US Charges Detroit-Area Man With Aiding Islamic State
A Detroit-area man has been charged with providing support to the Islamic State group, which the U.S. government has designated as terrorists.
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A Detroit-area man has been charged with providing support to the Islamic State group, which the U.S. government has designated as terrorists.
Three members of a Kansas militia group were charged Friday with plotting to bomb an apartment complex home to Somali immigrants in western Kansas.
Authorities say Mohammad Hamdan told agents he was going to Lebanon for dental work and also told an FBI confidential source that he was going there to join Hezbollah in order to fight in Syria.
Along with bombs and guns, the head of the FBI warns that social media has become a favorite tool of terrorists.
The FBI says Khalil Abu-Rayyan has expressed support for Islamic State, but defense attorneys say he was simply trying to impress an undercover agent.
The father of a Dearborn Heights man accused of plotting to attack a church is promising to keep an eye on his son if a judge releases him.
Court files say that conversations online with undercover agents revealed that 21-year-old Khalil Abu-Rayyan of Dearborn Heights was planning to open fire at an unnamed Detroit church.
Attorneys for Ibrahim Parlak have said if the man is forced to go back to Turkey, he will most likely be met with harn.
The threats also caused two area schools to go into precautionary lockdowns.
"I wasn't this concerned about my safety after 9/11. This is the first time in my life that I've ever said I worry when I leave the house."
"Islam does not teach one to kill or hate others..."
Police say the 21-year-old man made a "nonspecific" threat about killing kids at four different schools.
"If you see something that appears suspicious, notify law enforcement immediately. The smallest tip can make all the difference."
Investigators have said the girls' plan might have been inspired by the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Colorado.
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A complaint says Al-Hamzah Mohammad Jawad told FBI agents he was connected with violent extremists in Iraq but later admitted he made it up.
Arab-American activists are fuming over a report that says Dearborn is No. 2 in the number of known or suspected terrorists and their associates.
Congressional investigators say the government is underestimating the threat of a chemical attack in 10 states -- including Michigan.
Youth groups have thousands of teenagers in Israel for the summer and they are trying to figure out what to do.
Appearing in Detroit for a political conference at Cobo Center, Vice President Joe Biden said many "unanswered questions" remain.
Federal agents say they arrested 22-year-old metro Detroit man before he could fly to the Middle East to fight Syrian rebels.
The man known as the I-96 freeway shooter has been found guilty on all counts.
An appeals court on Monday upheld the conviction and life sentence of a Nigerian man who pleaded guilty to trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner with a bomb in his underwear on Christmas 2009.
A $50K reward is offered for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Abousamra, who allegedly trained to kill American soldiers overseas.
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State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
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A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their support.
The tariffs come in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last month.
Five days after an EF-2 tornado tore through Detroit's east side, some businesses are just now getting a clearer picture of what it will take to recover.
Thousands of Michigan residents have someone else's face on their newly issued enhanced driver's licenses or state identification cards.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
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Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Patrick Anderson, who survived the attack, hopes local memorials will help people recognize and reflect on one of America's darkest days.
The tariffs come in response to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last month.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Higher gas and diesel prices have cost Americans an additional $100 billion since the Iran war began, according to a Brown University tracker.
State health officials said the mosquito-borne illness was found in an 18-month-old quarter horse filly.
Trinity Health Corp. expects to permanently lay off 557 workers in Wayne County as part of a restructuring effort.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer against his former team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2.
The MAC cited what it believes to be an "extraordinary" circumstance in appealing the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game.
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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says Bryce Underwood has to improve to keep his job as starting quarterback.
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
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