Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Lansing sees sparks of hope
GM brings 1,000 jobs to hard-hit area
In a throwback to an era when auto plant jobs made Michigan a land of riches, General Motors Co. intends to run its Lansing Delta Township plant day and night, Monday through Friday. GM, which plans to add a third shift at two other U.S. plants, contends it's a bold step in efficiency; some analysts say it's a risky move. - 9:07 am
Toyota recalls 155,000 Prius and Lexus vehicles for brake issue
Toyota announced it would recall another 155,000 vehicles in the United States -- the third round of recalls in the last two weeks -- one day ahead of a congressional hearing. - 9:12 am
Granholm calls Obama carp plan weak
The Obama administration proposed Monday a $78.5M plan to try to prevent the voracious Asian carp from getting into the Great Lakes, but Gov. Jennifer Granholm said it falls short. - 9:42 am
As Riddle awaits fate, he 'tweets' his displeasure
"When your fate is in the hand of others, man, that is not a good feeling," Riddle posted on the social networking site Twitter. "Especially when those that are to define you simply don't." - 9:47 am
After quiet winter, first big snow storm upon us
A snow storm expected to drop 5 to 10 inches in Metro Detroit has begun hitting the region, likely to make the evening commute a mess. - 9:52 am
Drew Brees celebrates while Peyton Manning ponders another playoff blunder
John Niyo: The Saints' upset victory in Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17 over the Indianapolis Colts, vaults Drew Brees, the Little Quarterback Who Could, into a new realm of the game's elite. - 8:57 am
- WINGS-NHL: Johan Franzen set for return Tuesday
- PISTONS-NBA: Kwame Brown to do it John Kuester's way
- TOM GAGE: If Tigers sign Johnny Damon, Carlos Guillen's role would change
- BIG TEN: Tough call
- COVERING THE BASES: 30 in 30: Oakland Athletics
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Spartans' season is at a crossroads
With starting point guard Kalin Lucas still questionable, Purdue visits Breslin Center tonight with a chance to create a five-team logjam at the top of the conference.
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- Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally - 09:40 AM
- US Army closes in on south Afghan town - 09:45 AM
- Defiant Iran accelerates nuclear program - 08:50 AM
- Another major storm headed to snowy Mid-Atlantic - 08:42 AM
Michigan
- Riddle jury resumes deliberations in Detroit - 09:29 AM
- Bogdanovich highlight's Hillsdale College forum - 09:14 AM
- Pulte Homes posts loss for Q4 - 08:48 AM
- Report: Detroit-area restaurant industry resilient - 08:29 AM
- Experts evaluate details President Obama's jobs plan
- Gov. candidate's 'nerd' ad creating chatter
- First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
- Congressman John Murtha dies at 77
Dem job push crucial to Michigan
Washington -- The Senate this week is expected to take up a jobs bill that will prove critical to Michigan, plagued by the nation's highest unemployment rate. - 1:00 am
- Ford ready to take wraps off Transit Connect Electric
- Nissan, absent in Detroit, returns to Chicago
- Ford puts one leader over performance teams
- Toyota recalls Priuses worldwide
Howes: Toyota's ties to Congress face their first big test
Daniel Howes: We're about to see who Toyota's friends really are. For the better part of two decades, the Japanese automaker used its steady U.S. expansion and sterling quality reputation to woo new allies in Washington and state capitals around the country. - 8:52 am
- Alleged road rage shooter freed
- Laura Berman: Fighting the college that pizza bought
- Oakwood Hospital sued over brain surgery
- Ohioan shot with Taser at Metro Airport after running past checkpoint
Ship keeps St. Clair River flowing
Ice clogging the St. Clair River is threatening to flood areas along the coast and halt the ferry that takes Harsens Island residents to and from their homes. - 9:52 am
- Report: Detroit-area restaurant industry resilient
- Dow closes below 10,000 for the first time in three months
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- Brian J. O'Connor: In tough times, Cupids can shoot for a bargain Valentine's Day
Pulte Homes posts loss for Q4
Bloomfield Hills -- Pulte Homes Inc. said Tuesday its loss narrowed in its fourth quarter, as the homebuilder reported heavy charges that were partly offset by a tax gain. - 9:32 am
- Grapevine: Lil Wayne heads to jail
- Rapper Drake's first headlining tour includes MSU, OU dates
- Drug trial for Anna Nicole Smith's doctors, beau set for August
- '70s teen idol Garrett charged with heroin possession in L.A.
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
Los Angeles -- Nearly eight months after Michael Jackson died unexpectedly, his personal physician was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter for providing him with a powerful anesthetic that was ruled a major factor in his death. - 1:00 am
- Iran to stop enrichment if given nuclear fuel
- First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
- Newborn blood test faces challenge
- Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to manslaughter
Dubai landmark now closed to public
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks. - 1:00 am
- Paul Donohue: High blood pressure leads to many complications
- Dr. Paul Donohue: Hydrating affected skin takes the itch out of eczema
- Free HIV testing today
Newborn blood test faces challenge
Washington -- A critical safety net for babies -- that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn -- is facing an ethics attack. - 1:00 am
