http://www.detroitnews.com/graphics/detnews_printart.jpg http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage http://www.detroitnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage en-us Copyright 2013, detroitnews.com Saxotech Online online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) online@detroitnews.com (The Detroit News Online) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 EDT Wed, 22 May 2013 07:24:04 EDT 30 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/AUTO01/305220011/-1/rss23 ]]>Summer vacation will be cut short for more auto factory workers this year, as carmakers try to keep up with heightened demand. Detroit automakers plan to reduce their annual two-week July shutdowns at dozens of North American plants that produce popular models such as Ford Motor Co.'s F-Series pickup trucks and Chrysler Group LLC's Jeeps. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Karl Henkel | - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/AUTO01/305220011/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/BIZ/305220351/-1/rss23 ]]>Two of the region's largest health care systems, Henry Ford and Beaumont, have scrapped plans for a merger that would have created a 10-hospital system serving as much as 40 percent of the area's patients. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:00 EDT Karen Bouffard - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/BIZ/305220351/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/POLITICS02/305220356/-1/rss23 Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican legislative leaders reached an agreement Tuesday on how to divvy up nearly $702 million in surplus revenue as lawmakers race to complete the 2014 fiscal year budget by June 1. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Chad Livengood Detroit News Lansing Bureau http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/POLITICS02/305220356/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220353/-1/rss23 ]]>Embattled Wayne County Circuit Judge Wade McCree testified Tuesday that his extramarital affair with a woman who had a case before him "surprised and thrilled him." Wed, 22 May 2013 01:05:00 EDT Oralandar Brand-Williams - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220353/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO02/305220358/-1/rss23 ]]>Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate developer who flirted with running for president last year told Oakland County Republicans Tuesday if immigrants in the country illegally get a path to citizenship, "they will not be voting Republican." Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Lauren Abdel-Razzaq - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO02/305220358/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220352/-1/rss23 ]]>Detroit — A former top official of the Detroit Public Library was indicted Tuesday on allegations he took bribes and kickbacks totaling $1.4 million — money that could have saved branches closed by the struggling system. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Christine MacDonald - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220352/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220355/-1/rss23 Detroit — The City Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Portia Roberson as Detroit's new top lawyer, but rejected a recommendation to hike the pay scale for the position. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Christine Ferretti - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220355/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO02/305220357/-1/rss23 ]]>The Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall arrived Tuesday at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, where it will be displayed through Friday. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO02/305220357/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO/305220354/-1/rss23 Showers and thunderstorms are in the picture Wednesday and Thursday, but things will dry off for the holiday weekend. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO/305220354/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220345/-1/rss23 ]]>It was when Ryan Costa saw his son Jordan get married Saturday that he knew his pride and joy had matured into "his own man" ready to serve God. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Leonard N. Fleming - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO01/305220345/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220327/-1/rss23 ]]>There are so many questions that still need answering at this point it's hard to know where to start. Or where and when this'll all finish for Detroit and Chicago in their last wild West showdown. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT John Niyo http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/OPINION03/305220327/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO/305220339/-1/rss23 Grand Rapids — State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime have prompted complaints from area residents. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/METRO/305220339/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/305220363/-1/rss23 ]]>Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:00 EDT http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS04/305220363/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/BIZ/305220010/-1/rss23 ]]>Books-A-Million, one of the nation's leading book retailers, has opened two stores in southeast Michigan in recent months and plans an aggressive search for more brick-and-mortar properties here. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Maureen McDonald | Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/BIZ/305220010/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220328/-1/rss23 ]]>Fun. They all talk about it, especially around the playoffs. Hockey players and coaches seem to think that the best thing they can do, strategically, is to "just go out and have fun." What do they mean? Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT Gregg Krupa - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220328/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220359/-1/rss23 ]]>When Justin Verlander struggled in unprecedented ways during his last start — namely, that seven-run third inning in Texas — he said he intended to fix the problem by getting back to basics. His first start since then is here, in Cleveland. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT Tom Gage - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0104/305220359/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT01/305220018/-1/rss23 ]]>Summer is made for festivals. And if you're up for a road trip, the Shaw and Stratford festivals in Ontario will whet your theater appetite. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Andrea Daniel | Special to - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT01/305220018/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220332/-1/rss23 ]]>While the top lines for the Red Wings and Blackhawks have played even in the first three games of the series, the bottom two lines is where the Red Wings have had a clear edge, particularly during Monday's 3-1 victory. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT Ted Kulfan - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220332/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT03/305220019/-1/rss23 ]]>When a little Mexican lunch counter in a gas station becomes something of a dining destination, it says something very good about the talents of the proprietors. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Molly Abraham http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT03/305220019/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220331/-1/rss23 ]]>Only two times during the regular season did the Blackhawks lose back-to-back games in regulation. Three games into the Western Conference semifinals, the Blackhawks find themselves in the same position, with the Red Wings holding a 2-1 series lead. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Matt Charboneau - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0103/305220331/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0201/305220330/-1/rss23 ]]>After falling short as a freshman, Patrick Biondi believed he would have a few more chances to win the Big Ten tournament title and play in the NCAA Tournament. But the next two years were filled with disappointments. Now, Biondi has one more shot. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:36:00 EDT David Goricki - The Detroit News http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0201/305220330/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220020/-1/rss23 ]]>When Nate Dorough was a student at Hartland High School in Howell in the'90s, he daydreamed of his cafeteria turning into the 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' video. He didn't realize one day it would happen, or that he'd be the one doing it. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Adam Graham | Detroit News Pop Music Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT04/305220020/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT09/305220001/-1/rss23 ]]>This is a social event where some guests prefer not to socialize — at least for a while. They'd rather shop. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT Chuck Bennett | http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT09/305220001/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/305220024/-1/rss23 Los Angeles — Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June. Wed, 22 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT Associated Press http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/LIFESTYLE/305220024/-1/rss23 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT01/305220021/-1/rss23 ]]>Birmingham's posh shopping district on Pierce Street, all ripped up for construction, now sports five large pieces of aerosol art by five different Detroit artists, with more to come. Wed, 22 May 2013 01:00:00 EDT By Michael H. Hodges | Detroit News Fine Arts Writer http://detroitnews.com/article/20130522/ENT01/305220021/-1/rss23