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Detroit Children's Museum reopens after 4-month closure
The kids' dinosaurs are back in business. Somewhat. The Detroit Public Schools announced today that operations have resumed at the Detroit Children's Museum after a four-month closure. However, for now it is open only for students who attend the school district.
Macomb Township mom accused of using daughter, 11, to steal groceries
A Macomb Township mother is accused of sending her 11-year-old daughter into Kroger with a shopping list -- of items to steal.
Detroiter gets 60-year federal sentence in violent carjacking spree
"We hope that stiff sentences like this one will deter criminals from committing violent crimes with guns," said U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who has long stressed that reducing violent crime is her top priority.
Three court employees win $2.2M verdict in 2004 firing
Three women who were accused of lying and then fired in 2004 during a misconduct investigation at Clinton Township's 41B District Court won a $2.2-million jury verdict today against Judge Linda Davis.
MSU board OKs $20M to prepare for Rare Isotope Beams project
Federal funding for the project came into question earlier this month when U.S. Department of Education Secretary Steven Chu said it was uncertain.
Most Michiganders support paying 6% Michigan sales tax for online purchases, poll shows
Fifty-four percent of those surveyed said they favor a proposal to require sales tax be added to online purchases in the same way they are for purchases made by "physically going to a store," according to the poll which was done by EPIC-MRA of Lansing. Thirty-nine percent opposed the idea.
Most Michiganders support paying 6% Michigan sales tax for online purchases, poll shows
Fifty-four percent of those surveyed said they favor a proposal to require sales tax be added to online purchases in the same way they are for purchases made by "physically going to a store," according to the poll which was done by EPIC-MRA of Lansing. Thirty-nine percent opposed the idea.
Market shrugs as Ford reports $13.6-billion 4Q net income
Ford shares tumbled 5.5% to $12.04 in the first half-hour of trading this morning after the automaker posted a $190 million loss in Europe and $83 million loss in Asia Pacific Africa.
FDA clears Pfizer drug for advanced kidney cancer
Patients with hard-to-treat kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body gained a new drug option today, after federal regulators approved a twice-a-day pill from Pfizer for the disease.
Ohio casino collapses; about 20 injuries reported
A partial collapse at a casino construction site today has injured roughly 20 workers, and authorities are investigating the cause.
FDA detains orange juice imports after finding fungicide
The Food and Drug Administration says it has detained several shipments of imported orange juice after finding traces of an illegal fungicide.
National union membership up slightly in 2011
Union membership grew slightly last year, giving union leaders hope that a period of steep declines has finally bottomed out.
Photo gallery: Michigan State's 2012 recruits
Here's a look at just about every recruit verbally committed to Michigan State's 2012 class. Signing Day is Wednesday.
Photo gallery: Michigan's 2012 recruits
Here's a look at just about every recruit verbally committed to Michigan's 2012 recruiting class. Signing Day is Wednesday.
Dodgers were involved with Prince Fielder right till the end
Prince Fielder's landing in Detroit was a big surprise, but it turns out the Tigers were not the most unexpected entrant in the sweepstakes.
Singler has no regrets turning down Pistons to play in Europe
"If I do go back, I'm sure it will be Detroit because they are very interested in me," Singler said. "I'm not saying that I don't want to go to their team, but if it's a good situation, I'll definitely make that choice."
Former Lions QB Jon Kitna to coach Washington high school team
Jon Kitna was hired as the football coach at Lincoln High School in Tacoma after retiring from a 15-year NFL career.
OSU hires former U-M assistant coach Bill Sheridan
Ohio State has hired Bill Sheridan, a former Michigan and Michigan State assistant coach whose son Nick started at quarterback for the Wolverines in 2008.
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UN considers Syria crisis action
The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
US economic growth rate picks up
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Romney back into lead in Florida
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips.
France to resume Afghan training
French troops will resume training Afghan soldiers on Saturday but Paris will pull out most of its troops by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy says.
Norway apology for Holocaust role
The Norwegian prime minister apologises for the role his country played in deporting Jews as Europe marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Sudan leaders in oil crisis talks
A summit is being held after South Sudan accused Sudan of stealing its oil exports and said it would halt production, crucial to both their economies.
Barefoot Bandit sentenced again
The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit is sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison.
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