Topic: Wayne County

McDonald's settles lawsuit over false 'Halal-friendly' food claim

McDonald's has agreed to pay $700,000 in a lawsuit brought by members of Michigan's Muslim community. The group claims that a Detroit-area McDonald's falsely advertised food as prepared according to Islamic law. 

Superstorm Sandy: Where is it heading now? (+video)

Sandy is moving slower now, but the storm is still packing high winds, rain, and snow on Tuesday, extending from New York City to Lake Michigan.

Summer solstice is signal for summer camp packing frenzy

Summer solstice is the first day of the rest of your summer – and kids headed to camp start thinking how to squeeze into the two-piece bathing suits and past the dress codes, whether to leave the cell phone and makeup behind. A new survey shows that many camps want kids to leave most of it at home.

Helicopter parents force end to Easter egg hunt

An annual Easter egg hunt in Colorado was canceled this year. Parents jumped in and helped kids gather chocolate eggs last April, said the sponsors.

Kwame Kilpatrick released on parole, faces federal charges

Kwame Kilpatrick was released from prison on parole on Friday, but now has to prepare for a federal corruption trial that could send him back to prison for years.
06/25/2011 01:25 am

Are American schools returning to segregation?

The Supreme Court launched the desegregation of schools with Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Now, once diverse districts like Goldsboro, N.C., are reverting to segregation, concerning civil rights advocates.
06/18/2010 05:41 pm

The Marrowbone Marble Company

How an idealistic GI – newly home from World War II – found his calling making marbles and fighting racism.
06/04/2010 10:31 am

New tale of Detroit's woe: Pontiac Silverdome sold for $583,000

Pontiac, Mich., sold the 80,300-seat Silverdome for $583,000 Wednesday. The former home of the Detroit Lions cost $55.7 million to build in 1975.
11/18/2009 12:00 am

In Pictures At play: Children worldwide taking part in some recreation

Are Specter's Senate days numbered?

The five-term senator from Pennsylvania faces dipping polls and now, a Democratic primary contender in Rep. Joe Sestak.
07/01/2009 01:00 am

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10/30/2008 01:00 am

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08/15/2008 01:00 am

Mayor's indictment a new setback for Detroit

Kwame Kilpatrick's legal woes could hurt the city's image, and also stall nascent economic development.
03/26/2008 01:00 am