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Michigan woman, dog die in Oakland County house fire A 37-year-old Michigan woman and a dog died in a house fire over the weekend, officials said. 17M ago

Biden to meet with Democratic governors as White House works to shore up support President Biden plans to meet with Democratic governors in person and virtually to shore up support, CBS News has learned. updated 2M ago

Michigan Democratic Party responds to calls for Gov. Whitmer to run in 2024 presidential race Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's name has been added to the list of possible Democrats to replace President Biden if he steps away from the 2024 presidential race. 14H ago

Manhattan D.A. doesn't oppose Trump sentencing delay after Supreme Court ruling Manhattan prosecutors said they are not opposed to delaying Donald Trump's sentencing after the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy immunity for official acts. updated 27M ago

Michigan man asked to transfer $115K after fake Costco employee says he's a suspect in an international crime ring A Michigan man was accused of being involved in an international crime organization after a scammer told him his credit card was fraudulently used at a Costco location in China, police said. 1H ago

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Automakers pushing back on new federal safety requirements American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars. Jun 25

Metro Detroit car dealerships say repairs hit hardest by CDK cyberattack Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online. Jun 21

GM board OKs new $6 billion share repurchase as the automaker gains momentum The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024. Jun 11

UAW President Shawn Fain under investigation by federal monitor United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing. Jun 11

Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 SUVs, pickup trucks because of software malfunction Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars' electronic stability control systems. Jun 10

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At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago. Jul 1

Martin Mull, comic actor from "Roseanne," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," dies at 80 Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night." Jun 29

CBS News 24/7 debuts flagship show with immersive AR/VR format "CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience. Jun 26

Alec Baldwin attorneys say FBI testing damaged gun in "Rust" shooting Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed. Jun 25

M1 Concourse in Metro Detroit announces 2024 lineup of events If you're a car enthusiast, the M1 Concourse in Pontiac is gearing up for a jam-packed season. Jun 24

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COVID trend reaches "high" levels across western U.S. The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived. 2H ago

Attorneys face deadline to wrap Jan. 6 prosecutions. It could slide if Trump wins Lawyers involved with Jan. 6 prosecutions are focused on the date when the window to bring charges against defendants will close. 6H ago

Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official acts in landmark case The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office. 4H ago

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COVID trend reaches "high" levels across western U.S. The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived. 2H ago

New study shows pasteurization process kills bird flu in milk, FDA says The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1. Jun 28

Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores "We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures. Jun 27

Metro Detroit mother concerned about impact of hot weather on mailed epinephrine A Rochester mother is concerned about her 16-year-old son's allergy medication after she says it arrived at their home without the equipment to keep it at a certain temperature. Jun 25

Judge grants preliminary injunction blocking Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion A Michigan Court of Claims judge has granted a preliminary injunction blocking abortion regulations including the 24-hour waiting period, "informed consent" and a ban on advanced practice clinicians providing abortion care. Jun 25

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Detroit Red Wings re-sign Patrick Kane to a 1-year deal Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal. Jul 1

Dutch volleyball player in Olympics 8 years after child rape conviction The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old. Jul 1

U.S. Olympics gymnastics team set as Simone Biles secures third trip Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee. Jun 30

Detroit Red Wings select Michael Brandsegg-Nygard in first round of 2024 NHL Draft Brandsegg-Nygard is the first Norwegian player selected in the first round of the NHL Draft. Jun 29

Akshay Bhatia loses golf ball in a fairway drain, but he's in the lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic Akshay Bhatia shot a 5-under 67 that included a free drop after his golf ball fell into a fairway drain at Detroit Golf Club. Jun 28

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Michigan Matters

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Michigan Matters: Jennifer Granholm and Pete Buttigieg weigh in U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday. 20H ago

Michigan Matters: University of Michigan's Ross School of Business increases Motor City imprint The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Jun 25

Michigan Matters: Big 3 county executives weigh in on politics and business The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region. Jun 18

Michigan Matters: Shri Thanedar on mental health, election and Gaza U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign. Jun 13

Michigan Matters: Lisa Ford on Detroit, family and a train station making history again Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018. Jun 5