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Bradley Manning wants to live as a woman and be called Chelsea
Washington — Bradley Manning, the Army private who was sentenced to prison for leaking classified documents, said Thursday, Aug. 22, he wants to live the rest of his life as a woman."I am Chelsea Manning. I am female," the Army private wrote in a statement read on NBC's "Today" by his attorney. "Given the way that I feel, and have felt...California gets OK to force-feed some hunger-striking inmates
SACRAMENTO — California authorities won court approval on Monday, Aug. 19, to force-feed some prisoners on a hunger strike, after officials voiced concerns that inmates may have been coerced into refusing food in a protest against the state's solitary confinement policies.U.S. District Court Judge Thelton E. Henderson, responding...Obama unveils plan that aims to make college more affordable
Washington — President Barack Obama on Thursday, Aug. 22, proposed a new plan to tackle soaring higher education costs with a system that would rate colleges and universities, based on their value for the money students spend and tie those ratings to disbursement of federal student aid.The president, who has spent much of the summer...University suspends a fraternity over Facebook posts
MIAMI — Florida International University has suspended a fraternity over Facebook posts that referred to selling drugs and hazing new members, officials said.The Facebook posts were made in a "private" group, created by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity chapter at FIU, The Miami Herald reported. An anonymous person then took screenshots of...Consul General of Iraq discusses investment opportunities, upcoming elections and tourism in his country
SOUTHFIELD — Too often, positive news about Iraq is underreported or ignored, as the media focuses widely on the violence plaguing various parts of the country. As Iraq works to recover from a devastating war that spanned over a decade, many people remain optimistic about its future. During an interview with The Arab American...Former Dearborn resident killed in recent Beirut car bomb attack
DEARBORN — Many in the local Arab American community are continuing to grieve the loss of a former Dearborn resident, who was killed in Beirut, Lebanon last week during a terrorist attack. A sign in Lebanon written in Arabic in remembrance of Ghamlouch and other victims of the bomb attackHussein Ghamlouch, 52, was one of more...
Department of Education: Edsel Ford one of the worst schools in the state
August 23rd, 20130 DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools received both good and bad news this year from the Michigan Department of Education. While the majority of the 33 schools in the district earned an average rating on the State's new reporting system for school performance, Edsel Ford High School was ranked as one of the worst in the State,...U of M-Dearborn unveils student housing
DEARBORN — The Union, a private apartment complex designated for University of Michigan-Dearborn (UMD) students, opened Wednesday, Aug. 21, after an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students will be able to move into their new homes on Sept. 1; three days before fall classes begin.The ceremony was attended by students, parents,...Wayne County outlines future plans of jail project
DETROIT—After a 60-day suspension of construction on a new County jail, Robert Ficano’s administration presented what it believes are the best options for the project to the County Commission at a special meeting Aug. 14. Ficano’s administration has faced a lot of criticism about the jail exceeding its budget. According to a...Poetry Corner: A ready scenario
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 a poem by the legendary Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. A Ready Scenario was published after Darwish's death, in his last book I Do not Want for this Poem to End.A ready...Detroit bankruptcy challenged on constitutional grounds
DETROIT — Public labor unions took aim at Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing on Monday, asking a U.S. court to toss the City's bid for protection from its creditors, because it is constitutionally flawed on both the state and federal levels.A union that represents public-sector workers even took the unusual step of arguing that...
Religious coalition challenges anti-Israeli protestors in Ann Arbor
August 23rd, 20130 ANN ARBOR — A coalition of over 30 religious leaders of various faiths, from Ann Arbor, Saline and Ypsilanti have come together to take a stand against a weekly anti-Israeli protest that is held outside of the Beth Israel Congregation, a synagogue in Ann Arbor. At the Ann Arbor City Council meeting that was held on Monday, Aug. 20,...Law Corner: You have a right to use deadly force to protect yourself in your own home
Nearly everyone has heard of and somewhat understands the self-defense doctrine. The Trayvon Martin killing brought this issue to the national spotlight. What does Michigan law say about self-defense? As a general rule, killing another person in self-defense is justifiable homicide if, under all the circumstances, the...Bill passes that expands Medicaid in Michigan
MICHIGAN-In June, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4714, which would expand Medicaid in Michigan. It is estimated that more than 400,000 uninsured adults in Michigan will be eligible for medical coverage under this legislation. “Medicaid expansion is crucial to the health and well-being of Michigan citizens,...Snyder dives into Lake Huron
LAKE HURON — Governor Rick Snyder scuba-dived in Lake Huron on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to explore the Monohansett, a large wooden ship that sank in the lake in 1907.The shipwreck is located in the Thunder Bay Marine National Sanctuary, one of 14 marine areas protected by the federal government for ecological or historic reasons.The......
Dr. Fata pleads “not guilty”
Dr. Fata, a local doctor who is being investigated by the federal government over accusations that he misdiagnosed patients with cancer and gave them unnecessary treatment to enrich himself, entered a “not guilty” plea on Monday. Many patients of the physician are speaking out in favor of the doctor and trying to find...Social justice coalition to march on 50th anniversary of King’s “Dream” speech
DETROIT – A massive coalition of workers and civil rights advocates will be joined by immigration reform advocates and other social justice groups to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his landmark “I Have a Dream” speech. ...State board rejects County Clerk’s modified version of Detroit election results
DETROIT — On Tuesday morning, it appeared that Benny Napoleon may have actually been the top vote-getting candidate in the Detroit Mayoral Primary Race when the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, headed by Clerk Cathy Garrett, announced that it was throwing out more than 20,000 votes.But later that evening, the Wayne County Board of...Detroit Police Department adopts controversial ‘stop and frisk’ policy
DETROIT — The controversial 'stop and frisk' policy, which was originally used by the New York Police Department, will now be coming to Detroit. The department announced on Monday that it will begin implementing that method on traffic cops, which involves the random stopping and patting down of suspicious individuals. According to......
City passes new ordinance against driving under the influence of substances
DEARBORN — On August 13, the Dearborn City Council approved an amendment to its drunk and impaired driving ordinance, to bring the City in compliance with a statewide law. Drivers in Dearborn can now be arrested for "driving under the influence of intoxicating substances."An individual may risk arrest or prosecution if they ignore the...Local group sends letter to Obama regarding persecution of Egyptian Christians
The American Middle East Christians Congress (AMECC) recently sent a letter to President Obama, regarding the persecution of Christians in Egypt. In the letter, the AMECC strongly condemned the senseless killing and destruction of the Coptic Christian priests, citizens and churches in Egypt. Ramsey Dass, president of the......
Two new hotels to be built in Dearborn
DEARBORN — The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the building of two new hotels in the west end of Dearborn.A Holiday Inn Express and a Staybridge Suites are to be built on vacant land on Michigan Avenue, near Telegraph Rad. Although construction will begin soon, no date has been set for the opening of the hotels. Each...CAIR-MI seeks banquet coordinator
SOUTHFIELD — The Council on American Islamic Relations of Michigan is seeking a banquet coordinator for its upcoming 14th annual banquet. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume to info@cairmichigan.org. The CAIR-MI Annual Banquet Coordinator is responsible for organizing and coordinating all aspects of the......