Friday, November 20, 2009
West Michigan native's star rising in 'Twilight'
Taylor Lautner is at the center of a hurricane, and loving it. The 17-year-old actor and Grand Rapids native is relentlessly upbeat as he talks about the exciting new turn his life has taken: playing Jacob Black, a Quiliute Indian who shapeshifts into a wolf, in "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." - 6:27 pm
Ford investing $2.3B to boost production in Brazil
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. - 4:02 pm
Attorneys say Detroit father 'not in control of himself' when he killed son
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. - 6:27 pm
Detroit OKs $250M bond to dig from cash hole
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. - 6:27 pm
Strip club proposal to land in lap of new Detroit council
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. - 6:27 pm
Lions guard Stephen Peterman placed on injured reserve
Peterman, who started all 36 games he played in the last two-plus seasons, injured his right ankle in the third quarter of last week's loss at Minnesota. - 4:42 pm
- MIKE O'HARA: Lions must beat Browns to salvage any credibility
- MICHIGAN WOLVERINES: Wolverines' woes confusing to Michigan students
- LYNN HENNING: Mark Dantonio still right coach for Spartans
- LIONS: DE White, S Pearson still out Friday
- COLLEGE SPORTS: LeFevour brilliant while breaking MAC career passing record
- RED WINGS: Post-game Dallas
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Charles Woodson: Fans need to be patient with Rodriguez
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. - 4:52 pm
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- Moderate Dems pivotal in Saturday health care vote - 11:22 PM
- Police: NC girl raped, killed on day she was taken - 11:22 PM
- Floods devastate UK Lake District, much of Ireland - 11:22 PM
- US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard - 11:22 PM
Michigan
- Chrysler incentives include 0% financing, cash back
- Toyota's image under scrutiny
- Opel head: Company must shrink capacity up to 25%
- Ex-czar gives Chrysler take
Honda, Hyundai lead EPA fuel efficiency rankings
Honda has the most fuel efficient fleet in the United States, followed closely by Hyundai, the EPA said today in releasing preliminary figures. Detroit's Big Three finished in the last three spots. - 3:52 pm
- U-M economists see no job growth in Michigan until 2011
- Sheriff's department to help in Bloomfield Twp. Taser case
- Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech
- Handyman testifies against boss in blaze that killed firefighter
Asian carp may have breached Great Lakes barrier
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. - 6:27 pm
- DPS will ask court to make witnesses testify
- MSU gets federal funding to help study wind speeds
- Granholm asks college students to lobby for return of Promise funding
- DPS to file lawsuit for witness testimony in real estate probe
Students stung by Promise cuts
With just weeks before the end of the fall semester many college students are unsure if Promise Scholarship money will be available for next term or how they might replace the funding. - 2:57 pm
- Motown celebrates 50 years with hometown gala
- Affordable Thanksgiving Eve parties are on tap
- Eminem adds bonus tracks for 'Relapse: Refill' release
- Chris Brown's future rests on music, luck
Review: Rihanna gets dark and personal on 'Rated R'
Think of it as "Good Girl Gone Really Bad." The Rihanna of "Rated R" is dramatically different from the shimmery pop queen whose 2007 smash "Good Girl Gone Bad" churned out an astonishing eight singles. - 3:22 pm
- Abortion adds tension to Senate debate
- Holder targets racial profiling in Detroit speech
- Students stung by Promise cuts
- Daniel Howes: Howes: State tax credit to labor union is baffling
Granholm, husband to attend state dinner at White House
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. - 6:27 pm
- Ask the Pediatrician: Dr. Molly on H1N1/swine flu
- Ask the Child Psychologist: How to talk to kids about flu fears
- Young women don't need Pap tests as often, report says
- P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
- CDC: H1N1 flu cases seem to be dropping in U.S.
- Experts say radical measures won't stop swine flu
Wayne Co. brings H1N1 vaccinations to preschoolers
Wayne County began mobilizing its H1N1 vaccination efforts by creating a makeshift traveling doctor's office to administer shots today to several hundred preschoolers. - 6:27 pm
- Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling
- I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work
- Turnaround lane a life changer for Redford Twp. family
- AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down
High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger
Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves. - 2:57 pm
