signed a massive housing bill intended to provide mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners and stabilize financial markets.

Bing closer 'to saying yes' to running for Detroit mayor Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:24:00 EST
DETROIT -- A state police investigation into a possible assault charge against Kwame Kilpatrick has pushed businessman and professional basketball Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing closer to a run for Detroit mayor.

Granholm taps Penske for job growth plan Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:48:00 EST
LANSING -- Auto racing magnate and Metro Detroit businessman Roger Penske will head a Michigan business investment team being set up to help diversify the state's heavily auto-dependent economy, Gov. Jennifer Granholm is expected to announce Thursday.

Worthy seeks defense evidence in text message case Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:32:00 EST
DETROIT -- The addition of another new motion filed this afternoon is beginning to crowd the agenda for a hearing next week before 36th District Judge Ronald Giles in the criminal case against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff Christine Beatty.

FDA finds salmonella strain at Mexican farm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:20:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- The salmonella strain linked to a nationwide outbreak has been found in irrigation water and a serrano pepper at a Mexican farm, federal health officials said Wednesday.

Daniel Howes: Mayoral scandal cows business leaders Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:17:00 EST
In the earlier days of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's text-message scandal, a prominent business leader confided that folks like him weren't ready to denounce the mayor and call for his resignation. But they didn't want to wait too long, either.

Mayoral aides pressed Detroit compost deal Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:17:00 EST
Top aides to Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pushed hard for a controversial composting deal that created no more than five jobs and has attracted scrutiny from FBI agents in their public corruption probe.

Poll: Rep. Kilpatrick in tight race for seat Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EST
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has the support of only a third of voters in the congressional district she has served for six terms, leaving her in danger of defeat in Tuesday's Democratic primary.

Cox claims no bias toward mayor Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
Attorney General Mike Cox has made no bones about it: He believes Kwame Kilpatrick should step down as mayor of Detroit.

Testimony urges support for Great Lakes compact Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:07:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell told the Senate Wednesday that "water is the lifeblood of our cities" as he urged the Congress to ratify a compact banning diversions from the Great Lakes.

Police: Canton teen arraigned in pipe bomb incident Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:42:00 EST
CANTON TOWNSHIP -- A township teen is facing felony charges after police said he threatened two people with a shotgun and ignited a pipe bomb near a railroad overpass at Interstate 275 and Haggerty on Sunday.

Turf war: Northville Township, Livonia locked in bitter battle over hospital site Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
The annexation issue of a former psychiatric hospital site has grown into a nasty turf war and with both sides accusing the other of lies and deception, it threatens to turn Northville Township and Livonia into the municipal equivalent of the Hatfields and the McCoys.

Controversial Synagro contract stays put Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
Heeding a warning from the city's Law Department, the City Council on Tuesday voted against recalling the controversial $47 million sludge-hauling contract that is under investigation by the FBI.

Taylor mom returns to jail Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- A 37-year-old Taylor mother, charged with drunken driving and child endangerment last week after being found slumped over the steering wheel with her 2-year-old son in the back seat, was ordered back to jail Tuesday on a higher bond.

Prelim begins in case of parents accused of incinerating son's remains Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:57:00 EST
DETROIT -- Investigating life-threatening, scalding burns suffered by a Detroit couple's toddler last year led to questions about the whereabouts of their 2-year-old and the shocking admission that they had attempted to incinerate the older boy's body on a barbecue grill.

Old library transformed into inviting family spot Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:27:00 EST
REDFORD TOWNSHIP -- Township officials hope a flowing fountain, rose and boxwood bushes and amphitheater seating will entice residents this weekend to the latest effort to transform Redford's downtown.

District judge rips out opponent's election signs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
CLARKSTON -- A candidate in a district court judge race is accusing an opponent -- the incumbent judge -- of stealing his campaign signs.

Elite cars strut at Concours Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The 30th annual Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance, a world-class auto show, draws owners of the most elite and coveted automobiles to the grounds of Meadow Brook mansion Sunday to exhibit their latest restored vehicles and compete for "best in show" trophies.

Tasered cop sues Farmington Hills, seeks over $1M Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:27:00 EST
DETROIT -- A Detroit police officer who was Tasered during a 2006 traffic stop in Farmington Hills filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the city, its former police chief and several officers.

Oakland briefs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Countywide, Southfield, Bloomfield Hills, Lyon Township.

New Milford fire station gets OK Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
MILFORD -- The Milford Fire Department is poised to build a larger, more efficient fire station after about two years of trying to secure land for the project.

Tom Greenwood: Bridge replacement to shut Grand River Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
On Wednesday, the Road Commission for Oakland County will begin a $2.3 million bridge replacement project in Lyon Township, according to spokesman Craig Bryson.

Toddler, 3, survives after being run over Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
WARREN -- Debra Mullins watched in horror Monday evening as a parent's worst nightmare unfolded just across the street.

Raffle's grand prize: a new house Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
WARREN -- A nonprofit is holding a raffle, but instead of the winner taking the grand prize home, the grand prize is a home.

Macomb briefs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Roseville, Mount Clemens, Shelby Township.

Trail of blood leads nanny to body of woman in Macomb Township home Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:47:00 EST
MACOMB TOWNSHIP --A woman in her 30s has been found dead in her home on Card Street near 24 Mile Road this afternoon, police said.

Roseville man arrested, accused of ordering hit on ex-wife and her boyfriend Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:18:00 EST
ROSEVILLE -- A 51-year-old Roseville man has been jailed on a $4 million bond on charges that he sought to have his ex-wife and her boyfriend killed, Roseville police said Tuesday.

High E. coli levels shut Stony Creek beach Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EST
SHELBY TOWNSHIP -- Stoney Creek Baypoint Beach was closed to swimming today after the Macomb County Health Department found high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water.

Neighbor stops SUV as it backs over Warren toddler Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:22:00 EST
WARREN -- Debra Mullins watched in horror Monday evening as a vehicle backed down a Warren driveway and drove over her 3-year-old neighbor.

Taylor woman jailed on charges she drove drunk with toddler in car Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:07:00 EST
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- A Taylor woman arrested last week for drunken driving after she was found slumped over the wheel of a pickup truck with her 2-year-old son inside waived her right to a pre-trial hearing Tuesday in Bloomfield 48th District Court.

Warren man gets life in prison for drug-related beating death Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:22:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A 25-year-old Warren man convicted of beating a 50-year-old acquaintance to death during a drug deal gone bad was sentenced today to life in prison without parole before Macomb Circuit Judge David Viviano.

Tom Greenwood: Repairs on U.S. 23 bring lane closures Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Michigan Department of Transportation has to constrict and restrict traffic on U.S. 23 in Livingston County on Thursday.

Livingston briefs Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Brighton, Countywide, Hartland Township, Countywide, Howell.

FHWA director: U.S. transportation system broken Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- James Ray, Acting Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, called on Congress to engage in serious dialogue on maintaining and improving the interstate highway system.

Federal highway official calls on Congress to fix 'broken' system Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:17:00 EST
SOUTHFIELD -- Federal Highway Administration chief James Ray, flanked by a selection of hybrid delivery trucks, called on Congress to engage in serious dialogue on maintaining and improving the interstate highway system.

EMU board increases tuition, room rates Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:02:00 EST
YPSILANTI -- The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a 7.7 percent tuition hike and a 5.15 percent increase for room and board for the 2008-09 academic year.

WSU board may snub proposed budget Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Wayne State University's proposed $537 million general fund budget faces possible rejection today as some board members resist a proposed tuition hike. They hadn't seen a new proposal less than 24 hours before the expected vote.

No federal charges in CMU noose case Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- No federal charges will result from an incident in which nooses were displayed in a computer lab at Central Michigan University last November, U.S. Attorney Stephen Murphy said Tuesday.

FBI investigates DPS over funds Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:17:00 EST
The FBI is investigating Detroit Public Schools for possible misuse of at least $500,000 in funds connected to a program aimed at retaining and attracting students in the beleaguered district.

University of Florida tops party rankings Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla . -- The University of Florida can raise a glass to another national title -- best party school in the country.

Ann Job: Big 3 bears brunt of pricey gas frustration Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Suddenly, everyone is a car expert. And Michigan automakers again are being smeared.

For top elected posts in Oakland County Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Oakland County this fall will have intriguing races for countywide offices across the ballot. In the primary, however, there are no contested elections races for county executive, clerk and treasurer. The contested campaigns focus on law enforcement. These are our recommendations:

Save parts of stadium, then wreck the relic Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
The partial tearing down of Tiger Stadium has raised the issue of whether nostalgia is overrated.

Expanding trade is a key to winning presidency Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
Republican John McCain's recent free-trade tour to Mexico and Colombia highlights the stark differences on international trade between the two major-party presidential candidates. While expanding trade would be best for America, there is resistance in states like Michigan and from Democratic hopeful Barack Obama.

Detroit needs ambassadors, not bad attitudes Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EST
As Detroit residents, we are horrible ambassadors. Shame on us for not having a more positive attitude about what this great city has to offer. Shame on us for not taking advantage of all the things that are available in Detroit.

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