Thursday, September 2, 2010
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Jay-Z rocks Comerica Park
One of hip-hop's biggest draws took the stage Thursday night with a nod to his boundary-stretching popularity. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is hip-hop music and this is how far we've come... to rockin' stadiums! said Jay-Z. "E'rybody make some noise." - 11:32 pm
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50 Cent joins historic concert
Drake just told the crowd what is becoming clearly evident: "history is being made tonight." He said so after Em absolutely nailed his verse on Forever. The show … Continued
Akerson thanks GM workers, has met with union leaders
In a letter posted to the company's internal websites and sent to GM plants, GM's new CEO Daniel Akerson told employees he recently met with UAW president Bob King and UAW GM Vice President Joe Ashton. - 9:02 pm
Detroit cop aims at pit bull, shoots animal control officer in raid
Police accidentally shot an animal control officer Thursday afternoon during a raid at a home on the city's east side. - 9:02 pm
Storms cut power to thousands in Downriver area
A powerful storm system with winds up to 65-mph hit southern Wayne County this afternoon, knocking down power lines, treeing and bringing down garages. - 9:02 pm
Snyder widely outspent rivals in primary; Bernero tapped public funds
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virg Bernero tapped public campaign funds and raised contributions to win the Democratic primary, but was far short of the amount in Republican Rick Snyder's campaign war chest, according to campaign finance reports filed today. - 9:02 pm
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera out with biceps tendinitis
Day-to-day for Cabrera. The Tigers slugging first baseman left Thursday night's game against the Twins with biceps tendinitis in his left shoulder. His status was listed as day-to-day. - 11:12 pm
- BOB WOJNOWSKI: Big Ten sets 2 divisions, keeps Michigan, Ohio State rivalry
- WINGS-NHL: Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard returns with Doctor Octopus on his mind
- MICHIGAN WOLVERINES: U-M's Dave Brandon coy about his role in generating fan reaction
- LIONS: Lions win preseason finale 28-23
- LIONS: Lions 28, Bills 16
- LIONS: Lions 21, Bills 16
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Prep football chat tonight
Talk high school football with The Detroit News’ Tom Markowski at 10:30 Thursday
Exhibition: Lions 28, Bills 23
Lions start slow, finish strong
The starters gave up 10 quick points to the Bills before leaving. But, led by third-team quarterback Drew Stanton and two big plays by the defense, the Lions fought to finish the exhibition season with a 3-1 record. - 11:22 pm
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Nation/World
- Earl weakens but still powerful as it smacks NC - 11:01 PM
- Oil platform explodes off La. coast; crew rescued - 10:41 PM
- Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians - 10:41 PM
- Arizona governor stumbles during debate - 10:42 PM
Michigan
- Roiling waters cause 25 Great Lakes deaths
- Juror 'very sorry' for Facebook post, to pay $250 fine
- Selfridge officials: Legionnaires outbreak traced to water cooling tower
- Bedbugs put stop on mail delivery
Murders of young black men rise
In Detroit, as jobs and hope have evaporated in the wake of a gnawing recession, the fallout has been more than just economic. For a tiny slice of the population, it's become increasingly fatal. For black males in the city between ages 15 and 24, the chances of getting murdered have risen rapidly in recent years, increasing from 79 in 2005 to 102 last year. The number reached a high of 115 in 2008. - 2:47 pm
- Chrysler takes the wraps off of 2011 Dodge Durango
- Detroit gets electric car charging station
- Corvette puts driver in power of engine
- Ferrari recalls 458 Italia supercars after fires
Analyst: GM will launch stock sale Nov. 18
General Motors Co. doesn't plan to begin a "roadshow" and launch its public offering before the Nov. 2 midterm congressional elections. - 5:12 pm
- New round of direct Mideast peace talks begins
- Some hunker down, some flee as Earl approaches Eastern Seaboard
- Hurricane Earl prods early Social Security pay
- Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system
Oil sheen spreading from Gulf platform explosion
New Orleans, La. -- A mile-long oil sheen spread Thursday from an offshore petroleum platform burning in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana, west of the site of BP's massive spill. - 2:32 pm
- Bugattis sell for 'crazy money'
- Melissa Preddy: The rest is history on Michigan roadsides
- Sneak Peek: Ford F-150 Platinum Ecoboost
- Armored Air Jacket protects motorcyclists
2011 Buick Regal gears up style, luxury and agility factors without sacrificing power
Scott Burgess: There's nothing traditional about this Buick. - 1:27 pm
- Daniel Howes: Michigan pointed in right direction with strong auto sales, business-minded potential governor
- Burger King agrees to buyout from 3G Capital
- Discounts spur surprising August retail sales gains
- Borders losses continue to mount
SE Michigan health group gets $16.2M to boost information sharing
Detroit -- The Southeastern Michigan Health Association has been awarded $16.2 million to improve the sharing of patient information among area physicians, hospitals and clinics. - 1:27 pm
- Laura Berman: Michigan Dem chairman unsinkable?
- Tea Party candidates deny Democratic link
- YouTube gives glimpse of Republican attack ads
- Republicans nominate Emmons for state Senate seat
Bernero wants state to cut ties with banks not in foreclosure program
If Virg Bernero is elected governor, Michigan will pull its money out of Wall Street banks that won't work with the state's businesses and residents, he announced today. - 7:12 pm
- ID needed for China cell phone numbers
- Dell cedes data storage maker 3Par to HP
- AOL signs new search agreement with Google
- Verizon now selling smart phones for prepaid service
Samsung unveils iPad competitor Galaxy
Berlin -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday unveiled a new tablet PC named Galaxy Tab as the latest device meant to rival Apple Inc.'s popular iPad. - 10:42 am
