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Judge sentences Christine Beatty to 120 days in jail

Wayne County Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny has castigated Christine Beatty for "misusing" her many talents and participating in a cover-up with former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick that cost the city millions of dollars. Beatty declined to address the court. - 9:37 am

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Auto sales skid: Recovery rests on stimulus

Last year, U.S. car and light truck sales plunged 18% to 13.24 million vehicles as consumers were whipsawed first by soaring gas prices, and then by a credit crunch that ushered in a downturn described as possibly the worst since the Great Depression. - 9:17 am

Native son returns to lead Detroit archdiocese

Allen Vigneron will become the archbishop of Detroit, making him the spiritual leader of the region's 1.4 million Roman Catholics. He will replace Cardinal Adam Maida, who is retiring, on Jan. 28. - 9:17 am

Obama to ride in style in GM limo

GM spokesman David Caldwell said it would be a mistake to classify the new presidential vehicle as a truck or a sedan.

General Motors recently delivered to the U.S. Secret Service a brand new presidential limousine, replacing the 2006 model Cadillac DTS presidential limousine that President Bush has used.

Clinton Township SONIC opens

SONIC Drive-in now offers four locations in Michigan where it serves up its made-to-order fast food.

Sonic Drive-in, the popular fast-food restaurant chain that recreates the feel of a 1950s drive-in diner, opened its second eatery in Metro Detroit -- on Groesbeck in Clinton Township on Monday. - 9:17 am

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Beginning early in 2009, our newsroom resources will be shifted toward our digital products, while maintaining printed newspapers designed to suit the modern reader.

As we continue to serve Metro Detroit with top-quality journalism, we believe these changes will help us through these extraordinary economic times.

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The return of 'Damages,' 'Lost,' 'Idol' and other faves will spice up winter

Mekeisha Madden Toby: Revenge. Sweet revenge. That's the overriding theme in season two of FX's edgy law drama "Damages."

Design new techno fest 'brand' and win $5,000
Moby was a headliner at Movement '08 festival.

Detroit's Memorial Day weekend techno festival turns 10 this year, and organizers are looking for someone with a sharp eye to help them celebrate in style.

Death certificate: Travolta's son killed by seizure
John Travolta with daughter Ella Bleu, left, son Jett and wife Kelly Preston in an undated family photo.

An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta's death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure."

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