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.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District said it is investigating the possible theft of digital gift cards intended for high school attendance rewards.
A Metro Detroit man was sentenced to federal prison for his role in fraud schemes that added up to more than $1.2 million in losses.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will give her final State of the State address as Michigan's governor on Wednesday night.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
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.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
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.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
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.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch in Oakland County, Michigan.
We travel to GM's new world headquarters to conduct an exclusive interview with "the captain," Roger Penske, to hear details about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix his team is staging in August to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
President Trump gave his State of the Union address, an annual report of the president to Congress, on Tuesday night. CBS News has this report.
Thousands of flights were canceled in response to blizzard conditions on the East Coast, but by Tuesday evening the air traffic patterns were returning to normal.
Firefighters battled a large building fire in Detroit. Michigan lawmakers are considering a ban on the distribution of kratom. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.