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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.

Two Eastern students arrested in abduction, armed robbery

By Alyssa Eckles · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009

Two Eastern Michigan University students have been arrested in the armed robbery of another Eastern student. Ypsilanti Police Department found the abduction and robbery reported Tuesday by two Eastern students turned out to be a set-up.

Education Secretary: Get H1N1 vaccine now

By Katrease Stafford · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan held a conference call Thursday,with collegiate reporters to discuss the ways in which students should keep themselves H1N1-free this season. Sec.

Ypsi DDA Design Committee accepts bids for signal tower

By David Gomez · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

Last Monday, the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Design Committee looked at nine bids from four sign contractors for the signal tower at the corner of Cross and River streets in Depot Town. A motion from DDA member Sandee French to accept a design from Huron Signs was seconded by Scotty James, DDA board member and design committee vice-chair.

Ypsilanti dispatch discusses moving

By Dan DuChene · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

Ypsilanti City Council will likely be discussing the merits of contracting dispatch for police and fire departments through the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. After a presentation during last Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Ed Koryzno said the group would likely be taking the matter up for discussion during its meeting later this month. He said the matter can be decided by resolution of Council, which would not require publication or a public hearing. During his presentation to City Council, Lieutenant Paul DeRidder – acting chief for the Ypsilanti Police Department, said the city could realize more than $89,000 in cost savings if the plan is approved.