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Israel and the United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalize relations, with Trump’s help
WASHINGTON, D.C. (REUTERS) - Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached a historic deal on Thursday that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two Middle Eastern nations in an agreement that U.S. President...
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Dearborn Heights City Council overrides a ninth mayoral veto for financial records
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Despite having agreed to proceed with their financial audit during a city council meeting in June, Dearborn Heights City Council has overridden yet another veto by Mayor Paletko on the matter. The latest of nine vetoes was in...
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Palestinian American researcher launches survey to assess and improve national Arab American health
BOSTON — A new survey seeks to assess the health of Arab Americans in the U.S. The Survey of Arab Health in America, or SAHA, aims to bridge gaps in the knowledge of the population that is historically underrepresented in health research, often...
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Former border patrol agent charged in homicide of 93-year-old Dearborn woman
DEARBORN — Police say the victim of a mid-July homicide victim was Maxine Callaghan, 93, a “vibrant and independent” woman who gave back to her community at the time of her death. Callaghan was a volunteer at The Henry Ford. She was...
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Dearborn Heights councilman looking for volunteers to beautify the city
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights City Councilman Tom Wencel is looking for at least 50 volunteers to help participate in different events to beautify the city. On Saturday, Aug. 15, the annual Ecorse Creek cleanup will be taking place along...
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Qatari sociologist says Beirut explosion is “divine punishment” for blasphemy, plastic surgery and homosexuality
QATAR — A Qatari sociologist known for posting videos of his controversial viewpoints on YouTube, has sparked outrage once again. The popular sociologist, Abd Al-Aziz Al-Khazraj Al-Ansari, said in his most recent video that the port explosions...
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Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate
WASHINGTON — Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen former prosecutor and current California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, Biden's campaign announced Tuesday. If elected, she would be the nation’s first...
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WHO director: Half of daily 100,000 COVID-19 cases in Americas are in the U.S.
BRASILIA (REUTERS) — More than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 are being reported daily in the Americas, half of them in the U.S., and there are worrisome spikes in countries that had outbreaks controlled, such as Argentina and Colombia, World Health...Health
Palestinian American researcher launches survey to assess and improve national Arab American health
BOSTON — A new survey seeks to assess the health of Arab Americans in...
August 12th, 2020
Dingell, Hammoud announce AK Steel will withdraw permit request to increase emissions in South Dearborn
DEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) and State...
August 7th, 2020
Henry Ford Health System is looking for people to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trial
DETROIT – Henry Ford Health System will recruit up to 5,000 participants...
July 31st, 2020
State will conduct inspections of Michigan businesses to ensure COVID-19 rules compliance
LANSING – State occupational health safety officials will conduct...
July 31st, 2020
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Israel and the United Arab Emirates reach historic deal to normalize relations, with Trump’s help
WASHINGTON, D.C. (REUTERS) - Israel and the United Arab Emirates...
August 13th, 2020
Qatari sociologist says Beirut explosion is “divine punishment” for blasphemy, plastic surgery and homosexuality
QATAR — A Qatari sociologist known for posting videos of his...
August 11th, 2020
WHO director: Half of daily 100,000 COVID-19 cases in Americas are in the U.S.
BRASILIA (REUTERS) — More than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 are being...
August 11th, 2020
Lebanon’s government resigns after outrage over deadly Beirut blast
BEIRUT — On Monday, Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced the...
August 10th, 2020