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Huge rebates and zero-percent loans couldn't overcome economic uncertainty as U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, capping a dismal year that saw sales free-fall by 2.9 million vehicles from 2007.      INSIDE: Tom Wait says despite the disappointing numbers, some analysts  say there is hope on the horizon Watch Video

Ex-Kwame Kilpatrick aide Christine Beatty will be sentenced Tuesday morning for her role in the text messaging scandal that rocked the city for almost a year.   INSIDE: Watch live coverage beginning Tuesday at 9 a.m. on Channel 7 or click on to streaming live video on WXYZ.com
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Paw Paw's police chief says a heart found at a car wash in the southwestern Michigan village belonged to a deer.

A group of about 15 Michigan Islamic leaders on Monday called on the public to contact lawmakers, donate to relief agencies and pray in an effort to end fighting and suffering in the Gaza Strip and Israel.

INSIDE: Michael Rosenfield gets perspective on the fighting from people here in metro Detroit Watch Video

Detroit residents are invited to join Detroit Police Chief James R. Barren at an open forum discussion about issues affecting city neighborhoods.
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Ford Motor Co. said Monday its December U.S. vehicle sales tumbled, capping off a tough year for both the automaker and the industry overall.

INSIDE: Mary Conway says the automaker is maintaining a positive stance in the company's turnaround plans Watch Video

Two new suspects have been charged in connection with the murder of a young pregnant woman who was shot to death outside of the restaurant where she worked.    INSIDE: Video of the suspects Watch Video

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at an historic house on the grounds of The Henry Ford in Dearborn.

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Looking to modify your mortgage? Experts are warning you to be careful. Some companies are preying on the vulnerable and making promises they can't always keep. INSIDE: Bill Spencer Tells You What You Should Look Out For Watch Video

Both Ford Motor Company and General Motors are reporting that sales for the month of December dropped more than 30%.

INSIDE: Mary Conway reports Ford Motor is hoping to shine a positive light on potential sales figures for 2009  Watch Video