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Dearborn Man indicted with providing support to ISIS after being captured in Syria

July 28th, 20180 DETROIT — On Tuesday, July 24, a Dearborn man was charged in an unsealed indictment with providing material support to ISIS after being captured on an ISIS...

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FBI serves Detroit for more than 110 years

July 28th, 20180 DETROIT — The FBI celebrated 110 years of public service on Thursday, July 26, and reflected on its history and the changes it’s experienced in the digital...

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Arab Americans share views on recreational marijuana legalization

July 27th, 20181 By Tamara Ajjour and Eman Jassem The Arab American News interns DEARBORN — On November 6, Michigan residents will be able to decide whether to legalize...

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Reps. Hammoud, Wittenberg propose clear kosher, halal guidelines to protect consumers

July 22nd, 20181 LANSING — State Reps. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) and Robert Wittenberg (D-Huntington Woods) have introduced House Bills 6119 and 6120, which would revise kosher...

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Is Dearborn still an attraction for young Arab Americans?

July 21st, 20180 By Tamara Ajjour The Arab American News intern Dearborn — Dearborn has long been known as the hub for all things Middle Eastern. From Lebanese, Iraqi and Yemeni...

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Local Iraqis support protests for reform in homeland, but fear ‘chaos’

July 21st, 20183 DEARBORN – After a successful ousting of ISIS insurgents and a democratically-held election, Iraq’s situation seemed to be on an uptick. But in the midst of a...

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Muslim candidates campaign in record numbers nationwide, but face backlash

July 20th, 20181 SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When Muslim American Tahirah Amatul-Wadud heard about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's stunning upset over U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's...

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Voters will have to choose how to pay for CSO project

July 20th, 20180 DEARBORN – During the Aug. 7 primary, voters will decide how additional funds will be raised for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO), which requires $58 million more...

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Detroit Mental Health Task force members work to raise awareness

July 20th, 20181 DETROIT — Detroit City Councilman Roy McCalister Jr. and the Mental Health Task Force held a public meeting in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Tuesday, July...

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Arab Americans share their heritage at 12th annual Bazaar in Bay Ridge

July 19th, 20180 BROOKLYN, NY - Sunday, July 9, Arab Americans celebrated their heritage at the 12th annual Arab American Bazaar in Bay Ridge, sponsored by the Arab American Association...

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Summer camp focuses on purpose and motivation as keys to success

July 17th, 20180 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic Institute of America (IIA) Summer Camp offers an engaging summer program with fun recreational and educational activities/lessons that...

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Dearborn voters to decide on additional funding for CSO project

July 17th, 20180 DEARBORN– On August 7, voters will determine how to pay the remaining portion of the federally-mandated pollution control project known as the Combined Sewer Overflow...

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Russia hands over World Cup hosting duties to Qatar

July 15th, 20180 MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday handed over the mantle of World Cup host to the emir of Qatar, whose country will stage the 2022 edition of the...

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Arab Americans welcome new Henry Ford College president

July 14th, 20180 DEARBORN— Henry Ford Community College (HFC) President Russell Kavalhuna and his wife, Courtney, attended a dinner at Habib’s Cuisine on Tuesday, July...

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Free Household Hazardous Waste Day for Dearborn residents

July 14th, 20180 DEARBORN– A free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Detroit City Airport. It is open to all Wayne...

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Our colleague Mohammad Ramouni dies of lung cancer

July 13th, 20184 ORLANDO, Florida — The Arab American News lost one of its longtime contributors. Mohammad Ramouni, 64, passed away after surrendering to his sudden and swift illness...

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Residents look to Dearborn government to curb pollution as MDEQ’s powers go up in smoke

July 13th, 20180 DEARBORN — Residents concerned that large factories in the city's industrial Southend are worsening air quality are turning to the City Council, in hopes it would...

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Amnesty International’s ‘I Welcome’ campaign brings locals and refugees together

July 6th, 20180 Human rights organization advocates for building longer tables, not walls DEARBORN – About 80 percent of people surveyed worldwide say they would welcome...

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Comedian Dean Obeidallah wins lawsuit against neo-Nazi from Ohio

July 6th, 20180 COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal district court here issued an entry of default against an American neo-Nazi in a lawsuit filed by an Arab American comedian, Dean...

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First Arab American sworn in as mayor of Paterson, New Jersey

July 6th, 20180 PATERSON, NJ —Andre Sayegh was sworn in as the mayor of Paterson, New Jersey on Sunday afternoon, July 1, becoming the first Arab American to hold the city’s...

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Arab American doctor who uncovered Flint Water Crisis writes memoir

July 6th, 20180 FLINT — Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, known as the primary whistleblower in the Flint water crisis, documented her personal experience of seeking proof of lead poisoning in...

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Study: Media coverage of American Muslims Is bigoted and inaccurate

July 6th, 20182 NEW YORK— An organization looking to use data to combat the overwhelming amount of misinformation about Muslims in the media has released an in-depth report to...

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Meet the candidates aiming to become first Muslim Congresswomen

July 6th, 20180 Progressive and unorthodox candidates for Congress have been racking up major victories in the past few months, sending shockwaves and turning heads in a political arena...

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DHS extends temporary protection status for 1,250 Yemenis

July 6th, 20180 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration said on Thursday it would allow some 1,250 Yemenis to remain in the United States for at least another 18 months under...

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International artists showcase diversity and unity through music

July 6th, 20180 DETROIT — The 26th annual Concert of Colors, Detroit’s diversity festival, begins events on Wednesday, July 11 and runs through Sunday, July 15. The five day...

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Dingell, local experts hold healthcare forum in Dearborn

July 6th, 20180 DEARBORN – Local healthcare experts and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) held a town hall Monday on the state of healthcare and pre-existing conditions coverage...

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Gov. Snyder appoints Arab American to Michigan board of realtors

July 6th, 20181 LANSING – Gov. Snyder announced on July 5 the appointment of Hassan Ahmad of Dearborn Heights to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. The...

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