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Dearborn Police Chief: Fireworks usage down, but residents still complain
July 8th, 20160 DEARBORN — For many, the sounds of explosions in residential neighborhoods over the Fourth of July weekend could've easily been mistaken for a war zone. "They were going crazy… all I heard was boom boom-boom the whole time," said Dearborn resident Abed Koubeissi. "When it gets dark at around 9 p.m., it's non stop...
Wayne County treasurer Eric Sabree running for full term
July 8th, 20160 Eric Sabree.DETROIT — Eric Sabree, who was appointed Wayne County treasurer earlier this year, is seeking a full four-year term in office. Even before his appointment, Sabree— the first African American and first Muslim treasurer in the county— had racked up quite an impressive resume that made him well qualified for the...
What you need to know about early voting
July 8th, 20160 Arab Americans voting at Woodworth Middle School, March 9.DEARBORN — While Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been dominating headlines for the past several months, local elections are just as— if not more— important to the wellbeing of the community. The voters of Dearborn will elect a new judge and state representative in...
Flint residents suffer with Legionnaires’ disease
July 7th, 20160 FLINT - The home county to Flint, where residents were exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water, had its first case reported this year of Legionnaires' disease, a respiratory infection that has been linked to the crisis, health officials said. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it...
Downtown Dearborn a new hotspot
July 7th, 20160 DEARBORN- West downtown Dearborn is flourishing with energy and might be ready for a graceful return. New restaurants and breweries have started occupying some of the emptiness that lines Michigan Avenue. Projects for new apartments designed for young professionals are on the rise as well as a five-story...
Ohio man shoots dad, deputy after hummus dispute
July 7th, 20160 LEBANON, Ohio -- A man indicted Tuesday on charges including attempted aggravated murder and attempted murder, shot at his father and a sheriff's deputy last month following a dispute over hummus, authorities said. Warren County Prosecutor David Fornshell said charges against 19-year-old Mohammed Abdou...
Dearborn Judge candidate Abbie Bazzi rated “well qualified”
July 7th, 20160 DEARBORN - The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association issued its rating for judicial candidates and ranked Attorney Abbie Bazzi a “well qualified” candidate for Dearborn’s 19th District Court, while the other two candidates weren’t rated in the release.Bazzi is bidding for the Judge’s seat against Attorney Gene Hunt...
Bill O’Reilly blasts Obama for “emotional ties to Islam”
July 7th, 20160 NEW YORK - Fox News host Bill O’Reilly blasted President Barack Obama Wednesday night, saying the commander in chief’s “emotional attachment to the Muslim world has hurt” the country. “The Obama administration’s greatest failure is allowing the Islamic terror group ISIS to run wild, murdering thousands of innocent people...
Man killed by police near Minneapolis; video posted live on internet
July 7th, 20160 Philando CastileFALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A Minneapolis area police officer fatally shot a black man during a traffic stop, local law enforcement said on Thursday, and the victim's fiancee streamed live footage of the graphic aftermath on the internet.The death of the man identified by his family as Philando Castile, 32, came hours...
The numbers in Obama’s drone death report don’t add up
July 7th, 20160 More than three years after President Obama pledged to be transparent about the United States' lethal drone program, his administration has finally come forward with an accounting of the numbers of civilian deaths that resulted from drone strikes between Jan. 20, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2015. But the numbers only cover airstrikes...
Obama, Putin ready to increase Syria coordination
July 7th, 20160 WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Obama discussed the Syrian war in a phone call on Wednesday and the Kremlin said both leaders confirmed they were ready to increase coordination of military action in Syria. The White House said Obama stressed the need for Russia to press the Damascus government to halt...League of Women Voters to hosts Dearborn candidate forum
DEARBORN — The League of Women Voters of Dearborn / Dearborn Heights is organizing a candidate forum for the upcoming primary election in Dearborn. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 12, at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Dearborn Administrative Center, 16901 Michigan Ave. The public is invited to attend the forum...
Sorrow from terror against Muslims taints Eid celebrations
July 6th, 20160 Yemeni Americans in Hamtramck celebrate EidDEARBORN — Eid el-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is one of the most festive times for Muslims across the world. The holiday’s bliss was tainted by the sadness of the violence and terror that have targeted Muslims in the last days of the Holy Month.Locally, children sported new...
Muslim man’s car vandalized, damaged
July 6th, 20160 LOS ANGELES - A hate crime task force is investigating who spray-painted anti-Muslim graffiti on a Muslim man’s car in Palmdale, California, on the final day of Ramadan. Lt. Belinda Johnson of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to The Huffington Post that officers had responded to...
Hotel clerk fired for suspecting Muslim tourist was a terrorist
July 6th, 20160 AVON – The hotel clerk at the Fairfield Inn hotel in Avon, Ohio, who suspected that a Muslim man was a terrorist while he attempted to check in, has reportedly been fired and could be charged. The terrorist scare, which garnered massive attention, involved a man from Abu Dhabi who was......
Homeland Security to allocate $10 million to fight extremism
July 6th, 20160 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will announce on Wednesday $10 million in grants for non-profit organizations and colleges to develop counseling programs and other services to turn people away from violent extremism, according to a senior DHS official. The official, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of...
Flag burning Illinois man will not be charged
July 6th, 20160 ILLINOIS - An Illinois man who posted a picture of himself burning an American flag on social media on the July Fourth U.S. holiday will not be charged because flag burning is protected speech, authorities said on Tuesday.Bryton Mellott, 22, was charged with flag desecration and disorderly conduct when he was arrested in Urbana,......
Missouri candidate sells “ISIS hunting permits,” prompts fear among Muslims
July 6th, 20160 MISSOURI - A Republican Missouri candidate for governor is raising money for his campaign by selling fake “ISIS hunting permits,” scaring local Muslims who say the stickers perpetuate anti-Islam sentiment.According to the Associated Press, Missouri Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens sent out a fundraising email last...
“Iranian Hulk” promises to fight ISIS
July 5th, 20160 IRAN - After going viral online last month, a monstrous weightlifter dubbed the “Iranian Hulk” has confirmed he will join Iranian forces fighting ISIS on the battlefield. According to The Sun, larger-than-life Sajad Gharibi, 24, reportedly weighs a staggering 160 kilograms, with much of his bulk made up of muscle. The volunteer...
FBI: Hillary Clinton will not be charged
July 5th, 20160 WASHINGTON - The FBI will recommend to the Justice Department that no prosecution is warranted as a result of its yearlong investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state, agency Director James Comey said on Tuesday. Comey said the probe found there was evidence of extremely careless...
“An attack on Islam itself”
July 5th, 20160 "A direct attack on Muslims all across the world"UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. human rights chief on Tuesday called a suicide bombing outside the Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in the Saudi city of Medina an attack on Islam itself and many Muslims expressed shock that their second-holiest site had been targeted.Three apparently coordinated......
Suicide bombers hit three Saudi cities
July 4th, 20160 RIYADH - Suicide bombers struck three cities across Saudi Arabia on Monday, in an apparently coordinated campaign of attacks as Saudis prepared to break their fast on the penultimate day of the holy month of Ramadan.The explosions targeting U.S. diplomats, Shi'a worshippers and a security headquarters at a mosque in the holy city of...
UAE warns residents not to wear traditional clothing when traveling
July 4th, 20160 ABU DHABI— United Arab Emirates warned its citizens not to wear traditional garb when traveling to America for fear they might be mistaken for members of the Islamic State militant group. The UAE gave the warning after an Emirati man was wrestled to the ground in Ohio, mistaken for a member of the extremist group. The warning was......
Two teens viciously beaten outside of New York mosque
July 4th, 20160 NEW YORK – Two teenagers were violently beaten outside a Brooklyn mosque early Sunday morning, CBS News said. The incident allegedly happened around 1:18am at the Muslim Community Center of Brooklyn in Sunset Park, after lengthy evening prayers common during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The victims were two teenagers, ages 16...
Suspect arrested for beating man outside of Orlando shooter’s mosque
July 3rd, 20160 FORT LAUDERDALE(AP) — Authorities said they have arrested a suspect in the early Saturday beating of a man outside a Florida mosque that Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen had attended. Police said a suspect identified as Taylor Anthony Mazzanti, 25, was arrested and has been charged with felony battery. Mazzanti was booked into......
