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Birdie's Book Nest on Detroit's east side provides free reads to children and teachers.
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Birdie's Book Nest on Detroit's east side provides free reads to children and teachers.
A new book by Michigan's top election official reveals intimate details of how she contended with, and was personally impacted by, President Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to former President Joe Biden. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins "America Decides" to discuss her new book, "The Purposeful Warrior," and her 2026 gubernatorial bid.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Two sisters from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, are on a mission to teach other kids about Ramadan through reading.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
A pair of bills in the Michigan House, introduced by Democrats, aims to make it more difficult to implement book bans.
Love and Other Books in Ferndale is looking to create a space for parents and women to talk about books they love.
For the second time in a decade, customers of a bookstore on Ann Arbor's northside are saving it from closing for good.
John K. King first started selling books in 1965 out of the trunk of his car.
The uncorrected copy proof of the debut novel in the Harry Potter series was bought for pennies more than a quarter-century ago with J.K. Rowling's name misspelled on the title page.
As the countdown to Christmas approaches, a local nonprofit in Commerce Township is dedicated to making sure all kids have a holiday full of fun while learning.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
Jack Barrette is now beginning the 10th grade, but it was nearly a decade ago when the doodles from a first-grade project began what is today a published children's book.
A 12-year-old Detroit boy is on a mission to change the lives of children one book at a time.
The Detroit Festival of Books is the largest book festival in Michigan, and it is returning in July for the sixth year in Eastern Market.
As book banning and censorship are becoming a heated topic in schools, recent poll results show Michigan voters oppose banning books in local libraries.
Bookstock is Metro Detroit's largest used book and media sale and can be found through the halls of Laurel Park Place until April 30.
Whether it's five, ten or twenty bucks, 17-year-old Ian Weinberg says any money you can put away to save when you're young will help you later.
Imagine being a published author at 8 years old.
Organized censorship groups that compile lists of books to challenge "contributed significantly" to the increase, the American Library Association said.
Writing a book is an accomplishment all on its own but imagine becoming a published author as a child.
After several months of contentious public comment surrounding seven controversial books in the Dearborn School District Library, the board decided to get rid of two books and keep three, while two others remain under review.
Residents showed up in large numbers to address the Dearborn School Board about books they want banned.
As the discussion continues about books available in Dearborn Public Schools, administrators issued new criteria for how the district will evaluate the books accessible to students.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
The 63-year-old player, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she had a champagne celebration with her family after winning.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
A Beverly Hills man faces up to 30 years in prison in a federal wire fraud investigation involving pandemic-era relief programs.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
A 3-year-old Warren boy is getting hospital treatment in the aftermath of an accidental shooting, police say.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Temps will be the warmest today out of the next seven, but another round of snow on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell you when and how much snow we could get.
The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather Tracker is on the road, tracking driving conditions in Southeast Michigan.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum on Wednesday amid tension with America's closest allies over the president's efforts to make Greenland part of the U.S.
A former Sinai Grace Hospital nurse has been charged in five new criminal sexual conduct cases.
A 3-year-old Michigan boy is in the hospital, getting treatment for serious injuries in the aftermath of an accidental shooting involving an unsecured handgun.