6 Animal Look-alikes Of The World Cup
The players and coaches have been channeling their inner spiritual animal this year.
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The players and coaches have been channeling their inner spiritual animal this year.
"Soccer is truly a beautiful game that if many would just give a chance would fall in love with."
Soccer may be called football by the Europeans but pizza is pizza everywhere.
Neymar gave Brazil a winning start to its home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the host nation to a 3-1 come-from-behind victory over Croatia in the opening game on Thursday.
Soccer fans can be as a close as a tweet, or opening an app, from being immersed in the action at the World Cup in Brazil.
Lots of news coming out of Brazil in anticipation of the 2014 World Cup. Here are 5 things you missed in week 1.
The World Cup is the world's most popular sporting event. Here are 5 things you need to know about the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Each country can only bring 23 men to Brazil to compete for the World Cup this year. A few notable men were left off rosters for various reasons and some may surprise you ...
After months of polar vortexes it's finally almost time to lay out in the sun and sand. To help get the ball rolling, we rounded up the 25 best beaches in the world.
The Ann Arbor-based public health and safety organization NSF International announced Monday it had acquired Bioensaios Analysis and Environmental Consulting Laboratory Ltd., based in Porto Alegre, Brazil. It will become known as NSF Bioensaios.
Michigan Technological University's Sustainable Futures Institute and a broad range of Pan American partners see biofuel as a good answer to society's growing need for alternative energy. But they want to make sure that it is produced in a sustainable way, benefiting rather than harming the societies and environments producing it.
Lawrence Technological University and the Maua Institute of Technology in San Paulo, Brazil, have signed an agreement to bring Brazilian students to LTU to study mechanical engineering for a year.
The Michigan Brazil Center and Support Office in Brasilia has announced its official opening for Michigan-based companies looking to expand into one of the world's hottest growth markets. The state also announced the intent to open a branch office soon in São Paulo.
Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center is organizing a trade mission to São Paulo, Brazil, from May 12-17, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
TriMas Corp. (Nasdaq: TRS), a diversified global manufacturer, Tuesday announced that its Lamons business has expanded its global footprint and product portfolio in the rapidly growing energy market of Brazil, with the acquisition of Gasket Vedações Técnicas Ltda.
CIMdata Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2012 Brazil PLM Market Analysis Report, the first in a new series of country-specific reports.
University of Michigan scientists and scholars led by President Mary Sue Coleman will travel to Brazil later this month to strengthen research and academic collaboration with several leading universities and foundations.
The international business services unit of Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, announced that as a result of recent Southeast Michigan trade activities in Brazil, new business and export sales for Automation Alley's trade mission participants now total $188 million, an increase of $22 million.
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The Lansing security visualization software provider IDV Solutions and the Rio de Janeiro IT services provider Allen said Tuesday that they plan to jointly develop opportunities in Brazil's growing security market.
Companies interested in improving their competitive edge and expanding their reach beyond United States' borders are invited to join Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, on a trade mission to Brazil, May 20-26.
Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corp. Thursday reproted a second quarter loss of $161 million or $2.10 a share, vs. net income of $205 million or $2.64 a share in the same period a year ago.
The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. is expanding its use of Troy-based Dimensional Control Systems Inc.'s 3DCS software for tolerance simulation modeling of its airplanes.
Oakland County schools are preparing to use a new set of standardized emergency terms designed to improve communication during school crises.
Waterford Township was one of five townships in Oakland County to see voters reject millage proposals addressing public safety.
Southfield Police say they found that the worker who chased after a man who stole a gun from Action Impact last month lied to them over the course of their investigation.
Showers and storms rolled through early Monday morning, bringing some much-needed rainfall to Southeast Michigan.
Oakland County authorities are searching for a boater who struck and injured a woman who was swimming on Pontiac Lake.
Waterford Township was one of five townships in Oakland County to see voters reject millage proposals addressing public safety.
A 19-year-old West Bloomfield Township man drowned in Pine Lake while swimming Sunday night, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Oakland County schools are preparing to use a new set of standardized emergency terms designed to improve communication during school crises.
Showers and storms rolled through early Monday morning, bringing some much-needed rainfall to Southeast Michigan.
Southfield Police say they found that the worker who chased after a man who stole a gun from Action Impact last month lied to them over the course of their investigation.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Oakland County schools are preparing to use a new set of standardized emergency terms designed to improve communication during school crises.
Shower and storm chances continue, but the atmospheric pattern will try to push most south of us.
A 19-year-old West Bloomfield Township man drowned in Pine Lake after experiencing difficulty while swimming Sunday night, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Waterford Township was one of five townships in Oakland County to see voters reject millage proposals addressing public safety. Officials there say they're putting the proposals back on the November ballot, but this time as renewals.
Southfield police say an investigation into a reported theft at a gun store last month showed that the worker who chased after the suspect lied to officers over the course of the probe.