Ford Field overhaul

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Officer finds escaped inmate

A mid-Michigan sheriff gives credit to an alert Romulus officer for the Sunday arrest of an inmate who escaped last week from the Mecosta County jail.

State official OKs DPS finance deal

The state's top education official approved a financial agreement with Detroit Public Schools that helps the district to avert a state takeover of its finances -- for now.

Steelmakers see gains from failed BHP bid

The sudden collapse of BHP Billiton's takeover of rival Rio Tinto Group on November 25 may give the Chinese steel industry a vantage point in the negotiation of iron ore prices, experts said.

Boeing engineers, tech workers ratify contracts

Boeing Co. engineers and technical workers have voted to ratify new contracts, ensuring four years of labor peace at the company's commercial airplane operations.

Local: Valley car dealers have lots on the line

Central San Joaquin Valley auto dealers say that while they're doing better than counterparts in some areas of the country, things could change if Congress doesn't approve a bailout.

Asia stocks slide as global outlook darkens

Asian equities slid on Tuesday after signs of a deepening global economic slump slammed stocks worldwide the previous day, driving benchmark U.S. Treasury yields to their lowest since the 1950s.

Holiday Picks: Top 10 stupid gifts from chickens to toilet golf

Short of gift ideas for that person who really does have everything? Then how about an underwear repair kit or maybe a Barack Obama "Yes, We Can" can opener? Web site Stupid.com, which claims finding a truly ...

Michigan hunter falls to death

A Harbor Beach hunter died after falling 25 feet from a malfunctioning tree stand in Michigan's Thumb.

Delphi wins court motion to delay loan payback

A bankruptcy judge has said Delphi can postpone by six months the repayment of $4.35 billion in loans.