Saturday, November 21, 2009
Derby girls let good times roll
Detroit -- When jazz musician George Benson performed at the Masonic Temple recently, a less sedate form of entertainment unfurled several floors above. Roller derby, a refugee of 1960s' Saturday morning television, is back in a big way, proponents say, with the number of leagues more than doubling in the past five years. - 11:27 am
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. - 11:27 am
Honda leads in fuel efficiency
Honda Motor Co. has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai Motor Co., the Environmental Protection Agency said Friday in releasing preliminary figures for 2009.
N'West prepares for WiFi takeoff
Connectivity -- at a cost, of course -- is coming to Northwest Airlines. The move to add in-flight WiFi access to Northwest's fleet by June comes as Delta Air Lines Inc. continues scrubbing the Northwest brand as part of the companies' merger. - 11:27 am
Darryl Clark, Evan Royster will test Spartans' defense
Defense has been an issue for the Spartans all season, and could be a problem against the Nittany Lions. MSU's pass defense is 10th in the Big Ten, yielding 245 yards per game. - 10:02 am
- WINGS-NHL: Wings dominate, then give victory away
- MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS: Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo
- MICHIGAN WOLVERINES: DeShawn Sims, Manny Harris power Wolverines
- LIONS: Ex-Lions WR Furrey back home in Ohio, still headed for a fall
- PISTONS: Prince, Rip update
- LIONS: DE White, S Pearson still out Friday
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Michigan will need Tate Forcier to be turnover-free
Michigan freshman quarterback Tate Forcier has started every game this season, but he has not experienced a stage as intense as Michigan-Ohio State. - 10:02 am
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- Health care bill faces a crucial Senate vote - 04:18 PM
- Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy - 04:07 PM
- Quick restart of Big Bang machine stuns scientists - 03:42 PM
- Coal mine blast kills 42 in China, 66 trapped - 04:10 PM
Michigan
- Asian carp nears Lake Michigan
- Detroit City Council passes Bing plan; four members attend their last meeting
- Warren man tried again for crash
- 10-year-old skates to new heights
Joyful crowds pack tree lighting
Snow may not be in the forecast until next week and Thanksgiving is still five days away, but Christmas was in the air Friday at Campus Martius Park. Hundreds gathered for the unofficial start of the holiday season: Santa's lighting of the city's Holiday Tree. - 1:00 am
- Millions of children battle poverty, abuse
- More Hasan e-mails found
- Dems push health bill vote
- Pentagon vows to examine own role in Afghan corruption
Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters
Anchorage, Alaska -- Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all. - 11:27 am
- Michigan U.S. senators see pressure mount on health care legislation
- Dems push health bill vote
- Granholm, husband to attend state dinner at White House
- Abortion adds tension to Senate debate
Health care bill faces a crucial Senate vote
Washington -- Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition. - 11:12 am
- Scott Burgess: Hybrid fused into Milan
- John McCormick: Vehicle safety still has room to improve
- Sneak Peek: 2011 Chevy Aveo
- Extend your car's life with timely maintenance
Burgess: 2010 Nissan 370Z is made for drivers
The 2010 Nissan 370Z roadster advances the stellar 370Z another step with its comfortable ride and rip-roaring, seat-of-your-pants cornering that will leave a big smile on your mug and your hair... - 1:00 am
- Kate Lawson: Turkey Day feast is all about the stuffing
- Glenn Haege: These gadgets help make life a little easier
- Khristi Zimmeth: World War II souvenir fascinated vet's family
- Nancy Szerlag: Lightweight blower vac does the job, easy to use
Dazzling dining: Thanksgiving means autumn hues and seasonal trimmings
Most family traditions are inextricably bound to birthdays and holidays. But the one celebration that especially brings out the most festiveness in all of us is Thanksgiving. - 8:22 am
- Baby Boomers boost tour bus business
- U-M economists forecast no employment growth until 2011
- Business briefs
- Bloomfield Hills developer fills retail gap
Michigan firm grows from car ads to movies
Southfield --This summer, after the streets of Detroit wrapped up moonlighting as New Orleans for the murder mystery flick "Little Murder," surreptitious nighttime deliveries were made at a nondescript Southfield office building just off Northwestern Highway. - 1:00 am
- Feds cite cluster of Tamiflu resistance
- Dr. Paul Donohue: Doctor must diagnose leg, ankle swelling
- Young women don't need Pap tests as often, report says
- P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
Wayne County delivers H1N1 vaccine to at-risk groups
Southgate -- Wayne County has launched a pilot program aimed at bringing the H1N1 vaccine to at-risk groups who may not be in a position to get to communitywide clinics. - 1:00 am
