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NFL roundup: Jon Gruden says he'll back with ESPN next season - Detroit Free Press
The contract includes a $2-million signing bonus, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity to the Associated Press because an official announcement had not been made. ... The Chiefs signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year ...
Bianca Jones has been missing for more than three weeks, but her family ... - Detroit Free Press
That daughter told police that Bianca was covered with a blanket and that Lane said the toddler was sleeping and not to wake her, the source said. Lane, 32, says he failed a police polygraph test, but blames that on his thoughts about Bianca and the ...
Hyundai may discuss new Ann Arbor tech center jobs at Detroit auto show - Detroit Free Press
10, according to a person familiar with the planning. Both MEDC spokesman Michael Shore and Hyundai spokesman Miles Johnson declined to comment. Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to talk about the automotive and manufacturing programs available for aspiring ...
Bills to restructure Michigan jobless, workers comp insurance systems signed - Detroit Free Press
... the issuance of revenue bonds to pay off the state's $3-billion federal unemployment insurance debt, saving the state about $117 million in 2012 and sparing employers more than $270 million in federal penalties, administration officials said. ...
Snyder enacts changes to Michigan workers comp, unemployment insurance - Detroit Free Press
... the issuance of revenue bonds to pay off the state's $3 billion federal unemployment insurance debt, saving the state about $117 million in 2012 and sparing employers more than $270 million in federal penalties, administration officials said. ...
$662-billion defense bill passes Congress, heads to President Barack Obama - Detroit Free Press
... version of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits bill because so far, they haven't reached agreement on how a yearlong extension would be paid for, said a Democratic aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private talks. ...
Clinton Township supervisor says gun-toting clerk intimidates workers - Detroit Free Press
Cannon, who denies the investigation request is politically motivated, said he has letters of complaint from employees, but hasn't turned them over to anyone because the employees have asked to remain anonymous because they fear for their jobs. ...
NBA free agency tracker: David West to Indiana; Lamar Odom traded to, Drew ... - Detroit Free Press
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information. The 6-foot-11 Jordan has emerged as an athletic and promising young center in three years in Los Angeles. He averaged 7.1 points and 7.2 rebounds ...
NBA free agency tracker: David West to Indiana; Lamar Odom to Mavs - Detroit Free Press
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information. The 6-foot-11 Jordan has emerged as an athletic and promising young center in three years in Los Angeles. He averaged 7.1 points and 7.2 rebounds ...
Obama warns GOP of veto if they tack oil pipeline onto bill on tax cuts ... - Detroit Free Press
Their bill would also renew benefits for long-term unemployed people, though for fewer than the current maximum of 99 weeks, according to Republicans who spoke on condition of anonymity. It also would impose new rules on unemployment programs, ...
Baseball notes: Is compromise in the Cards for St. Louis? - Detroit Free Press
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement was still being drafted. Ramirez chose not to serve the penalty last season, and his retirement was announced April 8. If he signs this off-season, he will in effect have served a ...
Reward now tops $6600 in missing Michigan baby case - Detroit Free Press
Police in Ludington announced Thursday that the money from an out-of-state donor who chose to remain anonymous raises the reward fund's total to more than $6600. Katherine Shelbie-Elizabeth Phillips was 4 1/2 months old when she last was seen June 29 ...
New federal fuel economy rules of 54.5 mpg for cars to be announced Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
The source spoke to the Free Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement hadn't been made public. Today, more than 100 members of Congress, including US Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, sent a letter to the White House asking that the deal ...
New federal fuel economy rules of 54.5 m.p.g. for cars to be announced Wednesday - Detroit Free Press
The source spoke to the Free Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement hadn't been made public. Today, more than 100 members of Congress, including US Rep. John Dingell, D-Dearborn, sent a letter to the White House asking that the deal ...
Source: Fired Ficano aide gave contracts to friend's firms - Detroit Free Press
Grundy did not notify the board of Health Choice or get board approval for the deals, in violation of Health Choice's regulations, the source said. It is unclear how he was able to bypass board members. The source described the contracts given to ...
Black Sabbath to tour, record - Detroit Free Press
Stern is in negotiations to replace the departing Piers Morgan on NBC's talent show, a person close to the situation told the Associated Press on Friday. The source lacked authority to discuss the talks while they are in progress and spoke on condition ...
Source: Chrysler sought $22 wage for new hires in contract talks - Detroit Free Press
Chrysler sought to increase the wage of entry-level workers to about $22 per hour over an eight-to-10-year period during recent contract negotiations with the UAW, according to a person familiar with the company's plan. ...
RB Kevin Smith, OL Leonard Davis to sign with Lions - Detroit Free Press
The Lions don't have any immediate plans to place Best on season-ending injured reserve, a person close to Best said today, and Best told the Free Press on Saturday that he's "week-to-week." Davis visited the Lions in August, after he was released by ...
With burnings, Buddhist monks sacrifice themselves for freedom - Detroit Free Press
"They're doing it because they want freedom," said the livestock trader, who asked that his name not be used. He paused before adding, "Because we want freedom." Since March, according to rights groups, 11 Tibetan Buddhist clergy have set themselves on ...
Sources: Ficano to fire 2 top Wayne County officials amid severance scandal - Detroit Free Press
... WISELY Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will announce the firing of his top deputy, Azzam Elder, and his replacement, former US Attorney Jeffrey Collins, at a press conference to begin momentarily, according to sources who declined to be named. ...
Fiery Charles Pugh: Bing should make tough choices, not seek emergency manager - Detroit Free Press
Bing's closed-door meeting with council members was the first hint that the mayor may call for an emergency manager, said two council members, who asked not to be identified because officials are barred from divulging discussions during closed meetings ...
Charles Pugh: Dave Bing should make tough choices, not seek emergency manager - Detroit Free Press
Bing's closed-door meeting with council members was the first hint that the mayor may call for an emergency manager, said two council members, who asked not to be identified because officials are barred from divulging discussions during closed meetings ...
MGM casino has new labor proposal; will Detroit workers approve it? - Detroit Free Press
But a card games dealer for MGM who asked not to be named because he doesn't have union authorization to speak said MGM upped the signing bonus by $500, now up to a maximum of $4000 paid at ratification, plus a raise of 2% or 30 cents per hour, ...
Michigan rep's recall election seen as vote on GOP budget - Detroit Free Press
One woman, who asked not to be identified (she lives perilously close to the epithet hurler), said she and her husband were dead set against the recall. "Recalls are for people who commit crimes ... or don't show up for work," she said. ...
MGM Grand Detroit casino workers reject contract - Detroit Free Press
The vote was decisive: nearly 1500 against the contract, compared with about 300 supporting it, said a card dealer for MGM Grand who asked not to be identified because he did not have authorization to speak on the unions' behalf. ...