5 Photos of Detroit Imam shot by FBI have been released

DETROIT (AP/Tell Us Det) - A Muslim civil rights group has released photos of the bloodied body of a Detroit mosque leader shot 20 times by FBI agents last year as they were trying to arrest him.

The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Wednesday released five photos of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah that the group obtained from the medical examiner's office.

Several photos show wounds on Abdullah's face that CAIR says may be from a dog. One shows him face-down with his hands cuffed behind his back.

The FBI says the agents shot Abdullah during a raid at a Dearborn warehouse in October after he fired on them. An FBI dog was shot and killed during the raid. Warning: Photos may be disturbing.  More

Robert Bobb says contract good for the district; many teachers disagree
DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Today, over a  thousand Detroit Public School teachers gathered at COBO Convention Center to discuss the latest contract offer from Detroit Public Schools' Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb and Detroit Federation of Teachers President Keith Johnson. Many teachers feel that some parts of the proposed agreement are no more than a  loan to the district in the amount of $10-thousand per member. The alternative is a $36-thousand pay cut. That's according to some DFT staff. More

Hundreds of parents strategize on the future of their children in Detroit Schools

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - DPS’ Robert Bobb and U.S. Rep. John Conyers were among a panel of speakers and parents who dialogued about the crisis of DPS national test scores and the current condition of the Detroit Public School System at the Detroit Parent Network’s annual breakfast.

The breakfast meeting was held at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd., Detroit, on Saturday morning at 10 A.M. where Bobb, Detroit Public Schools’ Emergency Financial Manager, told the parent group that first thing Monday, he'll announce the new initiative in response to the dismal state of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test scores released this week.     More

Global Entry Program Open at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

Pre-approved Air Travelers Receive Expedited Processing

Detroit - U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new clearance system for international air passengers, Global Entry, is open at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Global Entry uses a risk-based approach to facilitate the entry of pre-approved U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. and citizens of certain other countries. Global Entry allows pre-screened, approved, registered travelers to receive expedited processing upon arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Global Entry is a Customs and Border Protection initiative that streamlines the screening process at airports for trusted travelers through biometric verification. Global Entry allows pre-approved travelers to use automated kiosks to process their arrivals at CBP inspection areas, essentially bypassing the regular passport processing lines.

Art Van Furniture Joins with “Days of our Lives” Cast Members to Aid Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries-Genesis House III

Warren, MI - Art Van Furniture is teaming up with cast members from the long running daytime drama “Days of our Lives” and local NBC affiliate WDIV Channel 4 to help Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries- Genesis House III. Truckloads of furniture including 50 mattress sets, bed frames, night stands and dressers will arrive next week at the Genesis House III compliments of Art Van Furniture.    More

President Obama Announces  Program For The Nation's  Community Colleges

WARREN, MI – Tuesday, July 14,2009, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, President Barack Obama outlined his plan to reform our nation’s community colleges, calling for an additional 5 million community college graduates by 2020 and new initiatives to teach Americans the skills they will need to compete with workers from other nations. He outlined new initiatives to increase the effectiveness and impact of community colleges, raise graduation rates, modernize facilities, and create new online learning opportunities.    More

Cornerstone Charter Schools roar, at their annual “Be a Tiger for Kids” fundraiser

In a city that has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the nation, Detroit’s Cornerstone Schools has graduated on average  95 percent of its students. Even though these numbers are remarkable, the charter school can’t do it alone, which is why they teamed up with the Detroit Tigers and other corporate sponsors for the annual tailgate fundraiser called “Be a Tiger for Kids,” outside Comerica Park on Tuesday night. The Tigers played host to the Seattle Mariners.   More

Police: Woman lied about infecting others with HIV

A Detroit woman who claimed in a video posted online that she infected more than 500 people with HIV has admitted it was a hoax, police said Friday.

On the video, the woman said she contracted HIV in 1998 and has been "pretty upset" about having to "suffer." She also said she has set out to "destroy the world" because a cure for the virus that causes AIDS has not been found.  More

Touching Communities, Touching Lives: MGM Grand Detroit Salutes Single Parents

Providing the Metro Area’s Most Dedicated Single Parents with the Recognition They Deserve

Detroit, MI - As a part of MGM Grand Detroit’s 10th Year Anniversary and “Touching Communities, Touching Lives” campaign, MGM Grand Detroit hosted three lucky metro-Detroit single parents during its first “Salute to Single Parents” contest in partnership with WMXD Mix 92.3 on August 22-23. The contest was developed to recognize and appreciate Detroit-area single parents by indulging them in the ultimate MGM Grand Detroit VIP experience.    More

Prostate cancer hormone drugs risky for some men

A new study links hormone therapy for prostate cancer with a higher risk of death in older men who've had serious heart problems.

Hormone therapy suppresses the amount of testosterone produced, in turn causing prostate tumors to shrink or grow more slowly. The treatment, involving injections in a doctor's office, can help men with more advanced disease when used with surgery or radiation.   More

DPD and area police agencies halt the "Heroin Express Bus"

Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us Detroit

DETROIT (Tell Us Det) - Friday, Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans announced the results of a brand new initiative designed to intercept and arrest suburban residents who increasingly are using public transportation to enter the city to purchase drugs, then return to their home community.
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