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Law firm drops House GOP-backed work on gay marriage ban
Atlanta — A prominent law firm hired by Republican lawmakers to defend the federal ban on gay marriage ban said Monday it was withdrawing from the case amid criticism by advocacy groups, prompting the partner leading the work to quit his job there.
2011-04-25 14:47:00 | DetNews.com
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE
Mitsubishi Motors Company has introduced a 2012 Special Edition Coupe and Spyder variants of the iconic Eclipse. However, the manufacturer is planning to end Eclipse production after the 2012 model year. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE boasts HID headlights, “SE” side decaling, black side mirrors and nice 18” alloy wheels finished in matt black. All these goodies [...]
2011-04-25 14:39:27 | Automobiles Review
Report: F1 driver Kubica released from hospital
Filed under: Motorsports, Europe, Celebrities, Skoda, Racing Robert Kubica has finally been released from hospital following his terrifying February rally crash. In case you forgot, Kubica hit an Armco barrier, which punctured the cockpit of his Skoda Fabia S2000, nearly severing off his hand and casting doubt on the future of his driving career. Kubica's release is an important step in his overall recovery, but hardly means the Polish Formula One ace will be back in (...)
2011-04-25 14:32:00 | AutoBlogGuy Gadowsky leaves Princeton to coach Penn State hockey team
Gadowsky, 43, who led the Tigers to a school-record 22 victories in 2008-09, will coach the Nittany Lions when hockey returns as a varsity sport next year.
2011-04-25 14:22:00 | DetNews.com
BMW 1 Series M beats M3 around Hockenheim... by a hair
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Europe, BMW 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery There are few things more satisfying for a younger sibling than besting their older kin. Be it a hard-fought round of Stratego or a bare-knuckle brawl, putting an elder brother or sister in their place can be more satisfying than winning the lottery. In this spirit, German magazine Sport Auto just finished pitting the new 2012 1 (...)
2011-04-25 14:01:00 | AutoBlog
Out-Of-Gas Calls Spike With Higher Prices
Why would any driver delay in the extreme before filling his gas tank? Probably, in an endless search for a lower price per gallon. But could it go deeper than that, like a repressed death wish or the need to flirt with the dangerous. Or, it could be the sluggish economy. AAA Mid-Atlantic says it's receiving more and more "out of gas" calls, as...
2011-04-25 14:00:00 | The Car ConnectionWings' Nicklas Lidstrom a finalist for Norris Trophy
Zdeno Chara of the Bruins and Shea Weber of the Predators are the other finalists. Lidstrom has been a Norris finalist 11 times; he has won the award six times.
2011-04-25 13:37:00 | DetNews.com
Report: Ford Taurus Police Interceptor to hit streets with 2013 updates
Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Work, Ford 2013 Ford Taurus and 2012 Taurus Police Interceptor - Click either image for high-res gallery The Ford Crown Victoria has been such a valuable asset to police agencies around the U.S. that some municipalities have gone as far as to order extras. The reason? The Crown Vic will be retired at the end of 2011, with a replacement coming in the form of the Taurus Police Interceptor. But with the (...)
2011-04-25 13:32:00 | AutoBlogTrial to start in Oakland County for suspected serial killer
Pontiac — A trial is expected to begin today in Oakland Circuit Court for suspected serial killer Nolan Ray George. And some of those who will be tapped for jury duty were likely not even born at the time of the murder.
2011-04-25 13:17:00 | DetNews.comSnyder to outline educational goals Wednesday: Not an easy change'
Gov. Rick Snyder gave a preview today of a special message on education he will deliver on Wednesday, saying he will spell out changes that "will not be easy" in order to improve performance.
2011-04-25 13:17:00 | DetNews.comPerson who swallowed rodent poison prompts HAZMAT situation
A patient who swallowed rodent poison today is potentially emitting gasses so harmful that officials at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital have isolated the patient to one room and are treating the situation like a hazardous material incident.
2011-04-25 13:17:00 | DetNews.com
2011 Buick LaCrosse Earns The NHTSA's Top Rating
Add another GM car to the roster of vehicles earning the Feds' top safety rating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the 2011 Buick LaCrosse is worthy of a five-star safety rating. The NHTSA has toughened its safety ratings for the current model year; as a result, many five-star cars from the 2010 model year have...
2011-04-25 13:14:00 | The Car ConnectionHonda expects Japan output to return to normal by year end
Honda said today that it expects Japanese production to return to normal levels before year end following supply-chain disruptions caused by the country's March 11 earthquake.
2011-04-25 13:08:35 | Automotive NewsNCAA: Ohio State coach Jim Tressel lied to hide violations
In a sharply worded rebuke of Ohio State's Jim Tressel, the NCAA on Monday accused the coach of withholding information and lying to keep Buckeyes players on the field — players who had accepted improper benefits from the owner of a tattoo parlor.
2011-04-25 13:07:00 | DetNews.com
Rumormill: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series Coupe to get 507-hp, 6.2-liter V8
Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Europe, Mercedes-Benz, Rumormill, Luxury 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG debuted at last week's New York Auto Show sporting a 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 packing 451 snorting ponies. On the heels of that debut comes a report that AMG's upcoming C63 AMG Black Series will arrive packing just over 500 horsepower from a tweaked version of the same engine. With that much (...)
2011-04-25 13:00:00 | AutoBlog