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  1. Groundbreaking procedure at U-M hospital saves baby's life

    Kaiba Gionfriddo is a healthy toddler, thanks to a groundbreaking procedure at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Doctors there used 3-D technology to create a bio-absorbable scaffold to hold Kaiba's bronchus open until it grows strong enough to stay open on its own. The first-ever procedure — featured in Wednesday's New England Journal of Medicine — was pioneered by Dr.

  2. Group seeks to block insurance coverage of abortion in Michigan

    A group backed by Right to Life of Michigan has been approved to circulate petitions seeking a new state law prohibiting health insurance companies from covering elective abortion procedures.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • METRO AND STATE

    Limbs, power lines down as thunderstorms sweep through Mich.

    Severe thunderstorms swept through Metro Detroit on Wednesday, downing tree branches and power lines in Wayne and Monroe counties.

  3. Macomb’s baby peregrine falcons dubbed Oakland, Wayne

    Wayne and Oakland are the new names for two peregrine falcon chicks born in a nest high up on the Old Macomb County Building.

    • 5:59 PM, May. 22, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    ACO closing 14 hardware stores; 7 in Metro Detroit

    ACO Home, Garden & Hardware, Michigan's largest independent hardware retailer, will close 14 stores in the state, half of them in Metro Detroit.

  4. Neighbor of slain Grosse Pointe Park woman arraigned on drug charge

    A Grosse Pointe Park man who lives next door to a woman found last week strangled in her home is being held on an unrelated drug charge.

  5. McCree says he ‘lusted after’ woman in his court

    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.”

  6. Baby, girl injured in Detroit house fire

    Detroit — Two children were reportedly injured in an early morning house fire on the city's east side.

    • 11:04 AM, May. 22, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Cheesecake Factory sets opening date at Twelve Oaks

    The Cheesecake Factory has set an opening date for its location at the Twelve Oaks Mall.

    • May. 22, 2013
    • SCHOOLS

    Bloomfield Hills 6th-grader finishes in top 10 of Geography Bee finals

    Washington — Twelve-year-old Sathwik Karnik of Norfolk, Mass., has won the 2013 National Geographic Bee.

  7. Trump: Immigrants won’t vote for GOP

    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.”

    • May. 22, 2013
    • BUSINESS

    Different visions doom merger of Henry Ford, Beaumont

    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.

  8. Authorities: Royal Oak Twp. woman, 72, attempted to shoot daughter

    Royal Oak Township — A 72-year-old woman is in Oakland County Jail Wednesday and expected to face charges after allegedly attempting to shoot her adopted daughter during an argument.

  9. Judge won’t allow hearing in lawsuit to void Detroit EM Orr’s appointment

    Ingham County Judge William Collette refused Wednesday to allow an evidentiary hearing to compel testimony from top state officials in a lawsuit seeking to void the appointment of Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr.

  10. Detroit employees’ union: We’ll come to the table to talk about pensions

    The city’s largest non-uniform union says it plans to accept an invitation to meet with emergency manager Kevyn Orr’s former law firm to talk about future ...

    • May. 22, 2013
    • SCHOOLS

    Buena Vista Schools recalls more workers

    Buena Vista Township — The financially troubled Buena Vista Schools district is recalling more employees who were laid off when the district shut down ...

  11. Gov, GOP reach deal on surplus

    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 ...

  12. Metro Detroiters, automakers support Oklahoma tornado relief efforts

    Two days into disaster relief efforts following the Moore, Okla., tornado, Metro Detroiters are increasingly mobilizing with fundraising, supply donations and ...

  13. Former top Detroit library official charged with taking $1.4M in bribes

    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 ...

  14. Slumping Tiger Alex Avila benched for at least two games

    When asked what’s going to get Avila through this slump, manager Jim Leyland replied, "I have no idea. He just has to keep plugging away. But we have to get ...

  15. Detroit council OKs top lawyer appointment, but not pay raise

    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 ...

  16. Vincent Goodwill puts odds on nine draft candidates for Pistons

    So whom will the Pistons draft in the first round, now that they know they’re selecting eighth? Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News breaks down the candidates ...

  17. Red Wings are winning mind game with Blackhawks

    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 ...

  18. Traveling display in Royal Oak memorial to Michigan’s Vietnam fallen

    The Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall arrived Tuesday at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, where it will be displayed through Friday.

  19. ‘Healed up’ WR Nate Burleson a surprise participant in Lions OTAs

    There is one veteran player not in attendance during OTAs this week — safety Louis Delmas. There is another veteran player who wasn't expected to participate ...

  20. Reports: Krzyzewski, not MSU’s Izzo, to coach Olympic basketball team

    Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski will return as coach of Team USA for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, according to multiple reports. That means Michigan State coach ...

  21. Reducing turnovers a big offseason priority for Brady Hoke, Michigan

    Michigan football coach Brady Hoke said Wednesday afternoon on "The Huge Show" radio program that limiting turnovers was a focal point during spring practice ...

  22. Saturday memorial planned for newlywed minister

    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.

  23. Grand Rapids residents complain state police helicopter patrols too loud, intrusive

    Grand Rapids — State police helicopter patrols over Grand Rapids as part of an effort to curb violent crime have prompted complaints from area residents.

  24. ‘Stylish’ ex-Spartan Plaxico Burress launches sock business

    Plaxico Burress, the former Michigan State and NFL receiver who spent time in prison for accidentally shooting himself in nightclub, has a new business ...

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