Richard Blanco Becomes First Hispanic or Gay Man to Recite Inaugural Poem
Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco read his poem "One Today" at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Monday morning.
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Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco read his poem "One Today" at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Monday morning.
On the cusp of his second term, President Barack Obama solemnly honored the nation's fallen soldiers Sunday before taking the oath of office in an intimate White House ceremony, a swearing-in ritual he will repeat Monday morning.
The first day attendance of over 100,000 inside Detroit's Cobo Center beats the opening day numbers from last year by almost 12 percent.
City and State officials say they are close to an agreement to have Belle Isle operated as a Michigan state park.
"We're going to lobby every time we feel it's necessary," said Mike Green, president of United Auto Workers Local 652. "
Many supporters brandishing signs that say gun bans are ineffective and illegal and only punish law-abiding citizens.
The youngest ever Chairman of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners is ambitious about making changes in the county.
Gov. Rick Snyder has established a state office that will help Michigan's military veterans get the federal benefits they've earned.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick now says he and his wife have decided not to send their three boys to one of the best private schools in the country.
This week on Michigan Matters, Host Carol Cain, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Oakland County Executive Brooks Patterson, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel talk about cars, stars, and what 2013 looks like for the Metro Detroit.
Don Yowchuang and Paul Seewald were sentenced for their part in what state Attorney General Bill Schuette called a "cut and paste job that would make a fourth grade art teacher cringe
Noticeably absent from Gov. Rich Snyder's annual State of the State address: any significant mention of Detroit.
Gov. Rick Snyder proposes raising billions of dollars to patch up Michigan's ailing roads and bridges; the centerpiece message in his third State of the State address.
Setting the stage for a fierce battle in Congress, President Obama calls for universal background checks, renewal of an assault weapons ban and limits on high-capacity magazines.
Mayor Dave Bing says individuals or companies that owe income taxes to the city can pay their back taxes without penalty from Jan. 22 through Feb. 16.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A community in Monroe County, Michigan, has ended its agreement with Flock cameras after county officials voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
A 79-year-old man is accused of threatening to kill four Muslim men outside the Troy Public Library.
Detroit City Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero says residents have already spent years weighing in.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that there are "a lot of real risks" in artificial intelligence.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Oakland County Health Division is encouraging residents to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile and eastern equine encephalitis viruses.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The Detroit Lions prevailed over the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in an overtime thriller at Ford Field on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.
Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Saints at Ford Field in Detroit.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Bedford Township officials voted to end their contract on Thursday after the Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted in favor of a resolution to halt funding for the service.
A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.
With more people now passing through Historic Fort Wayne on their way to and from the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the question is: what comes next for a property Detroit has been trying to reimagine for years?
For some people, Michigan's fall colors look a little less spectacular. The reds, oranges and yellows look more or less the same because of color blindness. But scenic viewers outfitted with enChroma help everyone see in full color.
A man was injured, and another person is in custody after a shooting at a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
