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26-year-old arrested in connection to hooting of Dearborn resident
Qais Mohamed Salem.DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Dearborn Police arrested 26-year-old Qais Mohamed Salem in connection to the shooting of a 60-year-old resident that occurred Sunday, Feb. 9 at an apartment building in the 1800 block of Wyoming Street. The victim of the gunshot wound was immediately taken to a local hospital where he...Troy gas station clerk shot in the head
TROY— The city’s police department is seeking public assistance in helping find the individual responsible for the slaying of a gas station clerk here. The clerk, 63-year-old Athir Putres of Rochester Hills, was shot in the head, Saturday Feb. 7. According to police, Putres’ body was found behind the counter at the Clark gas...New program expands study of Islam in America’s heartland
ANN ARBOR — Islam’s complexity makes it nearly impossible for one university to offer enough courses to cover it all. To fill in the gaps, the University of Michigan is joining other Big Ten schools and the University of Chicago in establishing a distance-learning program that allows students to take courses about Islam not...Ficano administration presents new deficit elimination plan
DETROIT—Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano on Tuesday started the discussion on a completely new deficit elimination plan to address the County’s finances. With the county’s new chief financial officer, Mark Abbo, the county has revamped the way it is approaching both the structural operating and accumulated deficits.The county...ACLU applauds Michigan Supreme Court decision striking down local medical marijuana bans
MICHIGAN — In a unanimous decision Feb. 6, the Michigan Supreme Court struck down the City of Wyoming’s ordinance that bans medical marijuana because it directly violates the state’s Medical Marijuana Act. The ordinance was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU-MI) on behalf of John Ter Beek, a...“Raise Michigan” campaign pushing to get minimum wage increased by 2016
LANSING — On Monday, members of the “Raise Michigan” campaign submitted a request to the Board of Canvassers asking for the minimum wage to be increased to $9.50 an hour by 2016. Those earning Michigan’s current $7.40 an hour minimum wage live below the federal poverty line. "A family can't survive on $7.40 an hour," said...
High protien breakfast: A good way to start your day
February 14th, 20140 A high protein breakfast can give you the perfect start to your day. Protein can be a great way to fuel up after a long night's rest. Here are some reasons why you should enjoy a breakfast that is high in protein and some recipe ideas to get you started.Why Eat Protein?Protein is a building block of cells throughout the body. It is...Seven healthy alternatives to drinking pop
Americans continue to guzzle extra calories through sugary drinks like pop. Teens may be among the biggest offenders. Roughly one-third of high school students in the U.S. drink two or more sodas, sports drinks, or other sugary beverages per day, according to the results of a national survey released by the U.S. Centers for Disease...Council denies request to sell warehouse back to previous owner
DEARBORN — During a special city council meeting on February 4, the city denied a request to sell a property back to Sam Hamade, a former business owner of a warehouse located at 7041 Orchard Ave.The city had bought the property after the county foreclosed on it when Hamade had fallen behind on his property taxes. Mayor O'Reilly...New U.S. bill to punish academic boycott inspired by Israeli ambassador
WASHINGTON — Weeks after Ambassador Michael Oren, Israel’s former envoy to the United States, suggested it, members of the United States Congress have introduced a bill to punish American universities if their members support the academic boycott of Israeli institutions.The so-called “Protect Academic Freedom Act” would deny...
Bursting the ‘blood bubble’
February 14th, 20140 MISHOR ADUMIM INDUSTRIAL ZONE, Occupied West Bank — The longstanding Israeli practice of labeling settlement products “Made in Israel” is leading to mounting opposition to the occupation.Settlements are considered a violation of international law. In Israel, they aren’t. And so, more often than not, consumers of Israeli products...
Lebanese olympic skier faces investigation after appearing in racy photos
February 14th, 20140 BEIRUT — Lebanese skier Jackie Chamoun is being investigated by the Lebanese Olympic Committee for appearing in racy photos and a Youtube video with nothing but underpants, covering her breasts with skis. The skier, who is not expected to be a medal contender, may have given the Sochi Games its first controversy after partially nude...Hotlines taking complaints over government No-Fly List and bank account closures
DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) this week reminded community members about two hotlines that were previously established to take complaints about the government No-Fly List and Watch List, in addition to the massive closures of Arab American bank accounts. If you or anyone you know is either prevented from...The savage poem
As a part of its continuing effort to share a portion of the literary wealth of Arabic poetry with the English reader, The Arab American News translates excerpts of a poem by Syrian poet Nizar Qabbani. "The Savage Poem" was turned into a song by Iraqi artist Qadim Al Saher, who formed a partnership with Qabbani and continued to sing his...UN: Clashes in Iraq’s Anbar displaced 300,000
BAGHDAD - Violence in Iraq's Anbar province, where armed groups fully control one city and parts of another, has displaced up to 300,000 people in six weeks, the United Nations has said.The province has been hit by a surge in fighting between pro- and anti-government forces that began at the end of last year, as Iraq suffers its worst......
Henry Ford Community College recovering financially, looking to re-brand
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College (HFCC) is on track to end the year with a $1.2 million surplus, achieving an almost $18 million turnaround after facing a financial crisis for the last two years that nearly put its future in jeopardy. Last summer, the college began its recovery with an overhaul led by the appointment of...“The Bomb” Middle Eastern restaurant in Eastpointe stirs controversy
EASTPOINTE — When Syrian American couple Rana and George Georgi opened a small restaurant in Eastpointe, they did not expect their new business to turn into a media destination, let alone the subject of many hateful comments on the internet. They say all they wanted was to cook for and serve diners, but "The Bomb," the name they gave...Community celebrates retirement of longtime Dearborn Public Schools educator
DEARBORN — On Friday, January 31, community leaders and local residents gathered at Byblos Banquets to celebrate the retirement of long-time Dearborn Public School educator Hassane Jaafar. Jaafar, who announced his retirement in December, has been involved with Dearborn Public Schools since 1979, when he started as a para-pro at...Local teachers offer citizenship classes in Dearborn
DEARBORN — A group of teachers from the surrounding area are utilizing their teaching skills for immigration reform. Several area teachers have collaborated with honor students from local high schools in an initiative that aims to increase the number of citizenship applicants that pass the United States Citizenship Exam.The......
Sphinx Organization hosts conference dedicated to furthering diversity in the arts
DETROIT — The Sphinx Organization, a Detroit-based national arts and youth development non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts, is hosting its second annual "SphinxCon" this year, entitled "Solutions 2014." Simon Shaheen will be featured as a speaker at the conference....
Multilingual Super Bowl Coke commercial draws mixed reaction
February 7th, 20140 DEARBORN — "I, too, sing America," African American poet Langston Hughes wrote in the mid-1940's, affirming his belonging and contributions to this nation. Seventy years later, a Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad features "America the Beautiful" being sung on national television in seven different languages. The commercial, which presents varied......
The doggie debate: Muslim dog owners debunk stigmas
February 7th, 20141 DEARBORN — 47 percent of American households own at least one dog, and 20 percent own a second. But in Dearborn, a town with a large concentration of Arabs and Muslims, there are far less barks heard around the neighborhood. A dog’s place in Islam has been heavily debated, with many Muslim families believing that owning,...Local business owner finds and returns $100K in savings bonds
Saleh.DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Norman Saleh, the owner of XS-Trash found $100,000 in savings bonds inside a house he was hired to clean. Saleh immediately returned to the money to the owner, and was tipped $15,000 and given the keys to the house which is valued at $160,000. Norman told the owner that he didn’t expect anything it......