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YAKontheroadAuto execs set to make pitches for loansWASHINGTON -- The chiefs of Detroit's auto industry will attempt to close a deal for survival Thursday, pleading with a U.S. Senate committee for $34 billion in loans with pledges of future profits, warnings about the current economy and strident arguments against bankruptcy. WITH VIDEOFirefighters gather as site of fatal blaze is demolishedNearly 100 firefighters and supporters stood watch this morning as a crane smashed to pieces the scene of a fire that killed firefighter Walter Harris on Nov. 15. In the weeks since Harrris died, firefighters made clear how much it hurt to see that house at 7418 E. Kirby St. WITH VIDEOUAW will alter jobs bank, might reopen contractsUPDATED AT 1:29 P.M. -- UAW President Ron Gettelfinger today said the union will suspend the jobs bank and delay the 2010 payment into a retiree health-care trust. GM, Chrysler's plea: Aid to survive monthGeneral Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC warned Tuesday they could collapse without federal aid before the end of the month, as they joined with Ford Motor Co. to urge $34 billion in loans and to press lawmakers to resolve a standoff threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs. Obama: New plans have depthPresident-elect Barack Obama declined today to weigh in on the automakers' request for $34 billion in loans, saying the plans appeared "more serious" than their first pitch. NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOGLions' Dan Orlovsky still out for Sunday; Stanton probably will sit, tooLions quarterback Dan Orlovsky won't be able to play Sunday against Minnesota, and quarterback Drew Stanton likely won't be able to, either.
All I want for Christmas: cleaner airA doctor makes final plea in parody for Michigan smoking banEven though the House and Senate have each voted, it’s (a smoking ban) still no cinch. The chamber can’t seem to agree on a final version, Lawrence Tech offers 50% discount to displaced workersLawrence Technological University is offering tuition discounts of 50% to displaced workers to help get Michigan’s economy moving again. THE OFFBEAT WITH KRISTA JAHNKEMSU faces No. 1, but Big Ten is all about the FoursThe Offbeat knows -- and guesses Tom Izzo does, too -- that top-ranked North Carolina will be difficult to topple. And, yes, conference teams don't fare too well in their annual ACC challenges. But the Big Ten has seen its share of Final Fours. Wagoner will drive Volt to Senate hearingWASHINGTON — General Motors Corp. will press a Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid prototype into service Thursday on Capitol Hill, where GM Chairman Rick Wagoner will use a prototype to emphasize the company’s technology. INTERACTIVE GRAPHICU.S. automotive jobs 101The automotive industry directly employs more than 43,000 workers, on average, in every state. Check out our interactive map to find out where they are and what they're doing. FREE PRESS EDITORIALHey, America: It's a loanCan we get something straight between Detroit and the rest of America? What the auto industry is seeking is a loan, L-O-A-N, as in something you borrow and then pay back -- with interest. MORNING AUTO REPORTOpinions come in 7’s: Worst car accessories, ways to rescue DetroitThe best of today's automotive news, reviews and commentary -- as well as the cool and weird -- from Freep.com and other Web sites. Check back for updates throughout the morning. TOM WALSHAutomakers need a decisionCongress will unleash a Christmas nightmare in Detroit if they allow GM and Chrysler to fail. These are nerve-racking times. The city anxiously awaits the nation's verdict. Find the perfect homegrown treat with our mail-order gift guideWant to send some Michigan flavor to loved ones who live out of state this holiday season? From Coney Island hot dog kits to Sanders hot fudge sauce, our mail-order gift list includes items to suit just about any taste. RECRUITINGKeep up with prospectsFind out which players Michigan and Michigan State have signed and who the sought-after prospects are MICK MCCABE'S BLOGBasketball season brings about Idiot DayAs I write this, I am bracing myself for the storm that is about to hit, but it has nothing to do with the weather. BOYS SOCCERDream teamMr. Soccer, Kevin Pope from Salem, leads this season's all-state boys soccer team JEFF GERRITTTransit takes center stage in Detroit mayoral debateIt’s a good sign for Detroit and the entire region that three of the leading candidates for mayor of Detroit agreed Tuesday night that it makes sense for the city-owned Detroit Department of Transportation and the suburban SMART system to merge. NICHOLE M. CHRISTIANLawrence Tech steps up; who'll be next?Lawrence Technological University's offer of a 50% price break in tuition for displaced workers gets my good-news-of-the-day award. SPOTLIGHT ON...Mercy swimming and diving teamThe Farmington Hills Mercy girls swimming and diving team won its second straight MHSAA Division 2 state championship on Nov. 22. Candidates spar on ethics, residence, ability to leadThe session featured businessman Dave Bing, Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. and Freman Hendrix, deputy mayor under former Mayor Dennis Archer. MSU, UNC hope this won't be only Ford Field tripThe Spartans have known for a year that they would have one guaranteed trip to Ford Field during this season and that they would play one of the top teams in the nation there. They hope there will be a return visit to Detroit in a few months -- with the possibility of a rematch.
Hackel considers run for governorMacomb County Sheriff Mark Hackel announced today he is considering a run for governor in 2010. DETROIT 89, S.A. 77Wallace gets T-ed, hits threesAfter being called for an offensive foul midway through the third quarter and the Pistons trailing by four points, Rasheed Wallace decided to release his inner 'Sheed against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Inkster woman to be held without bond in arson caseAn Inkster woman was held for court without bond today after a police detective testified she admitted that jealousy over the loss of her 71-year-old boyfriend led her to set a fire that killed his new girlfriend. PISTONS CORNERMore playing time OK with Rasheed WallaceFor all the concern over Rasheed Wallace's increased minutes, there is at least one person who isn't that concerned. That would be Wallace. While the concern is that the heavy minutes could lead to tired 34-year-old legs, Wallace said at Tuesday's shoot-around that he felt fine. LIVE SCORINGWolverines looking to spring upset on ACC's MarylandThe Michigan men's basketball team will look to score a big win for itself and for its league when it plays at Maryland in tonight's ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup. Judge blocks NFL's suspension of Vikings DTs; status for Lions game uncertainA Minnesota judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the NFL’s suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league’s anti-doping policy, but the players’ status for Sunday’s game at Detroit remained uncertain. Lions have 8,000 tickets remaining for Sunday; blackout deadline nearingApproximately 8,000 tickets remain on sale for the Lions' home game Sunday against Minnesota. Report: Obama invited to watch Winter Classic at WrigleyThere might be a very famous face in the crowd when the Red Wings play the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 at Chicago's Wrigley Field. PERRY FARRELL'S BLOGWatch out, GP North girls will only get betterTeams may not have as easy a time as they think feasting on Grosse Pointe North girls basketball team while all-state forward Ariel Braker continues to recover from knee surgery. MIKE WENDLAND's 12 Days of Tech Gift IdeasMike's 4 smartphone picks for 2008In Day 2 of Mike's 12 Days of Christmas Tech Gifts that will run through Dec. 17, he offers up his four favorite smartphones for those looking to upgrade their mobile device this holiday season. Mike's top pick? Apple's iPhone. U.S. Steel idles Ecorse facilityA lack of customer demand and a faltering economy has prompted U.S. Steel to temporarily suspend operations at its Great Lakes Works in Ecorse and two other mills. U-M basketball trying to build Big Dance résuméJohn Beilein said he never considered it. During Saturday's heart-stopping win over Savannah State, the U-M basketball coach said he never considered what a loss would do to the Wolverines' NCAA tournament chances.
Did Kilpatrick violate his plea deal?Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may have violated his plea deal by fighting the revocation of his law license and wants a judge to settle the issue. Judge won't dismiss lawsuit in alleged terror caseA federal judge in Detroit refused today to dismiss a lawsuit that a former terrorism suspect filed against an ex-prosecutor who was tried and acquitted of misconduct in the first terrorism trial to result from the federal 9/11 probe. Mom who abandoned son denied reunion with familyUPDATED AT 1:43 P.M. -- An Oakland County judge denied a request by the Southfield woman who abandoned her teenage son in Nebraska to return home and be reunited with her family. RECRUITINGMichigan offers Inkster WR/DB Cameron GordonInkster may have lost the Division 3 state championship to East Grand Rapids, but any doubts about the talent of the Vikings wide receiver/safety Cameron Gordon were laid to rest.
JAMIE SAMUELSEN'S BLOGNothing fishy about finalizing Furrey's seasonWhat do the Lions stand to gain by dumping Furrey for the rest of the season? I’m not familiar with his contract, so I have no idea if he stands to get some bonus if he were to play in a certain number of games or make a certain number of catches. JON PAUL MOROSI'S BLOGTigers not interested in Khalil Greene, interested in Gerald LairdAn industry official familiar with talks between the clubs told the Free Press on Tuesday that Detroit is not interested in trading for Greene, San Diego’s starter at the position since 2004.
WINGS CORNERTomas Holmstrom wants to play, but trainer has yet to give OKRed Wings forward Tomas Holmstrom, who has missed the past seven games with a back injury, will not play Thursday against visiting Vancouver. "He ain't playing Thursday," coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday after practice at Joe Louis Arena.
BIG TEN/ACC CHALLENGEMichigan State-North Carolina scouting report, predictionFree Press sports writer Shannon Shelton previews tonight's Michigan State-North Carolina game: Point guard
Supreme Court to consider hearing case challenging Obama’s citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court will consider Friday whether to take up a lawsuit challenging President-elect Barack Obama’s U.S. citizenship, a continuation of a New Jersey case embraced by many opponents of Obama’s election. Canada’s PM says opposition bid to topple him is undemocraticTORONTO — Prime Minister Stephen Harper today condemned an opposition plan to oust his government in an upcoming confidence vote, calling the effort a threat to Canada’s economy and democracy. Michigan House passes cemetery regulation billsLANSING -- Cemetery trust funds would face tighter regulations under legislation that has passed the Michigan House. Warren man pleads guilty in assault caseA Warren man pleaded guilty to assault Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of his work supervisor, according to Macomb County court records. A chat with Christ Child journalistsFreep.com held a live chat earlier today with two journalists who worked on the Free Press' Christ Child House project, an in-depth look at a group home for boys on Detroit's west side. Auburn Hills sees 2 armed robberies this weekThere has been one armed robbery and one attempted armed robbery in Auburn Hills since Monday, though police have said the incidents aren’t likely connected. Central Michigan's Antonio Brown heads all-MAC football teamSophomore receiver Antonio Brown tops a list of nine Central Michigan players named to the 2008 Mid-American Conference football team Candice Miller's daughter arraigned on drunken driving chargesThe daughter of U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, R-Harrison Township, was arraigned Tuesday in St. Clair Shores on charges of drunken driving, resisting arrest and fleeing and eluding police. Thanksgiving road fatalities up by one over '07There was one additional traffic fatality during this year’s Thanksgiving period compared with 2007, the state announced today. LIONS' NEXT OPPONENTSuspensions leave Vikings scrambling on defenseThe suspensions of Pat and Kevin Williams leave a gaping hole in the middle of the Vikings defensive line. That might be good news to the 0-12 Lions, who will be seeking their first victory of the year Sunday at home against Minnesota. Teen to face charges in Lathrup Village fatal shootingA Southfield teenager, accused of fatally shooting a pregnant Waterford Township woman in October, is to be in court this morning. Notre Dame official: Weis will stay another seasonCharlie Weis will return for a fifth season as Notre Dame’s football coach despite posting his second straight disappointing season. A person familiar with the decision says the university will make the official announcement later today. Michigan gets high marks on bicycle friendlinessMichigan ranks in the top tier of states for bicycle friendliness, the Michigan Department of Transportation says. Video: First pitch 'not our finest hour'WASHINGTON — The head of General Motors says bankruptcy isn’t a viable option for struggling U.S. automakers, maintaining that a retooling plan being presented to Congress this week will save the industry. No Mega Millions winner; pot grows to $146MATLANTA — The jackpot in the multistate Mega Millions lottery drawing grew to $146 million for Friday’s drawing. View past headlines:See headlines from Freep.com for the last seven days. For articles older than that, check out our online archives.  
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