Chrysler's product lineup struggles in showrooms
DETROIT -- The latest numbers on auto sales show that Chrysler needs to quickly figure out how to navigate the car market as deftly as it did bankruptcy court. Ford's Fusion midsize car outsold all eight Chrysler brand models combined in June. Only one Chrysler Group LLC model showed a sales increase over June of last year, the Dodge Challenger muscle car.
- Howes: Brutal, unforgiving change was inevitable
- June auto sales fall short as buyers await 'clunkers' cash
- Fiat brings innovation to Chrysler partnership
Friday, July 3, 2009
Man arrested in arson death of Detroit firefighter
Detroit -- Surrounded by dozens of firefighters on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Police Department today announced they arrested Darian Dove, 40, a suspect in the arson that resulted in the death of firefighter Walt Harris. - 4:27 pm
Alaska Gov. Palin to resign, but gives no details of future
Breaking News: WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. - 5:02 pm
Police source: Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. - 4:12 pm
Fire officials warn of fireworks danger
Detroit -- Elec and Brandon Martin watched as the city's fire department gave a demonstration on the dangers of fireworks during a press conference today near Martin Luther King Jr. High School. The demonstration brought back painful memories for 17-year-old Brandon. - 4:42 pm
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- Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret - 11:57 PM
- Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried - 10:49 PM
- US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns - 07:08 PM
- Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president - 11:12 PM
Michigan
- Detroit police chief apparently being let go - 11:27 PM
- Search is on for 4 fishermen missing on Lake Erie - 11:46 AM
- USCG: 4 Mich. fishermen found safe on Lake Erie - 11:35 PM
- Michigan paramedic given the ride of his life - 10:47 PM
- Hearing delayed on Jackson's kids
- No Doubt hits the road to rediscover its muse
- Top 5 acts at Rothbury
- Quincy Jones offers a Michael Jackson appreciation: 'We owned the '80s'
Police source: Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES -- The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. - 6:12 pm
- Patrols will target drunken drivers
- All lanes open on I-96
- I-75 reopens near Rosa Parks
- More choose to put bang in Fourth at home
Web site helps motorists share horror stories, glories of commuting
Tom Greenwood: Does your commute remind you of a vacuum cleaner? - 1:00 am
Dumars: 'Not a given' that Avery Johnson is Pistons' next coach
It is in no way a sure bet that Avery Johnson will be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons. That became clear early Friday when president Joe Dumars indicated that his coaching search was still open. - 6:17 pm
Mikael Samuelsson leaves Wings for 3-year deal with Canucks
Forward Mikael Samuelsson, the Red Wings' last unsigned unrestricted free agent, signed a three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks. - 6:17 pm
- Tigers-MLB: Tigers could end up with four All-Stars
- Pistons-NBA: Ben Gordon puts faith in Joe Dumars
- More Sports: Andy Roddick, Roger Federer to play for Wimbledon title
- Golf: Laura Diaz, Sarah Kemp tied for Farr lead
- Bankruptcy judge could rule on GM asset sale this weekend
- Daniel Howes: Howes: Brutal, unforgiving change was inevitable
- Cummins reopening Ind. plant where Dodge Ram engine made; another closes
- Allen Park-based parts maker shutting down Indiana plant
Chrysler's product lineup struggles in showrooms
DETROIT -- The latest numbers on auto sales show that Chrysler needs to quickly figure out how to navigate the car market as deftly as it did bankruptcy court. Ford's Fusion midsize car outsold all eight Chrysler brand models combined in June. Only one Chrysler Group LLC model showed a sales increase over June of last year, the Dodge Challenger muscle car. - 7:32 pm
- Caterpillar infestation leaves swath of destruction in northern Michigan
- Lawsuit claims Conyers did nothing to stop harassment
- Fire officials warn of fireworks danger
- Mayor Bing says Detroit should be outraged over school shooting
Man arrested in arson death of Detroit firefighter
Detroit -- Surrounded by dozens of firefighters on Detroit's east side, the Detroit Police Department today announced they arrested Darian Dove, 40, a suspect in the arson that resulted in the death of firefighter Walt Harris. - 7:42 pm
- Lower wages for employees come as job losses increase
- Review: 'Transformers' makes smooth transition
- Dow exec at Obama energy talk
- Business briefs
Professional men pay to serve at Twilight Gathering fundraiser
Milford -- Once a year, Craig Ruff, a senior fellow with Lansing-based Public Sector Consultants, a respected good-government think tank, sheds his Brooks Brothers suit in favor of a tuxedo shirt, tie and black Bermudas to serve canapés and wine to 700 of the state's top professional women at a fundraiser here. - 1:37 am
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- Mary Carol Garrity: Go natural for memorable table
- Judy Solomon: It's time to show your colors
- Jocelynn Brown: Mink and crystals dress up this purse
4 for the Fourth
Glenn Haege: It's the Fourth of July weekend, and if you are staying home for the holiday, you can finish off some things on your To-Do List that are simple and guaranteed to get your house in shape for the... - 1:00 am
