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Wayne State Anit-Abortion Lawsuit
DETROIT (AP) - A student group is suing Wayne State University over the denial of money for a week of anti-abortion events.
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DETROIT (AP) - A student group is suing Wayne State University over the denial of money for a week of anti-abortion events.
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Age rule has unintended consequences for Williamston swimmer
WILLIAMSTON - Among the rules governing Michigan high school athletics is this one:
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WILLIAMSTON - Among the rules governing Michigan high school athletics is this one:
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Daimler's second-quarter profit slips
FRANKFURT, Germany - Car maker Daimler AG said today its second-quarter profit slipped mainly on charges related to Daimler's interest in Chrysler LLC, and blamed its reduced full-year earnings outlook on a slowing global economy and higher production costs.
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FRANKFURT, Germany - Car maker Daimler AG said today its second-quarter profit slipped mainly on charges related to Daimler's interest in Chrysler LLC, and blamed its reduced full-year earnings outlook on a slowing global economy and higher production costs.
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AutoNation profit dives; 1,300 job cuts planned
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - AutoNation Inc. said today its second-quarter profit tumbled 33 percent as sales fell on a drop in demand for new vehicles.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - AutoNation Inc. said today its second-quarter profit tumbled 33 percent as sales fell on a drop in demand for new vehicles.
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U.S. fentanyl deaths topped 1,000 over 2 years
ATLANTA - More than 1,000 people died over two years from an illegal version of the painkiller fentanyl, the government reported today in its first national tally of those deaths.
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ATLANTA - More than 1,000 people died over two years from an illegal version of the painkiller fentanyl, the government reported today in its first national tally of those deaths.
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Lansing board to discuss eyesore warehouse tonight
The Lansing Demolition Board is meeting tonight to discuss the fate of 701 E. Kalamazoo St., a warehouse destroyed by fire in December 2006 and still an eyesore to local businesses and neighbors.
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The Lansing Demolition Board is meeting tonight to discuss the fate of 701 E. Kalamazoo St., a warehouse destroyed by fire in December 2006 and still an eyesore to local businesses and neighbors.
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Unemployment Continues Climbing In Michigan
Jackson unemployment up. Lansing unchanged.
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Jackson unemployment up. Lansing unchanged.
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McCain Moves Up In Michigan Poll
New poll shows gap narrowing between presidential candidates.
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New poll shows gap narrowing between presidential candidates.
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Prosecutor wants to release even more text messages
Even as a judge is set to rule Friday on the possible public release of about 200 text messages, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says it is primed to unload another batch of the texts written by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his former aide Christine Beatty and others.The revelation of new text messages came Wednesday, one day after Kilpatrick blasted Prosecutor Kym Worthy, accusing her, among other things, of playing to racism in the region in a desperate bid to convict him of felony charges."Every time you turn around they serve you notice they want to do some more," Mayer Morganroth, the lawyer for Beatty, Kilpatrick's codefendant, said of prosecutors' latest plans. "The judge hasn't even ruled yet on their first motion and here they come again and want to release more messages. They're having fun, I guess, but it's just a waste of time."The prospect of another set of explosive messages was revealed late Wednesday as Kilpatrick's lawyers went to court to block prosecutors' plans.The mayor's lawyers cited a letter written Monday by Assistant Prosecutor Robert Moran notifying them he planned to file a court motion by the middle of next week with "numerous text messages from your client and others."The prosecution's letter did not specify the content of the new messages. But it was written the day before prosecutors amended criminal charges against the mayor to accuse him of lying at a police whistle-blower trial about extramarital affairs with women in addition to Beatty, his former chief of staff. Romantic messages the Free Press published in January between Kilpatrick and Beatty first brought their testimony into question.Kilpatrick's lawyers asked Detroit 36th District Judge Ronald Giles, who is hearing the early stages of the criminal case, to block the release of the new text messages. Giles likely will consider the request Friday as he announces whether he will allow prosecutors to release other messages involving the mayor and Beatty.Defense lawyers accuse prosecutors of attempting to taint potential jurors if the criminal cases ever go to trial. They also contend that Worthy obtained the texts in violation of federal communications laws. Prosecutors counter that the texts are valid evidence and that the mayor is seeking special treatment to keep the text messages secret.Kilpatrick and Beatty are charged with perjury and other felonies arising from their testimony in the whistle-blower trial last summer and a subsequent effort to keep the text messages secret in an $8.4 million settlement of the police cases in October.Late Wednesday, City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta accused Kilpatrick of portraying himself as the "poor, black, young leader" in his public attacks on Worthy, including raising the specter that race has played a role in Worthy's prosecution strategy."Not only is his entire legal team made up of white lawyers, but 90 percent of his legal defense fund is made up of donors from outside of the city of Detroit, who are mainly white businessmen," Kenyatta said. "So, it is clear that that dog won't hunt."Contact Joe Swickard at (313) 222-8769 or jswickard @freepress.com. Staff writer Zachary Gorchow contributed to this report.
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Even as a judge is set to rule Friday on the possible public release of about 200 text messages, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says it is primed to unload another batch of the texts written by Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his former aide Christine Beatty and others.The revelation of new text messages came Wednesday, one day after Kilpatrick blasted Prosecutor Kym Worthy, accusing her, among other things, of playing to racism in the region in a desperate bid to convict him of felony charges."Every time you turn around they serve you notice they want to do some more," Mayer Morganroth, the lawyer for Beatty, Kilpatrick's codefendant, said of prosecutors' latest plans. "The judge hasn't even ruled yet on their first motion and here they come again and want to release more messages. They're having fun, I guess, but it's just a waste of time."The prospect of another set of explosive messages was revealed late Wednesday as Kilpatrick's lawyers went to court to block prosecutors' plans.The mayor's lawyers cited a letter written Monday by Assistant Prosecutor Robert Moran notifying them he planned to file a court motion by the middle of next week with "numerous text messages from your client and others."The prosecution's letter did not specify the content of the new messages. But it was written the day before prosecutors amended criminal charges against the mayor to accuse him of lying at a police whistle-blower trial about extramarital affairs with women in addition to Beatty, his former chief of staff. Romantic messages the Free Press published in January between Kilpatrick and Beatty first brought their testimony into question.Kilpatrick's lawyers asked Detroit 36th District Judge Ronald Giles, who is hearing the early stages of the criminal case, to block the release of the new text messages. Giles likely will consider the request Friday as he announces whether he will allow prosecutors to release other messages involving the mayor and Beatty.Defense lawyers accuse prosecutors of attempting to taint potential jurors if the criminal cases ever go to trial. They also contend that Worthy obtained the texts in violation of federal communications laws. Prosecutors counter that the texts are valid evidence and that the mayor is seeking special treatment to keep the text messages secret.Kilpatrick and Beatty are charged with perjury and other felonies arising from their testimony in the whistle-blower trial last summer and a subsequent effort to keep the text messages secret in an $8.4 million settlement of the police cases in October.Late Wednesday, City Councilman Kwame Kenyatta accused Kilpatrick of portraying himself as the "poor, black, young leader" in his public attacks on Worthy, including raising the specter that race has played a role in Worthy's prosecution strategy."Not only is his entire legal team made up of white lawyers, but 90 percent of his legal defense fund is made up of donors from outside of the city of Detroit, who are mainly white businessmen," Kenyatta said. "So, it is clear that that dog won't hunt."Contact Joe Swickard at (313) 222-8769 or jswickard @freepress.com. Staff writer Zachary Gorchow contributed to this report.
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Poolside carnival planned at East Lansing Aquatic Center
EAST LANSING - East Lansing youngsters can splash around at a poolside carnival Wednesday at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.
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EAST LANSING - East Lansing youngsters can splash around at a poolside carnival Wednesday at the East Lansing Family Aquatic Center.
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