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Marchionne: Chrysler's hourly employees to get bonuses early -

The Chrysler CEO praised the spirit of cooperation between his company and its factory workers in the U.S. and said hourly employees will receive their annual profit-sharing bonuses a month earlier than expected.

Brother of Gentz speaks out, says 'something happened' -

In a national television interview, the brother of handyman Joe Gentz said he was convinced that his brother is somehow connected in last month's strangulation death of Jane Bashara.

Madonna's tour to skip Michigan -

She's a Michigan girl. She wants her daughter to attend college in Ann Arbor. But Madonna won't be hitting her home state on her upcoming world tour.

Terry Foster: Terry's Town: Matthew Stafford has better shot at Super Bowl than Pro Bowl -

Giants quarterback Eli Manning has a second championship ring and a second MVP trophy. That means Stafford has an almost impossible task of becoming a Pro Bowl quarterback any time soon.

Report: Michigan receiver Junior Hemingway's jewelry stolen in South Carolina -

The South Carolina home of Kenneth Hemingway, the father of former Michigan receiver Junior Hemingway, was burglarized, and some of Junior's football-related gifts were stolen, according to a report.

Three from Michigan among ESPN's top 2013 football recruits -

Warren DeLaSalle quarterback Shane Morris is one of three players from the state of Michigan in ESPN's list of the top 100 prospects for the class of 2013.

Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph travel in Mich., Ind. - Kalamazoo— Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.

Auburn Hills girl, 11, found but father may face charges -

Auburn Hills— A missing 11-year-old Auburn Hills girl is back home and her noncustodial father is in Oakland County's jail and may face parental kidnapping charges.

Detroit police: Boy, 9, shoots 15-year-old - Police are investigating the wounding of a teenage boy in an alleged shooting by a 9-year-old on the city's east side Saturday night.

Michigan militia trial starting with jury picks - Detroit— Jury selection is getting under way in Detroit federal court, nearly two years after the dramatic arrest of people accused of belonging to a southern Michigan militia with a goal of rebelling against the government.

Opera star Luciano Pavarotti dies - His exquisite voice made him an opera legend. Luciano Pavarotti was 71 and died Thursday morning at his home in Modena, Italy.

At least 10 mine rescue workers hurt in Utah - The Mine Safety and Health Administration now says at least 10 rescue workers have been injured in an accident at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah.

Minnesota mourns bridge victims - The victims of the Minneapolis highway bridge collapse are being remembered throughout the Twin Cities.

AirTran tracks down passengers - AirTran is trying to get in touch with passengers who sat near a teenage girl infected with bacterial meningitis on one of its flights.

Darryl Buchanan may take job with Flint mayor - The Flint city councilman most closely associated with Flint's mayor says he's seriously considering a top job in the mayor's office.

SVSU head football coach's contract not renewed - Saginaw Valley State University released a statement Friday saying it won't be renewing its head football coach's contract.

Saginaw River dioxins could be worst ever - A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency scientist says toxic dioxin found in the Saginaw River could be the most concentrated ever discovered in the nation's rivers and lakes.

Supreme Court approves primary plan - The Michigan Supreme Court has decided to let the state's January 15 presidential primary go forward.

Loud music leads to stabbing - Authorities say a Sanilac County man stabbed his roommate in the back with a steak knife for refusing to turn down his loud music.

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