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Detroit council OKs Bings $1.1B budget with amendments

Detroit - The City Council on Friday approved Mayor Dave Bing's proposed $1.12 billion general fund budget with amendments that will spare $6 million in the upcoming fiscal year. Among the changes recommended are deeper cuts to the city council's department and divisions as well as the mayor's. The panel is also seeking to implement healthcare cost sharing changes sooner and to ...
Probation for man charged with threatening kids in Livingston County

Howell - A man has been sentenced to probation in Livingston County for threatening to cut off his children's fingers with a kitchen knife at a Thanksgiving family dinner. Circuit Judge Michael Hatty called Henry Spisz's behavior "abhorrent" Thursday when he sentenced the 35-year-old former Handy Township man to three years' probation and six months of electronic ...
NHL playoffs Red Wings profit from Jonathan Toews blunders

Chicago center Jonathan Toews (19) crashes into Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings fans across America would like to thank Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Quick note to Toews: That's one ...
Mariah Carey has wardrobe malfunction during GMA concert

'GMA' anchor Lara Spencer helps out Mariah Carey during her Friday morning concert wardrobe malfunction. / laraspencerabc / Instagram (via USA ...
Michigan Muslim Capitol Day returns to Lansing next week

Lansing - A coalition of organizations and individuals is planning a daylong event at the state Capitol during which Muslims from across Michigan can interact with state lawmakers and other leaders. Michigan Muslim Capitol Day is set for Tuesday. Participants are scheduled to attend state House and Senate sessions as well as meet with legislators. The event is organized by the Michigan Muslim ...

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Movie Review

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock [Blu-Ray]

Following on the heels of the grandly operatic Star Trek II: The Wrath of the Khan (1982), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock feels like its practically crawling. While in no sense a bad movie, Star Trek III is, nonetheless, something of a let-down, a longwi ... ...

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Fishing this weekend Remember new bait rules

State wildlife regulators are reminding anglers that use of salmon eggs or minnows for bait is restricted in some waters to prevent the spread of a virus that's deadly to ...
United to offer lie-flat seats on international flights

United Airlines will now offer lie-flat seats on every long-haul international flight from New York. All 182 international aircraft with United Global First and United BusinessFirst cabins will have ...
Workers seize more than 150 dogs from alleged Missaukee County puppy mill

Rescue workers took more than 150 dogs Thursday from a breeder in Missaukee County described by the Michigan Humane Society as ...
No one killed after Skagit River bridge collapses in Washington

A portion of the Interstate 5 bridge is submerged after it collapsed into the Skagit River dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on Thursday, May 24, 2013. / Frank ...
Amanda Bynes silent in arrest video

This 2012 police booking photo released by Los Angeles Conty Sheriff's Department shows actress Amanda Bynes, 26, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after allegedly hitting a sheriff's patrol car. Bynes was been arrested in midtown Manhattan Thursday May 23, 2013 after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window. / Los Angeles Conty Sheriff's Department / ...

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GM recalls nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs

General Motors Corporation said it is recalling nearly 20,000 new Cadillac SRX SUVs for faulty wheel lug nuts, according to a Detroit News report.

The Detroit automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration it is recalling 18,871 2013 SRX SUVs in the US and nearly 1,000 in Canada over concerns that a wheel could eventually fall off, reported Xinhua.

GM has been investigating the issue of loosening wheel nuts since October 2012. In March and April, GM received six reports for noise and other issues caused by loose lug nuts. But according to GM spokesman Alan Adler, the automaker has no reports of wheels falling off.

GM said owners could experience creaking, rattling or grinding noises from the wheels or steering vibrations.

GM dealers will remove and reinstall the nuts and rotate the tyres. GM notified dealers last week and will notify owners June 3. It is the second recall of the 2013 SRX since March.