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Kilpatrick attorney: Charges coming; prelim to be waived Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:30:00 EST
Attorney James Parkman says he has "credible information" that leads him to believe charges against Kilpatrick, stemming from an alleged shoving incident last month, are imminent. Parkman also says he may waive Kilpatrick's Sept. 22 preliminary examination in the mayor's perjury case.

Rep. Kilpatrick wins 13th District race Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EST
DETROIT -- U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick won a narrow victory this morning in a three-way Democratic primary that was as much about her scandal-plagued son, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, as her own six terms in Congress.

Former Cobo Center contractor faces federal charges Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EST
DETROIT -- The U.S. Attorney's Office in Detroit on Wednesday charged a former Cobo Center contractor with filing false tax returns.

Canton native gives up post in Obama campaign Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EST
Just days after being appointed Barack Obama's campaign liaison for the Muslim faith, the Metro Detroit native in that role has stepped down.

Cops: Gunman had planned to kill more Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:37:00 EST
MARINETTE, Wis. -- The lone gunman charged Wednesday with killing three teenagers in a river ambush planned to use the victims as bait to lure emergency responders to the scene for him to kill as well, according to a criminal complaint.

Pistons' schedule features two home games vs. Celtics Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:12:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Neither the fans nor the Pistons will have to wait long for a rematch with the world champion Boston Celtics.

GM board reiterates support for Wagoner; keeps closer tabs on company Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:52:00 EST
The lead outside director of General Motors Corp. said Wednesday that Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner has the board's unanimous backing but added that directors are keeping closer tabs on the automaker during this difficult stretch for the industry.

Thome's 3-run homer leads White Sox past Tigers Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:12:00 EST
CHICAGO -- Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and John Danks worked efficiently into the seventh inning, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

City sets new deadlines to save part of Tiger Stadium Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:22:00 EST
The nonprofit group attempting to save a portion of Tiger Stadium will likely face a Nov. 1 deadline to show it has a comprehensive financial plan for its goal to preserve part of the ballpark and operate a Michigan sports museum there, according to a tentative agreement approved Wednesday afternoon by the quasi-public Economic Development Corp.

Abraham opts for bench trial on traffic violation Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:22:00 EST
AUBURN HILLS -- Convicted killer Nathaniel Abraham, already pending drug possession charges for a recent arrest in Pontiac, was back in court -- briefly -- on Wednesday for a city ordinance violation for driving on a suspended license.

Kilpatrick to waive prelim on perjury Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
The long-delayed preliminary examination on perjury and other felony charges against Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff Christine Beatty will be waived today, according to attorneys who added they also expect the mayor to soon face new charges in connection with an alleged shoving incident.

Rep. Kilpatrick pulls off primary win, but tight race reveals chinks in her armor Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
Had two strong challengers not split the opposition vote, Cheeks Kilpatrick likely would have joined the very short list of congressional incumbents who have lost to primary challenges.

Two are charged in Cobo probe Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
A long-running federal investigation of City Hall contracting moved forward Wednesday when the U.S. Attorney's Office brought felony charges against a former director of the city-owned Cobo Center and a businessman who held exclusive and lucrative contracts there.

Crazy for cruisin:' Fins, fumes, fans rule the road for next 10 days Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
Even in a year when miles per gallon trumps speed and style, there's no denying the magnetic pull of a cruise down the avenue on a starlit night, waving to friends from a dazzling hunk of sheet metal.

Thome's homer beats Verlander Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:57:00 EST
This is why the Tigers need to win the games that are within their grasp: because there are too many teasers just beyond it. Such as the game they lost 5-1 to the White Sox on Wednesday night. The Tigers never really looked completely out of it, although a two-run single Aquilino Lopez allowed in the eighth certainly didn't help.

China aims to be host with the most (medals) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:57:00 EST
BEIJING -- The message is unmistakable in the adidas commercial that's running on what seems like a continual loop on Chinese television.

Another new beginning for Lions Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:57:00 EST
Mike Martz , blamed for almost everything that went wrong last season, has taken his pass-happy offense to San Francisco. New offensive coordinator Jim Colletto promises a more balanced attack.

Michigan might use two QBs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:42:00 EST
ANN ARBOR -- Not that Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez is getting greedy, but wouldn't two starting quarterbacks be better than one?

It's done: Packers trade Favre to Jets Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:57:00 EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers have reached an agreement to trade quarterback Brett Favre to the New York Jets, the team announced late Wednesday night. Terms of the trade weren't immediately available.

Zoo faces $8M shortage Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
Despite the resounding victory at the polls Tuesday for a tri-county tax to fund the Detroit Zoo, the zoo isn't completely in the clear yet. Zoo officials are still facing an $8 million funding gap this year and turning to the state for help. That's because the first .1-mill tax will be collected in December, so the 125-acre zoo likely won't get its first flush of money -- totaling about $15 million -- until spring.

Survey: Reform state now Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
Dismayed with the state's economy and political leadership, Michigan voters are ready for drastic reforms to get the state back on track.

Med staff tried to see gov's records Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
A Lansing hospital says it fired or disciplined employees for trying to obtain computerized medical information about Gov. Jennifer Granholm.

Morals top tax dollars in Livonia annexation vote Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
The phrase "love thy neighbor" rang true for a majority of Livonia residents this week with the defeat of a controversial proposal to annex 414 acres in Northville Township.

New deadline, option in Tiger Stadium bid Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
The nonprofit group attempting to save a portion of Tiger Stadium will likely face a Nov. 1 deadline to show it has a comprehensive financial plan for its goal to preserve part of the ballpark and operate a Michigan sports museum there, according to a tentative agreement approved Wednesday afternoon by the quasi-public Economic Development Corp.

Gov would preside over mayor hearings Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm told reporters Wednesday she would personally preside over hearings in Detroit on whether to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, should she deem them necessary.

Wayne County slow to post election results Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EST
DETROIT -- For Hilliard Hampton, the wait to find out whether he would advance to November's general election was nerve-racking and frustrating.

Detroit Schools delays pay by one day to save $1M in fees Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- The cash-strapped Detroit Public Schools is delaying its payroll schedule by one day this month to avoid $1 million in fees to secure a short-term loan, according to a statement the district released Wednesday.

Grandson injured as man shoots pit bull Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
DETROIT -- A 9-year-old boy who was grazed in the leg by a bullet that went through a rampaging pit bull is expected to recover, police said.

Wayne briefs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Canton Township, Plymouth, Detroit, Taylor, Dearborn Heights.

Governor: Mayor removal hearings would be in Detroit Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:58:00 EST
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's general counsel, bringing up rumors of a party at the Manoogian Mansion and asserting the media has tried to convince voters the mayor is a "criminal," asked Gov. Jennifer Granholm late Wednesday to not even consider the request to remove the mayor from office -- or at least wait until criminal charges against him are resolved.

Women invited to learn self-defense Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
FARMINGTON HILLS -- Women interested in learning how to better protect themselves are invited to take part in the Farmington Hills/Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission's women's self-defense seminar Sept. 6.

Oakland briefs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Farmington Hills, Milford, Rochester Hills.

Teacher charged in sex acts with students Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
ST. CLAIR SHORES -- A South Lake High School teacher is facing up to two years in prison for allegedly engaging in sex acts with two students on a boat earlier this summer, authorities said Wednesday.

Tree may be rooted in legend Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
WARREN -- Hippocrates, the father of medicine, taught his pupils under the boughs of a sycamore tree on the Greek island of Kos over 2,400 years ago, the legend goes.

Macomb's budget deficit is expected to soar Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
MOUNT CLEMENS -- After three straight years of multimillion-dollar deficits, Macomb County commissioners are used to gloomy financial projections. But even that didn't prepare them for the latest update.

Market is a fresh face downtown Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
NEW BALTIMORE -- When Rita Jannette needed a few fresh vegetables, she didn't have to go far to shop. Before church services on Sunday, she and her son Dylan, 4, stopped a few blocks away downtown at the city's new farmers market.

Macomb briefs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Mt. Clemens, Roseville, Warren, Sterling Heights.

South Lake High School teacher suspended, charged with having sex with students Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:57:00 EST
ST. CLAIR SHORES -- A South Lake High School culinary arts teacher who authorities say engaged in sex acts with students on a boat this summer was charged today with two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Suspect in 11 robberies arrested in Warren Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:34:00 EST
WARREN -- A 55-year-old man believed responsible for at least 11 armed robberies in Oakland and Macomb counties over the past few months is expected to face charges today in Warren District Court.

Livingston briefs Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Hamburg Township, Green Oak Township, Brighton, Howell, Countywide.

Tom Greenwood: Fake troopers call in phone scam Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
The Michigan State Police would like us all to be aware that scam artists are pretending to be members of the force to get victims' money.

Texan trims gas bill with mower Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
WICHITA FALLS, Texas -- If life is a highway, he's going to mow it.

DPS to delay payroll schedule one day to avoid borrowing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:57:00 EST
DETROIT -- The cash-strapped Detroit Public Schools system is delaying its payroll schedule by one day this month to avoid $1 million in fees to secure a short-term loan, according to a statement the district released Wednesday.

Voters are way ahead of leaders on state reform Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Elected officials who have been afraid to make the hard decisions necessary to reform Michigan no longer have an excuse: state voters recognize the need to change, support change and will stand with politicians who work for change.

Russian nuke deal a model for Iran, Korea Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
If there's been a bigger breakthrough in arms control than the "megatons to megawatts" accord with Russia, then it's a military secret. The great success of this pioneering achievement in eliminating Russian warheads that were once aimed at our cities was made possible through the use of U.S. nuclear power plants.

Readers: Kilpatrick must go now Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
How much longer do we have to endure Kwame Kilpatrick? First, he allegedly lies under oath. Then he uses the disgusting "n" word during his State of the City address. Now he allegedly assaults a Wayne County deputy trying to do his job. Why won't somebody do something about it? Don't they realize that this is not only bad for Detroit, but also bad for Michigan?

Evidence on home birth risks inconclusive Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
The opinion expressed by the AMA regarding home birth, is just that: opinion. ("Doctors' opposition riles midwives, moms,"July 29.) As with many practices in American obstetric care, there is no evidence to support it. (The Centers for Disease Control statistics mentioned in the article include all out-of-hospital births and do not accurately reflect the safety of midwife/doctor attended home births.) There have been very few studies done to investigate the safety of birth in hospital versus home. Those that have been done, show home birth to be superior. In "Safer Childbirth?" Marjory Tews found that the place of birth is not the critical factor. Rather, the birth attendant is pivotal.

Letters: Your opinion Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Many years ago there was an incident involving Elvis Presley that received a lot of publicity. I don't recall the details but Elvis got upset about something and shot his television. If I had had a gun handy, I would have been tempted to do the same to my television as I watched our new closer Fernando Rodney in the 10th inning walk two guys and hit one (in typical Detroit closer fashion), ultimately losing the game.

Little things really do mean a lot Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Whoever made the sandwich Gavrilo Princip ate on June 28, 1914, has a lot to answer for. Princip had more on his mind than his lunch that day, of course. What the young Bosnian was really thinking about was assassinating Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, who had arrived in Sarajevo that morning for a state visit. Princip missed his first chance to shoot at the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne and slunk off to have a sandwich. By pure chance, the royal procession passed directly by the cafe where Princip was eating, and this time he seized his moment, killing Ferdinand -- and plunging the Continent into World War I.

Kilpatrick's close call could encourage others Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:00:00 EST
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick got a pretty good scare Tuesday night when she narrowly escaped a Democratic primary defeat. Sixty percent of the votes cast went against her, and had it been a two-person race instead of a three-person, things could have turned out very badly for the Detroit congresswoman.

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