Filmmaker Michael Moore screens his likely controversial ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ in Mich.BELLAIRE, Mich. — Filmmaker Michael Moore gave residents of his adopted Michigan community an early showing of his new documentary on Saturday and urged them to help overthrow an economic system he said was beyond redemption. American families, looking to hold onto space but save money, switch to crossovers from SUVsDETROIT — Suburban mom Shana Rampersad is looking for a new family car, and it’s got to be fuel efficient, stylish and roomy. Trucker accused of killing Mich. anti-abortion activist was in wreck that killed 2 Iowa teensDETROIT — Records show a trucker charged with fatally shooting two people in Michigan, including an anti-abortion activist, was in a crash that killed two teens in Iowa nearly five years ago. 42 US states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in JulyWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Bumps and bruises of economy taking toll on competitors in resurgent roller derby leaguesRALEIGH, N.C. — There are some pretty horrific images in the Carolina Rollergirls’ online injury archive: The purple-black bruise on Kristi Kreme’s thigh; the nasty case of “rink rash” on Shirley Temper’s backside; the X-ray of the shattered shoulder — and cobalt chrome implant — that ended Harlot O’Scara’s roller derby career. 42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29 in July; biggest cuts in Texas, Mich., Ga., OhioWASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. Authorities in southwestern Michigan say they have cracked case of ‘pillowcase’ burglariesGRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Police in southwestern Michigan say they have put to bed the case of the “pillowcase” burglaries. Muslim charities see boost in donations with new accreditation program that aims to ease fearsDETROIT — As the Islamic holy month of Ramadan winds down, Rami Nashashibi sees a promising fundraising trend for the Chicago charity he runs. American Axle reaches deal with lenders to restructure debt, gets $110 million in help from GMDETROIT — American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said Thursday that it reached a deal to restructure its debt and received millions in financial help from General Motors, likely preventing a bankruptcy protection filing at struggling auto supplier. CIA boss asks Arab-American, Muslim leaders to join efforts to reduce terrorism threat in USDEARBORN, Mich. — The director of the CIA beseeched Arab-American and Muslim leaders Wednesday to join efforts to reduce the threat of terrorism in the U.S. Mich. anti-abortion activist remembered as unwavering, even if some disagreed with his methodsOWOSSO, Mich. — An anti-abortion activist gunned down in a drive-by shooting was praised Wednesday as an unwavering worker for his cause, even if some people didn’t agree with his approach of holding a sign depicting a dead fetus. New federal program provides subsidy to suppliers of Upper Peninsula biomass electric plantTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Suppliers of wood fuel for a biomass electric plant in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will get a federal subsidy under an agreement signed Wednesday. Chrysler to resume leasing in hopes of raising sales, but deals won’t be as good as pastDETROIT — Chrysler Group LLC says it will return to leasing vehicles after a yearlong hiatus. Family, allies gather to honor Mich. anti-abortion activist gunned down outside schoolOWOSSO, Mich. — More than 250 people, including family members, friends and allies, gathered Wednesday to remember an anti-abortion protester who was killed in a drive-by shooting. Family, activists to gather at football field to honor slain Mich. anti-abortion protesterOWOSSO, Mich. — Family and fellow anti-abortion activists are expected to gather at a prep football stadium to honor a Michigan man who was shot to death while protesting abortion. Inspector general report faults EPA for delays in cleaning up toxic sediments in Great LakesTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Cleanup of the most polluted sites in the Great Lakes is moving so slowly it will take 77 more years to finish the job at the existing pace, according to a federal report. Slain Michigan man known for his solitary anti-abortion protests to receive public send-offOWOSSO, Mich. — James Pouillon was gunned down while doing what he had done for years, holding a sign depicting a graphic image as part of a one-man anti-abortion protest in his Michigan hometown. A quick look at Mich. ArtPrize competition that beings Sept. 23, top art piece wins $250,000Information about the first ArtPrize art competition: Picture this: New art competition in Michigan offers $250K for top prize, public picks winnerGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than 1,200 artists from two dozen countries are taking part in a new art competition coming to southwestern Michigan that features a $250,000 prize for first place. Lutz says GM launched new ads in part because auto task force, new chair were dissatisfiedHIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Bob Lutz, General Motors’ new marketing guru, jokingly wants to put a new ending on a much-panned ad featuring a movie director hugging a new Buick LaCrosse sedan and treating it like a model on a beach. Detroit’s Cobo Center officially changes hands, but expansion to come after 2010 auto showDETROIT — A regional board officially takes control of Detroit’s aging Cobo Center on Tuesday after months of political haggling and court battles over the venue, which each year hosts the nation’s premier auto show. GM releases details on corporate expenses, as recipient of billions in taxpayer aidDETROIT — General Motors Co. said it would continue to restrict the amount of money it spends on events, sponsorships and corporate travel Tuesday, as the automaker made its expense policy public, a requirement for companies receiving government aid. Urban farmers, gardeners in northern US use hoop houses to extend growing seasonFLINT, Mich. — On the vacant lot in Michigan where her childhood home once stood, Carolyn Meekins grows seedlings for Asian greens, red kale and green beans in a plastic-covered greenhouse known as a hoop house. Family of Mich. man charged in 2 killings, including protester’s, says he battled depressionOWOSSO, Mich. — Relatives of a Michigan man charged with fatally shooting two people, including a well-known local abortion protester, said in a statement Monday that he had battled depression and was experiencing problems with his medications. Family of Mich. man charged in 2 killings, including protester’s, says shootings not statementOWOSSO, Mich. — The family of a Michigan man charged with fatally shooting an anti-abortion activist and another man says they don’t think the killings were “premeditated, a political statement … or out of a grudge.” Mich. cops use Taser on shotgun-wielding man after dispute with neighbors over manureHURON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police said a dispute over manure led to a man firing his shotgun near his neighbors and police later using a Taser to subdue him. The Saginaw News reported the man approached his neighbors in Huron County’s Huron Township, about 110 miles north of Detroit, Saturday as they spread lime and manure on their farm. Obama says fatal shooting of Mich. anti-abortion activist “deplorable,” supporters hold vigilOWOSSO, Mich. — President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the killing of an anti-abortion activist in Michigan as activists and others gathered for vigil near the site where he was fatally shot. Across the nation, many car dealers fight slow sales after Cash for Clunkers program endsYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. — As Gene Butman Ford opened its doors Saturday, salesmen outnumbered the shoppers looking at a depleted stock of cars and trucks, and it didn’t appear that many customers were ready to buy. Michigan Sugar Co. expects 3.7M ton beet harvest this year, with yield of 25.5 ton per acreMONITOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The sweetest time of the year for Michigan’s beet farmers begins Monday, the start of this year’s beet harvest for the Michigan Sugar Co. Short track speedskater J.R. Celski injured in crash at Olympic trialsMARQUETTE, Mich. — J.R. Celski underwent surgery on his left leg after being injured in a crash at the U.S. short track speedskating championships Saturday night, but it won’t keep him off the Olympic team. |
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