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Detroit Police say they have suspect in 16-year-old slaying

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:12:00 EST

Detroit -- The mystery of who shot Ladrell Clark and dumped his body, wrapped in a gold-colored curtain, in a vacant lot on Detroit's near west side, went unsolved for 16 years. Police announced Friday that they believe they finally have the man responsible in custody.

Attorneys say Detroit father 'not in control of himself' when he killed son

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 EST

The attorneys for a man accused of shooting his son to death after the boy admitted to inappropriate physical conduct with a relative said they will argue that their client was so upset by the revelation he is not to blame for his actions.

Detroit OKs $250M bond to dig from cash hole

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 EST

Detroit --The City Council on Friday approved selling $250 million in bonds to help pay down the city's $300 million deficit, despite some concerns that it is a temporary fix.

Strip club proposal to land in lap of new Detroit council

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:07:00 EST

The City Council delivered an early holiday present to strippers today, taking no action on proposed rules to require them to wear pasties and keep their distance from patrons.

Granholm, husband to attend state dinner at White House

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Lansing -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her husband, Dan Mulhern, have landed an invitation to what is being billed as Washington's hottest social event since President Barack Obama's inauguration.

Wayne Co. brings H1N1 vaccinations to preschoolers

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Wayne County began mobilizing its H1N1 vaccination efforts by creating a makeshift traveling doctor's office to administer shots today to several hundred preschoolers.

Asian carp may have breached Great Lakes barrier

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 EST

Federal officials say DNA evidence shows the aggressive Asian carp may have breached the electronic barrier designed to prevent it from invading the Great Lakes.

Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Detectives and accident experts with the Oakland County Sheriff's department are investigating today the police pursuit of a driver in Oakland County who was Tasered by officers and later died.

U-M economists see no job growth in Michigan until 2011

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:00 EST

Economists at the University of Michigan say that by the time the state's downturn ends, Michigan will have lost nearly 1 million jobs since 2000.

Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told a crowd of law enforcement and community and Muslim leaders Thursday that the Justice Department "is again open for business."