Wednesday March 10, 2010

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   Freep.com - Detroit Free Press
Kilpatrick's lawyer files motion to disqualify judge

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was ordered to stay in a courtroom while his lawyer appeals a motion to disqualify Judge David Groner.



OFFICER KILLED IN SHOOT-OUT: Led to service by 9/11, Jackson cop died doing what he loved, dad says

The Jackson City Police officer killed early today yearned for a job in law enforcement as he grew up in Canton, his father said this morning.



Lawmakers look for way to afford Pure Michigan tourism ad campaign

Pure Michigan backers, led by the tourism industry, say it's money well spent. But some legislators aren't convinced.



Vehicle hits Franklin school; kids have minor injuries

Police are investigating a crash this morning when a vehicle hit the building that houses the Huda School and Montessori in Franklin Village.



Michael Rosenberg: Tigers GM says they can be 'pretty good for a while'

If judging by the past eight years is difficult, figuring out the future is almost impossible. The Tigers appear worse this season than last, but don't tell that to Dave Dombrowski.



Telegraph drivers in for a slow summer

Starting Monday, drivers on one of Oakland County's busiest north-south routes will deal with a roadwork triple whammy: a 13-mile, $51-million, three-phase project on Telegraph from 8 Mile to Orchard Lake Road.



TOM WALSH: Toyota, GM take lumps at Oscars

General Motors is a sad-sack company. Toyota is a national joke. Those were the main messages conveyed about the auto industry during Sunday's Oscars telecast.



State board backs tax rollback for Greektown

The Michigan Gaming Control Board this morning approved a tax rollback for Greektown Casino creating a boost to the casino's bottom line and marking another milestone on its emergence from bankruptcy.



Energy Dept. still sees $3-plus gasoline coming

The Energy Department still expects pump prices to climb past $3 per gallon as more motorists hit the road in the spring and summer seasons.



Job openings up sharply in January to 2.7M

Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, a sign that employers might be preparing to step up hiring.



California officer helps driver stop his runaway Toyota

LOS ANGELES — The driver of a Toyota Prius who called 911 on Monday to report his accelerator was stuck finally got the car stopped after about half hour with the help of the California Highway Patrol, law officers said.



Business news briefs: HMO acquisition deal falters

Blue Care Network, a Detroit HMO and subsidiary of the state's largest insurer, has ended plans to buy a large Lansing-area HMO network from Sparrow Health System, the companies announced Monday.



Michael Rosenberg: Tigers GM says they can be 'pretty good for a while'

If judging by the past eight years is difficult, figuring out the future is almost impossible. The Tigers appear worse this season than last, but don't tell that to Dave Dombrowski.



MSU's Allen suspended for Big Ten Tournament opener

Michigan State guard Chris Allen has been suspended for at least the first game of the Big Ten Tournament for what coach Tom Izzo called a "violation of team rules."



Tigers' Sizemore benched with sore ankle

VIERA, Fla. — Second baseman Scott Sizemore was scratched from the Tigers' lineup today because of discomfort in his surgically repaired left ankle. Manager Jim Leyland left open the possibility Sizemore might return to action as soon as Wednesday, depending on how the ankle feels.



Red Wings on a roll, finally healthy for a playoff push

Buoyed by a victorious rally against one of the NHL's top teams, the Red Wings now need to do what they haven't done in three months: Win a third straight game.



Bertuzzi, Datsyuk in against Flames

Update from the Red Wings' morning skate: Mike Babcock said both Todd Bertuzzi and Pavel Datsyuk will be in tonight when the Wings host the Flames at Joe Louis Arena.



Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Wings' win over Chicago was big, but no 'statement' victory

The Red Wings fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat the Blackhawks on Sunday, but it was still just one win on the road to the playoffs.



   The Detroit News
Riddle's new lawyer focused on getting his client acquitted

Most members of the public have yet to see or hear about the real Sam Riddle, attorney Richard Convertino said today.



Chris Allen suspended from MSU basketball team

A Michigan State backcourt deemed by most preseason magazines as the country's best now appears to be the most disciplined. Coach Tom Izzo said the junior won't play Friday in MSU's first game of the Big Ten tournament.



Ohio State: Janitor kills co-worker, self

Columbus, Ohio -- An Ohio State University janitor who was about to lose his job walked into a maintenance building for his early morning shift Tuesday and shot two supervisors, killing one of them and fatally shooting himself. No students were hurt.



Tim Twentyman: Look for Lions to get their running back in draft

Six running backs ran a 4.49 40-yard dash or lower at the NFL scouting combine last month, led by California's Jhavid Best (4.35) and Clemson's C.J. Spiller (4.37).



Flames 4, Wings 2: Third-period strike pushes Detroit out of playoff spot

The Calgary Flames scored twice in 91 seconds of the third period for a 4-2 victory over the Wings at Joe Louis Arena Tuesday night.



Lynn Henning: Tigers' Dontrelle Willis has made 'huge progress'

Carefully, you ask the Tigers manager if he has seen anything different in Dontrelle Willis during these first weeks of spring camp. The caution has to do with past history.



Pistons' Rodney Stuckey says he's 'good,' doesn't know when he'll return

"I'm good, everything is good," said Stuckey, who collapsed during Friday's game in Cleveland. "They ran a lot of tests on me and everything came back good."



U-M's David Brandon: 'I'm not afraid to fire anybody if they deserve it'

New Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon started his job Monday and appeared that night on Fox Business. Among the highlights, Brandon was asked if he's afraid to fire a coach. "I'm not afraid to fire anybody if they deserve it," Brandon said.



Report: State falls short on court-ordered child reforms

Detroit -- A year into court-ordered reform, Michigan is still missing key targets in ensuring the safety and well-being of children, according to an independent report released today.



Tigers roll after being shut out by Nats phenom Stephen Strasburg

On a day when the Washington Nationals were showing off their prized young right-hander, Stephen Strasburg, the Tigers did a little showing off themselves.



DPS deficit grows under Bobb

Nearly a year after Robert Bobb pledged overspending in the Detroit Public Schools would end, the district has added nearly $100 million to its debt. Since being appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as the emergency financial manager in March 2009 to control the finances of the state's largest school district, red ink is growing, according to district budget documents.



Toyota struggles to find Prius fix

Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it is still working on a fix for more than 700,000 recalled Prius vehicles, including one that raced at more than 90 mph along a California freeway Monday.



Experts say Conyers unlikely to avoid jail

Last July, not long after Monica Conyers pleaded guilty to bribery-related charges, her attorney said he hoped to keep her out of prison. She'll find out if he can at 2 p.m. today, when she's sentenced for the five-year felony.



Democratic activist to challenge Stupak for seat

A Democratic activist announced today she's challenging Rep. Bart Stupak out of her frustration that his hard line on abortion funding threatens to derail health care legislation pending in Congress.



With Fiat, Chrysler has new clout to reach out to suppliers

It may be time for suppliers to take a chance on Chrysler Group LLC again. The automaker has a new partner in Fiat SpA, a slew of new products to source parts for, global contracts and new leadership that wants to work more closely with its supply base.



Bob Wojnowski: Wings must give all-out effort rest of the way

They're scrapping just to get into the playoffs, and while they're not familiar with that role, they'd better embrace it a bit more feverishly.



 
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   Global News Headlines - BBC
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

China's exports see big increase
China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

Collider to shut down for a year
The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.

'Last Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia
Indonesia's president confirms security forces have killed the last main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Dulmatin.

Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit
US Vice-President Joe Biden meets Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, with discussions dominated by Israeli plans for 1,600 more homes in East Jerusalem.

Burma law bans Suu Kyi from poll
A new election law formally bars pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from taking part in elections planned in Burma.

Ban honours UN's Haiti 'heroes'
Ban Ki-moon pays tribute to the 101 UN staff who died in the Haiti quake, as President Preval seeks US support for the economy.

 
   MDOT (Dept. of Transportation)
Weight restrictions in effect Wednesday, March 10, for commercial truck traffic


$12 million-plus in Recovery Act funding approved for non-urban transit agencies and rural intercity bus service
March 5, 2010 -- Michigan's non-urban transit agencies and rural intercity bus service will share $12.4 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) grants, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

Construction begins next week on I-96 in Clinton and Eaton counties
March 5, 2010 -- Starting Monday, March 8, construction is scheduled to begin on I-96 between Wacousta Road in Clinton County and M-43 (Saginaw Highway) in Eaton County.

MDOT and CRAM remind motorists: "Don't Crowd the Plow!"
December 3, 2009 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM) today announced a joint-education effort aimed at urging motorists to remember good driving habits in winter weather conditions that will make the roadways safer. MDOT and CRAM will use the familiar safety slogan again this year, "Don't Crowd the Plow!"