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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.

Ford investing $2.3B to boost production in Brazil

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:00 EST

Ford will invest nearly $2.3 billion in Brazil over the next five years to modernize factories and expand production in South America's largest market.

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.

Kalin Lucas helps Michigan State cruise past Toledo

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:00 EST

Days after Sports Illustrated put Michigan State's Kalin Lucas on the cover of its magazine, he lived up to his cover status, coming out in attack mode against Toledo.

Charles Woodson: Fans need to be patient with Rodriguez

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:52:00 EST

Woodson, a cornerback, punt returner and part-time receiver for the Wolverines, won the Heisman in 1997, the same year U-M beat Ohio State 20-14 and won the national championship.