AP Source: J.R. Smith wins NBA sixth man
J.R. Smith has won the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award, a person with knowledge of the voting results told The Associated Press on Monday.
View ArticleTaylor Swift, Maroon 5, fun. lead Billboard awards
It's a three-way tie: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 categories at the Billboard Music Awards.
View ArticleFans sink into Cruise's 'Oblivion' in $38.2M debut
Movie fans slipped into "Oblivion" as the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller led Hollywood with a $38.2 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
View ArticleBombing suspect charged, could face death penalty
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged in his hospital room Monday with using a weapon of mass destruction to kill — a crime that carries a possible death sentence.
View ArticleLions can address glaring need at 5th in NFL draft
The general manager of the Detroit Lions Martin Mayhew coyly declined to discuss the franchise's needs and how they might affect who he chooses with the No. 5 pick in Thursday night's NFL draft.
View ArticleNicaragua detains US most-wanted suspect
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Police in Nicaragua have detained one of the FBI's ten most-wanted fugitives, child-porn suspect Eric Justin Toth.
View ArticlePolice: 2 arrested in Canada terror plot
TORONTO (AP) — Two men were arrested and charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from al-Qaida, police said Monday.
View ArticleSnyder aims to connect Michigan students to jobs
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder said Monday that Michigan's education and business must do a better job of collaborating if the state wants to improve the way students are connected to...
View ArticleUS OKs building 3.3-mile, $140M Detroit light rail
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Department of Transportation has given final clearance to developers of a privately managed $140 million streetcar line following a 3.3-mile course through the heart of Detroit.
View ArticleGallery: 38th annual Monroe auto swap meet
Bill Durand of Carleton is restoring a 1967 Corvette and one of the last parts he needed to complete the project was a hood.
View ArticleSenate bill jeopardizes tax-free online shopping
WASHINGTON (AP) — States could force Internet retailers to collect sales taxes under a bill that overwhelmingly passed a test vote in the Senate Monday.
View Article'Oblivion' blasts off with $37M at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Oblivion" cruised to the top of the weekend box office.
View ArticleMore than 40 million watch end of manhunt
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 42 million people watched the last hour of Friday's manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect on television.
View ArticleOfficials: Bomb suspects appear driven by faith
BOSTON (AP) — The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by their religious faith but do not seem connected to any Muslim terrorist groups, U.S. officials...
View ArticleDrop in gas prices benefits US drivers, economy
A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive...
View ArticleSnyder gets bad grades, runs even with 2 Democrats
A new poll shows likely Michigan voters giving Gov. Rick Snyder bad grades on his job performance and shows the Republican running about even with two potential Democratic challengers not even...
View ArticleRed Wings beat Coyotes 4-0 in push for playoffs
Johan Franzen scored twice and Jimmy Howard had 34 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Phoenix Coyotes 4-0 Monday night to get two desperately needed points in their push to make the playoffs.
View ArticleStilt walker trekking around Michigan for charity
ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Neil Sauter (SAW'-ter) walks 9 feet off the ground. But he's more concerned with distance than height these days.
View ArticleGM says Chevy Spark EV can go 82 miles per charge
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors said Wednesday that the battery-powered version of its Chevrolet Spark mini-car can travel up to 82 miles on a single charge, putting it among the leaders in mass-market...
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