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January 21st, 2019

World

Air force general: Iran impatient to fight Israel

PThe head of Iran’s air force said on Monday the country was impatient to fight Israel and destroy it, a state-linked news website said. “The young people in the air force are fully ready and impatient to confront the Zionist regime and...

January 19th, 2019

U.S.A

Texas Rep. tries to block Rashida Tlaib’s “dangerous” congressional visit to Palestine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Texas Rep. Brian Babin has issued a warning about Detroit congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's planned trip to Palestine, calling it “both ill-conceived and inconsistent with our national values.” Tlaib is planning the trip as a...

January 18th, 2019

COMMUNITY

The moral travesty of Israel seeking Arab, Iranian money for its alleged Nakba

The game is afoot. Israel, believe it or not, is demanding that seven Arab countries and Iran pay $250 billion as compensation for what it claims was the forceful exodus of Jews from Arab countries during the late 1940s. The events that Israel is...

January 18th, 2019

In Our Opinion

On its 90th anniversary, Dearborn must pledge support for most neglected neighborhoods

This week Dearborn marked the 90th anniversary of what has become one of the largest and most diverse cities in the state. But as the city moves forward with plans to turn west Dearborn into a modern business and entertainment hub, the age and...

January 18th, 2019

COMMUNITY

From low income single mother to state senator

LANSING — Betty Jean Alexander worked as a clerical specialist at the Wayne County Clerk’s office this time last year. She made $16 an hour, qualified for food stamps and took the bus to work. Now, after a surprising primary election win...

January 18th, 2019

Local

Chad Newton appointed CEO of Detroit Metro Airport

ROMULUS — Army veteran and former Wayne County deputy sheriff Chad Newton was elected chief executive officer of the Wayne County Airport on Wednesday, bringing with him a security background and a focus on diversity hiring. Newton previously...

January 17th, 2019

Local

Accused mastermind of opioid fraud case freed on record-setting $7M bond

DETROIT — U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy released Dr. Rajendra Bothra on a record $7 million bond on Tuesday despite concerns that he may flee to his native India. The Bloomfield Hills doctor is awaiting trial in July on charges of...

January 17th, 2019

U.S. Politics

Rashida Tlaib fires back at Florida official and right wing media

WASHINGTON, DC - Recently elected U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) responded to racial attacks from Annabelle Lima-Taub on Wednesday, at a time when the Florida city commissioner faced calls for her resignation online. Lima-Taub signed an...

January 17th, 2019

Local

Dearborn Schools board of trustees select new officers

DEARBORN — As part of School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Glenn Maleyko took time at the January 14 school board meeting to thank the trustees for their service to the community. The school board trustees dedicate a lot of time...