Dearborn Heights mayor confirmed as ambassador to Tunisia
Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi was selected earlier this year for an ambassador role, the confirmation was official after a Senate vote.
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Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi was selected earlier this year for an ambassador role, the confirmation was official after a Senate vote.
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Western museums hold countless African artifacts looted during colonial times, and while some are finally coming home, it's an uphill battle.
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Hundreds of people lined up to donate blood as rescuers kept hunting for people trapped under rubble two days after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Morocco.
"Detroit vs Everybody" is a simple message that has become well-known in Detroit and gained national attention. Now, it's heading to another continent.
A lion had not been spotted in Sena Oura National Park in nearly two decades, officials said.
The Urban Hockey Foundation, a Detroit-based nonprofit, is growing hockey at a grassroots level and bringing the game to Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro has a new broadband network which will enable climbers to access reliable Wi-Fi internet, a Tanzanian government official announced this week.
Two Ebola patients slipped out of a treatment center this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A profile of five of the most extreme whitewater rafting locations in the world
A look at five of the world's largest protected areas
Throughout the years, epidemics and plagues have shaken up societies and cultures around the world.
Dr. Eden Wells with the University of Michigan urged that an outbreak in the U.S. is not likely, but it is possible.
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
Nouadhibou is an African sea town, whose shores serve as the final resting place for more than 300 ships. The rusted hulks that litter its coastal waters are considered an eyesore by many (go figure), but they've brought some unexpected benefits to the local community as well.
The Ann Arbor developer of advanced pattern recognition and analytics technologies NovoDynamics Inc. announced a partnership with Forefront Technologies, a distributor of document imaging hardware and storage systems in Africa and the Middle East that is based in the United Arab Emirates.
Woodhaven native Danielle Gucciardo, 23, died in a traffic accident.
A former University of Michigan janitor has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, convicted of forcing children to work as slaves at his Ypsilanti home.
A federal jury has convicted a Washtenaw County man on charges he enslaved and abused four West African children in his home for several years.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is starting the next stage of the M-14 / I-96 Reconstruction project.
A new text-based scam fraudulently claims to be from the 36th District Court in Wayne County, seeking toll payments.
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
The shooting is the second in two days involving a child and an unsecured gun. Firearm safety activists say the shootings could have been prevented by following Michigan's safe storage law.
One person is in custody while police continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found Saturday, crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
A 6-year-old girl was fatally injured during an accidental gunshot on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Many people in Michigan have ties to Iran, and they're watching the war closely.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield on Monday appointed former Dearborn Public Health Officer Ali Abazeed as Detroit's new chief public health officer.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
The Detroit Lions are shaking up their offense with the release of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow on Monday.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Construction work picks up on M-14 / I-96 corridor in the Livonia area. There are renewed calls for gun safety in Detroit after recent shootings involving unsecured weapons. Other top stories and weather.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing Monday on the military action in the Middle East, warning that the next phase of operations could be even more punishing for Iran. CBS News has this update
The next phase of the M-14 / I-96 construction begins Tuesday morning. Here's what commuters can expect.
Good morning, Family! Looking at mild temps heading our way through the week. Today, a slim chance for drizzle this morning then mostly cloudy with a high around 40. Temps continue to climb to the mid 60's by Saturday!!
Hasti Raveau, an Iranian American, has family all across the country of Iran. Raveau said her family has been prepared for an attack like this by stocking up on food and medicine.