Admiral says US can intercept North Korean missile
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defenses could intercept a ballistic missile launched by North Korea, the top U.S. military commander in the Pacific said Tuesday as the relationship between the West and the...
View ArticleSpelling Bee kids will have to know definitions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever wonder if those spelling bee kids know the meanings of some of those big words? Now they'll have to prove that they do.
View ArticlePower out? Raid frig, get out grill
Most cookbooks discussing cooking without power are written for those who have some heads up on the situation, such as in the case of a hurricane or camping trip.
View ArticleDetroit: Blaze destroys Mich. medical offices after gunfire
DETROIT (AP) — A fire destroyed a Detroit building containing medical offices Tuesday morning after gunfire was reported at the facility, people who work at the building said.
View ArticleGilbert signs deal to buy Greektown, gets state OK
DETROIT (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans owner Dan Gilbert has approved a deal to buy Detroit's Greektown Casino-Hotel and has received state approval for the transfer.
View ArticleLocal: Airport coach Bob Jones reaches 300th career win
Bob Jones is only in his 12th season as Airport’s head baseball coach, but he already has 300 career victories.
View ArticleChrysler recalls more than 247,000 cars, SUVs
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler Group LLC is recalling more than 247,000 SUVs and cars for several problems, including faulty gas tank hoses, broken drive shafts and air bag warning lights that illuminate when...
View ArticleBurke's big title game not enough for Michigan
With a national championship slipping away in the final minutes, Trey Burke raced back on defense and gave Michigan fans one more spectacular play to remember.
View ArticleMore dead, injured after cycle helmet law change
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A University of Michigan researcher estimates that there would have been 26 fewer deaths and 49 fewer serious injuries last year if Michigan hadn't changed its motorcycle helmet law.
View ArticleCabrera's HR, 4 RBIs lead Tigers over Blue Jays 7-3
DETROIT (AP) — AL MVP Miguel Cabrera hit his first homer of the season and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers over the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 Tuesday.
View ArticleRoad panel narrows list for finance chief
The Monroe County Road Commission is looking to narrow its candidate pool for its next finance director.
View ArticleFamily: Julia Niswender was drowned in tub
Julia Niswender, the 23-year-old Monroe woman who was found dead in her Ypsilanti apartment in December, was drowned in her bathtub, family members said.
View ArticleBaseball: SMCC topples over Flat Rock 10-7
The bottom third of St. Mary Catholic Central’s batting order was lethal Monday afternoon. Drake Riggs, Sam O’Lear and Tanner Osborne combined to go 7-for-8 and reach base 10 times as the Falcons held...
View ArticleMichigan fans give welcome home to NCAA finalists
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — About 700 Michigan basketball fans have thrown an enthusiastic welcome-home party for the Wolverines, who finished the season one game short of a national title.
View ArticleNY kitten survives being thrown from 3rd floor
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — A 5-week-old kitten named Precious has survived being tossed out a suburban New York third-floor window during a domestic argument.
View ArticleBudget cuts ground Air Force, Navy aircraft
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Air Force plans to ground about a third of its active-duty force of combat planes and a top general warned Tuesday that the branch might not be able to respond immediately...
View ArticleLohan tells Letterman rehab is a 'blessing'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsay Lohan is going into rehab next month, but first she had to face David Letterman.
View ArticlePastor, wife putting drug dealers on notice
Pastor Bill Thomas and his wife, Caroline, are among the members in the Monroe community who hope to bring an end to drug abuse.
View ArticleHouse OKs amateur mixed martial arts regulations
Amateur mixed martial arts fighters would need blood tests before competing in Michigan under legislation that the state House passed three days after the death of a contestant at a bout in Port Huron.
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