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  • U-M could land countrys No. 2 football prospect today

    If the recruiting experts are correct, today could be another landmark moment for the Michigan football program.The Wolverines ...

  • About 9 of Michigan residents live in communities with emergency managers

    An estimated 899,937 Michigan residents live in a municipality with an emergency manager. Five Michigan communities are currently in receivership with a state-appointed emergency manager: Allen Park, Benton Harbor, Detroit, Flint and Pontiac.After Detroit received an emergency manager this year, the percentage of ...

  • Cam Cole Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 to stay alive

    Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save off of his stick against the Detroit Red Wings in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 25, 2013 in Chicago, ...

  • Pistons 5050 Payday Raises More Than $200K in Donations

    Non-Profit Partners and Winners Recognized Final Game of the Pistons Season AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons 50/50 Payday charity raffle has raised more than $200,000 during its inaugural Pistons' 2012-13 season, helping support non-profits throughout the State of Michigan, as well as the organization's Come Together Foundation in support of volunteerism, youth leadership ...

  • Jeb Bush expected to speak on immigration education at Mackinac Conference

    Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and his wife, Columba, arrive for the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library April 25 in Dallas. He is scheduled to be Wednesday's keynote speaker at the Mackinac Policy Conference. / Charles Dharapak/Associated ...


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Movie Review

Murder by Numbers

Never as disturbing or evocative as it would like to be, Murder by Numbers plods through its psychological murder-mystery trappings like well-worn clothes, and the edges are definitely starting to look frayed. There are the roots of something truly disquieting here, but the film's slick, but routine Hollywood polish keeps it level and unmemorable. ...

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  • Free PressWXYZ-TV poll Detroiters fed up with council Bing Snyder services

    William Wooten, 45, an out-of-work teacher from Detroit's east side, says he thinks the city is doing the best it can right now with the population and the tax base that it has. / Matt Helms/Detroit Free ...

  • Influx of Syrian women changes the business of marriage in Egypt

    A sign outside a mosque in Cairo urges Egyptian men to stop seeking Syrian brides in Egypt's newest Syrian enclave. Some men are trying to find cheaper brides among refugees. / Amina ...

  • Indianapolis 500 A.J. Allmendinger exiled from NASCAR leads Roger Penskes trio today

    INDIANAPOLIS — Team Penske has a fight on its hands today in the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.And it could be Penske part-time driver A.J Allmendinger who spearheads the battle against surprise pole-sitter Ed Carpenter (Ed Carpenter Racing), the strong Andretti Autosport team and the hugely experienced and successful Target Chip Ganassi ...

  • Mitch Albom Wings cant finish off Hawks now must play on holiday

    Detroit Red Wings file past head coach Mike Babcock and to the locker room after their 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 5. / Julian H. ...

  • Alvarez leads Pirates over Brewers

    MILWAUKEE — Pedro Alvarez hit two home runs, Andrew McCutchen also went deep, and Jeff Locke pitched six shutout innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.Neil Walker added a solo home run for the Pirates, who won for a second time in Milwaukee this season, but for only the ninth time since 2007 at Miller ...

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