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  1. King says UAW prepping for nationwide protests

    United Auto Workers President Bob King used the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Flint Sit-Down Strike to call for “direct action” — including nonviolent civil disobedience — to take back America from the “right-wing Republicans” and “one-percenters” who he says have hijacked this democracy.

  2. Bing: Tentative deal with Detroit’s police unions

    The mayor announced today a tentative agreement, which includes concessions, has been reached with police unions in the effort to stave off a state takeover. The administration now will turn its attention to the Detroit Fire Fighters Association.

  3. Beatty’s monthly restitution triples Kilpatrick’s

    Someone has stepped up payments toward restitution in the Detroit text-message scandal — and it’s not Kwame Kilpatrick.

  4. Obama endorses Conyers in 13th District

    The president has endorsed Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, for re-election in the newly drawn 13th Congressional District.

  5. Chesterfield Twp. multi-vehicle crash injures kids

    A mother driving her five children to school was struck by two cars this morning at the intersection of 26 Mile and County Line Road.

  6. Obama: Birth control policy meets everyone’s needs

    President Barack Obama says a revamped birth control policy will both protect religious liberties and protect women’s access to contraception.

  7. Report: OU coach says Michigan’s use of ‘Ohio’ is disrespectful

    What does Ohio University think of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke and basketball coach John Beilein referring to Ohio State as "Ohio"?

  8. Historic night on tap for Wings’ Nicklas Lidstrom, Tomas Holmstrom

    Holmstrom is slated to play in his 1,000th game and Lidstrom will tie Alex Delvecchio for second in team history with games played.

  9. Judge says Wayne County Airport Authority violated Open Meetings Act

    Both sides claimed victory following a judge’s ruling today on a lawsuit that challenged how the Wayne County Airport Authority handled its public meetings.

  10. When the NHL takes it outside, everyone wins

    It takes imagination to think big. It takes creativity and compromise to make it work. Based on sheer numbers of people and tickets and spilled cups of Canadian beer, this will be huge. And entertaining. And much needed.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
    • SCHOOLS

    Michigan’s recovery school district needs $24M from donors by fall

    The state's Education Achievement Authority will need $24.7 million for start-up costs that include administrative salaries, technology for students and classrooms, and paying for a summer academy for teachers.

  11. Former foes Wings and Leafs look forward to reliving storied rivalry

    Welcome to Hockeytown, eh? Those are fighting words. Or at least they used to be, as Ted Lindsay and Red Kelly and other former NHL greats were more than happy to remind us all Thursday.

  12. Tigers land Dominican outfielder, 16, and Australian pitcher

    The Tigers confirmed they have agreed to terms with 16-year-old Dominican Republic outfielder Ignacio Valdez and Australian right-hander Warwick Saupold.

  13. How Twitter can sink athletes' college careers

    Detroit Cass Tech cornerback Terry Richardson was good enough to earn a scholarship offer from Michigan coach Brady Hoke, and led the Technicians to their first state title. Then he appeared to almost blow it with a 110-character Twitter post.

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