Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, now has Wi-Fi
Mount Kilimanjaro has a new broadband network which will enable climbers to access reliable Wi-Fi internet, a Tanzanian government official announced this week.
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2 Ebola Patients Escape Treatment in Congo, Raising Fears Virus Could Spread
Two Ebola patients slipped out of a treatment center this week in the Democratic Republic of Congo
5 Most Extreme White Water Rafting Locations
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5 Largest Animal Sanctuaries In The World
A look at five of the world's largest protected areas
An Epidemic: Top 10 Outbreaks In U.S. History
Throughout the years, epidemics and plagues have shaken up societies and cultures around the world.
U-M Doctor: 'Risk Of Ebola Outbreak In U.S. Is Very Low'
Dr. Eden Wells with the University of Michigan urged that an outbreak in the U.S. is not likely, but it is possible.
The Ebola Outbreak: What Every American Needs To Know
The recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa has begun attracting attention in the U.S. for good reason.
The World's Biggest Ship Graveyard
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.
NovoDynamics Gets New Partner In Africa, Middle East
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.
Michigan-Native Peace Corps Worker Killed In Uganda
Woodhaven native Danielle Gucciardo, 23, died in a traffic accident.
Former U-M Janitor Gets Prison Time In Child Slave Case
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.
Ypsilanti Man Convicted Of Enslaving 4 African Children
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.
Lakeside Software Opens European Office
Lakeside Software, a leader in big data analytics for IT professionals, Monday announced that it has opened a regional headquarters for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and has appointed top industry veteran Tony Coleman to serve as its managing director.
U-M Course Teaches Leadership With Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb
A new course at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Executive Education offers the chance to learn about leadership by climbing Africa's highest mountain—19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
OU Student Helps Africa With JAMS Concert Saturday
"Music is the language of the world," Fisher said. "It's something everyone can feel and relate to. It's a good way to bring a diverse group of people together to expose them to a cause."
Flight From Detroit Quarantined In Chicago
A Minnesota woman who caused a health scare aboard a Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Chicago says it was all a misunderstanding over bug bites.
Event Notices From March 8
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Best Ethiopian Cuisine In Detroit
If traveling to Africa is not on your bucket list this year, there is still a way to enjoy the cuisine from Ethiopia. Check out some of the best Ethiopian restaurants in the Metro Detroit area.
MSU Using $5.8M Gates Grant On Africa Child Deaths
Michigan State University says it's using a $5.8 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to find the causes and seek to prevent the death of children from bacterial diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
Wayne State To Conduct Childhood Epilepsy Training In Africa
A Wayne State University School of Medicine physician and researcher will convene a vital training workshop on childhood epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa next month.
Troy Teen Organizes Charity Concert Featuring YouTube Sensation
While most college freshmen are consumed with finals, selling back books and holiday plans, Morgan Fisher, 18, has added feeding and educating children in Africa to her end of semester to do list -- by coordinating a massive Bands That JAM 4 Africa benefit concert to raise money to feed and educate children in Africa.
UM Students Help Build Sustainable Community In Rural Africa
A merry-go-round that generates electricity to light a rural African schoolhouse is among the sustainability projects tackled this summer by a team of University of Michigan graduate students working with villagers in Liberia.
Congo Boat Catches Fire, Capsizes; 200 Feared Dead
Students Prep For Trip To South Africa
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DEA Says Cartels Targeting Kids on Social Media To Sell Fentanyl
The DEA said the feds seized millions of pills and nearly a thousand pounds of fentanyl.
Vacant school building in Detroit set for demolition
A vacant school building in Southwest Detroit that's become quite the eyesore is coming down.
More than 1.3M gallons of partially-treated wastewater released in Huron River, officials say
The City of Ann Arbor says a total of 1,375,000 gallons of partially-treated wastewater was discharged in the Huron River.
The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial
The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial.
Michigan commission orders audit of DTE, Consumers Energy power outage, safety compliance
The Michigan Public Service Commission on Wednesday ordered an audit of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy in response to the public's frustration with widespread and extended power outages.
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DEA Says Cartels Targeting Kids on Social Media To Sell Fentanyl
The DEA said the feds seized millions of pills and nearly a thousand pounds of fentanyl.
Vacant school building in Detroit set for demolition
A vacant school building in Southwest Detroit that's become quite the eyesore is coming down.
Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge
It's that time of the year! Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge and enter for a chance to win $1,000.
More than 1.3M gallons of partially-treated wastewater released in Huron River, officials say
The City of Ann Arbor says a total of 1,375,000 gallons of partially-treated wastewater was discharged in the Huron River.
The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial
The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial.
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Michigan board approves $400 million to advance EV batteries
A Michigan economic development board approved more than $400 million in state incentives Wednesday for two battery facilities estimated to cost $4 billion and bring 4,500 jobs to the state.
EV charging company launches its first US manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills
FLO, which is a leading North American EV charging company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility in Auburn Hills, which is expected to help create 730 jobs in 2028, including 133 jobs in 2023.
US auto sales to fall a bit in 3Q, even with September gains
New vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to have fallen slightly in the third quarter, even with improvement in September. But there are warning signs that consumers' appetite for expensive new cars, trucks and SUVs may be waning.
Revamped Detroit Auto Show now also features new flying tech
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
Ford shuffles management, seeks new global supply chain head
Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.
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Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Get ready to geek out at Motor City Comic Con
Michigan's largest pop-cultural event returns next weekend.
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
For Naomi Judd's family, tour is a chance to grieve, reflect
Fans of Naomi Judd, the late matriarch of the Grammy-winning country duo The Judds, will have a chance to say goodbye and rejoice in their hits in a final tour helmed by daughter Wynonna and all-star musical partners.
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Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Hurricane Ian death toll rises to at least 103
With the death toll rising, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the federal government was ready to help in a huge way.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
Ex-eBay execs get prison time for sending live spiders to reporters
In terror campaign, eBay employees stalked online newsletter publishers and sent disturbing deliveries to their home.
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Whitmer signs executive directive exploring lower costs, possible manufacturing of insulin
An executive directive signed Monday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will explore ways to lower the cost and possibly manufacture insulin in the state.
Listeria outbreak prompts Michigan company to recall cheeses sold at dozen retailers
Old Europe Cheese, Inc., based in Benton Harbor, is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of a possible outbreak of listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
MDHHS: Free COVID-19 tests available for residents through Rockefeller Foundation partnership
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the availability of an additional 289,000 COVID-19 tests through its expanded partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation through Project Act.
Canada to lift COVID-19 border, travel restrictions Oct. 1
Canada will remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country on Oct. 1, including testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements, Canada's government announced Monday.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter
Officials say the requirement is likely to end by Sept. 30.
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Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
Red Wings' sources of hope: Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond
The Detroit Red Wings have faded from relevance in the NHL due to a lack of stars. Help appears to be on the way with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham bulked up for 2nd NBA season
Cade Cunningham packed on about 10 pounds of muscle in his first NBA offseason, hoping the added weight will help him lift his game and the Detroit Pistons to another level.
Detroit Lions travel to Minnesota to face NFC North rival
The Detroit Lions (1-1) head on the road to face their NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
Detroit Lions' Chris Board takes over school, becomes acting principal
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board is giving back to the community in a major way.
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Whitmer vs. Dixon: The Candidates Weigh In!
It was not a debate, per se, but the two candidates running for governor stopped by CBS Detroit to appear on "Michigan Matters" and answer questions about key issues.
Michigan Matters: Shining Light Awards & YMCA celebrates Aretha Franklin
It's a show celebrating community champions as the three Shining Light Award honorees selected this year – Gilda Jacobs, Kirk Mayes and Charity Dean – appear on "Michigan Matters" to talk about it and their efforts to lift our region.
Michigan Matters: Riding with the big wheels at the Detroit Auto Show
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain, along with Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer travel to the Detroit Auto Show to talk to leaders about electrification of vehicles, Michigan and Detroit capitalizing in on these trends, and road for our region.
Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show zooms into Motor City
Finally, after a three year hiatus, the Detroit Auto Show is back with many new features which Rod Alberts, Executive Director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, talked about during taping of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters."
Michigan Matters: Sen. Gary Peters' big ride; the Roundtable on election 2022
Fresh from his annual trek across the state in his Harley to talk to constituents, U.S. Senator Gary Peters stopped by CBS Detroit to appear on "Michigan Matters" and talk about issues and politics.
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One more day of heat evolves into a wet, and chilly, night. Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey shows us when the coolest air arrives.
MDOT seeking public feedback on Woodward Loop project
The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking public input on the Woodward Loop conversion project in Pontiac.
Chase opens virtual call center in Corktown
J.P. Morgan Chase is launching a virtual call center in Detroit to advance racial equity in employment.
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Backlash after Michigan school count day falls on Yom Kippur
Jewish leaders voice their concern after a mandatory student count day for public schools falls on Jewish holiday.