Michigan

Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon. Pastor Marvin Winans was assaulted and carjacked Wednesday afternoon. DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan prosecutor has charged three young men in the assault and carjacking of popular Detroit pastor... Full Article at USA Today

May 20 (UPI) -- Chicago police prepared for a third day of anti-NATO demonstrations Sunday on the last day of the military alliance's summit. As many as 1,000 anti-war and anti-NATO protesters paraded through the city Saturday and were corralled away... Full Article at United Press International

General Motors introduces the 2013 Buick Encore at the 2012 North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. UPI/Brian Kersey License photo Don't look for General Motors Co. to shed the nickname "Government Motors"... Full Article at United Press International

It's an almost annual debate at the state Capitol, but while previous efforts have failed, the quest this year is gaining steam, largely because of the growing recognition that the kindergarten curriculum has become much more demanding -- and because... Full Article at USA Today

Charging these people who are here to peacefully protest against NATO for terrorism, when in reality the police have been terrorising activists in Chicago, is absolutely outrageous." Anti-NATO protesters disrupted traffic in downtown Chicago Friday... Full Article at United Press International

Mich. , May 19 (UPI) -- Michigan state officials say they have confirmed the presence of a cougar near the town of Skanee in Baraga County. Resident Fred Nault captured a photo of the animal as it was crossing the street near Skanee May 5. He contacted... Full Article at United Press International

Romney will likely have to duplicate that feat. He isn’t contesting Massachuetts, his state of residence, and the odds are against him in his native state of Michigan, because of his opposition to the bailout. What does it mean? This rare set of... Full Article at The Washington Post

The shooting also called into question Florida's "stand your ground" law, which gives wide berth to people who use deadly force, rather than retreat, if they feel threatened in their home or neighborhood. On Thursday, Michigan lawmakers introduced... Full Article at USA Today

"Now that we've seen how the Castle Doctrine law has played out in real life, Gov. Granholm would support a repeal of the provision that allows people to essentially take their 'castle' into the streets," said Granholm's spokeswoman Liz Boyd. According... Full Article at United Press International

"It is an opportunity and an obligation we take very seriously. All of us who have worked to bring a Consumer Oriented and Operated Plan to Michigan will do our very best to make the insurance plan work to the benefit of Michigan residents." The goal... Full Article at PR Newswire

AM), WNEW (1580 AM) 7 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia » MLB Network NBA PLAYOFFS 8 p.m. Boston at Philadelphia » ESPN 10:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers » ESPN, WSPZ (570 AM) COLLEGE BASEBALL 7 p.m. Miami at Georgia Tech » Comcast SportsNet... Full Article at The Washington Post

Through the challenge component, $10 million has been raised since the program began in 2009. For a complete list of Art Van Million Dollar Charities visit www.artvancharitychallenge.com. About Art Van Furniture Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest... Full Article at PR Newswire

An Arby's restaurant worker's fingertip ended up in the sandwich of a 14-year old Michigan teen last week. The fast food chain is investigating the incident. An Arby's restaurant worker's fingertip ended up in the sandwich of a 14-year old Michigan... Full Article at USA Today

“I think we’d both say that what we found is that the Taliban is stronger,” Senator Dianne Feinstein, Democrat of California, said, seated next to Representative Mike Rogers, Republican of Michigan. Anthony H. Cordesman, a longtime military analyst at... Full Article at The New York Times

Lawmakers are considering amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. One of them, sponsored by Representative Adam Smith of Washington, a Democrat, and Representative Justin Amash of Michigan, a Republican, would scale back a highly... Full Article at The New York Times

Milk, for which Mr. Black won an Academy Award in 2009 for best original screenplay. Overflowing with subplots and oddball characters, “Virginia” vaguely aspires to be something like Robert Altman’s “Nashville,” but set in and around Virginia Beach. ... Full Article at The New York Times

Medical Center are discussing a partnership that would expand pediatric care in Northern Virginia. Inova, headquartered in Falls Church, operates hospitals in Alexandria, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Leesburg and Mount Vernon, but lacks Children’s expertise in... Full Article at The Washington Post

Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion... Full Article at PR Newswire

Mich. , May 17 (UPI) -- A Michigan couple said their family will no longer be eating fast food after the woman's 14-year-old son found a piece of a human finger in his Arby's sandwich. Jamie Vail and Joe Wheaton said the woman's son, Ryan Hart,... Full Article at United Press International