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GM posts $15.5 billion 2Q loss Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:47:00 EST
General Motors Corp. reported today a $15.5 billion loss in the second quarter, the third-largest quarterly loss in the company's 100-year history, which comes amid a weak auto and housing market, costly strikes at American Axle, massive restructuring and a money-losing financial unit.

BMW's 2Q profit slides, dumps profit forecast Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:38:00 EST
BERLIN -- BMW says its second-quarter profit slid nearly 33 percent.

Anthrax scientist commits suicide as FBI closes in Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:32:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- A top U.S. biodefense researcher apparently committed suicide just as the Justice Department was about to file criminal charges against him in the anthrax mailings that traumatized the nation in the weeks following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to a published report.

Crash investigation closes northbound Mound Road in Sterling Heights Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:20:00 EST
STERLING HEIGHTS -- Northbound Mound Road was closed between 19 Mile and Hall roads this morning for an investigation of a crash, according to www.traffic.com.

Police investigate felon in shooting death of exotic dancer Tamara Greene Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:52:00 EST
DETROIT -- Law enforcement officials say they have reason to believe -- if not yet evidence enough to prove -- that Darrett King killed stripper Tamara Greene.

Governor denies delay in Kilpatrick hearing; gives extension to file briefs Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:57:00 EST
DETROIT -- In an order personally signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, the governor has given Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick five extra days to file legal briefs related to his possible ouster from office but has not altered the Sept. 3 hearing date she has set for a removal hearing if she believes they are warranted.

Bowman leaves Wings for Blackhawks Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:07:00 EST
Bowman, 74, left the Red Wings Thursday to join the Chicago Blackhawks and work closely with his son Stan, who is the assistant general manager in Chicago.

Eight Mile resurfacing starts Monday Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:57:00 EST
Quick construction news: Beginning Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin to resurface a 14-mile stretch of Eight Mile Road (M-102) from Interstate 94 to the Lodge Freeway (M-10.)

Fugitive featured on 'America's Most Wanted' nabbed in Detroit Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:42:00 EST
DETROIT -- Federal agents in Detroit have captured a fugitive featured on TV's "America's Most Wanted," the FBI said Thursday.

Obama to campaign in Lansing area next week Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:06:00 EST
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be back in Michigan next week, for a visit to the Lansing area, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said Thursday.

Gov will not delay mayor hearing Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:47:00 EST
Gov. Jennifer Granholm is holding firm to a Sept. 3 hearing to consider ousting Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, despite pleas from his lawyer to delay it at least two months.

Waters makes trust key campaign issue Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:47:00 EST
Mary Waters says her colleagues in the state Legislature called her "Quiet Storm" because she's a woman of few words.

$300M to diversify state's economy Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:47:00 EST
In a move widely hailed by many influential business leaders, Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Thursday unveiled a $300 million investment fund intended to diversify the state's economy by committing money to startup companies, some troubled businesses and some that will help bolster Michigan's manufacturing base.

Politics muscle in on Olympics Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:47:00 EST
It sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller: Social unrest. Political intrigue. The suggestion of terrorism. But this isn't a blockbuster movie heading to your multiplex. It is the real world of the modern Olympic Games. For more than 100 years, politics and protests have intermingled with sport.

GMAC's red ink adds to GM woes Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:17:00 EST
General Motors's credit rating fell deeper into junk status as the financial services company it partially owns posted a $2.5 billion quarterly loss Thursday, a day before GM is to announce its own "significant" quarterly losses and continued sales declines.

Bob Wojnowski: Bowman puts his family first, leaves Wings Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Good for Scotty. That's how fans in Detroit should bid farewell to the greatest coach and one of the most-enduring sports figures this city has ever seen.

Tigers' big chance gets tossed away Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Leyland rips Verlander, saying, " ... we just didn't pitch well enough."

Bullocks awaits Lions' return Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Lions safety works out while on PUP list, but it isn't the same as practice.

Manny, Griffey traded by deadline Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Ramirez to Dodgers; Junior to White Sox; actual effect on playoff picture yet to be seen.

Cop sues over alleged demotion Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST
A veteran Detroit Police detective claims he was demoted to desk duty for investigating alleged ties between Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and a reputed cocaine dealer and associate of a hit man.

Investigators suspect felon in death of dancer Greene Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST
Authorities say they have reason to believe -- if not yet evidence enough to prove -- that Darrett King killed stripper Tamara Greene.

Slain woman warned about suspect Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson learned her lessons the hard way -- bouncing from her loving family in Big Rapids to a Bloomfield Township engineer who family said fueled her addiction to alcohol.

8 Mile resurfacing will begin Monday Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST
The Michigan Department of Transportation has big plans for Eight Mile, and they aren't the kind that makes for happy motoring.

Obama camp announces Mich. campaign stop Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be in Michigan next week, making a midweek visit to the Lansing area.

Lake cleanup advances Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST
WASHINGTON -- Key Senate and House committees voted Thursday to reauthorize a federal program to clean up toxic sediments in rivers and harbors feeding into the Great Lakes, and triple its appropriations to $150 million annually.

Dearborn police chief mourned Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EST
DEARBORN -- Michigan Avenue came to a standstill Thursday morning as residents and fellow law enforcement officers honored Dearborn Police Chief Michael Celeski.

Shootings trigger cop outreach Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings has initiated community outreach meetings after concern about a rash of recent shootings involving department police officers.

2 debate composting deal scrutinized by FBI Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Term-limited state Rep. Steve Tobocman and a candidate to succeed him are sparring over a composting deal that has come under scrutiny by the FBI.

Hospital site plan detailed Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP -- Details of the redevelopment plan for the 414-acre former Northville Psychiatric Hospital site revealed Thursday will include almost a million square feet of commercial space and nearly 1,000 residential units -- but only if the annexation proposal on Tuesday's ballot fails.

ARISE aims to unify city Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Business hasn't grown much at Black Star Community Book Store on Livernois in the last eight years, but manager Dwele Yakini is hopeful more customers visit this weekend as they pass by in a community walk.

Canton to host a variety of activities Aug. 8 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
CANTON -- Canton Leisure Services will recognize the once-in-a-lifetime date of 08-08-08 next Friday with a day full of fun for tots, teens and grown-ups.

Wayne briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Detroit, Dearborn, Redford Township.

New shine on show: Competitions for hot rods, 'green' cars will heat up Cruise Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
This year's Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 16 will include several new features likely to appeal to gearheads, such as an online classic car auction and the Dream Show, a hot rod competition with cars dating to the 1920s and a class of environmentally friendly cars.

Three square off in Oakland's GOP prosecutor primary Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
PONTIAC -- A state representative, a lawyer with boardroom experience and a longtime assistant prosecutor will face off Tuesday to become the Republican nominee for Oakland County prosecutor in the November election.

Volunteers cultivate DTE Energy Garden in Auburn Hills Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Campers from Hispanic Outreach Services spent Thursday working in the DTE Energy Garden as one of many volunteer groups to help plant, maintain and harvest a 4,500-square-foot plot at Detroit Edison's Carter Substation in Auburn Hills.

Pinckney 'Survivor' veteran gives kids life tips Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
BEVERLY HILLS -- Teamwork is the key lesson students learned during a class taught by a real "survivor" at a summer camp sponsored by Birmingham Public Schools.

Oakland briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Pontiac, Countywide, Waterford Township.

Talks try to clear sewer impasse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Residents and New Baltimore officials are meeting this week to resolve disputes that have delayed a sanitary sewage project for 11 months.

Judge denies accusations of misconduct Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
With the Tuesday primary days away, Eastpointe District Judge Norene Redmond is battling a new round of allegations of inappropriate behavior -- this time leveled by the city's police chief and the county prosecutor.

Sterling Heights shelter owner gets 5 years probation Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A Sterling Heights woman whose kennel was raided in April because of deplorable living conditions for animals was sentenced in Macomb County Circuit Court on Thursday to five years of probation.

Macomb briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Warren, Fraser, Chesterfield Township, Shelby Township.

Sterling Heights kennel owner gets probation in animal cruelty case Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:34:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A Sterling Heights kennel owner was sentenced today to five years of probation after she pleaded guilty late July to three counts of second-offense animal cruelty.

Livingston briefs Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Brighton, Hartland Township, Howell, Countywide.

Oakland U. picks dean for med school with Beaumont Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
After an exhaustive eight-month search, Oakland University's board of directors Thursday selected Dr. Robert Folberg, 58, as founding dean of the university's allopathic medical school, which it hopes to open with Beaumont Hospitals in 2010.

Voters should examine ballot issues with care Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Voters throughout Metro Detroit will face a number of ballot questions in Tuesday's primary election. These are our endorsements on selected issues:

Ron Gettelfinger: Michigan needs extra help on jobless benefits Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
This time of year, with campaign season in full swing, people frequently ask: Why is the United Auto Workers involved in politics?

Frank Beckmann: Americans still can be proud Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Just what is it that makes us proud of our country?

Kilpatrick's racial remarks cause dismay Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
About Nolan Finley's July 27 column "Yank Kilpatrick before Detroit falls": It's time for Gov. Jennifer Granholm to take needed action as the representative for all the people in this state to eliminate a unfortunate distraction in Detroit politics. The powers-that-be should stop stereotyping the population in Detroit -- thinking they would revolt at Kwame Kilpatrick's removal -- and do what's right.

U.S. Rep. Kilpatrick delivers aid for Detroit Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
It's a shame The Detroit News didn't do some checking in the 13th Congressional District before it decided on an endorsement in that primary election contest ("Waters is best choice for Detroit in Congress," July 31).

Letters: Your opinion Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
I agree with Frank Beckmann's premise that banks should fail if they are insolvent, and the government's job is not to bail out private business ("Government must allow some to fail," July 25). I disagree that the fault lies with the consumers, who were coerced into taking on more than they could afford by banks giving zero-interest and no-down payment loans.

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