Jeter to have surgery, 4 to 5 months for recovery
Derek Jeter will have surgery on his broken left ankle, and the New York Yankees say the star shortstop could need four to five months to completely recover.
View ArticleMan held in NYC plot to blow up Federal Reserve
A Bangladeshi man who came to the United States to wage jihad was arrested in an elaborate FBI sting on Wednesday after attempting to blow up a fake car bomb outside the Federal Reserve building in...
View ArticleA-Rod benched again, with Granderson this time
Alex Rodriguez has been benched again by the New York Yankees, who also dropped center fielder Curtis Granderson from the starting lineup while trying to avoid elimination Wednesday.
View ArticleObama, Romney seek support from women after debate
One day after their contentious, finger-pointing debate, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney vied aggressively for the support of women voters Wednesday, as they and their running mates...
View ArticleLions would love to start faster
The Detroit Lions are averaging a little more than two touchdowns in the fourth quarter this season. Finding that same production before the start of the final period has proved elusive.
View ArticleFire causes extensive damage to Newport home
A house fire fanned by strong winds caused extensive damage to a one-story home in Newport near St. Charles Catholic Church Wednesday afternoon.
View ArticleMonroe comic returns to stage on his own terms
A year and a half ago, Kevin McPeek decided he needed a break from life on the road as a comedian.
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View ArticleAP source: Obama was considered potential target
A law enforcement official says the high-ranking U.S. government official who was allegedly considered for assassination during a terrorism plot has been identified as President Barack Obama.
View ArticleCondition of rescued 500-pound woman improving
The condition of a roughly 500-pound woman who was rescued from a filthy, bug-infested apartment in suburban Detroit has improved, and prosecutors could review the case next week for possible charges.
View ArticleLocal sports: Lutheran South reaches finals
Junior Michael Roebke made the game-winning shot eight minutes into the first period of overtime to help the Lutheran South top Washtenaw Christian 4-3 Wednesday in the Division 4 District semifinals.
View ArticleRebuilding dreams: Ida couple still numb from tornado’s wrath
The couple are eagerly awaiting moving into a new home under construction that replaces a house that was extensively damaged by a twister in mid-March.
View ArticleAnn Romney says no more campaigns if they lose
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife says her husband will not run again if this race doesn't turn out the way they hope.
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