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Jeff Seidel How I survived hot laps around Belle Isle

Jeff Seidel rides with Will Power: Free Press sports columnist Jeff Seidel rides with Will Power, driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, reaching speeds of close to 120 MPH on Belle Isle Monday. Andre J. ...
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 ...

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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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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 ...
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. ...

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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.