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Detroit (IPA: [dɪˈtʰɹɔɪt]) (French: Détroit, pronounced [detʁwa] (help·info)) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is the seat of Wayne County.

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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, right, shakes the hand of U.S. Appeals Court Judge Damon Keith after his swearing-in ceremony at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. The 66-year-old Bing is into his first, full term as mayor after a win in November's general election. Dave Bing
Michigan State's Draymond Green gets ready to spike the ball after he stole a pass as time expired in the second half of an NCAA first-round college basketball game against New Mexico State in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 19, 2010. New Mexico State's Wendell McKines, left, and Gordo Castillo, right, react to the play. Michigan State beat New Mexico State 70-67. Michigan
The former Sherrard school is seen in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 7, 2009. The state-appointed financial manager for Detroit's deficit-ridden public schools said Monday he is rushing to demolish 14 vacant schools that are the "worst of the worst" crime-infested eyesores the shrinking district owns. "Vacant schools across Detroit have been blights on the community and safety hazards for far too long," Robert Bobb said. Robert Bobb
FAIRFAX, VA - MARCH 19: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks on health care reform at George Mason University March 19, 2010 in Fairfax, Virginia. Obama is making a last minute appeal for support of his proposed health care legislation as the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the legislation as early as Sunday afternoon. Barack Obama
Monica Conyers arrives at the Theodore Levin Federal Courthouse in downtown Detroit for her sentencing on her bribery conviction, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Conyers is a former Detroit City Council member. Monica Conyers
Ann Billingsley of Chicago, looks at "Portrait of Sarah" at the preview of ``Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913-1917'' an exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago, co-curated with New York's Museum of Modern Art that explores the most enigmatic phase in the long career of French artist Henri Matisse on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Chicago. Chicago
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE, CA - FEBRUARY 6: Firefighters drive by a mangled Pontiac car that was swept away by debris flows that damaged homes on February 6, 2010 in La Canada Flintridge, California. Large wildfires in 2008 and 2009 stripped the hills and mountains of vegetation, resulting in mud and debris flow danger as winter rains pass over foothill communities where thousands of people have been evacuated at times in recent weeks. The threat is particularly high near the San Gabriel Mountains above La Canada-Flintridge area which were denuded of natural flood-controlling vegetation by the 250-plus square mile Station. At least 40 homes have been severely damaged and 500 remain evacuated. Pontiac
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: (L-R) Julien Temple, Ken McMullun, Paul King, Jez Lewis, Kerry Hayes, Julian Fellows, Lindy Haymann, Steven poliakoff, Lucy Bailey, David Morrisey, Andrew Thompson attend the press launch photocall for The Times BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on September 9, 2009 in London, England. Julien Temple
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 19: Robin Soderling of Sweden celebrates match point against Andy Murray of Great Britain during the BNP Paribas Open on March 19, 2010 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. California
Houston head coach Tom Penters calls to his team in the first half of an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Friday, March 19, 2010. Houston
WASHINGTON - MARCH 18: White House press secretary Robert Gibbs speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden on March 18, 2010 in Washington, DC. Since the weather has been mild in Washington Press Secretary Gibbs wanted to hold his daily briefing in the Rose Garden. White House
Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent Billy Cox stands near a bicycle that belonged to Charles "Arlin" Henderson when he vanished from his eastern Missouri home in 1991 when he was 11-years old Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at FBI headquarters in St. Louis. The FBI is showing the bicycle to the public now for the first time since it was found soon after Henderson's disappearance in hopes that it will jog anyone's memory and lead to a break in the case. Federal Bureau of Investigation
FILE - In this Aug. 29,1998 file photo showing Doug Fieger, lead singer of the pop group "The Knack," in Detroit. Fieger, leader of the power pop band The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit "My Sharona," has died. He was 57. The Knack (musician)
Exterior view of the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 where Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is being treated for burns. Abdulmutallab had a device containing a high explosive attached to his body on Flight 253 from Amsterdam. As the flight neared Detroit's airport on Friday, Abdulmutallab set it off _ but it sparked a fire instead of an explosion, the government said. Ann Arbor
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller (L) talks with Undersecretary of State for Management Patrick Kennedy prior to a Senate Judiciary Hearing focusing on the attempted bombing incident on Northwest Flight 253 January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee's goal is to improve the effectiveness of anti-terrorism tools and inter-agency communication in an attempt to increase airline safety after the attempted Christmas bombing of the flight. Robert Mueller
Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs. Vanguard Health Systems
WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: A man who identified himself as Ra carries a picture of Frederick Douglass while participating in a march around the Department of Justice to protest hate crime issues November 16, 2007 in Washington, DC. Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network and Martin Luther King III both participated in the march. Frederick Douglass
The Krewe of Endymion celebrates Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. New Orleans

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Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs.

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Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs.

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Mike Duggan, Detroit Medical Center president and chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The DMC has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Terms include Vanguard making $850 million in capital improvements during the next five years, as well as paying $417 million to retire outstanding DMC bonds and other long-term debts.

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Mike Duggan, Detroit Medical Center president and chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The DMC has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Terms include Vanguard making $850 million in capital improvements during the next five years, as well as paying $417 million to retire outstanding DMC bonds and other long-term debts.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Tommy Wingels, center, celebrates his second period goal against Michigan during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Tommy Wingels, center, celebrates his second period goal against Michigan during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Michigan's Lee Moffie (13) scores on Miami's Cody Reichard during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Michigan's Lee Moffie (13) scores on Miami's Cody Reichard during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Brandon Smith tries to get the puck past the swarming defense of Michigan during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami's Brandon Smith tries to get the puck past the swarming defense of Michigan during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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University of Michigan's Chad Langlais, bottom, is called for a tripping penalty against Miami University's Carter Camper during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Pat Cannone, left, tries to keep the puck away from University of Michigan's Louie Caporusso during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan celebrates their overtime win against Ferris State during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Greger Hanson scored the game winner for the Wildcats as they won 5-4.

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Northern Michigan celebrates their overtime win against Ferris State during their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Greger Hanson scored the game winner for the Wildcats as they won 5-4.

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Ferris State's Matthew Kirzinger, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Brett Wysopal against Northern Michigan during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament hockey game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Ferris State's Matthew Kirzinger, left, celebrates his goal with teammate Brett Wysopal against Northern Michigan during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament hockey game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Tyler Gron, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Greger Hanson (9) against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament hockey game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Tyler Gron, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Greger Hanson (9) against Ferris State during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament hockey game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Ray Kaunisto, left, celebrates his goal against Ferris State with teammate Tyler Gron (17) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Ray Kaunisto, left, celebrates his goal against Ferris State with teammate Tyler Gron (17) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Ferris State's Cody Chupp, right, tries to get around the defense of Northern Michigan's Kyle Follmer (39) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Ferris State's Cody Chupp, right, tries to get around the defense of Northern Michigan's Kyle Follmer (39) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Ferris State's goalie Pat Nagle is scored on by Northern Michigan's Ray Kaunisto (not pictured) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Ferris State's goalie Pat Nagle is scored on by Northern Michigan's Ray Kaunisto (not pictured) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Andrew Cherniwchan (23) scores against Ferris State's Pat Nagle (30) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Northern Michigan's Andrew Cherniwchan (23) scores against Ferris State's Pat Nagle (30) during the second period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Greg Zanon Mar 20 2010 3:43 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

"The feeling in this dressing room is pure disappointment ... We knew we had the game and then some stupid plays handcuffed us at the end."


Josh Harding Mar 20 2010 3:43 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Last two games it's happened"


Josh Harding Mar 20 2010 3:43 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

"I think I rushed a little bit at some points, and I tried to be too perfect"


Chad Gaudin Mar 20 2010 3:23 AM from The New York Times

"It was a great play by (Huselius). He kind of looked toward the net and got everybody thinking he was going there, and then just laid it nice and flat for me to walk into it ... It was a great job by R.J. getting the screen. I..."


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Alex Rodriguez Mar 20 2010 2:46 AM from The New York Times

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Joba Chamberlain Mar 20 2010 2:46 AM from The New York Times

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Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs.

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Children's Hospital of Michigan is shown in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The Detroit Medical Center has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Vanguard has agreed to $500 million in specific projects, including $170 million for a new Children's Hospital tower, $75 million for a new cardiovascular institute and outpatient building, and improvements to several other facilities. The other $350 million will be for ongoing repairs and capital and equipment needs.

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Mike Duggan, Detroit Medical Center president and chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The DMC has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Terms include Vanguard making $850 million in capital improvements during the next five years, as well as paying $417 million to retire outstanding DMC bonds and other long-term debts.

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Mike Duggan, Detroit Medical Center president and chief executive, speaks during a news conference in Detroit Friday, March 19, 2010. The DMC has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn. -based health system, Vanguard Health Systems. Terms include Vanguard making $850 million in capital improvements during the next five years, as well as paying $417 million to retire outstanding DMC bonds and other long-term debts.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Kevin Lynch, left, puts the puck in the back of the neck against Miami University goalie Cody Reichard during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

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University of Michigan's Brian Lebler, left, celebrates his goal against Miami University during the third period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit. Michigan won 5-2.

FR88721 AP 

Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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Miami University's Trent Vogelhuber, left, and University of Michigan's Steve Kampfer vie for the puck during the first period of their Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament game on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Detroit.

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