Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Feds unveil $78.5M effort to blunt Lakes migration of carp
Washington -- Federal officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency and other key agencies unveiled a $78.5 million, 25-step plan today to stop the migration of the Asian carp into the Great Lakes. - 11:02 pm
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster and lighter, execs say
The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will be faster, more powerful and lighter than ever before, Ford executives said this afternoon. - 11:02 pm
Riddle jury ends deliberations for the day
Detroit -- Jurors in Sam Riddle's political corruption trial went home for the day Monday after a little more than two hours of deliberation and are to return to the courthouse at 9 a.m. Tuesday. - 11:02 pm
Toyota CEO: We 'failed to connect dots' on safety issues
Washington -- Toyota Motor Corp. chief executive Akio Toyoda said late Monday the Japanese automaker had "failed to connect the dots" in reviewing safety issues around the world. - 11:02 pm
Man charged in security breach at Metro Airport
Airport police continue to question a man who ran past a security checkpoint at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, refused orders to stop and was shot with a Taser this morning. - 11:02 pm
Johan Franzen fired up for Tuesday return to Wings' lineup
On Tuesday at St. Louis, Johan Franzen will play in his first game since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament Oct. 8 in the Wings' home opener. - 7:17 pm
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Running back-rich U-M expects fierce battle for playing time
The way Michigan assistant coach Fred Jackson sees it, the competition is wide open at running back this season. "I think every day (in practice) is going to be a fist fight," Jackson said. - 7:22 pm
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- Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity - 10:58 PM
- Obama's health care summit: Just for show? - 09:05 PM
- AP Interview: NY's Paterson lashes back at rumors - 09:14 PM
- Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77 - 11:50 PM
Michigan
- Snyder to carry 'tough nerd' tune throughout campaign for gov
- Granholm years loom large in race for governor
- Snyder to carry 'tough nerd' tune throughout campaign for gov
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- Super Bowl 'tough nerd' ad launches Snyder's run for gov
- Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
Democrat Bernero enters Michigan gov race
Detroit -- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero launched his Democratic run for governor today at an auto supplier plant in Detroit, promising to shun partisanship and calling for bipartisan cooperation to pull Michigan out of its economic tailspin. - 2:12 pm
- Rapper Drake's first headlining tour includes MSU, OU dates
- '70s teen idol Garrett charged with heroin possession in L.A.
- Drug trial for Anna Nicole Smith's doctors, beau set for August
- Grapevine: Howard Stern reportedly in 'Idol' talks
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
Los Angeles -- Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. - 5:42 pm
- GM to begin Pontiac Vibe gas pedal fix
- Report: Toyota plans to recall 310,000 Priuses
- Toyota finds friends among D.C. investigators
- Toyota loses some luster in hometown over recalls
Chrysler CEO cancels Chicago auto show speech
Chrysler Group LLC Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne has canceled his speech in conjunction with the Chicago auto show. - 7:52 pm
- Downriver pastor jailed on child sex charges
- Local women die in Mackinac Island snowmobile accident
- Major snowfall forecast for Metro Detroit
- Detroit Ice House draws crowds
Release of suspect in alleged road-rage slaying angers victim's family
Relatives of a Shelby Township father of three who was shot and killed Saturday in an alleged road rage incident expressed dismay today after learning the suspected shooter was released pending further investigation. - 5:52 pm
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In tough times, Cupids can shoot for a bargain Valentine's Day
Brian J. O'Connor: They say you can't put a price on love, but every year the National Retail Federation still tries. This year, the group estimates the average consumer will spend $103 on Valentine's Day. - 1:00 am
- City farmers fight for right to grow
- Dow plans Midland as site of solar shingle plant
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- Gas drilling tactic leaves salty byproduct
In Utah, company aims to store energy in air
SALT LAKE CITY -- A Utah company plans to dig a series of underground caverns that it hopes to one day fill with compressed air, releasing it to generate electricity by turning a turbine and solving one of the most vexing problems facing the clean-energy industry -- how to store power. - 1:00 am
Chinese police shut down hacker training business
BEIJING -- Police in central China have shut down a hacker training operation that openly recruited thousands of members online and provided them with cyberattack lessons and malicious software, state media said Monday. - 1:00 am
