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6 GM execs dump more than 200,000 sharesSix General Motors Corp. executives have sold more than 200,000 shares of stock as the company moves toward issuing new equity. Macomb mailman charged with stealing $19,000 in stampsA Macomb County postal worker has been charged with stealing more than $19,000 in stamps and selling them at discounted rates after meeting people online. Ford to sell up to 300 million shares, boost retiree health fundFord Motor Co. said today it plans to sell up to 300 million shares and said it would use part of the cash proceeds to fund a retiree health care trust fund. Wings' Brian Rafalski could play in Game 6 vs. DucksRed Wings defenseman Brian Rafalski could be back in the lineup tomorrow night when the Red Wings look to eliminate the Ducks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. BILL McGRAW’s MOTOR CITY JOURNAL | WITH VIDEOBing sworn in, inherits a world of woesInside a wood-paneled room decorated with an American flag and a tall plastic plant, Dave Bing took the oath of office today. He became Detroit’s new mayor, its third in eight months. Can you feel the difference?
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Obama lauds industry offer to cut health costsUPDATED AT 2:40 P.M. — WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama today portrayed the health care industry’s promise to cut $2 trillion in costs over 10 years as “a watershed event” in the long search for a solution to the millions of uninsured. WITH VIDEOBing takes oath as mayor; Conyers accuses Cockrel of locking her out"It's the biggest challenge of my life," Bing said after taking the oath. "But I think it's one that I'm ready for." Meanwhile, Outgoing City Council President Monica Conyers accused outgoing Mayor Ken Cockrel of locking her out of the council president's office. Atlantis blasts off to fix Hubble space telescopeSpace shuttle Atlantis and a crew of seven thundered away today to the Hubble Space Telescope for an ambitious repair mission.
Quiz me!What's going on? Test your knowledge with our current events quiz TOM WALSHDetroit can't afford to lose GMKa-boom! The first question at General Motors Corp. CEO Fritz Henderson’s telephone press conference today was this: “Is GM considering moving its corporate headquarters?” GUEST BLOGGER: CHRIS McCARUSThe squeeze on Michigan’s farmlandChris McCarus, this week’s guest blogger, looks at one Michigan industry that’s still growing and wonders why the state does so little to preserve it. 'Star Trek' launches with $76.5 million“Star Trek” boldly went where the series has not gone before, and the voyage paid off at the box office.
Entertainment quizTest your knowledge and compare your scores with others with our interactive Entertainment Quiz They're ready for Bike to Work WeekSally Palaian is at the fore of two initiatives that aim to get people to work without a vehicle, including National Bike to Work Week. But there is a community of cyclists who don't need the push.
DETROIT MOMSLIKEME.COMMother's Day momentsShare special moments during Mother's Day weekend for a chance to win a $50 Macy's gift card! More from MomsLikeMe.com THE OFFBEAT WITH MIKE BRUDENELLHelm, Red Wings tough in the clutchThe Offbeat admits young Darren Helm may at times go unnoticed on a team chock-full of superstars. But when the Red Wings needed it Sunday, he came through with a goal to remember.
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