Powerball sales start today in Mich. »

Michigan, 40 other states, Washington D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands offer the game, which has a guaranteed jackpot of $20 million, costs $1 per play and has nine ways to win.

Detroit man arraigned in two sexual assaults »

Kenneth Lofton, 22, of Detroit was arraigned Sunday, on charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct in connection with attacks on two women, including an 84-year-old, on the city’s east side.

Michigan student dies in Colorado house fire »

DENVER – Two college students are dead following a house fire in Gunnison.

CNET on Apple iPad: No one should buy this thing »

CNET Executive Editor Molly Wood took on the hype surrounding the Apple iPad recently, questioning just how big of a market there is for such a tablet device.

Apple iPad: Is Flash omission a deal breaker? »

Probably the most contentious discussion to come out of Apple’s iPad launch is the tablet computer’s conspicuous omission of Flash — a plug-in that allows the playing of most Web videos.

Many candidates for governor, little cash »

Lt. Gov. John Cherry said this month that the anemic State Campaign Fund was one reason — in addition to his disappointing fund-raising — he dropped out of the race for governor.

Granholm’s last hurrah as governor »

After leading a charmed political life in her early years as attorney general and Democratic Party savior, right through to inauguration in 2003, Jennifer Granholm has caught a series of bad breaks. It is undeniable that, as governor, Granholm has been a victim of lousy timing.

Imam’s son: FBI was ‘inhumane’ »

Muslim advocates and the family of the Islamic cleric killed in a shootout with FBI agents said Saturday his autopsy report appears to show excessive force.

Toyota accused of ‘not being frank’ on problem »

With its decision to recall 2.3 million vehicles for faulty gas pedals last week, Toyota reversed calls it made in 2007 and 2008 that the same pedals weren’t a safety threat.

Toyota likely to lose market share »

Toyota is expected to lose market share in January and report a monthly sales decline even though industry sales are expected to increase by more than 7%, several industry experts said.


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