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BB gun causes false alarm

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Officials are now reporting the 19-year-old suspected of carrying a concealed weapon near West Middle School was carrying a BB gun and “had no intent to harm anyone.”

Plant, not humans, threatening Detroit River wetlands

By David Paulk · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Usually, the greatest enemies of wetlands are humans, famous for draining or filling them in. But this time, that is not the case. This time the enemy is an invasive plant species known as Phragmites. At first glance, the average person will see just another plant.

Six professors earn fellowships

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Six faculty members were awarded Faculty Research and Creative Activity Fellowships. All recipients will be relieved from their teaching duties and given up to $3,000 to assist them with their projects.

Forums Held For Candidates of CIO Position

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Friday, Dec. 18, 2009

On Monday, an open forum took place in Welch hall regarding the search for Eastern Michigan University’s new Chief Information Officer.

Police chief search narrows

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

The next chief of the Ypsilanti Police Department will likely be one of two YPD lieutenants.

Facebook newest portal for theft

By Alyssa Eckles · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

“Incorrect E-mail/Password Combination.” The pastel-red box on the normal blue and white Facebook page usually means the password was misspelled or the wrong e-mail address was used.

Obama blasts Wall Street for economic crisis

By Jonathan Burton · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO – President Barack Obama on Saturday blasted Wall Street for worsening the economy’s downturn and promised to make financial markets more transparent and accountable. In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, the president applauded the House of Representatives for passing sweeping financial reform legislation on Friday and said the economy is recovering from the “irresponsibility” of Wall Street firms that “gambled on risky loans and complex financial products, seeking short-term profits and big bonuses.” It was “risk management without the management,” Obama said.

Citizenship trial delayed for elderly man involved in Nazi death squadron

By Mike Carter · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

SEATTLE – A trial to determine whether an elderly Bellevue, Wash., man will be stripped of his U.S.

U.S. urges Japan to allow relocation

By Satoshi Ogawa · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – The United States urged Japan on Friday to decide by the coming Friday whether it will implement the current plan to relocate the U.S.

Chicago's Headley tied to more terror plots

By Josh Meyer · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

WASHINGTON – The al-Qaida-affiliated militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba has been actively planning one or more additional Mumbai-style attacks in India, based in part on scouting by a Chicago man recently charged with being a longtime clandestine operative of the group, according to current and former U.S., Indian and European counterterrorism officials. FBI and Justice Department officials spent last week in India and Pakistan as part of an urgent effort to head off such an attack, sharing a wealth of information from their investigation into the activities of David Coleman Headley, the officials said. The new plots, believed to be in the works for months, are most likely against “soft” civilian targets such as hotels or synagogues frequented by Americans, Israelis and other Westerners, the officials said.

Families visit Santa

By Tom Perkins · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Youngsters gathered at Frenchie’s and the Enchanted Florist this morning for a chance to have breakfast with Santa Claus and present him with their wish lists. About 100 kids and their families came for the event, which started off with brunch at Frenchie’s before moving to the Enchanted Florist where they got to sit on Santa’s lap, tell him their Christmas wishes and receive an early present. While the event is geared to bring smiles to kids’ faces, it’s also a food and blanket drive for Blanket Express and S.O.S.

Ypsilanti High students score free books courtesy of the NFL

By David Gomez · Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009

Ypsilanti High School students were the recipients of free books Thursday thanks to the Ypsilanti Education Association and the National Football League. The NFL originally wanted to donate the books to schools in Hawaii.

Students shadow Pittman Hall construction projects

By Robyn Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

Eastern Michigan University is giving mentors and students a chance to work together on campus. Brandon Pomish, head of the Pittman Hall construction project, wanted to get students involved in the project to give them education beyond the classroom.

Judge Mathis to give keynote address at commencement

By Katrease Stafford · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

Eastern Michigan University students graduating in the winter commencement can expect to see a familiar face give their keynote address.

Rebels target Pakistan's military intelligence office

By Saeed Shah · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

ISLAMABAD-An insurgent driving a truck laden with up to a ton of explosives targeted an office of Pakistan’s premier military intelligence agency Tuesday. This is the latest assault in a terrorist rampage that’s left 500 people dead since early October.

EPA announces regulations to control greenhouse gases

By The Miami Herald · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement Monday that it is going to regulate emissions that cause global warming has been expected ever since President Barack Obama took office.

Tipster's $100,00 FBI reward doesn't settle controversy

By Greg Gordon · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

WASHINGTON-The FBI has belatedly awarded $100,000 to a former Minnesota flight school manager whose phone tip eight years ago led to the arrest of al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui, but the bureau gave nothing to a man widely credited as a second tipster.

Democrats reach tentative deal on public option

By David Lightman · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

WASHINGTON- Senate Democratic negotiators said Tuesday they’d tentatively agreed to a compromise plan that could alter the government-run option in their health care bill, a bid to win key moderates who’ve threatened to derail the effort.

Hope Clinic holds campus book drive

By Jared Hoffenblum · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

What is a student going to do with his/her used textbooks? Selling them back to the bookstore is the obvious answer, but he/she can use them to make a difference. A textbook donation drive is being held now through the 14th. Students can donate their old books, and the money will go to the Hope Clinic.

Cafe Luwak will stay open for another year while owner Jim Karnopp looks for a business partner to run the cafe.

Cafe owner avoids closing

By Tom Perkins · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

The good news is Café Luwak owner Jim Karnopp officially put to rest the rumor he is shutting down Depot Town’s best stop for a latte and a sandwich.