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Asian American scholars pledge support for “controversial” Arab American history curriculum in California
SACRAMENTO, CA — The state of California has become a political battleground since the announcement of its pending Assembly Bill 331 mandating ethnic studies in high schools and Cal State universities, with controversy taking root over the...
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Metro Detroit Chaldeans make history with first museum in the world to preserve their heritage
WEST BLOOMFIELD — While the Metro Detroit area is known nationally for its large Arab American population and its rich history, the region also is home to more than 160,000 Chaldeans according to the Chaldean Community Foundation. Chaldeans are...
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On second day of impeachment hearings, Dems say Trump pursued bogus Ukranian conspiracy theory
WASHINGTON, D.C — On yet another day of impeachment hearings, senators listened to the Democratic team on Thursday as they argued that President Trump sought a phony investigation of former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter's business...
World
Trump to release Mid East peace plan next week after meeting with both Netanyahu and Gantz
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House said in a statement on Thursday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House next Tuesday to meet with President Trump about Trump’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan. Trump...
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Trump says U.S. to add Nigeria, six other countries to travel ban soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. is moving to add more countries to its travel ban list, President Trump said on Wednesday without giving details, but saying the changes would be announced soon. A source familiar with the draft proposal said the...
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Trump administration targets pregnant travelers with new “birth tourism” rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration unveiled a new rule on Thursday with the intention of curtailing what the administration has deemed “birth tourism.” The rule would give the government power to deny certain visas to women if...
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Siham Awada Jaafar appointed to Judicial Tenure Commission
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Last week, Governor Whitmer announced further appointments to several state boards and commissions. Important among them was the appointment of Siham Awada Jaafar to the Judicial Tenure Commission. Jaafar, of Dearborn...
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The newly formed Lebanese cabinet deserves a chance
By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz* A popular uprising forced the resignation of the Lebanese prime minister and his cabinet last October. But a strong self-serving government and a very unpopular parliament are still operating with full force. The uprising...Health
FDA approves new drug to treat pancreatic cancer patients
KENILWORTH, NJ — A new drug, Lynparza (olaparib) has been approved for... January 19th, 2020Homegrown entrepreneur Allie Mallad, Red Effect Infrared Fitness for women celebrate grand opening of Dearborn location
DEARBORN — A grand opening party for the new Red Effect Infrared Fitness...
January 17th, 2020
Innovative center improves Alzheimer awareness through contextual research on Arab Americans
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in...
January 17th, 2020
New drug approved by FDA to treat pancreatic cancer patients
KENILWORTH, NJ — A new drug, Lynparza (olaparib) has been approved for...
January 6th, 2020
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Trump to release Mid East peace plan next week after meeting with both Netanyahu and Gantz
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House said in a statement on Thursday that...
January 24th, 2020
Trump says U.S. to add Nigeria, six other countries to travel ban soon
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. is moving to add more countries to its...
January 24th, 2020
Soleimani assassination adds new dangerous dimension to Iraq unrest
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Shi'a groups have exhorted Iraqis to turn out for a...
January 23rd, 2020
More U.S. troops leave Iraq over potential brain injuries as Trump downplays the damage
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, President Trump said he did not consider the...
January 22nd, 2020