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Sergio Marchionne, who saved Fiat and Chrysler, has died

MILAN (AP) - Sergio Marchionne, a charismatic and demanding CEO who engineered two long-shot corporate turnarounds to save both Fiat and Chrysler from near-certain failure, died Wednesday. He was 66.The holding company of Italian automaker Fiat's founders, the Agnelli family, announced Marchionne had died after complications from surgery in Zurich.

 

Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story

NEW YORK (AP) - Two months before the 2016 election, Donald Trump and his former lawyer discussed plans to pay for a former Playboy model's story of alleged an affair, according to a secretly recorded tape of the conversation released Tuesday amid an escalating feud between the president and his longtime personal attorney.

 

Work on second segment of I-75 Modernization Project begins in 2019

The Michigan Department of Transportation has selected a contractor to begin work on a $224 million project. Walsh-Toebe Construction has been awarded the contract to begin work on the second segment of the multi-year, I-75 Modernization Project in Oakland County, which is scheduled for completion in 2023.

 

Bob Seger's earliest recordings compiled for new release

Some of Bob Seger's earliest recordings, long sought by fans, will become available again during September."Heavy Music: The Complete Cameo Recordings 1966-1967" comes out Sept. 7 and will feature 10 tracks Seger and his band the Last heard recorded while under contract to Cameo Records during that time.

 

Jeff Gutt homecoming elevates already strong Revolution 3 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

STERLING HEIGHTS -- The Revolution 3 Tour is designed as a blast from the past -- from the 90s and, in the case of British rockers The Cult, the 80s.But Tuesday night's, July 24, show in the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill really belonged to a new face in one of the veteran bands.

 

Over 100 artisans anticipated at Sterlingfest

A midway, 5K, live music and more can be found at Sterlingfest, but arts and craft vendors remain at the heart of the festival as they have for over 30 years. "The name of the festival is Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair. It still is an art and music fest first," Sterling Heights Director of Community Relations Bridget Kozlowski said.

 

Poll shows Gretchen Whitmer with lead over Bill Schuette in head-to-head matchup

An Emerson College poll shows Democrat Gretchen Whitmer with a lead over Republican Bill Schuette in a head-to-head matchup in the race for governor. That same poll shows Whitmer and Schuette as the likely general election gubernatorial nominees from each party.

 

DEAR ABBY July 25: Photo of naked stepsister is no longer a laughing matter

DEAR ABBY >> I don't like my stepsister, and when she stays with us, I'm forced to share a room with her. The last time she was here I got so mad at her I pretended to send a text message on my cell and secretly took a picture of her as she got out of the shower. I knew it was wrong, but it seemed funny at the time.

 

HOROSCOPES: July 25

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A clear-cut passage should be your plan. Replace extravagance with moderation, and irritability with energetic and purposeful plans. Step away from bullies and those who are less than reliable. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Personal change will boost your ego and give you the inclination to socialize and network more.

 

Wisconsin a favorite to win Big Ten West again

CHICAGO >> Success for the Wisconsin Badgers is about as ho-hum as their leader's personality.All Wisconsin does is win under no-nonsense, coach-next-door Paul Chryst.The Badgers finished a school-best 13-1 last year, missing the playoffs following a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game but beating Miami in the Orange Bowl.

 

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