Niraj Warikoo
Detroit Free Press
Detroit, MI, United States
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Friend said student from China paralyzed in MSU shooting, starts GoFundMe account
Friends and family of a student paralyzed in the MSU shooting are trying to raise money to help care for him. → Read More
Michiganders with ties to Syria and Turkey mobilize to help earthquake victims
Syrian Americans and Turkish Americans in metro Detroit are devastated by an earthquake that has killed thousands. → Read More
Dearborn man charged in antisemitic attack at temple went to gun shop after incident
Hassan Chokr, 35, was arraigned Tuesday in Oakland County Circuit Court. Federal prosecutors reveal details about attempted gun purchases. → Read More
Hamtramck council approves Islamic animal sacrifices at home
After religious liberty concerns raised by some Muslim residents, Hamtramck City Council voted to approve religious animal sacrifices at home. → Read More
Judge says Dearborn man's targeting of synagogue 'bone-chilling,' sends case to trial
Hassan Chokr appeared via video in a 48th District Court hearing in Bloomfield Township. → Read More
Dearborn to host watch party for Morocco vs France amid pride for World Cup
The free watch party is being hosted by Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. → Read More
Video: Suspect yells at kids at Michigan synagogue, hurls racial slurs at Black employees
Hassan Chokr, of Dearborn, is heard using an anti-Black slur seven times during the Dec. 2 incident. → Read More
Michigan man freed from Saudi prison
Mohamad Salem, 63, of Melvindale, has arrived in the U.S. and was expected to arrive in Michigan Wednesday night, said attorney Abdallah Moughni. → Read More
Suspect in antisemitic attack moons Detroit judge as bond is revoked
Judge Regina Thomas revoked his bond in case involving an incident in 2020. → Read More
Police: Dearborn suspect told people at Michigan synagogue they were 'going to die'
Hassan Yehia Chokr told Jewish people outside the synagogue: You're "going to die." → Read More
Dearborn man charged in antisemitic incident at Michigan synagogue
Prosecutors said the 35-year-old Dearborn man made anti-Semitic threats and a group said he has made additional threats on a social media account. → Read More
Hamtramck schools to create new review process after complaints about LGBTQ books
At a board meeting on Nov. 9, some raised objections to LGBTQ books, but district officials said some of their claims are inaccurate. → Read More
Detroit Archbishop: Catholics must fast, give alms and do penance after Proposal 3 passage
Archbishop of Detroit and other faith leaders expressed concern after voters in Michigan → Read More
Arabic-language ballots in Dearborn have error, City Clerk says
Dearborn City Clerk said the city has contacted 34 voters to inform them of an error in the Arabic-language ballot. → Read More
Stephen Colbert offers sarcastic apology to Dearborn man whose existence he questioned
Khalil Othman and and the late-night host have criticized each other over the past week. → Read More
Faith and politics intermingle on the campaign trail in Michigan
Candidates in both parties are eager to drum up support in Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu communities, among other groups. → Read More
Stephen Colbert doubted existence of man Tudor Dixon cited in debate — but he's real
In opening monologue, Stephen Colbert joked about Tudor Dixon's concern about certain books in school libraries. → Read More
Dearborn divisions over LGBTQ books spur national debate as candidates compete for votes
Conservatives and liberals in Muslim communities are debating recent protests in Dearborn as politicians campaign in the city. → Read More
GOP candidates join Dearborn residents in protest over LGBTQ books in schools
More than 600 attended a Dearborn Schools board meeting Thursday night at Stout Middle School after protesters shut down a meeting on Monday. → Read More
Protesters shut down Dearborn school board meeting over LGBTQ books
Dearborn Police Chief arrived at the meeting to help calm things down. → Read More