‘Jesus Was Booked,’ Sarah Palin Takes Kid Rock, Ted Nugent To White House: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Guess Who Came To Dinner At White House

• Former Alaska governor said she invited the two Michigan-born musicians — Kid Rock and Ted Nugent — to dinner at the White House “because Jesus was booked.”

Area Holiday Inns Part Of Massive Credit Card Data Breach

• InterContinental Hotels Group, which includes Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Express, is helping customers discover if their data was leaked.

Area High School Student's Funeral On Friday

• Ryan Feeney's funeral set for Friday after his tragic death.

GM Plant In Venezuela Seized By Government

• “Illegal seizure of its assets,” illustrates political and economic instability in the South American country.

Special Weather Alert

Detroit Severe Storm Forecast: Tornadoes, Hail Possible

• The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather alert for Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties.

Also Worth a Read

• Detroit EMT Refused To Help Dying Baby: Prosecutor
• Detroit Teen Charged In Non-Fatal Shooting Of 2 Cops
• What’s Killing The Fish In Lake St. Clair, Great Lakes?
• Lyrids Meteor Shower Tuning Up: Peak Dates, Where To Watch

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