Detroit Free Press

Joe Cada, 21, of Shelby Township has won the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, winning $8.55 million and becoming the youngest player to win the tournament in its 40-year history. Full Story »

Twice a week, Bill Bishop plays pool with his buddies at American Legion Post 233 in Lake Orion. It gives the retired Army lieutenant colonel a chance to hang out with people who know -- as he does -- what combat is like. Full Story »

A majority of City Council will be packing. Four members have already revealed that they have concealed-weapons permits and carry guns. Full Story »

Six more H1N1 deaths, including two children, were reported in Michigan last week, flu experts said Monday. That brings the total of deaths in Michigan to 28 since Sept. 1. Victims have ranged in age from 3 months to 72. Full Story »

If the tape truly tells the tale, Sean Harrington may have argued with an employee, but he never struck him. Still, Harrington spent more than 24 hours behind bars last week before he was charged with misdemeanor assault. Full Story »

Detroit city lawyer Valerie Colbert-Osamuede did not lie to Wayne County Circuit Judge Robert Colombo last year when she said that she didn't know of any confidentiality agreements leading to the $8.4-million settlement of a police whistle-blower lawsuit, her attorney said in a legal filing Monday. Full Story »

Readers and gadget addicts will have to wait just a little bit longer to get their hands on the Nook — Barnes & Noble's yet-to-be-released e-reader. The company told the Wall Street Journal that pre-order demand has beaten expectations. Full Story »

The percentage of Michigan roads in poor shape increased from 27% in 2007 to 32% last year, a recent report found. Macomb placed seventh on the list, Oakland second, and Wayne County sits at the top. Full Story »

A jury trial is expected to start today in Macomb County Circuit Court for an home health aide accused of stealing a bank card from a quadriplegic man and withdrawing $1,000 from his account after she helped him into a shower at a St. Clair Shores home and left him there. Full Story »

One of the three men who died running the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon last month suffered from heart disease, the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday. Full Story »

Arabs and Iranians needed: The CIA plans a metro Detroit premiere next week for two TV commercials aimed at recruiting Arab and Iranian Americans. Full Story »

CALUMET -- For staff at the Keweenaw National Historical Park, telling the story of copper mining involves more than mining machinery or other equipment. It also involves fruit-picking baskets, picnic baskets and even bathing suits. Full Story »

Voters in Troy will decide in February whether to let the city increase taxes to deal with its financial troubles. Full Story »

Like a lot of Detroit retailers, Dillon Antoin likes the idea of trees being planted up and down the street to beautify his district. He just doesn't want any planted right in front of his store. Full Story »

Jury selection is to continue Thursday in the trial of Jerome Hamilton, 16, accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of a Lathrup Village restaurant manager more than a year ago. Full Story »

Government offices and most banks will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Post offices will be closed. There will be express mail delivery only. Most banks and the Treasury bond market will be closed. Stock and commodity markets will be open. State offices, including Secretary of State branches, will be closed. Full Story »

A 36-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman he was dating in Canton last month is back in Wayne County after being arrested trying to leave the United States, the Canton Public Safety Department said. Full Story »

Oakland County Parks is offering gift certificates for amenities like rounds of golf, water park admissions and boat and bike rentals. The cost of the certificate is up to the purchaser, county officials said. The certificates, on sale now, can be used in 2010. Full Story »

A Flint teen accused in the kidnapping and killing of a 21-year-old Chesterfield Township man was ordered Monday to stand trial on charges of carjacking, felony possession of a firearm and receiving and concealing a firearm. Full Story »

Veterans Day is Wednesday. Locally, dozens of events are planned to pay tribute to the state's estimated 700,000 veterans. Here is a listing of some of metro Detroit's Veterans Day events, by county. Full Story »

REDFORD TOWNSHIP: The township board is expected to formally accept the resignation of Trustee Kathleen Maher at its meeting at 7 p.m. at Township Hall, 15145 Beech Daly. Full Story »

One of the three men who died running the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon last month suffered from heart disease, medical examiners announced today. Full Story »

A 36-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman he was dating in Canton last month is back in Wayne County after being arrested as he was trying to flee the United States, according to the Canton Public Safety Department. Full Story »

Two recent victims were children. The total number of deaths in Michigan is 28, up from 22 on Nov. 5. Victims have ranged from 3 months to 72. Full Story »

A Warren man faces life in prison on charges of slashing a police officer in the head and face after being charged with attempted murder today. Full Story »