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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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