Celebrating 50 years of Motown
On Monday, Gordy and Universal Motown Records will launch the 50th anniversary of the iconic Detroit label, which includes an event Monday at the Motown Historical Museum featuring Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, city and state dignitaries and others. Monday will also be declared "Motown Day" by city and state officials. - 1:00 am
Friday, January 9, 2009
Michigan seeks more fed aid
There is some concern among Michigan lawmakers that the Obama administration's stimulus plan will miss an opportunity to boost the lagging manufacturing sector. - 1:12 am
Uncertain outlook sets the stage for toned-down auto show
This year, even the biggest industry cheerleader are resigned to the prospect that the 2009 North American International Auto Show will be a cheerless event. - 1:12 am
Future of rec centers in doubt
Hopes of reopening the 13 recreation centers shuttered by Detroit in 2005 could be fading fast after a recent report pegged the costs of doing so at nearly $30 million. - 1:00 am
Strikes would imperil bailout funding
GM and Chrysler would be in default of up to $17.4 billion in federal loans if the UAW or another union engaged in a strike or work stoppage, a loan provision that essentially strips the union of a powerful negotiating tactic. - 1:00 am
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Nation/World
- Democrats criticize Obama's proposed tax cuts - 11:37 PM
- UN Security Council calls for immediate Gaza truce - 11:27 PM
- Sloppy, choppy game leaves Florida as BCS champion - 02:02 AM
- Key panel recommends impeaching Ill. governor - 11:20 PM
Michigan
- Reports: GM, Chrysler bailout deals bar strikes - 01:31 AM
- Calif. woman seeks release from Michigan prison - 10:22 PM
- Michigan crafts wish list for stimulus package - 09:01 PM
- Government: Recalled vehicles down in 2008 - 07:46 PM
Page Ones
- Gallery: Metro protests over Gaza conflict
- Interactive: Israeli assault sparks global outcry
- CyberSurvey: Do you support Israel's action against Hamas?
- Get out shovel, then bundle up
- Livonia store sells $18.4M lotto ticket
- Cockrel's ballot spot contested
- Board may lose $10M deal
Metro protesters rally over Gaza invasion
Thursday was a day of demonstrations in Metro Detroit as residents reflected the opinions and strong emotions on both sides of the war in the Gaza Strip and Israel, and gathered to act publicly on their consciences. - 1:00 am
Gator raid: Tebow wins his second national championship
Tim Tebow gave Florida the jolt it needed, and the Gators toughed out a second BCS title in three years. Their 24-14 victory over No. 2 Oklahoma in a choppy, sloppy affair Thursday night made them a national champion. But it did little to quiet fans of Southern California, Utah and Texas, all of whom already claimed the top spot. - 1:12 am
Wings knock out Turco, Stars
DETROIT -- When the emotion is there, the Red Wings are proving they're still the class of the NHL. - 1:12 am
- Tom Greenwood: Learn about new licenses at Cobo
- Wrecks blamed on nature
- Tom Greenwood: Tips on how to be a classy flier
- Freezing rain imperils drivers
Get out shovel, then bundle up
Mother Nature has laced up her gloves, planning a one-two punch on southeastern Michigan beginning tonight, weather officials said. - 1:00 am
- Detroit automakers urged to enter X Prize race
- Ford connects to tech scene
- Frank Beckmann: Commentary: Kill Michigan's tax on trade-ins to give Big 3 sales a boost
- Auto briefs
Chrysler looks at car-based pickup
Chrysler is exploring entering a new vehicle segment with a car-based "lifestyle" pickup as an alternative to slow-selling traditional compact trucks. - 1:00 am
- Novi police probe school bus attacks
- MSU forms school resource site in Detroit
- Daniel Howes: New school gives hope for the future
- DPS academy issues plea for toilet paper
Detroit Public Schools' board drops fight against state takeover
DPS board members on Thursday voted against going to court to fight the state's bid to take over the system's finances. - 1:00 am
- Kelly elected state chief justice
- Cherry takes step closer to 2010 run for governor
- U.S. court in Detroit gets chief
- Cheney defends Bush CIA interrogations
Michigan to tone down inauguration party
Michigan's celebration of the Obama inauguration will tone down the glitz as organizers try to strike a balance between celebrating history and acknowledging today's unpleasant economic reality. - 1:00 am
- Hundreds of Palestinian kids die
- Northwest floods close roads, stall commerce
- Impeach Blagojevich, Illinois panel urges
- Gas flow returns to Europe
Israel fears new front
Residents of this northern Israeli town awoke Thursday to one of their country's worst nightmares: Rockets from Lebanon, and the possibility of a second front in a battle that has raged for two weeks in Gaza. - 1:00 am
