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UAW president defends Obama staff, despite comments in Rattner's book -

Bob King said that President Obama and his staff "saved the auto industry" with the federal bailouts and any derogatory statements made by administration officials during that decision-making process miss the point.

Suh fined $7,500 for hit on Delhomme -

The NFL confirmed Friday that it has fined Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh $7,500 for his hit on Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme in the second quarter of last Saturday's preseason game.

Mich. Supreme Court leaves 'Tea Party' off ballot - The Michigan Supreme Court ruled today the controversial Tea Party group -- criticized as a Democratic ploy to siphon votes away from Republicans -- will not be on the November ballot.

Tim Allen becomes voice of Chevrolet -

Movie and television star Tim Allen will appear in commercials for the all-new 2011 Chevy Cruze when they begin airing Tuesday.

Arts, Beats & Eats kicks off at new home in Royal Oak -

Royal Oak -- An annual Labor Day festival that has become a tradition for hundreds of thousands of Metro Detroiters opened in a new venue Friday with no Arts -- but plenty of Beats and Eats.

Lynn Henning: Big Ten realignment has big-time flaws -

You have to be patient with protests when the Big Ten does something radical. And that's because it's happened before and life went on. But, it's hard to imagine today that the Big Ten won't regret the decision to split Michigan and Ohio State and leave their regular season-ending game in place.

The big chill's on the way for Metro Detroit - Rain is expected again today as a cold front moves into the area, dramatically dropping temperatures tonight when more than 40,000 people are expected to visit Comerica Park for the second Eminem and Jay-Z concert.

Powerful 7.4 quake hits New Zealand's South Island - Wellington, New Zealand -- A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday. No tsunami alert was issued and there were no reports of injuries, but looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said. The quake, which hit 19 miles west of the southern city of Christchurch, shook a wide area with some residents there saying buildings had collapsed and power was severed.

Judge hears arguments from Bobb, DPS board in control suit - Detroit --Wayne Circuit Judge Wendy Baxter heard summary arguments today from lawyers for Detroit Public Schools and the Board of Education in their legal fight over academic control.The board's attorney urged Baxter to restrain Bobb from exercising academic authority because that's for the school board to decide, he said.

Burr Oak man kills 34-inch gator while picking corn - A man simply wanted to gather some sweet corn for the family freezer. He didn't expect to have to deal with a 34-inch alligator rushing at him.

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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