(Reuters) – The man charged with stabbing an airport police officer in Michigan unsuccessfully attempted to purchase a gun before the attack, which is being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal officials said on Thursday (June 22). The suspect, Amor Ftouhi, 49, of Quebec, Canada, has been charged in federal court with violence at an international airport for stabbing Jeff Neville, an officer at the Bishop International Airport in Flint, in the neck on […]
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NCAA: Dorsey leads No. 3 Oregon over No. 7 Michigan, Ducks to advance to Elite Eight
By Josh Tolentino | EBC SPORTS KANSAS CITY — It came down to the last play, but in the end it was No. 3 Oregon who came out on top 69-68, over No. 7 Michigan as Derrick Walton’s potential game-winning shot missed as time expired in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament. “I just knew time was winding down, and I wanted to get the best shot possible with time winding down,” said Walton […]
Massive sinkhole threatens Michigan neighborhood
MICHIGAN, United States (AFP) — A giant sinkhole formed underneath a house in Fraser, Michigan on Saturday (December 24) forcing families to interrupt their Holiday plans and evacuate the neighborhood. Signs of damage could be seen to the bottom half of the house’s exterior brick wall as the house slowly settled into the hollow ground underneath its foundation. “The bricks fall from the side of the house. We saw the separation at the front of […]
Lack of stores with fresh foods linked to signs of early heart disease
By Kathryn Doyle (Reuters Health) – Living in poor neighborhoods has been linked to increased heart risk, and a new U.S. study suggests the lack of access to fresh, healthy foods may be to blame. “Previous studies have found relationships between neighborhood characteristics and cardiovascular disease,” said lead author Jeffrey Wing of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Finding that the density of healthy food stores was the only factor among those […]
Six more officials charged in Flint water scandal
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) – Authorities in the US state of Michigan filed criminal charges Friday against six current and former state officials over lead water contamination in the city of Flint, signaling that their probe is expanding. “Many things went tragically wrong in Flint. Some failed to act,” Michigan State Attorney General Bill Schuette told a news conference as he announced the new charges. “Some intentionally altered figures, and covered up.” More than 8,000 […]
Sanders credits Michigan primary victory to large voter turnout
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, United States (Reuters) — Democrat Bernie Sanders on Thursday (March 10) called on his supporters to turn out in large numbers for next week’s primary, during a campaign stop in Kissimmee, Florida. “I believe that if there is a large voter turnout, if you come out, and your friends and family and neighbors come out, we are going to win here in Florida,” Sanders said. The U.S. senator credited his surprise victory in Michigan […]
Uber driver charged with six murders in US shooting rampage
CHICAGO, United States (AFP) — An Uber driver was charged with six counts of murder Monday after he allegedly went on a weekend killing spree in the US state of Michigan, amid reports he admitted to taking people’s lives. Jason Brian Dalton, 45, sat stony-faced in an orange prison jumpsuit, thick glasses shielding his downcast eyes, as a judge read the charges against him in a Kalamazoo court. “I wish to remain silent,” Dalton said […]
Uber defends driver scrutiny in wake of shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Uber said Monday it was devastated by a deadly shooting spree by one of its drivers but had no plans to change its background check methods. In a phone briefing with reporters, Uber expressed confidence in how well it probes whether aspiring drivers have pasts that signal trouble ahead. Uber’s chief security officer Joe Sullivan said the ride-sharing company was “devastated” and has been working “around the clock” with […]





