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Leading economists hopeful about Michigan’s future »
Two of the nation’s leading economists expressed optimism Monday about auto sales and Michigan’s economy, but warned that it will take several years before the country returns to full employment.
January rise in consumer spending weak »
A Social Security tax cut that economists say should help the economy this year is off to a slow start. Consumers increased their spending in January at the weakest pace since June, even with the extra money in their paychecks.
Ruling on Mazda could help S.C. mom’s suit against Ford »
The U.S. Supreme Court injected life into a lawsuit against Ford brought by the mother of a South Carolina teenager killed in a 2002 accident. The justices told the South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday to reconsider its rejection of the suit, pointing to their ruling Wednesday that allowed a claim against a Mazda unit over seatbelt design.
Headlines: Flagstar to add 20 jobs »
BANKS Troy-based Flagstar Bancorp, the holding company for Flagstar Bank, said Monday that it plans to hire about 20 lenders and managers in both its Midwest and New England markets by the end of the year. The expansion comes as the bank seeks to grow its commercial lending business in order to reduce its dependence on its mortgage banking operations.
Ford rises, but Honda still tops the Consumer Reports report card »
Consumer Reports said Monday that Ford made the biggest gains in its annual Automaker Report Card but that Honda and Subaru still make the best vehicles overall.
Redford Township man pleads guilty to child porn charges »
A 41-year-old Redford Township man pleaded guilty today to charges that he persuaded seven women he met on the Internet to sexually assault their children and then send him pictures of their acts.
Kim Komando: Smartphone may not be best for Wi-Fi »
QUESTION: I live in a rural area with limited cell reception, but I have a wireless network. Which smartphones can access the Internet over Wi-Fi?
Redford Twp. Treasurer Lily Cavanagh given March 15 deadline to post bond or resign »
Redford Township trustees have given Treasurer Lily Cavanagh until March 15 to post a bond for tax collection or resign her position.
2 Richmond residents killed in 3-vehicle accident »
Two Richmond residents died today and two other people were hurt in a three-vehicle accident in Macomb Township, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities did not release victims’ names pending family notification, but one was a 75-year-old woman; the other a 77-year-old man. They were riding in the same vehicle when the accident occurred about noon on 23 Mile at Romeo Plank, the sheriff’s office said.
A 2008 GMC Envoy was stopped for a traffic signal westbound on 23 Mile in the center turn lane, waiting to turn south onto Romeo Plank. A 1992 Grand Marquis, occupied by the Richmond residents, also was westbound on 23 Mile and was unable to stop. Their vehicle hit the Envoy, authorities said.
They said the Grand Marquis then veered into the eastbound lane of 23 Mile and hit an eastbound Dodge Caravan head-on. Two people in the Caravan were taken to Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township. The Envoy driver was released at the scene.
Authorities said alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The Richmond residents were not wearing seat belts, authorities said.
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Detroit shooting victim fingered gunman; Supreme Court denies a new trial »
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed a ruling in which the Michigan Supreme Court had ordered a new murder trial for a man convicted in a 2001 shooting in Detroit.
