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Beverly Hills man gets 137 years for role in arson ring

The leader of an arson ring was sentenced today to 137 years in prison for running a scheme that involved burning down houses and businesses for money, scamming more than $5 million from insurance companies through phony claims.Ali Darwich, 31, of Beverly Hills was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Robert Cleland, who oversaw his trial that ended in December with him convicted of 33 counts of ...
Detroit Red Wings level NHL playoff series against Chicago Blackhawks

Valtteri Filppula of the Detroit Red Wings collides with Michal Handzus of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on May 18, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph: Jonathan Daniel/Getty ...
Tigers notes JV goes back to basics in bullpen session

Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander (35) reacts after walking Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (1) during the third inning May 16, 2013. / Ron ...
Appeals court Troy doesnt own land where transit center is being built

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a developer who says Troy must give back land the developer donated for a transit center because the city failed to get the project funded within the ...
Detroit Pistons To Clean Up St. Hedwig Park In Detroit April 18 For NBA Green Week Presented By Sprint

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - The Detroit Pistons are helping to clean-up St. Hedwig Park in Southwest Detroit today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., clearing debris, removing graffiti and painting the basketball court to celebrate NBA Green Week. Members of the Pistons organization, including Pistons Legend Earl Cureton, will join Detroit ...

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50 to 60 people injured after car drove into Virginia parade

DAMASCUS, VA. — An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.Washington County director of emergency management Pokey Harris said Saturday that no fatalities have been reported.The injuries ranged from critical to superficial. Three of the victims were flown by helicopter to regional hospitals. ...
Fans of comic book legend Stan Lee jam highways to see him at Motor City Comic Con

A chance to meet a comic book legend drew thousands of fans to the Motor City Comic Con in Novi on Saturday, with many enduring highway backups and long lines to get in just to get an autograph.Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, X-Men and Iron Man, was the main draw at the convention, held at the Suburban Collection Showplace. It was ...
4 incidents reported of man exposing himself to women in Troy Royal Oak

Four similar incidents have been reported in Troy and Royal Oak over the past week when women and girls were followed by a man who exposed himself and made lewd comments, police said.Troy police issued an alert about the incidents this afternoon, warning the community to be on the lookout for the man seen driving a red SUV. No one has been injured.According to police, the incidents ...
Invasive Asian stink bugs threaten fruit crops in Michigan

An invasive insect from Asia first spotted in Michigan two years ago could pose a major threat this year to fruit growers, officials say. The brown marmorated stink bug was reported in 12 counties last year, The Detroit News reported Saturday. While it has not yet been seen in Macomb County, just north of Detroit, growers there are apprehensive. Paul Blake grows strawberries, peaches, cherries ...
Game thread Tigers lineup for tonights game vs. Rangers

Avisail Garcia is back in the lineup as the centerfielder as the Detroit Tigers play on against the Texas Rangers in their 4-game series in Arlington.Right-hander Anibal Sanchez (4-3, 2.05 ERA) goes against right-hander Justin Grimm (2-3, 4.28) at 8:05 p.m.The two teams split the first two games of the series after the Tigers took Friday ...

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Ex-Jets quarterback Tebow's motivational speech in Michigan holds 'no insight' on NFL future

American football player Tim Tebow has addressed the public for the first time in a motivational speech since his termination from the New York Jets.

The speech did not include any proclamation on Tebow's National Football League's (NFL) future as he shared his positive message on impacting lives, the New York Daily News reports.

According to the report, the quarterback remained mum about his football career but said that he is aware of who controls his future though uncertain as to what his future holds.

The speech ended with a standing ovation even though the footballer spoke about his attempt at reading scriptures to solve the 'trials and tribulations' in his life, indicating Tebow's popularity among the masses as he stands to be in the Forbes' 2013 list of America's most influential athletes.

Senior vice president of Sports for Nielsen Stephen Master recognized the incredible popularity of the former Jets quarterback, despite being homeless and jobless. (ANI)