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McDonalds has served its last halal McChicken sandwich in US

McDonalds has served halal food, which is in accordance with Muslim dietary laws, at two Michigan restaurants for 12 years. But it's stopping the service after a lawsuit alleging the food was not halal. One problem: Not everyone agrees what halal is.
Hearing on aliens chaired by former Rep., attended by six other former Congress members

Hearing on aliens: The 30 hours of congressional-style hearings kicked off Monday and are scheduled to run through Friday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
In Gear Ford Focus tops Toyota Corolla as world's most popular car

Ford Focus has overtaken its Japanese rival, the Toyota Corolla, at the top of the global sales charts. The company sold over one million units of its Ford focus last year.
Michigan judge delays case to await Supreme Court rulings on gay marriage

The Michigan case aims to allow same-sex couples to adopt children and, therefore, to marry, but it's likely to be impacted by two landmark gay-rights cases before the US Supreme Court.
Detroit emergency declared. Can intervention turn around the city’s finances?

Detroit emergency manager is likely to be assigned in less than two weeks by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder. Some city council members are considering mounting a legal challenge.
In Gear Will Nissan Leaf sales soar in 2013?

Nissan Leaf sales will rise in 2013 thanks to a drop in sales price, Voelcker predicts. But the 2013 Nissan Leaf sales won't soar into the stratosphere.
Detroit mayor announces furloughs to avoid bankruptcy

Detroit City Council is balking at next step in a state plan to restore financial stability to the embattled city, delaying a $30 million infusion of state funds.
How will GOP handle election letdown? Michigan union fight offers clues.

The moderate and conservative wings of the Michigan GOP are split over whether to move forward on an anti-union bill. Some say it's the sort of thing that cost the GOP votes Tuesday.
Decoder Wire Is Mitt Romney ad on Jeep jobs misleading?

A new Romney campaign ad, running in the battleground state of Ohio, implies that Chrysler is moving US jobs building Jeeps to China, and that Obama is at fault for having 'sold Chrysler to the Italians.'
Jimmy Hoffa: no visible sign of remains, but forensics lab to weigh in

Jimmy Hoffa may be buried under a work shed in Roseville, Mich., a tipster said. The investigation hasn't found any remains yet, but the search for Jimmy Hoffa continues.
Pranksters nominate girl for homecoming queen and get their comeuppance (+video)

A homecoming prank played on Michigan high school sophomore Whitney Kropp, is turned around. Her tormenters' comeuppance is a community rallying to give her free dinner, photos, hair and nail design, shoes, gown, and tiara for Saturday's dance.
Lindsey Vonn pays over $1.7 million in back taxes

Lindsey Vonn is the reigning women's World Cup skiing champion. It was reported recently that Lindsey Vonn owed the US government more than $1.7 million in taxes, which Vonn says she has now taken care of.
Lottery winner. Food stamps. In Michigan. Again.

Lottery winner: Food stamps not cut off, so she continues using them. With second case of a lottery winner on food stamps, Michigan moves to tighten welfare rules.
Amanda Clayton, lottery winner, defends food stamps. Michigan disagrees.

Amanda Clayton made headlines for acknowledging that she still received $200 in monthly food assistance after winning $1 million in Michigan lottery money. Legislation could now pass.
Michigan $1M lotto winner can no longer collect food stamps

The Michigan Department of Human Services said Wednesday the lottery winner no longer was getting benefits.
Is Obama 'dangerous' because he wants you to buy a Chevy Volt? Newt says yes.

Newt Gingrich is railing against President Obama for using federal money to subsidize hybrid plug-ins like the Chevy Volt, likening the vehicle to 'cultural warfare.' Some Republicans agree.
The Vote Will Mitt Romney's aversion to the auto bailout hurt him in Michigan? (+video)

Mitt Romney’s defense of his stance on the auto bailout is difficult to parse. Romney was against the bailout before he was for it, except not the bailout that happened, or something like that.
Vox News Clint Eastwood Chrysler ad: why some Republicans support it

Some Republicans – most notably Newt Gingrich – like the Chrysler Super Bowl ad featuring Clint Eastwood. Indeed, the controversy over the ad might have little to do with the ad, at all.
Vox News Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Why Detroit loves Clint Eastwood (+video)

Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler Super Bowl commercial shouldn't be seen as political. Americans watched the ad and saw Detroit staring back at them – a proud industrial giant, clawing its way back.
ACLU: FBI guilty of 'industrial scale' racial profiling

The ACLU says the FBI is guilty of racial profiling when investigating criminal threats. The FBI says it is taking into account the reality of the post-9/11 world.
10/21/2011 05:47 pm
Why contract talks between UAW and Chrysler came to a halt

Talks between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Chrysler were supposed to wrap up by midnight Wednesday. Now, they've been extended for another week.
09/16/2011 10:08 pm
Deadline looms: Will auto union pragmatism help strike a deal?

With the auto union's contract set to expire at midnight, some members see cooperation with the automakers as essential to the union's survival given the industry's recent challenges.
09/14/2011 11:42 am
Detroit has radical plan: Raze the dead in Motor City

Detroit officials have a radical plan to reduce the geographic size of the Motor City and concentrate its population in a more dense core.
07/23/2011 02:31 pm
Thaddeus McCotter jumps into presidential race. Thaddeus who?

US Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan says he's running for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. His biggest challenge is name recognition.
07/02/2011 02:23 pm
Applebee's to retrain workers after 'kiddie cocktail' mixup

Applebee's restaurant in Detroit accidentally serves mixed drink to toddler. All Applebee's waiters to be retrained.
04/12/2011 02:12 pm