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Aid effort collapses -- December reprieve?

The $25 billion rescue plan for the auto industry collapses Thursday as Congress draws the line at one more bailout and Democrats say they won't even consider it until the companies produce a plan for rebuilding their industry.

• Auto-state senators ready to pitch bipartisan deal
• Chinese automakers want bailout | GMAC files for bank holding
• Ford shuffles manufacturing executive lineup
• U.S. isn't showing inclination to 'Keep America Rolling'
• Michigan worries automaker meltdown could doom state
• Comment: What now for automakers? | More Auto News

POLITICS

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How much does power shift hurt Michigan?

Will Rep. Henry Waxman be our enemy as Michigan tries to replace lost auto jobs with green-collar opportunities? | Talking Politics

• Dingell loses chairmanship

NEWS	• Latest News & Politics

Could local invention power cars of future?

Tim Wheeler says his electromagnetic engine could power cars for up to a year without being plugged in. The motor sips from and charges six motorcycle batteries.

• Drilling crew explores oil vein in mid-Michigan

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• Archer decides to stay out of 2010 governor's race

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• Hoekstra: CIA lied about missionary killed in Peru crash

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SPORTS

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• Heuser: Chance of McGuffie leaving U-M 'borderline'

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• Johnson returns, Furrey doubtful, Raiola ruled out

• Another blackout

• Big Ten title finally on line with MSU-Penn State game

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LIVING

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Gifts under $25 will keep the holidays merry

Here are some ideas for those on a tight budget this holiday season. Some require a little time and creativity, but all cost less than $25.

• More gifts for $10 or less

MHSAA FOOTBALL

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Third round playoff recap

Check out MLive.com's high school sports section for complete results and game recaps from Saturday's third round regional matchups.

• Div. 1 | Div. 2 | Div. 3 | Div. 4
• Div. 5 | Div. 6 | Div. 7 | Div. 8

ENTERTAINMENT

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• "Terminator" will be back -- in theaters and in video game

• James Sanford

• 'American Idol's' new David albums standard pop

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• Quit smoking with new stop smoking video game

• Man Zero

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First Puppy

Cast your votes for First Puppy. What breed do you think would make the best pet for the Obamas? Suggest a good name.

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Economists: Recession won't bottom out until '09

Two U-M economists say the country is in a recession that will continue to get worse until mid-2009. They also predict the country will lose about 2.4 million more jobs over the next year and a half.

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• Do you agree? | More News