Culture Buzz Dali in Detroit. You can see the rest of these photos here. Man, that's a lot of symbolism.
Politics Buzz From the empty lot where his childhood home stood to his father's abandoned auto factory, a tour through the remains of the Romneys' Michigan.
Politics Buzz Residents call 'Let Detroit Go Bankrupt' stance “ridiculous” and “disgusting.”
Politics Buzz “Let them go bankrupt” line comes back to haunt Romney in new Democratic National Committee web video. GM's record profit bolsters Obama's case.
Sports Buzz It clearly makes me a bad person, but Tebow help me…these pictures make me so happy. The Denver Broncos quarterback and lightning rod with a Christ complex sure does get creamed a lot.
Music Buzz Odd Future's show in Detroit came to an abrupt end last night when a fan hurled two bottles on stage, one nearly hitting DJ Syd. Even Tyler the Creator, and his high tolerance for mayhem, won't authorize flying glass.
Politics Buzz Barack Obama refuses to “spike the football,” so we'll do it for him. This list is in no particular order and by no means comprehensive. Achievement unlocked: Reelection.
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According to the last Census, the city of Detroit is hitting a new nadir.
Detroit is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Detroit.
An early look at the RoboCop statue, funded with $50,000 raised through the Kickstarter page Detroit Needs A RoboCop Statue. This preview is just a bust, but the finished product will be a life size, full-bodied Robo. Let the debate begin about whether or not $50,000 could be spent more wisely. More info about the statue over at io9 .
Celebrity Buzz Artist Sean Hartter conjured up these Bizarro World film posters, done in the style of '70s b-movies, featuring his ideal casts and directors. I'd give anything to see Jodorowsky's take on “Star Wars.”
Culture Buzz This kind of shortsighted attitude is exactly what got Detroit into trouble in the first place. I can't believe they won't even put together a committee or something to explore this frankly brilliant idea.
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On the plus side, lots more crack houses!
Culture Buzz I'm somehow fascinated with images of urban decay. I suppose Detroit's full of them. More cool abandoned brewery photos here.
Culture Buzz Photographer Kevin Bauman took pictures of 100 abandoned houses in Detroit. Here's a sampling of some of them.
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Is Johnny Damon leaving Detroit for the Boston Red Sox? Check the links below to stay up to date on his decision.
Photographer Gregory Holm and architect Matthew Radune sprayed created this as an art project to comment on the urban conditions in Detroit. Or something like that.
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“Outside Detroit today, 37-year-old Jamar Pinkney Sr. was denied bond for allegedly killing his naked son execution style after hearing that the 15-year-old had sexual contact with his 3-year-old half-sister.” So much ugly in this it's mind boggling.
Celebrity Buzz The Saved By The Bell cast reunion has royally ticked off Mr. B. himself, actor Dennis Haskins, who called The Detroit News from Las Vegas to voice his frustration after being excluded. Our tip to Haskins: there's no better revenge nowadays than a meta/nostalgia-laden web series. My Damn Channel, are you listening?
Confused by the proposed auto industry bailout? This ad should explain everything. Democracy at work!