NHL governors approve realignment
NHL owners have made it official: The Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are heading east.
View Article10.7 percent. cut in Michigan extended jobless aid
Some unemployed Michigan workers face a 10.7 percent cut in their benefits because of the automatic reduction in the federal budget.
View ArticleDetroit lawmakers react to possible manager
State lawmakers who represent Detroit have mixed reactions to the expected announcement that the city will get a state-appointed emergency manager.
View ArticleMichigan guard base to get drones, not cargo planes
The Battle Creek Air National Guard base is preparing for drones.
View ArticleMichigan House OKs bill to end Bridge Card abuse
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to crack down on welfare abuse.
View ArticleDetroit emergency manager warns against bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — A bankruptcy expert who represented automaker Chrysler LLC during its successful restructuring has been chosen to steer Detroit out of its financial abyss. The distressed city, which was...
View ArticleJillian Michaels weighs in with a weight-loss book
NEW YORK (AP) — Jillian Michaels orders two eggs over easy with a smidgeon of oil and two slices of dry toast.
View ArticleMichigan beats Penn St 83-66 at B10 tourney
CHICAGO (AP) — No costly mistakes this time. No problems at the foul line. No big turnovers, either.
View ArticleTigers take advantage of Gee's control problems beat Mets 9-1
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Dillon Gee couldn't pinpoint the reason for his lack of command.
View ArticleDetroit's Backus retires after 12 seasons
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jeff Backus played 12 years for the Detroit Lions, missing only one game while enduring some of the franchise's most difficult days.
View ArticleIn text, Ohio girl said boys took advantage of her
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors on Thursday introduced graphic text messages in the trial of two Ohio high school football players charged with raping a 16-year-old girl.
View ArticleSeattle station asked to post killing on Facebook
SEATTLE (AP) — A man who told a TV newsroom that he had killed his wife and asked the station to post that message on Facebook was arrested Thursday after a high-speed chase, authorities said.
View ArticleSoftware glitch delays 660,000 tax refunds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says 660,000 taxpayers will have their refunds delayed by up to six weeks because of a problem with the software they used to file their tax returns.
View ArticleTSA stands by plan to allow small knives on planes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers Thursday he stands by his plan to allow passengers to carry small knives onto planes despite a growing backlash...
View ArticleChicago: Suit alleges child ate condom found at McDonald's
CHICAGO (AP) — A lawsuit against McDonald's alleges a child ate a used condom he found in the play area of one of the chain's Chicago restaurants.
View ArticleUS clergy sex victims want change from new pope
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The election of a new pope could help heal the wounds left by a Roman Catholic sex abuse crisis that has savaged the church's reputation worldwide. For alleged victims, much depends...
View ArticleMichigan lawmaker aims to limit the use of drones
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Republican Michigan lawmaker has proposed measures to restrict the use of pilotless aircraft by law enforcement to gather information.
View ArticleFaygo introducing new 'Gold' ginger ale flavor
DETROIT (AP) — Faygo is ushering in its newest soda flavor with a contest that offers a 24K, solid gold bar.
View ArticleAP Source: Delmas back to Lions with 2-year deal
Louis Delmas is returning to the Detroit Lions, whose secondary looks a bit more stable than it did at the beginning of the week.
View ArticleJhonny Peralta helps Tigers beat Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays starter Ricky Romero smiled and beamed with confidence after yet another sub-par outing Friday.
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