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Michigan reaches title game. US Georgia
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Detroit gets emergency manager An emergency financial manager with wide-ranging powers has been appointed for the troubled city, in the biggest state takeover for years
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Giants sweep Tigers for World Series title Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night
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Giants beat Tigers 2-0 for 3-0 World Series lead
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Romney secures primary victories
Arizona: US Republican White House contender Mitt Romney has pulled off a double win in the Michigan and Arizona primaries
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Michigan and Arizona head to polls
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'Underwear bomber' sentenced to life in prison
Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, who smuggled a bomb in his underwear aboard a commercial airliner in 2009 has been sentenced to life in prison
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GM unveils record profit for 2011 US carmaker General Motors made record profits in 2011 but unveiled huge losses in its European operations
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GM returns as top vehicle maker General Motors has regained its slot as the world's biggest vehicle maker in a dramatic turnaround for a firm that was facing bankruptcy 2 years...
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'Underpants bomber' admits attack
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Detroit 'underwear bomber' trial begins Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 24, is a Nigerian man accused of attempting to bomb a flight with explosives sewn into his underwear
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| Oct.6 |
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Tigers beat Yankees 3-2, head to ALCS |
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Ford recalls 1.2m pick-up trucks
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US ex-First Lady Betty Ford dies The widow of former President Gerald Ford and founder of drug treatment facility the Betty Ford Center has died at the age of 93
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Jack Kevorkian dies in US aged 83
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Sharks clinch series with win over Wings |
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Sharks eliminate Wings with 2-1 victory |
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$74 million deal saves Saab |
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'Not guilty' plea in plane bomb case A 'not guilty' plea has been entered on behalf of the Nigerian accused of attempting to detonate a bomb on a plane on Christmas Day
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Nigerian accused of attacking US plane
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| Dec.25 |
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Jet incident 'was terror attack bid' 
An incident on an airliner arriving from the Netherlands was an attempt by a passenger to blow up the plane. The suspect was subdued
| A device had been used consisting of a mix of powder and liquid. Nigerian national studying in London said he was acting of behalf of al-Qaeda. President Obama has ordered increased security for air travel
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GM plans to cut 10,000 Opel jobs General Motors has confirmed that it plans to cut 10,000 jobs across its European car unit Opel
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General Motors cancels Opel sale
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Leaner GM emerges from bankruptcy General Motors says it has emerged from bankruptcy protection after creating a 'new GM' made up of the carmaker's best assets
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Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup
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GM enters bankruptcy protection New York: Car giant General Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the biggest failure of an industrial company in US history
| General Motors had seen its losses widen following a steep fall in sales in recent years. US government expected to take a 60% stake in the company
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GM bosses discuss bankruptcy plan
Senior executives at General Motors are meeting to discuss proceedings for expected filing for bankruptcy protection
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| May.27 |
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Wings win in OT, head back to Cup finals
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GM ponders future as deal fails General Motors' battle to avoid bankruptcy has suffered a blow as bondholders have rejected a key part of the carmaker's restructuring plan
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Chrysler 'to file for bankruptcy' Chrysler is to enter bankruptcy protection after failing to persuade a number of hedge funds to write off its debts
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GM to cut total of 21,000 US jobs General Motors is to phase out its Pontiac brand, as it aims to meet a 1 June deadline to revamp its business
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UNC captures NCAA championship title |
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GM chairman to leave car maker| The chief executive of struggling General Motors - Rick Wagoner - has agreed to step down immediately at the request of the White House | |
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Ford staff accept working changes
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'Substantial doubt' for GM future
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Chrysler and GM seek further aid Troubled carmaker Chrysler has asked for another $5bn from the US government, saying it plans to axe 3,000 jobs and cut three car models
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Ford reports record yearly loss
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Chrysler plants close for a month
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US car bail-out fails in Senate. U.S. Senate
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US carmakers publish rescue plans |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid| U.S. Congress: The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy. The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vita... | |
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Detroit claims Stanley Cup over Pittsburgh
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Boston back in NBA finals over Pistons |
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Pistons eliminate Magic in five games |
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Mayor charged in SMS scandal
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Chrysler to cut 10,000 jobs in US
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DaimlerChrysler cuts 13,000 jobs. Germany
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Ford hit by record $12.7bn loss
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Cardinals beat Tigers for 10th title U. S. Midwest: St Louis won the World Series by beating Detroit 4-2 to claim the best-of-seven championship 4-1
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Tigers square series |
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| Oct.21 |
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Cardinals rout Tigers in opener |
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Tigers in World Series over A's |
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Heat bounced Pistons to win East |
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Steelers win Super Bowl over Seahawks Parker broke a record 75-yard touchdown run, sparking Pittsburgh's 21-10 victory over Seattle
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Civil rights icon Rosa Parks buried
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Civil rights icon Parks dies| She refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man and inspired the modern civil rights movement | |
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All-Star Game |
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| Jun.23 |
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Spurs dethrone Pistons. Texas
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| Jun.7 |
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GM to cut 25,000 jobs by '08
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| Jun.6 |
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Detroit defeated Heat in East finals |
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Detroit eliminated Indiana in Game 6 |
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| Apr.19 |
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GM loses $1.1bn as car sales slow
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Ugly brawl between Pacers, Pistons
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| Jun.15 |
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Pistons beat Lakers to clinch NBA title
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Pistons make NBA Finals over Pacers |
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Powell: 'Build a new Middle East' |
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Nets return to Finals over Pistons |
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Wings win 10th Stanley Cup over 'Canes |
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Wings take 3-1 win over 'Canes |
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Ford reports huge loss |
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DaimlerChrysler to cut 26,000 jobs