Jobless rates improve in most metro areas in August, though many workers likely discouragedWASHINGTON — The August unemployment rate fell in about 60 percent of metropolitan areas from the previous month, as layoffs ease nationwide. Jury to deliberate lawsuit alleging Detroit police officer illegally searched man’s rectumDETROIT — A jury will begin deliberating a lawsuit brought by a man who claims a Detroit police officer put a finger in his rectum during a traffic stop and drug arrest. Correction: State Budgets-Michigan storyLAINGSBURG, Mich. — In a Sept. 26 story about Michigan’s looming budget deadline, The Associated Press reported erroneously the surname of Connecticut’s governor. Her correct name is Jodi Rell, not Rendell. SEC sues Mich. man accused of raising millions in fraudulent scheme involved 1,200 investorsDETROIT — Federal regulators are suing a Detroit-area man who is accused of soliciting millions for the leader of a $250 million financial scam. State tells Mich. mom she’s running illegal day care by watching neighbors’ kids before schoolIRVING TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Each day before the school bus comes to pick up the neighborhood’s children, Lisa Snyder did a favor for three of her fellow moms, welcoming their children into her home for about an hour before they left for school. Borders to offer free WiFi service through Verizon starting in OctoberANN ARBOR, Mich. — Bookseller Borders Group Inc. said Tuesday it signed a deal with Verizon Communications Inc. to provide free WiFi service in “virtually all” of its more than 500 stores around the country. AP Source: Chrysler to improve midsize cars, keep Mich. factory open until new model developedDETROIT — Chrysler will try to improve its slow-selling midsize cars and keep making them indefinitely at a Sterling Heights, Mich., assembly plant until it can design a replacement based on Fiat technology, a person briefed on the company’s business plan said Monday. Police: Retired cop-turned-pastor shoots, wounds intruder who broke into his Detroit churchDETROIT — A retired police officer-turned-pastor shot and wounded a man who broke into his Detroit church, police said Monday. Maine, Wash., Mich. voters to weigh in on gay rights, ranging from marriage to discriminationOLYMPIA, Wash. — Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits. Michigan creeps closer to 2nd government shutdown in 3 years as budget deadline nearsLAINGSBURG, Mich. — Economically beleaguered Michigan faces a possible government shutdown — shuttering highway rest areas, state parks, construction projects and the state lottery — if lawmakers fail to reach a budget deal in the next few days. The race to host the 2016 Olympics to come down to close finish at IOC vote in CopenhagenLONDON — Close your eyes and imagine the possible scenarios in 2016. Chrysler trying to refit Fiats to match US tastes, bolster its lackluster lineupDETROIT — Chrysler thinks its future may be in a new lineup of smaller cars based on models from Italian partner Fiat. The question is how to make them for Americans put off by stiff suspensions, firm seats and — perish the thought — not enough cupholders. AP Source: New Chrysler board considering new vehicles with Fiat technologyDETROIT — A person briefed on the agenda says the new Chrysler Group LLC board will discuss plans for a number of new models, some based on cars sold by Italy’s Fiat Group SpA. Ford invests $490 million to build small car assembly plant in China to capture growing marketSHANGHAI — Ford Motor Co. said Friday it plans to spend $490 million on building a third assembly plant in China, ramping up production to meet surging demand in this fast-growing market as the U.S. automaker expands in Asia. UAW President Ron Gettelfinger says talks with Ford continue, fine line to walkPLYMOUTH, Mich. — United Auto Workers union president Ron Gettelfinger said Thursday that while the group continues to discuss additional contract modifications with Ford Motor Co. both sides are working to maintain a good relationship. GM to speed up payments to parts suppliers to help with cash flow, improve relationshipsDETROIT — General Motors Co. has decided to speed up payments to its parts suppliers to help ease their cash flow problems and ultimately improve relations with the companies, a spokesman said Thursday. Perennial wheat holds promise for farmers, environment but decades more research neededROSS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As Steve Culman squatted in the southwestern Michigan farm field, he used his left hand to gently clasp several dead wheat stalks still in the ground, then pointed with his right toward something remarkable near the bottom of them. No deal between Eminem’s music publisher, Apple in iTunes dispute; trial set for ThursdayDETROIT — Apple Inc. and Eminem’s music publisher have failed to settle a dispute over 93 songs on iTunes, clearing the way for a trial in the rapper’s hometown of Detroit. Police: Off-duty Detroit officer who fatally shot wife, self outside library left note at homeCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police say an off-duty Detroit officer who fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a suburban library before killing himself left a note at his home. Hummer buyer says it likely will locate headquarters in southeast Michigan near DetroitDETROIT — The Chinese company that’s in the running to buy Hummer from General Motors Co. likely will locate the brand’s corporate headquarters near Detroit, a spokesman said Tuesday. Detroit rapper Eminem’s music publisher takes Apple to court over iTunes downloadsDETROIT — Eminem’s music publisher wants a bigger slice from Apple. Police say off-duty Detroit officer fatally shoots wife, then kills himself, outside libraryCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in a Detroit suburb say an off-duty officer fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a library and then shot himself. General Motors to increase output at 3 factories to make up for production at closed plantsDETROIT — General Motors Co. will go to 24-hour operations at factories in Kansas, Michigan and Indiana to handle an expected increase in demand and to make up for production lost from a large-scale factory consolidation announced earlier in the year. General Motors to increase output at 3 factories to make up for shortages at dealersDETROIT — General Motors Co. says it will add shifts at three factories starting early next year. Off-duty Detroit officer fatally shoots wife, then shoots himself, outside libraryCANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in a Detroit suburb say an off-duty officer fatally shot his wife in the parking lot of a library and then shot himself. General Motors to increase factory output in response to increasing demand for vehiclesDETROIT — A person briefed on General Motors Co.’s plans says the automaker will announce a significant increase in factory output on Tuesday. Hummer buyer says it likely will put headquarters in southeast Michigan near DetroitDETROIT — The Chinese company that’s in the running to buy Hummer from General Motors Co. likely will locate the brand’s corporate headquarters near Detroit, a spokesman said Tuesday. Aided by retraining programs, auto engineers and designers look outside industry for new workDETROIT — After Jerry Tester lost his job as a contract engineer at General Motors, it soon became clear that the struggling auto industry wouldn’t be the place where he would work again. Foliage from the water: Top viewing spots for boatersCHICAGO — If you enjoy fall foliage, consider doing some of your leaf-peeping from the water. Police chief dons stocking mask for mock robbery at Mich. high school, prompting lockdownMONTROSE, Mich. — A masked police chief planning to surprise Michigan high school students in a forensic science class ended up sparking a brief lockdown after being spotted by a cafeteria worker. |
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