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House resolution asks Granholm to oust Kilpatrick - The measure was introduced by Rep. David Law, R-Commerce Township, who said Friday that Kilpatrick's refusal to resign in the aftermath of a text message scandal and criminal charges is hurting the state's largest city and the Metro region.

Kerkorian officially solicits Ford shares - Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian made his offer to buy 20 million shares in Ford Motor Co. official today, filing his tender offer with the Securities and Exchange Commission and placing a solicitation in the Wall Street Journal.

Billups feels 'better,' so Pistons hopeful - Pistons physical therapist Arnie Kander said he was encouraged by Billups' progress and the goal was still for him to play Saturday.

Lawyers, judge in Kilpatrick case agree on schedule of events - DETROIT -- Lawyers for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff, Christine Beatty, met today with prosecutors and 36th District Judge Ronald Giles to set the schedule of events leading to their June 9 preliminary examination to determine whether they should stand trial.

Delphi first-quarter loss swells to $589 million - NEW YORK -- Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. reported on Friday that it lost more money in the first quarter than it did a year ago, but that an increased credit line will still allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection intact.

Chef Prentice is ready to impress Red Bull Air Race crowd - The Red Bull Air Race World Series competition is based on speed, precision and skill, and that's exactly why seasoned chef Matt Prentice of the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group has been selected as the executive caterer for this world-class sports event taking place May 31 and June 1 along the Detroit River.

Woman, 2-year-old struck by car at Nine Mile and Woodward - FERNDALE -- A woman and her 2-year-old child were hospitalized today after they were struck by a car at the intersection of Nine Mile and Woodward about noon today, police said.

Humanitarian, Nobel nominee addresses local school - SOUTHFIELD -- Missiles were aimed skyward, but planes carrying food and medical supplies landed anyway to aid besieged Armenians at the Azerbaijan-Armenian border.

Obama picks up six superdelegates, union endorsement - WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama all but erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among national convention superdelegates on Friday and won fresh labor backing as elements of the Democratic Party began coalescing around the Illinois senator for the fall campaign.

Kilpatrick drops appeal of judge's ruling in public records battle - DETROIT -- A lawyer for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick told a Wayne County judge on Friday the mayor is withdrawing a planned appeal to a recent court ruling in a public records fight between the city and Detroit's two daily newspapers.

Opera star Luciano Pavarotti dies - His exquisite voice made him an opera legend. Luciano Pavarotti was 71 and died Thursday morning at his home in Modena, Italy.

At least 10 mine rescue workers hurt in Utah - The Mine Safety and Health Administration now says at least 10 rescue workers have been injured in an accident at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah.

Minnesota mourns bridge victims - The victims of the Minneapolis highway bridge collapse are being remembered throughout the Twin Cities.

AirTran tracks down passengers - AirTran is trying to get in touch with passengers who sat near a teenage girl infected with bacterial meningitis on one of its flights.

Darryl Buchanan may take job with Flint mayor - The Flint city councilman most closely associated with Flint's mayor says he's seriously considering a top job in the mayor's office.

SVSU head football coach's contract not renewed - Saginaw Valley State University released a statement Friday saying it won't be renewing its head football coach's contract.

Saginaw River dioxins could be worst ever - A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency scientist says toxic dioxin found in the Saginaw River could be the most concentrated ever discovered in the nation's rivers and lakes.

Supreme Court approves primary plan - The Michigan Supreme Court has decided to let the state's January 15 presidential primary go forward.

Loud music leads to stabbing - Authorities say a Sanilac County man stabbed his roommate in the back with a steak knife for refusing to turn down his loud music.

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