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Forecast: Slow recovery could delay GM, Chrysler plans to go public

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Auto sales will continue to recover but slowly in 2010, which could hamper cash flow and efforts by General Motors and Chrysler to rebound to the point that the companies can go public, according to a forecast released Monday by Fitch Ratings.

Hundreds mourn slain Highland Park teen

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Mourners of all ages gathered this morning at the Second Ebeneezer Baptist Church to pay their last respects to Jamar Pinkney Jr.

Alcohol may be factor in MSU student's death

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:00 EST

Alcohol may have played a part in the death of a Michigan State University student whose body was found by his roommate Saturday in his fraternity house.

Northville Twp. cops injured when cars collide during chase

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

Two police officers were injured this morning when their squad cars rammed into each other at the intersection of Haggerty and Six Mile during a high-speed chase.

GM sues supplier over $30M spent on steering repairs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:00 EST

General Motors has sued a supplier, saying it has spent more than $30 million fixing problems in the steering systems of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other vehicles.

U-M names advisory group for AD search

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Ann Arbor --The search for a new athletics director at the University of Michigan began officially today, with an official posting on the university's website and the naming of an advisory committee to President Mary Sue Coleman, who will make the selection, and executive search officials to manage the process.

Lions declare Thanksgiving Day game a sellout

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

The Lions' annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday is officially a sellout, so the game will be shown on local television.

Notre Dame a possibility for Little Caesars Bowl

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:47:00 EST

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl executive director Ken Hoffman notices the bowl projections on various websites, putting Notre Dame in the bowl game against Central Michigan or Northern Illinois.

Idol's Lambert shocks as Swift rocks the AMA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:44:00 EST

Folks who thought of Adam Lambert as that nice boy from "American Idol" saw another side of the glam-rocker Sunday, as his controversy-courting performance of "For Your Entertainment" on the American Music Awards stole the show from top winner Taylor Swift and a host of other eye-catching performances.

Idol's Lambert shocks as Swift rocks the AMA

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:32:00 EST