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Obama calls the selection of Michael Sam "an important step forward."
"Our goal at New Detroit is achieving a time when race is no longer an issue in this region and no longer an obstacle to progress for our city, region and state."
Just as he had done after countless long-range baskets during Michigan's run to the final eight of the NCAA tournament, Nik Stauskas raised his arm and extended three fingers.
President Barack Obama campaigned at the University of Michigan for raising the federal minimum wage, calling the proposal a "no-brainer."
Community health services got a boost as Sen. Debbie Stabenow's "Excellence in Mental Health Act" -- was finally passed by the Senate – was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
President Barack Obama is getting a taste of Ann Arbor.
Obama is also using his appearance in Ann Arbor to help boost a Michigan congressman running for the Senate.
The president is expected to talk about his proposal for an increase in minimum wage.
March Madness is a lifeline in an otherwise barren winter sports calendar, an essential bridge between football and baseball
An all-star lineup of executives from Michigan's leading insurance companies appears on "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk about the federal Affordable Care Act and what it means to Metro Detroiters.
"Detroit's already helped lead the American comeback in manufacturing," the President said.
The President said the wide-ranging bill multitasks by helping boost jobs, innovation, research and conservation.
President Barack Obama will be at Michigan State University on Friday to sign the far-reaching farm bill.
Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers.
Amir Hekmati has been held in Iran on spying charges for more than two years.
Gov. Snyder says the economy is first among the challenges facing the president.
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will take on a pivotal role in the next presidential race.
Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Cornerstone argue that the mandate requiring insurance plans to cover birth control coverage violates their religious freedom.
Steve Harvey sat down with President Barack Obama for a one-on-one interview at the White House On Friday, December 13, 2013. The interview is part of a special episode of his daytime show.
The decision comes after the faulty launch of a federal health care website in October — on which just 1,300 Michigan residents picked a plan.
Imagine how social security was first administered. Now imagine how the Affordable Care Act could look in 75 years.
The work is part of efforts announced last month by the administration of President Barack Obama to help Detroit.
"The American people would get better government out of Monkey Island at the local zoo than we're giving them today."
"The problem is if you incrementalize this stuff then other people are willing to leave their homes and create more and more blight."
While a federal bailout isn't on the table, the White House wants Detroit to take advantage of existing programs to rebuild and right itself financially.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
A cooked pig was found in a checked bag of a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport coming in from a West African country, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said Friday.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Officials in Westland, Michigan, are investigating after four people were arrested in connection with an assault that left an individual injured early Friday, police said.
Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing what they can to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains why the food drive is so important for local food pantries.
Sun then clouds for Mother's Day
Nurse T's Future Nurses Program took over part of Renaissance High School in Detroit on Saturday morning. Students were introduced to a wide range of activities aimed at giving them an idea of what they can find in the nursing field.
Residents across the northern portion of Oakland County could lose water if a pipe on a main that's leaking breaks. The leak was discovered in River Woods Park, located in Auburn Hills, on Wednesday. Julia Avant shares how people can prepare if there is a break.
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire.