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U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson chats at the 2012 North American International Auto Show
The Ambassador Bridge, which links Detroit to Windsor, Canada
GM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson speaks at the annual shareholders meeting in Detroit, Michigan
Scott Dixon (L) on Sunday defeated last weekend's Indianapolis 500 winner, Ganassi Racing teammate Dario Franchitti (R)
Scott Dixon of New Zealand drives his Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Dallara DW12
Chrysler and Volkswagen posted nearly 30 percent sales increases for May
Chrysler and Volkswagen posted nearly 30 percent sales increases for May
General Motors headquarters
A Chrysler Group SUV goes through the assembly line
The General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan
The General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan
The General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan
The housing boom has benefited property owners but marginalized poorer citizens, mostly blacks, who rent
Members of the Secret Service await the arrival of US President Barack Obama in Detroit
Members of the Secret Service counter sniper team keep watch over US President Barack Obama's motorcade
A total of 11 agents and at least 10 military personnel are being investigated over the incident
US President Barack Obama has a decisive lead over Mitt Romney among Hispanics
A total of 11 agents and at least 10 military personnel are being investigated over the incident
A total of 11 agents and at least 10 military personnel are being investigated over the incident
US President Barack Obama greets people at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
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LeBron comes home with Heat on historic streak

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 19, 2013 14:56 EDT
LeBron James is coming back to his home region to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the NBA team he spurned to join the Miami Heat, with his new teammates on a historic win streak.
 

New look for NHL next season

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 14, 2013 18:54 EDT
Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.
 

Michigan governor taps bankruptcy expert to run Detroit

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 14, 2013 15:17 EDT
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder tapped a restructuring expert who helped successfully steer Chrysler through a government-backed bankruptcy to lead a state takeover of Detroit.
 

Ducks' Perry hit with four-game ban

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 13, 2013 21:24 EDT
Former league MVP Corey Perry has been slapped with a four-game suspension for an illegal check on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker.
 

Durant's Thunder edge Knicks

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 08, 2013 00:25 EST
Kevin Durant hit the go-ahead free throws with 1:38 remaining to lift Oklahoma City to a 95-94 win over the New York Knicks, giving the Thunder their sixth win in their last seven games.
 

Fans mourn Motown singer Bobby Rogers

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 05, 2013 11:01 EST
Motown fans Tuesday mourned the death of Bobby Rogers, one of the original members of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, who died in Detroit at the age of 73.
 

Blackhawks stretch record points streak to 21

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Mar 02, 2013 12:01 EST
Brent Seabrook scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record points streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
 

Michigan governor plans takeover of Detroit

by Mira Oberman  AFP Global Edition
Mar 01, 2013 22:00 EST
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder prepared for a state takeover of Detroit, the epitome of urban decay, by declaring the Motor City in a state of financial emergency.
 

Sex orientation questions become issue for NFL hopefuls

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 28, 2013 16:16 EST
Questions by team representatives regarding sexual orientation to collegiate players hoping for a multi-million-dollar National Football League career have prompted an investigation by the league.
 

Can long-struggling Detroit no longer govern itself?

by Mira Oberman  AFP American Edition
Feb 27, 2013 04:10 EST
Residents of Detroit, a US city which has long been a poster child for urban decay, may lose the ability to govern themselves if their city council is replaced by a state-appointed technocrat.
 

NHL unveils realignment plan

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 27, 2013 00:07 EST
The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.
 

Asian, German cars sweep influential 2013 US ranking

by Paul Handley  AFP Global Edition
Feb 26, 2013 16:33 EST
Honda grabbed three places and German luxury cars two, but no American make made it onto the influential Consumer Reports list of top cars for 2013, unveiled Tuesday.
 

'Sugar Man,' story of forgotten singer, wins doc Oscar

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 25, 2013 05:53 EST
"Searching for Sugar Man," about a singer whose musical star faded without a trace until he was rediscovered in South Africa, won the best documentary feature Oscar in Hollywood on Sunday.
 

Chef Wolfgang Puck: 19 years feeding Oscars' hungry

by Leila Macor  AFP Global Edition
Feb 23, 2013 11:30 EST
Hollywood's biggest stars, after weeks of dieting for the Red Carpet, finally get to pick up their cocktail forks again at the glittering banquet that follows Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony.
 

Bundrage hopes for hometown edge in title defence

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 22, 2013 16:05 EST
Ishe Smith heads into hostile territory on Saturday when he challenges Cornelius Bundrage for the International Boxing Federation light middleweight belt in the champion's hometown.
 

Justin Timberlake adds summer tour to comeback trail

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 22, 2013 15:07 EST
Justin Timberlake stepped up his return to the forefront of pop music Friday with news that he'll team up with Jay-Z this summer for full-scale concerts in a dozen major North American cities.
 

Yanks' Jeter expects to be ready for Opening Day

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 17, 2013 14:48 EST
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter says he expects to be ready for Major League Baseball's Opening Day after recovering from the broken left ankle that ended his 2012 campaign.
 

Ross dethrones Evans to win NBA Slam Dunk crown

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Feb 17, 2013 00:28 EST
Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors dethroned defending champion Jeremy Evans of Utah to win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in a worldwide vote on social media.
 

Lillard outshines Lin to win NBA Skills Challenge

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 16, 2013 22:42 EST
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Damian Lillard captured the NBA Skills Challenge, outclassing Houston's Jeremy Lin and 2012 winner Tony Parker of San Antonio.
 

Girardi focus on A-Rod rehab not doping

By Staff Reporter  AFP American Edition
Feb 12, 2013 12:50 EST
With questions surrounding injured star Alex Rodriguez and much of the healthy lineup, the New York Yankees reported to pre-season training camp Tuesday in quest of a 28th World Series title.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

City of Detroit
—  City  —
Top: International Skyline. Middle: Woodward Avenue, Renaissance Center (General Motors World Headquarters), Lobby of the Detroit Institute of Art (D.I.A) Bottom: Ambassador Bridge, Old Wayne County Building, Comerica Tower

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Nickname(s): The Motor City, Motown, The Renaissance City, The D, Hockeytown
Motto: "Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus"
(Latin for, "We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes")
Location in Wayne County, Michigan
Coordinates: 42°19′53″N 83°02′45″W / 42.33139°N 83.04583°W / 42.33139; -83.04583Coordinates: 42°19′53″N 83°02′45″W / 42.33139°N 83.04583°W / 42.33139; -83.04583 [1]
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyWayne
Founded1701
Incorporation1806
Government
 - TypeMayor-Council
 - MayorDave Bing (D)
 - City Council
Area
 - City143.0 sq mi (370.4 km2)
 - Land138.8 sq mi (359.5 km2)
 - Water4.2 sq mi (10.9 km2)
 - Urban1,295 sq mi (3,354 km2)
 - Metro3,913 sq mi (10,134.6 km2)
Elevation [1]600 ft (183 m)
Population (2008)[2]
 - City912,062
 - Density6,571.0/sq mi (2,537.1/km2)
 - Urban3,903,377
 - Metro4,425,110
 - CSA5,354,225
 - DemonymDetroiter
Time zoneEST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s)313
FIPS code26-22000 [3]
GNIS feature ID1617959 [1]
Major airportDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
WebsiteDetroitMI.gov