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The rhetoric is relentless: America is a place of unparalleled opportunity, where hard work and determination can propel a child out of humble beginnings into the White House, or at least a mansion on a hill. But the reality is very different, according to a University of Michigan researcher who is studying inequality across generations around the world.
ITC Holdings Corp. and New Orleans-based Entergy Corp. said Wednesday that they have initiated a multi-state and federal regulatory process per an agreement announced on Dec. 5, 2011, that calls for Entergy's utility operating companies to spin off and merge their electric transmission businesses with a subsidiary of ITC.
On its way to Detroit, the pyrotechnics truck loaded with all the special effects big band fans love was involved in an accident and flipped over, spilling gear all along the freeway.
Auburn Hills-based ALTe Powertrain Technologies announced a new joint venture with a new Chinese clean energy holding company, Mesa Century New Energy Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Just in time to follow the pennant races and playoffs, baseball fans now can access the award-winning MLB.com At Bat app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad using simple voice commands with Ford Sync AppLink.
Kettering University will be adding a CHNSO Elemental Determinator for Multidisciplinary Applied Research and Instruction, thanks to a $70,698 National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation grant.
Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that 22 new members joined the organization in August.
The results are in from the most recent tests on the stinky "muck" that collected along the Lake St. Clair shoreline a year ago.
University of Michigan scientists and scholars led by President Mary Sue Coleman will travel to Brazil later this month to strengthen research and academic collaboration with several leading universities and foundations.
Made from the Heart Custom Designs, started by Debbie and Tony LaJoice of Linden, recently launched a new e-commerce Web site. The Fenton digital marketing agency 3Sixty Interactive was responsible for the design and development of the new site, which facilitates the sale of bridal shower kits, baby shower kits, and unique handmade gifts.
Beaumont Health System has expanded its services with a new clinic offering minimally invasive surgical options for women who have gynecologic conditions, including uterine fibroids or tumors, ovarian cysts, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, urinary incontinency and pelvic floor relaxation.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
Industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
Consider some cheap do-it-yourself work to get a new look in your home for less.
"How about women?" Charlie Langton asked. "That's huge," Raymond Highers said. "It was about, when you're home with your family you always miss that physical touch with another person, you always yearn for that. You get used to that, the thing you never get used to is missing your kids, your mother."
Fire officials are investigating after a man was injured in an Ann Arbor house explosion Monday morning. CBS News Detroit's Jordan Burrows gives the latest updates from the scene.
The Michigan State Spartans celebrated a weekend of commencement ceremonies.
Families poured in to check out this Michigan treasure.
The City of Detroit's Easter Fun Fest returns to provide families an opportunity to not only get outside and be active, but ring in the holiday with some fun.
Mixed media artist Donald Calloway has been creating art in some form or fashion most of his life. His art studio takes you on a journey, as his creative collection of his art runs the gamut.
Soon after a positive test, Dorfman found himself hospitalized, on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma.
It has been 12 days since anyone has seen Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker. Now, a Facebook live video conversation has surfaced where Kelly is seen talking with three men about coming to Detroit only two days before he went missing.
A Plymouth man's cancer diagnosis hit the reset button on how he lived his life. Since then, he and his family have been giving back to others facing the same struggles.
The Sphinx organization gives a platform to Black and Latinx performers of all ages.
