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L.A. cop killer's death photos up for sale

Apparently deceased L.A. cop killer Christopher Dorner, was one of the most wanted fugitives since Osama Bin Laden, based on his post mortum treatment. TMZ reports that photos of Dorner, who reportedly committed suicide are being shopped around to media outlets.

Dorner’s remains were found inside a burned down cabin after he allegedly died from a s

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Mayor Bing deserves credit, business leaders say

In his State of the City address last week, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing cited various challenges and achievements during his term in office.

Emmett Moten, Jr. CEO of the Moten Group, who is a co-owner of the Doubletree Hotel downtown and a former development advisor in the Coleman Young adminstration, said he was pleased that for the first time in a

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Michigan Chefs Get Important Nominations

The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2013 restaurant and chef semifinalists for the 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards (the "Oscars" of the food world, for those unfamiliar). The semifinalists were selected by a Restaurant and Chef Committee from over 44,000 online entries in 20 categories.

On March 18, the finalists

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Jeep Twitter Account Hacked

Twitter hackers have striked again! This time it's against one of America's most well-known car brands.

On Tuesday, Jeep experienced what has become the latest in a series of anonymous assailants taking over the social media of major companies. The news comes just a day after Burger King's official account experienced the same

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Dan Gilbert Believes in Detroit

It's easy to lose hope and get sucked into the negative news surrounding our city. But, all is not lost accordingly to one real estate heavy weight.

Dan Gilbert continues to harbor a vision of innovation, creativity, and vibrancy despite what naysayers might encourage you to believe about Detroit. A $1 billion investment over

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Detroit

DUGGAN OUT THE RACE?

The Michigan Chronicle

Today the election commission will gather at 2:30pm to decide the fate of mayoral candidate, Mike Duggan. This week mayoral candidate Tom ...

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Shinola Brings Manufacturing Back to Detroit

The Michigan Chronicle

ALEX STCHEKINE, bicycle production and special projects, affixes the name plate to a Bixby model bicycle at Shinola's Detroit facility.- J...

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Chicago

Parents File Suit After Son Mistakenly Pronounced Dead

The Chicago Defender

CHICAGO (CBS) – The parents of a disabled boy have filed suit against the Chicago hospital where he was mistakenly pronounced dead.

 

Jaylen Dorsey was ...

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New Ill. House Gun Bill Has More Restrictions

The Chicago Defender

A compromise allowing the carrying of concealed weapons backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan and agreed to by the General Assembly's leading gun-ri...

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Pittsburgh

Shale drillers shafting NAACP? Parker upset with lack of support

The New Pittsburgh Courier

 

CONNIE PARKER

 

by Christian Morrow

Courier Staff Writer

Back when steel ruled the local economy and Pittsburgh boast multiple corporate headquarters, th...

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WAMO100 announces new general manager

The New Pittsburgh Courier

GARY GUNTER

 

PITTSBURGH, PA--WAMO100, owned by Martz Communications Group, recently named Gary Gunter general manager of WAMO100.

Prior to this new appo...

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