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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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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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Suspect IDd in firebombing of furniture heir home
GROSSE POINTE PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture ...
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Law requires 1 form for authorization of medicine
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- 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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Renaissance underway at Port Hurons Studio 1219
Studio 1219 officials asked the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority for help about a year ago because the building had fallen into disrepair. The authority and Community Foundation of St. Clair County committed $12,500 each for 2012-13 and 2013-14 budgets to ...
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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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Obama to speak on legality of drone program
A White House official says Obama will also address other counterterrorism policies, including stalled efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention ...
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Mich. disabled vets could see property tax relief
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Some disabled veterans living in Michigan could get some relief next tax season under legislation being debated in the state ...
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Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
Des Moines, Iowa - Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so. They say the IRS acknowledgement that it had targeted their groups for extra scrutiny - a claim that tea party activists had made for years - is helping pump new energy into the coalition. And they are trying to use that development, ...
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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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Michigan Wolf population micromanaging at its worst
Well, why wait until the fall if such is the case? If livestock are being killed now, and if the wolves are appearing in residents' back yards and in the streets of small towns now, as reports assert, why wait until the fall? Perhaps there are decent ecological reasons for it, but still, if the threat is that grave, waiting seems ill advised. Some feel that the wolf packs can be trained to ...
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12 Arrested After Youth ‘Flash Mobs’ Erupt On Michigan Avenue
(STMW) — One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast. The incident around Michigan Avenue was a "minor disturbance" and those arrested were taken into custody for obstructing traffic and being reckless, police News Affairs Sergeant Antoinette Ursitti ...
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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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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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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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