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NEWS

3 provisions of Patriot Act reach expiration

Eight years after the Patriot Act was created in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the legislation still is one of the most controversial counterterrorism efforts, fueling uncertainty as legislators weigh whether to renew parts of the act this year.

FEATURES

Fast forward fashion

Your best friend is wearing skin-tight skinny jeans with a basic T-shirt almost every day. Your roommate pairs mismatched patterns with neon-colored tights and you are stuck wanting to try out a new trend your friend suggested. Frankly, you think it is the most horrifying thing to catch on in a long time.

MICHIGAN

Sign of the Times

“I understand that not every homeowner can afford to pay me to work on their houses, so they will generally do some repairs, and if I can push them in the right direction, save them a little money, help them, protect their families and everything else from the hazards of construction — yeah, it’s well worth doing,” said Joe Barros, general renovation contractor of Progressive Remodeling. Barros spent Thursday night at the Foster Community Center, 200 N.