Friday, November 20, 2009
Detroit Police say they have suspect in 16-year-old slaying
Detroit -- The mystery of who shot Ladrell Clark and dumped his body, wrapped in a gold-colored curtain, in a vacant lot on Detroit's near west side, went unsolved for 16 years. Police announced Friday that they believe they finally have the man responsible in custody.
Ford investing $2.3B to boost production in Brazil
Ford will invest nearly $2.3 billion in Brazil over the next five years to modernize factories and expand production in South America's largest market.
Attorneys say Detroit father 'not in control of himself' when he killed son
The attorneys for a man accused of shooting his son to death after the boy admitted to inappropriate physical conduct with a relative said they will argue that their client was so upset by the revelation he is not to blame for his actions.
Detroit OKs $250M bond to dig from cash hole
Detroit --The City Council on Friday approved selling $250 million in bonds to help pay down the city's $300 million deficit, despite some concerns that it is a temporary fix.
Strip club proposal to land in lap of new Detroit council
The City Council delivered an early holiday present to strippers today, taking no action on proposed rules to require them to wear pasties and keep their distance from patrons.
Best seat in the Big House -- for one last game
Angelique S. Chengelis: Since 1992, I have had the best seat in the house at Michigan Stadium. All these years, I've been at spot B39 in chair B42 in the second row of the press box. On Saturday, I'll sit there for the last time. - 11:22 pm
- Charles Woodson: Fans need to be patient with Rodriguez
- Wolverines' woes confusing to Michigan students
- MICHIGAN WOLVERINES: DeShawn Sims, Manny Harris power Wolverines
- LIONS-NFL: Lions guard Stephen Peterman placed on injured reserve
- MIKE O'HARA: Lions must beat Browns to salvage any credibility
- PISTONS: Prince, Rip update
- LIONS: DE White, S Pearson still out Friday
- COLLEGE SPORTS: LeFevour brilliant while breaking MAC career passing record
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Michigan State 75, Toledo 62:
Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo.
Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo. - 11:37 pm
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- Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote - 03:44 AM
- Levin: May be more troubling emails from Hasan - 04:39 AM
- US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard - 03:47 AM
- GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care - 03:48 AM
Michigan
- Calif. launches probe into scam targeting churches - 03:52 AM
- AP NewsBreak: Granholm to attend state dinner - 10:34 PM
- Big chill: Man accused of illegal refrigerant sale - 10:16 PM
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- Chrysler incentives include 0% financing, cash back
- Toyota's image under scrutiny
- Opel head: Company must shrink capacity up to 25%
- Ex-czar gives Chrysler take
Honda, Hyundai lead EPA fuel efficiency rankings
Honda has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai, the EPA said today in releasing preliminary figures. Detroit's Big Three finished in the last three spots. - 3:52 pm
- U-M economists see no job growth in Michigan until 2011
- Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case
- Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech
- Handyman testifies against boss in blaze that killed firefighter
Asian carp may have breached Great Lakes barrier
Federal officials say DNA evidence shows the aggressive Asian carp may have breached the electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes. - 6:27 pm
- DPS will ask court to make witnesses testify
- MSU gets federal funding to help study wind speeds
- Granholm asks college students to lobby for return of Promise funding
- DPS to file lawsuit for witness testimony in real estate probe
Students stung by Promise cuts
With just weeks before the end of the fall semester many college students are unsure if Promise Scholarship money will be available for next term or how they might replace the funding. - 2:57 pm
- Motown celebrates 50 years with hometown gala
- Affordable Thanksgiving Eve parties are on tap
- Eminem adds bonus tracks for 'Relapse: Refill' release
- Chris Brown's future rests on music, luck
Review: Rihanna gets dark and personal on 'Rated R'
Think of it as "Good Girl Gone Really Bad." The Rihanna of "Rated R" is dramatically different from the shimmery pop queen whose 2007 smash "Good Girl Gone Bad" churned out an astonishing eight singles. - 3:22 pm
- Abortion adds tension to Senate debate
- Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech
- Students stung by Promise cuts
- Daniel Howes: Howes: State tax credit to labor union is baffling
Granholm, husband to attend state dinner at White House
Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband, Dan Mulhern, have landed an invitation to what is being billed as Washington's hottest social event since President Barack Obama's inauguration. - 6:27 pm
- Ask the Pediatrician: Dr. Molly on H1N1/swine flu
- Ask the Child Psychologist: How to talk to kids about flu fears
- Young women don't need Pap tests as often, report says
- P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
- CDC: H1N1 flu cases seem to be dropping in U.S.
- Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
Wayne Co. brings H1N1 vaccinations to preschoolers
Wayne County began mobilizing its H1N1 vaccination efforts by creating a makeshift traveling doctor's office to administer shots today to several hundred preschoolers. - 6:27 pm
- Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling
- I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work
- Turnaround lane a life changer for Redford Twp. family
- AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down
High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger
Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves. - 2:57 pm
