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Bing wont seek re-election as Detroit mayor
A visibly frustrated Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced Tuesday that he won't seek a second term and ripped Michigan officials for not giving him enough time to solve the financially strapped city's problems on his ...
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General Motors shares above IPO price
Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Saturday, closing above their initial public offering price of US$33 for the first time in more than two years. GM shares reached US$33.77 before slipping back to close at US$33.42, up 3.2 per cent. The car giant sold shares to the public for US$33 in a November 2010 IPO, but they have traded below that price since May ...
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Man arraigned in attempted Grosse Pointe Park firebombing
Grosse Pointe Park - A 20-year-old Grosse Pointe Park man was arraigned Sunday morning in connection with the attempted firebombing Friday of the home of a prominent local family. Charles Patterson Kay has been charged in Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court with arson second degree, sending explosive with intent causing damage and possession of a Molotov cocktail. Kay's bond was set at ...
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Elderly woman carjacked in Commerce Township
What was supposed to be a quick trip for dinner turned out to be much more for one elderly couple in Commerce Township. The 74-year-old woman stayed in the car while her husband went inside a Subway store on 14 Mile Road and Haggerty. The man was only in the store for five minutes and when he returned to the parking lot, he discovered his wife and their car missing. The man knew something was ...
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Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion report says
Yahoo's board of directors has approved a $1.1 billion purchase of blog site Tumblr, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. Word of the deal comes after earlier reporting by Adweek, which said unnamed ...
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Red Wings dominate to even playoff series
CHICAGO - In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. The Red Wings hammered home that message on Saturday. Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and Detroit beat the Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series. It was a strong response ...
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White House aide clarifies irrelevant IRS comment
Beware the out-of-context quote.Social media was a-twitter today over a sound bite by White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer that "the law is irrelevant," but that's not all he said during a discussion of the Internal Revenue Service flap.Appearing on ...
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New smartphone app provides Michigan park information
Okemos - A new smartphone application has been developed that will provide users with information about Michigan's parks and other recreational opportunities. The free custom mobile app called SMART Parks enables local park and recreation departments to reach residents with text alert updates. The app displays park website and event information in a mobile format. Custom versions can be ...
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Suspect arrested in Western Michigan University assaults
Kalamazoo - Police have arrested a man suspected in two assaults on Western Michigan University's campus. School official Cheryl Roland says police made the arrest around 9:20 a.m. Saturday. The name of the suspect hasn't been released. The first assault took place at 6:50 a.m., and the second assault happened about 20 minutes later. The victim's backpack was stolen during the ...
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Stilt walker wrapping up trek around Michigan
Jackson - Hundreds of miles and thousands of dollars later, the "Michigan Stilt Walker" is wrapping up his latest trek across the state. Neil Sauter is raising money for the United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan nonprofit by walking from one end of Michigan to the other all while 9 feet off the ground. The 30-year-old Deerfield resident has mild cerebral palsy. His "Walk for No ...
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Michigan disabled vets could see property tax relief
Lansing - Some disabled veterans living in Michigan could get some relief next tax season under legislation being debated in the state Senate. Two different bills passed by the Senate Finance Committee last week have one aim: to provide property tax exemptions for veterans who are disabled as the result of their military service. Supporters say the legislation will ease the burden for those who ...
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Chicago columnist It wasnt referees but Red Wings that beat Blackhawks in Game 2
Analyzing the Red Wings' Game 2 win: Drew Sharp and Helene St. James break down the Wings' 4-1 win against the Blackhawks to even the second-round ...
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Kanye West debuts new songs on SNL
Although he didn't seem too thrilled to be participating in "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, Kanye West gave a memorable performance during the show's season finale.The outspoken rapper unveiled two singles from his upcoming album "Yeezus." His renditions of the racially-charged ...
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An iPhone breathalyzer and more tech gadgets
It was only a matter of time before someone designed a breathalyzer for the iPhone. The BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer ($150) is a professional-grade alcohol-testing device that works in conjunction with an iOS app to track blood alcohol content. Launched at the end of April, BACtrack is equipped with fuel-cell sensors, which are employed by law enforcement officers for roadside alcohol testing. ...
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Which U.S. workers have the highest obesity rate
Does this job make me look fat?If you are a bus driver, the answer is probably yes. The news is also bad for manufacturing and production workers, as well as installation or repair workers, according to a survey for the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. Transportation workers have a 36% obesity rate, the highest rate among 14 occupation groups measured by Gallup based on interviews with more ...
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Waterford Township police Pickup truck driver runs down goslings
Police say a pickup truck driver ran down several Canada Goose babies that were attempting to cross a suburban Detroit roadway.The police department in Oakland County's Waterford Township says about six adult geese and five goslings were seen trying to cross the roadway Sunday night. Police say two goslings are believed to have died.The witness told police the pickup sped up as it ...
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School buses rolling again in Walled Lake following driver sick calls
School buses are picking up students as scheduled today in Walled Lake, after drivers calling in sick canceled school on ...
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General Motors Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Middle East Parts Distribution Center
Dubai, May 19. (BNA) -- General Motors has passed a major milestone with the 10th anniversary of its Middle East Parts Distribution Center (MEDC) located in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. The MEDC was initially leased from DHL, when it first opened in 2003. The center stocks and supplies GM service parts for its lineup of vehicles sold under the Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC brands. It ...
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Whats the best way to save for kids college
Money Watch, a personal finance column that runs every Saturday, features a financial planner from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors answering reader questions about saving, protecting and growing your money. Q: I would like to start putting some money away for my young grandson's college education. Should I invest in a 529 plan, IRA or buy a life insurance policy ...
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Will Mad Men spot give GM a boost
In case you haven't been following AMC's "Mad Men" this season, the big news is that Don Draper and his ad geniuses have landed the biggest plum account of all, General Motors. But if GM surfaces again in today's episode, will the brand get a lift?Kontera, a firm that tracks the impact that media makes on viewers, says the big auto brand so far has seen any significant ...
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Return of the cicadas 10 things theyve missed since 1996
The East Coast is experiencing an emergence of cicadas, which tunnel their way to the surface to shed their skin and mate after 17 years underground. / Gerry Broome / Associated ...
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Law requires 1 form for doctors to authorize medicine
A new Michigan law calls for the creation of a universal form that doctors can use when patients need prior authorization for coverage of prescription ...
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Making A Difference Everyday Hero Rev. Gloriane Hymon Wiley
For the past several months, Reverend Gloriane Hymon Wiley, or as most folks call her, Gloria, has been serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Friendship House in Hamtramck. Friendship House is an 83-year-old organization that has served as a community resource center for more generations than it can count. It is a busy bee hive daily with individuals going and coming. Situated in the ...
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Winning ticket for 590-mln-dollar Powerball jackpot sold in Florida
The winning ticket was sold at a supermarket in Zephyrhills, Florida. No further details on the lone winner was available. The numbers drawn Saturday were: 10, 13, 14, 22 and 52 with a Powerball number of ...
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Man arraigned in church break-in
A man allegedly spotted scaling a pole just before breaking in a church was arraigned Friday on an unlawful entry charge.Paul Edward Murray, 45, was arrested Monday after officers found him in the basement of Good Shepherd Church at 814 N. Campbell in Royal Oak, according to information from Royal Oak police. Police went to the church after a 911 caller reported seeing a man climbing a pole ...
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Detroit, the little motor city that could?
Detroit has been kicked in the face by the world economy, political scandals and budget deficits. But are things perhaps looking up for the automotive capital of the country?
Detroit has long been considered the US capital of car manufacturing, giving rise to its nickname, Motor City. In the 1950s the city was the fourth largest in the country, but a decline in fortunes and a changing economy has left the city with just half as many people it had in its heyday. Read more
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