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Top Detroit news: GM to invest $2.2B in electric vehicle plant; Iranian student deported; more

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Published on January 28, 2020
Top Detroit news: GM to invest $2.2B in electric vehicle plant; Iranian student deported; morePhoto: Patrick Tomasso/Unsplash

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Detroit.

Iranian student detained after arriving in Detroit

An Iranian Ph.D. student, who had planned to continue his studies at Michigan State University, was detained by Customs and Border Protection at Detroit Metro Airport and is being sent back to Iran, his attorney said Monday.

Read the full story on CNN Politics.

Zoo uses remote cameras to encourage empathy for local wildlife 

An important aspect of humane education is building students’ empathy for other animals, including wildlife. One method of building empathy for wildlife is providing experiences that allow people to observe the animals firsthand.

Read the full story on Detroit Zoo.

GM to invest $2.2B in first all-electric vehicle plant, create 2,200 jobs

The plant, which was slated to be closed, will now build GM's electric Hummer pickup.

Read the full story on NBC News.


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