Dillon: Detroit's consent agreement is a 'valid and enforceable contract'
The state has strongly rejected the lead city attorney's contention that Detroit's controversial consent agreement is "void and...
Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics
Tehran, Iran— President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that he is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian...
Teen in Jackson finds piece of finger in sandwich at Arby's
Jackson— A teenager found a piece of a finger inside his roast beef sandwich at Arby's.
4.3 magnitude earthquake rattles east Texas
Timpson, Texas— A moderate earthquake rattled an area in east Texas near the Louisiana border.
Ex-Kilpatrick aide expected to testify in Ferguson trial
Detroit— Two members of Kwame Kilpatrick's inner circle will faceoff in federal court Thursday as the mayor's childhood friend is expected...
Obama requesting help to pay for Afghan army
Judge delays Mladic trial due to evidence errors
U.S. unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000
Washington— The number of people seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting steady gains in the job market.
Romney, Republican Party raise $40M in April
Washington— Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney and his party raised a combined $40.1 million in April.
Defense gets turn in serial stabbings trial in Flint
Flint— The defense is getting its turn in the first murder trial stemming from a series of summer stabbings in a Michigan community in 2010.
Harsens Island under boil water alert after water main break
Harsens Island— A water main break has led to a "boil water" alert for the 1,600 residents of the picturesque island at the mouth...
Closing arguments to begin in John Edwards case
Michigan Court of Appeals to hear emergency manager arguments
Detroit— Michigan's Court of Appeals is hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging a vote that kept the fate of the state's emergency...
Commissioners may ask Ficano to resign today
Detroit —Wayne County commissioners could take up a resolution Thursday morning asking Executive Robert Ficano to resign.
Oakland County commissioners to decide Thursday on DIA tax
Pontiac —The Oakland County Board of Commissioners will decide Thursday whether a proposed regional tax for the Detroit Institute of Arts...
Sterling Heights man charged in moving, burning bodies due in court in Detroit
Detroit— A preliminary exam is scheduled for Thursday for a 24-year-old Sterling Heights man charged in the murders of four women found...
Man caught in Wyoming pleads guilty in Michigan robbery
Marquette— A man arrested in Wyoming after authorities say he robbed a bank in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while his wife and 2-year-old...
GM's Vauxhall announces new Astra at U.K. plant
London— General Motors' Vauxhall plant in northern England will build the company's top-selling Astra vehicles, the automaker said Thursday...
Authorities await teen's blood test after school worker hit in Livingston County
Hartland Township— Authorities are awaiting the results of a blood test for illegal drugs before determining whether to seek charges...
Honda recalls nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in U.S.
Detroit— Honda says it's recalling nearly 53,000 Acura TL sedans in the U.S. to fix a problem with power steering hoses.
As Facebook grows, millions say, 'no, thanks'
New York— Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there.
New Japan auto chief promises to keep production
Tokyo— Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda took the helm at Japan's auto industry group Thursday with a promise to keep production and...
Authorities identify owner of emaciated puppy in Lansing
Lansing— Authorities say they've identified the owner of an emaciated Siberian Husky puppy that was found at Mount Home Cemetery in Lansing.
Tigers to serve as waiters for charity Thursday
Tigers relievers will be waiters for a night Thursday. Joaquin Benoit, Jose Valverde and Octavio Dotel, along with outfielder Andy Dirks, will join...
Television reporter Val Clark to retire
WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) and its viewers are losing yet another on-air personality to retirement. Reporter and fill-in anchor Val Clark, who has been at...