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The former JPL scientist spent several months creating a fake package that, once opened, showers a thief with glitter and a fart spray that would deploy the moment it's opened. The package was also rigged with several phones with cameras to capture the thief's reaction.
Actress Penny Marshall, best known for TV's "Laverne & Shirley" and director of hits like "Big" and "A League Of Their Own" has died. She was 75.
Some 150,000 Emerson Sensi WiFi thermostats sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they may pose a fire hazard.
A Missouri man has been ordered to repeatedly watch the Disney movie "Bambi" as part of his punishment for illegally killing hundreds of deer.
If you think it's cold now, brace yourself.
A Texas couple says someone hacked into the Nest WiFi wireless camera network they use to keep an eye on their infant son and pretended to kidnap the baby.
A Kentucky radio station is showing it's support for a classic Christmas song which has come under fire by the #MeToo movement.
Craving Japanese food? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Detroit, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to get ramen, sushi and more.
The Latest on developments during the Michigan Legislature's lame-duck session:
Michigan may need stronger standards for toxins based on new reports.
Gov. Rick Snyder's administration says improvements have been made to Child Protective Services after a state audit uncovered many deficiencies.
It's going to be one merry Christmas for a group of west Michigan employees who each are expected to get an average of $20,000 as a holiday bonus this year.
Michigan is the 34th healthiest state in America, according to the 29th annual report from the United Health Foundation.
Someone is walking around with a winning multi-million lottery ticket.
Consumers Energy is working with law enforcement after receiving reports that imposters are trying to coerce themselves into resident's homes.
Police say a 3-year-old boy is in critical condition after he shot himself with his mother's gun on Friday in Detroit. Authorities responded to the area of Elmo Street and Saint Patrick Avenue. Police Chief James White said a preliminary investigation revealed that the boy's mother came home from work and set her gun down on the dresser. The child then grabbed the gun within minutes.
There's Miss Universe and Miss America, but there is also Miss USA Amazing. The newly crowned winner, Michigan teacher Dominique Foley, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the competition and setting an example for her students.
In a unanimous vote Thursday night, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners agreed to set $500,000 aside and approved a resolution for an after-action review into the tragedy on Nov. 30, 2021, that killed four students and injured seven others.
A raid at the house in Detroit may have stopped several so-called ghost guns from hitting the streets after uncovering an illegal 3D-printed gun operation.
Colin Gray, the father of the teen suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, appeared in a Georgia courtroom Friday.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
As Father's Day approaches, a Detroit father is marking a painful milestone: 10 years since his son was fatally shot.
Iran's military accused the U.S. of not upholding the first point in the memorandum of understanding, with Israel remaining in Lebanese territory.
An 87-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
A stray couple of showers are possible early Saturday before more rain arrives late Sunday night.
It was a busy day in Detroit, where multiple Juneteenth events were held on Friday.
For one local family, Father's Day is a tragic reminder of their son's murder 10 years ago.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.
In Highland Park, Michigan, families came together to celebrate Juneteenth with music, fitness and community pride.