Swimmer's itch stays for few days
Drs. Paul G. Donohue and Keith Roach Comments Dear Drs. Donohue and Roach: We have cottage on a lovely lake, and we spend the entire summer there. It takes my husband close to two hours to commute to...
View ArticleBriefs: Norovirus blamed for outbreak at high school
Comments Dearborn Heights The Wayne County Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that Type 1 norovirus sickened nearly 200 students and staff last week at Annapolis High School. The outbreak...
View ArticlePistons look even worse against Magic
By Vincent Goodwill The Detroit News Comments Orlando, Fla. â You had to see it to believe it, and even if your two eyes witnessed such a shocking display, you would've had trouble absorbing it. For...
View ArticleMullin won't receive Wayne County pension
By Mike Wilkinson The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image Ex-Wayne official Turkia Mullin was told she lacked the 20 years of service needed for a pension. (The Detroit News) Turkia Mullin can't...
View ArticleMom, daughter disconnect on busy signals
Jeanne Phillips Comments Dear Abby: My daughter thinks if people are busy they should not answer the phone. I believe it's better to answer and tell the person you're busy and that you will return...
View ArticlePittsburgh-Michigan Preview
Many of Michigan's players have never been to New York, but if they have their way, they'll leave with an NIT Season Tip-Off championship. The fourth-ranked Wolverines will play undefeated Pittsburgh...
View ArticleMichigan health officials report 2 more meningitis deaths
By Detroit News Staff and wire reports Comments Two more deaths in Michigan have been linked to the national meningitis outbreak, state health officials said Wednesday. The Michigan Department of...
View ArticleHardaway scores 23, No. 4 Michigan beats K-State
Click photo to enlarge Michigan's Mitch McGary, right, drives the basket as he is guarded by Kansas State's Thomas Gipson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship...
View ArticleMango-chutney sauce can be topping or mix-in
By Judith Harris Solomon Special to The Detroit News Comments Purchase Image Trader JoeÂs Mango Chutney was voted the best of the five mango chutneys tested by The Detroit News taste panel. (Ricardo...
View ArticleAlly: $4.2B agreement set for GM to buy global operations
By David Shepardson Detroit News Washington Bureau Comments Ally Financial Inc., the nation's largest new-car lender, said Wednesday it reached a deal to sell its remaining international operations to...
View ArticleBriefs: GM teams up with research center to improve tires
Comments GE now has 5,000 alternate fuel vehicles, including Fords C-Max Energi cars. (Ford) General Motors Co. engineers will work with independent researchers beginning in January to help develop...
View Article'Call Me Maybe' singer Carly Rae Jepsen still scheduled to open for Justin...
By Melody Baetens The Detroit News Comments As of Wednesday afternoon, box office officials said "Call Me Maybe" singer Carly Rae Jepsen is still scheduled to perform as opening act for Wednesday...
View ArticleKansas St.-Michigan Preview
After passing its first true test, Michigan feels confident and prepared heading into the final of the NIT Season Tipoff. The fourth-ranked Wolverines expect to get another stiff challenge against...
View ArticleWednesday's state basketball roundup: Rochester College upsets Division I...
By Associated Press Comments Charleston, Ill. â Stavros Schizas and Dramell Hogan scored 17 points each and Rochester (Mich.) defeated Eastern Illinois 59-56 on Wednesday afternoon, picking up the...
View ArticleThomas Rawls ready for top billing in Michigan backfield
By Angelique S. Chengelis The Detroit News Comments Thomas Rawls is averaging 4.6 yards on his 52 carries this season. (John T. Greilick / Detroit News) Ann Arbor â With Michigan tailback Fitz...
View ArticleU-M reviews prof's alleged scheme link
By From staff and wire reports Comments The University of Michigan says it is "carefully reviewing" the involvement of Sid Gilman, professor of neurology, in what prosecutors are calling one of the...
View ArticleMarket watch: Gaza cease-fire boosts pre-holiday market
Comments New York â The stock market crept higher Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Major market indexes got a slight lift after news broke of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and...
View ArticlePistons still smarting after getting outworked by Magic last week
By Vincent Goodwill The Detroit News Comments Lawrence Frank called last Friday's 110-106 loss to the Orlando Magic a great lesson on how not to play. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News) Orlando, Fla....
View ArticleLetter: Defending 'Lincoln'
Comments It was downright discouraging to read Tom Long's Nov. 16 review of Steven Spielberg's new production of "Lincoln" ("Well-acted, serious 'Lincoln' bogged down by politics") and his dismissive...
View ArticleLetters
Comments Too much, too soon Re: The Detroit News' Nov. 20 report, "Michigan schools overhaul faces fight": Keep public schools public and don't undermine the "community" school model. Kids and parents...
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