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At home, the singular Stritch sings Sondheim Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:46PMElaine Stritch wasn’t being coy. She is not the coy type. She’s the Take-No-Prisoners type. Take no prisoners and leave ’em laughing. Would “The Ladies Who Lunch,” that most caustic of songs, launched scarifyingly by her on Broadway in “Company,” be somewhere in her new gig at the Hotel Carlyle?
(WWE) Steve Austin Returns Tonight, Would Maria Return To WWE? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:44PM-- Steve Austin will appear on Lopez Tonight, promoting the release of his DVD Damage . Former WWE creative team member Freddie Prinze Jr. will also be on the show.
A Struggling Detroit Art Museum Tries to Reach Out Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:39PMWith a new show of Islamic art, the Detroit Institute of Arts is trying to engage a diverse community
Utah Jazz send Koufos to the D-League Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:36PMFor the second time this season, the Jazz have assigned center Kosta Koufos to the Utah Flash on the NBA Developmental League. Koufos will not make the Jazz's upcoming four-game trip to Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.
Who's Paying Kilpatrick's Bill? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:35PMFormer Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is facing new allegations according to a new court filing by the Wayne County Prosecutor's office.
Running Rampant Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:34PMThe Lions Rampant dials everything up a couple notches with debut album After two excellent EPs in 2007 and 2008, The Lions Rampant's full length album, 'It's Fun to Do Bad Things' (released next week by Texas indie label Deep Elm), is a masterstroke of snarling, primal Garage Rock with extra helpings of deep fried Soul. "I can definitely see a change from the beginning to these songs," Stuart ...
Frank Hughes: Where will John Wall fit in? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:28PMBarring some unforeseen circumstance, it appears Kentucky freshman point guard John Wall is going to become the NBA's next No. 1 draft pick.
Cavaliers likely to sit James against San Antonio Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:28PMCLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James left Quicken Loans Arena with a custom-designed Snuggie draped over his shoulder. The Cavaliers are hoping he takes it home, throws it on and gets some rest.
Lions, Falcons still negotiating; Lito Sheppard, Jonathan Wade also on radar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:25PMThe search for cornerback help continues. The Lions are trying to acquire Chris Houston from Atlanta, and they reportedly have interest in Lito Sheppard and Jonathan Wade, too.
Feds: Conyers deserves ’substantial’ prison term Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:25PMDETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a judge should consider other acts of alleged corruption when he sentences former Detroit City Councilwoman Monica Conyers.
Redskins don't make usual free agency splash Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:24PMWashington Redskins fans woke up to a new routine on the first day of free agency. There was no dramatic overnight deal with a marquee name, the biggest indicator yet of a change of philosophy now that Mike Shanahan is in charge.
Are Seahawks willing to give up much to acquire Brandon Marshall Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:24PMNot after catching more than 100 passes in three successive seasons.
Bears sign Peppers, but few spending sprees in NFL Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:23PMFILE - In this Dec. 27, 2009, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) reacts after sacking New York Giants' Eli Manning in the second quarter of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. ESPN is reporting that five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers has agreed to a six-year, $72 million with the Chicago Bears.
Red Wings crush Predators Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:23PMDarren Helm scores twice in Detroit's 5-2 win over Nashville
Body scanners coming to Charlotte airport Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe Transportation Security Administration is spreading airport body-scanner technology across the country.
Dramatics founder Ron Banks, 58, dies Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:23PMLOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics , died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack . He was 58.
Connolly scores in OT for Sabres Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:22PMThomas Vanek also scored for the Sabres (34-20-9), who won for just the second time in their last 10 games to move a point in front of idle Ottawa for first place in the Northeast Division.
James, Cavaliers down Pistons; Stuckey taken to hospital Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:22PMJames, Cavaliers down Pistons; Stuckey taken to hospital
Pistons’ Stuckey collapses, taken to hospital Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMCLEVELAND — Detroit’s Rodney Stuckey was conscious and breathing on his own as he was taken to a hospital after collapsing on the Pistons’ bench during a game Friday night.
Helm scores twice, Red Wings beat Predators Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:21PMAssociated Press - March 5, 2010 10:05 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - Darren Helm scored twice, and Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 victory over the Nashville...
Honesty fit amateur golfer to a tee Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:42AMBoth on the golf course and off, Tommy Beck was a straight driver, a man of character who excelled at avoiding life's moral sand traps.
BA worker held in terror funds probe Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:42AMA British Airways worker is being questioned by police over terrorist fund raising, it emerged today.
News Lamar County primary election votes official Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:40AMBrief car chase leads to arrest of two men Two men led law enforcement officers on a short car chase before one jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot Monday.
O's Datz 'really fun to work with' as bench coach, Trembley says Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:35AMWieters 'very excited' to work with him - Jeff Datz stood tall in front of home plate during an Orioles workout last week, a group of catchers - masks in hands, eyes fixed forward - surrounding him.
French learns lessons after tough season Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:34AMPEORIA, Ariz. — Luke French sat at his locker and flipped through the pages of the Seattle Mariners 2010 information guide, marveling at the amount of space devoted to Ken Griffey Jr.
Celtics get it righted Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:34AMIt was the product of idle time more than anything else.
Lakers rip Pacers with 36-10 blitz Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:32AMKobe Bryant scored 24 points, hitting 14 of 15 free-throws, and the Lakers took control with a dominating third-quarter run in a 122-99 victory over Indiana in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. Andrew Bynum added 16 points and Pau Gasol had 14 points and 16...
Boston 105, Detroit 100: Pistons fall, but rookies play some Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:30AMBesides winning, Pistons coach John Kuester also has to find a way to evaluate rookies DaJuan Summers and Austin Daye for the future.
Mighty mite Robinson sparks Celtics past Pistons - Summary Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:29AMLos Angeles - The sluggish Boston Celtics were looking for a spark, and little Nate Robinson stepped up in his familiar energizer bunny role. Robinson scored 14 points in 15 minutes, and the Celtics snapped a two-game slide on Tuesday night, with a 1...
Ford sales outstrip GM, tap into Toyota market ?? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:29AMAssociated Press DETROIT — Ford posted a 43 percent jump in February U.S. auto sales and outsold General Motors for the first time in nearly a dozen years as it grabbed sales from struggling Toyota.
Admirals fall to Steam, await divisional playoffs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:46PMST. JOSEPH - The Lake Michigan Admirals and Chicago Steam are developing a rivalry and it's more than just proximity to each other.
Airport security agency forbids opposite-sex screening Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:40PMCanada’s air-security agency has ordered officers to stop the routine screening of travellers of the opposite sex.
Jake Peavy tries selling Adrian Gonzalez to White Sox GM Kenny Williams Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:37PMJake Peavy tries selling Adrian Gonzalez to White Sox GM Kenny Williams.
Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn't ruling out impressive, young relievers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:25PMLAKELAND, Fla. -- Jim Leyland was discussing the pitchers in camp with the Detroit Tigers when he leaned forward and said, “Don’t count out everybody. There are some younger guys who have made some impressions.”
Nelson now seven wins shy of NBA mark Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:21PMFor the second time in three games, the Warriors fought back from a double-digit deficit to win.
Snowfall tightens plowing budget Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:21PMContinuing snow in the past week has turned comfort into budget stress for Lenawee County Road Commission officials. And an expert at the National Weather Service office near Detroit said spring weather is still not on the horizon. A week ago, road commission operations manager Robert Lewis said spending on snowplowing had stayed on target so far. That changed with the snowstorm that blew in ...
Dearborn Hts Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:20PMA Detroit-area man has died in a fiery snowmobile crash in northern Lower Michigan.
Men swim to Pelee Island after Lake Erie snowmobile mishap Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:19PMPELEE ISLAND -- Two men who tried to swim to shore during a snowmobiling mishap in Lake Erie near Pelee Island apparently made it to shore Saturday night.
Don't expect the Lions to take a long look at Pacman Jones Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:10PMINDIANAPOLIS - The rumor seemed highly suspicious. Over the last couple of days at the NFL scouting combine, there was a small buzz that Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was trying to reach out to former NFL cornerback Pacman Jones to set up a workout. Very few people believed it to be true.
Woman hurt in north-end crash Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:08PMWatch Video [...]
105-year-old Becomes Victim of Crime Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:27PMShe's lived a full life, surrounding herself with fine furniture and antiques, but somebody took almost everything. This crime victim is 105 years old.
Toyota CEO: Company at crossroads Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:24PMGEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Toyota's president visited the company's largest North American assembly plant Thursday, telling workers that the automaker is at a "crossroads" and needs to rethink its operations to win back customers.
Your Weekend Ahead Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:22PMFun events for the weekend. If your event isn't mentioned please put it in the comment section below.
American Legion Recommends WoodWing Enterprise 7 as 'The Right Tool' for Delivering Multimedia Content Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:20PMThe American Legion â the well-respected organization that serves wartime veterans of the U.S. armed forces â has selected WoodWing Software's Enterprise 7 publishing system to replace its Vjoon K4 installation, saying it's the ideal system for its multimedia approach to content delivery.
NFL Combine: Lions open to trading No. 2 overall pick Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:14PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Eastday-Tokyo stocks fall on yen's rise Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:13PMJapan's Nikkei Average fell 0.95 percent on Thursday as the yen's appreciation hurt exporters like Pioneer Corp. and the U.S. Federal Reserve chief's commitment to keeping interest rates low for a sustained period of time only lifted the market briefly.
House sends extension of Patriot Act to Obama Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:11PMWASHINGTON (AP) - Key provisions of the nation's primary counterterrorism law would be extended for a year under a bill passed by the House Thursday evening after Democrats retreated from adding new privacy protections.
News Final public hearing on Reno tax set Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:08PMA second public hearing and expected vote on a half-cent tax to help fund the Reno Police Department is scheduled for March 15. Promoting healthy eating on a tight budget The Lamar County Resources Meals on Wheels program will benefit from the support of Farm Bureau, Campbell Soup Co. and Roxton High School FFA.
House sends extension of Patriot Act to Obama Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:06PMMajor provisions of the nation's primary counterterror law would be extended for a year under a bill passed Thursday by the House of Representatives after Democrats retreated from adding new privacy protections.
Kado forged lucrative business empire Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:41PMA former Cobo Center contractor who allegedly made cash payments to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his father is a shrewd businessman who created a small Detroit business empire before he was publicly linked to the City Hall corruption scandal in 2005.