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The Detroit City Council ordered a 10 percent pay cut for about 600 unionized city workers after contract negotiations reached an impasse.
Kilpatrick, city differ on computer fate
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says his computer, sought in a civil lawsuit over e-mails, was given to his successor, Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr.
A quick handover is expected in Detroit now that the city has an elected mayor again.
Former NBA great Dave Bing promised to bring integrity to the Detroit mayor's office after winning Tuesday's special election.
Investigators have opened a perjury probe of Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. for allegedly making false claims on campaign disclosure forms, an official said.
Interim Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel vowed to tackle basic issues like crime and trash collection after being sworn into office Friday.
Detroit council delays election decision
The Detroit City Council unanimously decided Tuesday to delay a decision to hold a special election to fill out the term of resigning Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick, Cockrel meet on transition
Incoming Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel says he had a "productive" meeting Monday with current Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to discuss the transition of city power.
Detroit's fill-in mayor seen as solid
Ken Cockrel told a news conference that his top priority as the acting mayor of Detroit will be rebuilding the city's credibility.
The chief of staff for Detroit City Council President Ken Cockrel Jr. has resigned after being caught on videotape allegedly taking cash, Cockrel confirms.
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Tornado recover efforts underway in Moore, Oklahoma
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Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin talks to victims from the May 20 tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma, May 22, 2013. The EF-5 tornado cut a path of destruction approximately 17 miles by 1.3 miles wide and left 24 people dead. UPI/J.P. Wilson