http://wwj.com Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:25:25 EST en-us The Democratic-controlled House has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans.&nbsp; Most Americans would be required to carry insurance and large employers would be obliged to cover their employees. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:49:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5011169 It's off to China&nbsp;Saturday for a 20-member delegation of business and political leaders from Southeast Michigan looking to bring back jobs and additional investment to our region. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:20:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5011193 The Internal Revenue Service is looking for 2,009 Michigan taxpayers who are due to receive a combined $2.3 million in refund checks that were returned to the IRS by the U.S. Postal Service due to mailing address errors. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:45:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5009612 Detroit police say a 33 year old man was shot by another man Friday afternoon after an altercation on Cadieux near I-94. Police say the incident started after one driver allegedly cut off the other. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5009075 Stocks ended modestly higher in light trading as investors found some positives for the market in a surprisingly weak jobs report. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:38:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5008974 President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5008474 Police in Orlando say a gunman has been apprehended after killing one person and injuring five others at a downtown office building where he was let go two years ago. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:04:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5007919 The Democratic party's national leadership is reportedly worried about losing Michigan's governor's office to Republicans next year. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:54:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5007676 Federal, state and local law authorities are joining in the investigation of Thursday's deadly rampage at Fort Hood, in which a military psychiatrist facing deployment overseas allegedly opened fire, killing 13 people, before being shot. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:47:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5005178 With more than 6,000 of General Motors' manufacturing workers currently on layoff, CEO Fritz Henderson said many won't be coming back. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:27:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5007372 The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher. Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:47:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5007056 State Police say&nbsp;three pumpkins were thrown from the Ridge Road overpass around 3:30 a.m. Friday and hit a westbound pickup truck.&nbsp; One of the pumpkins smashed through the windshield hitting the driver. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:43:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5006898 The wife of a Michigan soldier stationed at Ford Hood, Texas, says he was one of 31 people wounded during a rampage that left 12 people dead. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:27:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5003449 Meeting together for the first time since winning election, seven of the nine members of the incoming Detroit City Council gathered at the WWJ studios to answer questions about the future of the city. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:07:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5003563 The Michigan House voted Thursday to tap federal stimulus money set aside for next year to soften a cut in school funding now, but it's unlikely the move is going to win the support of the state Senate. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:32:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5003468 Swine flu deaths in Michigan have now risen to 22, after six more people died of the H1N1 virus since Monday. State health officials say most of those who died did had underlying health conditions. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:30:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5001391 President Obama Thursday spotlighted two endorsements for the House version of the health care reform bill: One from the AARP, the powerful seniors lobby, and the other from the American Medical Association. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:43:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5000892 A man charged with setting a Detroit house fire that killed a firefighter a year ago has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and agreed to testify against a co-defendant. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:37:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5000072 More swine flu clinics on tap today in Metro Detroit.&nbsp; About 40 people are waiting outside the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center not for the swine flu shot, but wrist bands, so they can come back at a later time for the shot. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:42:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4999178 Ford Motor Co. plans to introduce seat belt-mounted air bags in the back seat of the 2011 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, which will hit the market next fall. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:37:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4998884 Pam Byrnes of Lyndon Township has introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution to allow same-sex marriage. Voters in Michigan instituted the ban in 2004 by approving Proposal 2. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:47:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4998958 Hideki Matsui tied a World Series record with six RBIs, Andy Pettitte won on short rest and New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 in Game 6. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:16:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4996699 Most Common Trade-Ins Under Government Rebate Program: Thirsty Old Pickups for Thirsty New Pickups Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:13:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4996692 Pennsylvania-based Bay Valley Foods of Pittsburgh is recalling more than 20,000 pounds of canned cream of mushroom soup because it was inadvertently mislabeled and may contain an undeclared allergen. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:16:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4998550 The Senate has voted to give the jobless up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits and significantly expand a tax credit program aimed at getting buyers back into the dormant housing market.<br /> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:49:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4994277 A convicted rapist who lived among 10 corpses was ordered held without bond Wednesday as investigators prepared to begin tearing apart walls inside the house in search of more evidence or bodies. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:59:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4993360 Germany's politicians are fuming with anger after General Motors abandoned the sale of its European subsidiary, Opel, to parts maker Magna International and Russian lender Sperbank. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:56:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4993331 The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:32:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4993239 Former Fox 2 anchor Charles Pugh, who will be the new Detroit City Council president, says &quot;there are a lot of problems in the city that need fixing&quot; and that &quot;they need to clean up their own backyard first.&quot; Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4992433 Chrysler is announcing a new business plan at a daylong event Wednesday. Chairman Robert Kidder who spoke first said all Chrysler employees understand the need to change and have begun to implement and plan significant changes. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:54:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4988669 Detroit's newly re-elected Mayor says now that the voting is over, Detroit's remaining unions must&nbsp;get on board with the concessions already taken by salaried workers and other unions. Here Dave Bings interview with WWJ. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:32:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4992069 Faced with lurking dangers to the budding recovery, Federal Reserve policymakers are sure to leave a key interest rate at a record low to entice Americans to spend more and help the economic turnaround gain traction. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:50:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4991555 Ohio voters hit hard by the economic downturn have approved casinos on the fifth try by gambling supporters in the past two decades. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:17:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4987493 A full four year term for&nbsp;Detroit Mayor Dave Bing after&nbsp;the former&nbsp;Detroit Pistons star beat challenger Tom Barrow. &nbsp;Proposals D and S were approved by wide margins.&nbsp; Charles Pugh will be the city council president.&nbsp; Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:17:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4980898 Ford says it's October sales were up 3 percent compared to a year ago and 21 percent higher than September sales. Chrysler reported a six percent increase from September, but a drop of 30% from last October. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4984254 A Detroit man who's been in prison for over eight years for murder is expected to go free Tuesday afternoon after University of Michigan law students discovered evidence that wasn't shared with him at trial. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:52:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4984035 British police on Tuesday released a new video imagining what missing girl Madeleine McCann would look like now, at age six, and urged Internet users to spread the pictures as widely as they can. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:54:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4983102 State health officials say Michigan is being hit by the worst flu season in years, with the swine flu sickening tens of thousands of people. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:56:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4981410 The UAW now confirms that its workers have voted down the concession deal with Ford.&nbsp; 70 percent of production workers and 75 percent in skilled trades voted to reject the agreement.&nbsp; No new talks planned.&nbsp; Mon, 2 Nov 2009 15:27:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4977090 Mayor Bing said there were 17 fewer fires this year compared to last year. 119 fires were reported this year. There were 136 fires reported last year. Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4976583 A Monday morning explosion and fire injures at least one person at a Marysville welding supply company. Firefighters from Marysville, St. Clair, Port Huron and Port Huron Township are at South Park Welding on Gratiot Blvd.&nbsp; Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:11:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4975495 Dearborn-based automaker says&nbsp;it made $997 million, or 29 cents per share, fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates.&nbsp; Ford says it expects to be &quot;solidly profitable&quot;&nbsp;in 2011. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:24:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4971570 Businesses across Michigan are bracing for the swine flu by paying for vaccinations and setting out hand sanitizer, but health officials are urging them to be flexible about employee absences. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:18:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4970806 President Hamid Karzai's challenger withdrew Sunday from next weekend's runoff election, effectively handing the incumbent a victory but raising doubts about the credibility of the government. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:33:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4969571 Ford's hopes for a cost-cutting labor agreement grew dimmer, with a key local unions in Dearborn and Kentucky rejecting changes to workers' contracts.&nbsp; Vote totals could be finalized early next week. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:24:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4967599 At least 20,000 DTE customers are without power across Metro Detroit, with more expected.&nbsp; High winds of up to 45mph have knocked trees into power lines.&nbsp; A wind advisory is in effect until Saturday afternoon. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:58:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4966814 A judge has ordered Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and two doctors to stand trial on charges of illegally funneling prescription drugs to the former Playboy model. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:26:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4965325 Gov. Jennifer Granholm has wrapped up signing spending bills for the budget year that started Oct. 1, vetoing a total of $127 million in 15 bills. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:59:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4957522 As more H1N1 vaccines come to Detroit, Children's Hospital is joining the growing number of hospitals in Michigan that are restricting visits by children over fears of the swine flu. Starting Friday, the hospital is prohibiting anyone under 18 from visiting patients. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:44:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4964000 The automaker launched its ``May the Best Car Win'' campaign in September as a way get consumers to try GM cars and trucks with minimal risk.&nbsp; The program was slated to last 60 days and end Nov. 30. It will now last until Jan. 4, 2010. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:49:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4957091 A day after the leader of a radical U.S. Sunni Islam group was killed in a shootout with federal agents, the FBI said one of three suspects, still at-large, was taken into custody in Windsor. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4955186 House Democrats unveiled sweeping health care legislation Thursday that would vastly alter America's medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4954878 The Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Federation of Teachers have agreed to extend contract talks past the October 31st deadline. Financial Manager Robert Bobb says they are making tremendous progress on financial issues. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:53:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4950138 A new international law enforcement team has been formed with an eye toward cracking down on illegal cross-border activity. The 50 member BEST, or Boarder Enforcement Security Task Force, combines the efforts of U.S. and Canadian officers and agents&nbsp;led by US Immigration And Customs Enforcement. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:43:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4949991 The state Senate has voted to kill a proposed three percent tax on doctors that would have gone toward treatment for Medicaid patients. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:03:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4949284 Macomb County will begin providing H1N1 vaccine to residents Wednesday. The nasal spray form of the vaccine will be provided Wednesday and Thursday. Shots will be given on Friday and Saturday. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:41:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4944563 Google the words &quot;Detroit&quot; and &quot;corruption&quot;, and you will get 1.7 million hits. That's one of many reasons&nbsp;Attorney General Mike Cox is rolling out a set of ethics guidelines for local government to adopt to be transparent&nbsp; to a growing cynical constituency. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:27:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4949165 <span style="font-weight: bold;">The test of the new spacecraft, the first step in man's retur to the moon, falls victim to the weather.</span><br /> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:25:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4937410 A Ford Local in Kansas City, with more than 3,700 workers, has voted overwhelmingly against the union's new concession deal with the company. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:28:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4933942 Obama is to promote 'smart grid' technology in Florida, then attend a rally for candidate Deeds in Virginia. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:10:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4938759 FBI and police arrest 60 pimps in 36 cities.&nbsp; The&nbsp;youngest victim just 10-years-old. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:09:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4937667 Pilots of the plane that overshot an&nbsp;airport by 150 miles used computers in the&nbsp;cockpit.&nbsp; The violation may cost them their jobs and licenses. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:15:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4937268 How a healthy 27-year-old lost her unborn child - and nearly her own life - in a three-month battle with the virus. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:32:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4937416 Several key questions remain before the&nbsp;House and Senate can vote on the overhaul bill. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:32:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4931878 More than 500 are wounded in the&nbsp;deadliest attack to hit Iraq in 2 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two government buildings are&nbsp;left in ruin. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:24:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4927646 The former Bosnian Serb leader&nbsp;accused of planning the massacre of thousands &nbsp;refuses to show for the trial's open. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:08:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4930917 A government accountability probe finds poor follow-up by the drug watchdog on fast-tracked medications. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:38:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4930550 Internet is set for a big change with the introduction of non-English script domain names. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:33:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4931230 Only about 30% of companies offer health benefits for part-timers, citing the high cost.&nbsp; Could that situation change? Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:23:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4930392 Riding Pettitte's pitching, the&nbsp;Yanks beat the&nbsp;Angles 5-2 in game 6 of the&nbsp;ALCS for the&nbsp;first series berth since 2003. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:06:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4930167 Some&nbsp;Southeast Michigan&nbsp;hospitals are manning the barricades to keep out the rapidly spreading H1N1 flu.&nbsp; At Flint's Hurley Medical Center say, effective immediately, children will not be allowed to visit patients at Hurley -- since they are the most likely to catch and spread the virus.&nbsp; Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:52:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4922538 If you've been diagnosed &quot;probable&quot; or &quot;presumed&quot; 2009 H1N1 or &quot;swine flu&quot; in recent months, you may be surprised to know this: odds are you didn&rsquo;t have H1N1 flu. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:12:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4907764 New data shows more than half of H1N1 hospitalizations were people 24 and younger; only 12% of deaths occurred in the elderly. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:46:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4905588 There's nothing left to cut. That's what local school officials are saying about Governor Granholm's order to cut nearly $52 million out of the budget for 39 of the state's biggest districts. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wwj.com/Budget-Battle-Rages-Over-K-12-Aid/5481412#link">See which schools are affected</a>. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:29:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4901530 Health officials report 76 children have died of H1N1 flu (also known as swine flu), including 16 new reports in the past week - more evidence the new virus is unusually dangerous in kids. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:48:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4844950 President Barack Obama said he doesn't feel he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, but will accept the award as a &quot;call to action.&quot; <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wwj.com/pages/2949583.php"><img align="absMiddle" border="0" alt="" src="http://llnw.static.cbslocal.com/Themes/CBS/_resources/img/ico011x008video.gif" /></a>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.wwj.com/pages/2949583.php"><strong>VIEW&nbsp;VIDEO</strong></a> Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:39:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4842664 U.K. residents baffled by their banks' jargon-filled explanations have an ally in Chrissie Maher. The 71-year-old founded&nbsp;the Plain English Campaign,&nbsp;formed 30 years ago to counter &quot;the ever-growing tide of confusing and pompous language&quot; that &quot;takes away our democratic rights.&quot; Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:57:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4823959 Defense auditors uncover at least $6 billion&nbsp;in questionable expenses claimed by government contractors. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:49:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4823880 The trio is&nbsp;awarded the prestigious prize and a&nbsp;$1.4 million&nbsp;purse for &quot;studies of the structure of the ribosome&quot;. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:48:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4824257 A White House spokesman says the&nbsp;President will make&nbsp;a&nbsp;decision regardless of whether it's &quot;popular or unpopular&quot;. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:40:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4823786 The spray is not recommended for pregnant women or people with asthma.&nbsp; An injectable vaccine is&nbsp;on the way. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:10:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4823497 Cycling great Lance Armstrong has inked a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev to be the spokesman for the company's Michelob Ultra brand of beer. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:30:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4824200 <div class="overviewHead"><span style="font-size: x-small">The conservative radio host teams up with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts to take over the&nbsp;NFL team.</span> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:20:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4822904 Indiana and Tennessee are among the first states that will vaccinate people against the H1N1 (also known as swine) flu. Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:03:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4812271 Both the state&nbsp;House and Senate have decided not to have sessions they had set for Sunday. The full Legislature will be back in Tuesday as it races to beat a Thursday deadline to erase a $2.8 billion budget deficit. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:08:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4762866 In-depth analysis predicts the&nbsp;number of people suffering from brain-destroying illnesses could double every 20 years. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:54:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4726500 U.S.-backed radio stations compete with Taliban messages in remote regions where illiteracy is high. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:19:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4725654 Many of last year's winners took home another trophy and some newcomers joined the Emmy winner ranks. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:14:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4725553 The Washington Post publishes a secret report from a top U.S. commander saying more forces are essential for victory. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:32:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4725825 An Afghan-born Colorado man, his father, and a&nbsp;New York City Imam are to appear on charges of lying to authorities. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:27:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4725754 The program promises reduced penalties and&nbsp;no jail time for those who come forward about stashing money overseas. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:40:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4725894 The President says&nbsp;a&nbsp;video showing&nbsp;the group's workers advising a&nbsp;couple posing as prostitute and pimp to lie merits probe. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:43:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4726894 The men survived on bubble gum, crackers and dirty water on an&nbsp;overturned fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:39:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4604830 In a challenging maneuver, powerful primary thrusters were&nbsp;used instead of more precise Vernier engines. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:30:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4604756 The likely-next-Prime-Minister's party sweeps the election on anger over the&nbsp;recession.&nbsp; Now, he'll have to fix it. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:20:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4604750 In a German study, the replacement for irregular heartbeat drug Coumadin performs well with far fewer side effects. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:12:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4604660 19-year-old dies in a&nbsp;hospital, a Day after 7 others were found dead.&nbsp; There has been&nbsp;1 arrest, but the killer&nbsp;remains at large. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:14:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4600911 General Motors China and state-owned automaker FAW have launched a $293 million joint venture to make light-duty trucks and vans. GM says the deal will initially use two existing&nbsp;factories and have a capacity of over 100,000 vehicles. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:44:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4600749 Thousands of Mexicans claimed they broke the record for most people dancing to &quot;Thriller&quot; simultaneously in one place on Saturday, which would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:46:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4600965 Space shuttle Discovery is finally on its way to the international space station.&nbsp;&nbsp;It and seven astronauts blasted off seconds before midnight Friday, it's third&nbsp;attempt this week. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:38:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4598515 At 77, Kennedy defied some doctors' expectations and&nbsp;worked right to the end to cement his political legacy. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wwj.com/pages/5084917.php"><strong><img border="0" alt="" align="absMiddle" src="http://llnw.static.cbslocal.com/Themes/CBS/_resources/img/ico011x008video.gif" />&nbsp;Video Coverage</strong></a> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:47:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=4577716 View photos from Michael Jackson's public memorial service. Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:16:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=37&contentId=59382 A major decision Tuesday&nbsp;involving former&nbsp;Detroit Mayor&nbsp;Kwame Kilpatrick:&nbsp;A judge has granted him&nbsp;a green light to relocate to Texas where he will will work for Covisint, an arm of Compuware. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:12:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3647766 House leaders are urging General Motors and Chrysler to submit credible restructuring plans next week to the Obama administration.<br /> <br /> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:16:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3520744 The Detroit Public Schools are getting failing marks from the nation's new Education Secretary, as he talked about billions of dollars for education in the economic stimulus bill.<br /> <br /> Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:21:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3520245 Read President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address, as prepared for delivery. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:33:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3384451 Speaking live on WWJ Newsradio 950 Friday morning,&nbsp; U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow said she's optimistic about the future, and thinks the industry will be viable in the long term.</object> Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:13:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3240444 The Bush administration is seriously considering &quot;orderly&quot; bankruptcy as a way of dealing with the desperately ailing U.S. auto industry.<br /></object> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:07:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3234098 While a majority of Americans believe that bankruptcy for U.S. automakers would have a major impact on the economy, they are evenly split about the prospect of government financial assistance for the big three, a new CBS News poll finds.</object> Tue, 9 Dec 2008 09:27:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3182509 The possibility of job losses in Michigan&nbsp;are becoming more evident, even if the automakers receive the federal bailout loan.<br /></object> Thu, 4 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3159980 Since Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States 12 days ago, he has largely remained out of sight, getting high-level government briefings and conferring with his transition team. But he surfaced on Friday afternoon in Chicago, alongside his wife Michelle to give 60 Minutes his first post-election interview.</object> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3071575 President-elect Barack Obama met privately Thursday with his former rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who Democratic officials say Obama is considering as a possible secretary of state.</object> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:32:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3062281 Children under 4 should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, drug companies said Tuesday in a concession to pediatricians who doubt the drugs do much good and worry about risks.<br /></object> Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:01:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2861447 The collapse of the credit markets and the volatility of the stock market have brought the U.S. economy to the brink of disaster. How will Michiganders weather the financial storm?</object> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:28:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2790719 A judge ruled Friday that there's enough evidence for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to stand trial on assault charges stemming from a confrontation with two investigators. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:34:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2588676 Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Leonard Townsend lifts travel restriction, removes tether.&nbsp; But same bond restrictions remain in place for mayor's assault case. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:07:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2584989 Governor Jennifer Granholm's legal team says she has no authority to pardon Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick because he hasn't been convicted of a crime. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:27:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2586053 The Obama campaign said Thursday that Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should not attend the Democratic National Convention later this month. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:11:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2588150 WWJ's Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick reports that the state House Republican leader is calling on the House Democratic leader to take up four proposals that would send a strong message to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:55:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2568001 The mayor faces two counts of assaulting or obstructing a police officer in the furtherance of their duties. Thu, 7 Aug 2008 16:43:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2551000 Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was released from jail, must pay $50,000 bond, allowed no travel, must wear a tether. That was the ruling&nbsp;by a Wayne Country Circuit Court Judge Friday. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:57:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2555944 Democratic officials&nbsp;say&nbsp;Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 08:08:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2555316 Standard &amp; Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday cut its ratings for all three of the U.S.-based automakers further into junk status, citing worries about their mounting cash losses and the continued deterioration of the U.S. auto market. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:42:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2513454 On the same day she filed an amended complaint against him, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick on Tuesday accused&nbsp;Wayne County&nbsp;Prosecutor Kym Worthy of engaging in a &quot;personal vendetta'' in trying to convict him. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:36:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2460705 One of the mayor's strongest opponents says the upcoming hearings to remove Kilpatrick from office&nbsp;may have to be shelved because of the investigation. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:07:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2399137 Detroit City Councilwoman Barbara-Rose Collins answered questioned from&nbsp;two&nbsp;agents in a federal public corruption investigation&nbsp;related to a&nbsp;sludge hauling contract awarded to Synagro.&nbsp; Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:05:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2383933 In a speech broadcast live on WWJ,&nbsp; Governor Jennifer Granholm asked a standing-room only crowd at the Mackinac Policy Conference to help her on three initiatives: pulling together a skilled and educated workforce; diversifying our state's economy; and lowering the cost of government. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:28:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2135587 There will be no Stanley Cup sweep for the Detroit Red Wings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pittsburgh used two goals from superstar Sidney Crosby and beat the Red Wings 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Pittsburgh Wednesday night.&nbsp; Wed, 28 May 2008 23:13:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2123048 Detroit City Council has scheduled forfeiture hearings next month to begin the process of removing Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office because of the scandal stemming from the police whistle-blower lawsuit settlement last year.&nbsp; Tue, 27 May 2008 19:37:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2115220 Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says talk of his resignation fails to deal with&nbsp;the aftermath. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:09:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1912432 Pope Benedict XVI told diplomats at the United Nations on Friday that respect for human rights was the key to solving many of the world's problems. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1911264 Attorney Sam McCargo who represented Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick&nbsp; testifies before Detroit City Council saying he felt manipulated during the whistle blower settlement process.<br /> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:05:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1864802 Recalled:&nbsp; About 2,000 Interchange robot toys, made in China. Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:46:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1860052 The brewer of Samuel Adams beer is recalling selected bottles of beer that may contain tiny bits of glass.<br /> Mon, 7 Apr 2008 21:26:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1846657 Volkswagen is recalling over 400,000&nbsp;Passat because of potential problems with the underbody heat shield.&nbsp; Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:01:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=1835345