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Footage shared by local media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurtled towards the ground in Brazil on Saturday.
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Footage shared by local media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurtled towards the ground in Brazil on Saturday.
Countries around the world, including Russia, China and Egypt, have restricted social media network X for periods.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Four Brazilian nationals and a U.S. citizen are in police custody after allegedly using a jet ski to illegally enter the United States from Canada.
An introduction to the world's tallest waterslides
Looking for ways to spend a day in beautiful Brazil? Lucinda Riley, author of "The Seven Sisters," shares her top recommendations.
Here's a quick guide for families to the New Seven Wonders of the World and the only surviving original Seven Wonders of the World.
Although their fates remain a mystery, these few moments of glory will always be remembered...by them.
What if a World Cup soccer game was held, and only one team showed up? A recently posted video shows just that by erasing Brazilian players in their game against Germany.
To many-a-fan's dismay, some players were noticeably 'out of it' and even collapsed after sustaining a head injury during play. While getting injured is something that can happen in any sport, certain protocols need to be followed to ensure player safety.
Here is a list of 8 World Cup fans who also deserve modeling contracts..
No one felt the pain of those seven goals like the fans in the stands
Hilarious memes started popping up almost immediately after the start of the Brazil - Germany semi-final match-up.
You'll notice the ratings for this World Cup are highest in the Northeast, where folks try rather hard to look most enlightened. And you may also notice by the time the U.S. team lost to Belgium, some of them had already jumped ship.
Now that the U.S. has been knocked out of the World Cup, Americans need a new reason to drink.
Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in full time and deflated the American hype and furor around our new favorite sport-of-the-moment. Although we won't see the USMNT contend for the title, good times and camaraderie were had by all.
The World Cup is still in motion and the USMNT is still alive in Brazil. Here are five things that you may have missed during the World Cup this past week.
People seem to get really worked up while their favorite team is playing on TV.
Joachim Loew didn't just battle the U.S., he did so while dealing with his nemesis...rain. Here's the 8 times Germany's head coach Joachim Loew was over the rain in Recife, Brazil...
Soccer fans can watch the United States take on Germany on their smartphones, in restaurants or a large television in downtown Detroit.
Suarez, who's been suspended twice before for biting and could be out for the rest of the tourney, is currently starring on social media. I mean if one player bites another at the World cup, you're gonna get some attention. Here are 15 amazing Tweets about the Suarez World Cup Snack.
Let's take a look at the top five thrilling finishes so far in the 2014 World Cup after 10 days.
While Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is no soccer aficionado, he really takes a deep look into the 2014 World Cup by asking the important USMNT related questions.
The players and coaches have been channeling their inner spiritual animal this year.
A Detroit father is being recognized for his bravery after saving two neighbors from their burning home in January.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard hosted a press conference to discuss the attack on Temple Israel and how the community moves forward.
Those with the city say giving building access to tenants is a much larger undertaking.
The woman's 5-year-old daughter was attending school at Temple Israel when she received a call about an active shooter.
A former Detroit Police Department sergeant is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting five young women over four years.
The woman's 5-year-old daughter was attending school at Temple Israel when she received a call about an active shooter.
A former Detroit Police Department sergeant is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting five young women over four years.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard hosted a press conference to discuss the attack on Temple Israel and how the community moves forward.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
The body James Gracey, the University of Alabama student who disappeared in Barcelona, has been found, Spanish police said Thursday.
Even after accounting for record-high detention populations, the rate of deaths per 10,000 ICE detainees was the highest in 2025 than in any year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
Michigan takes on Howard at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
Michigan State faces North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and number in blue.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
A Detroit father is being recognized for his bravery after saving two neighbors from their burning home in January.
Springlike weather tomorrow! NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect for tonight and tomorrow.
Federal officials have found a business checking account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and are trying to seize the funds.
It has been one week since the violent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, and officials are renewing calls to halt antisemitic rhetoric and threats.
Nearly four months after dozens of Leland House tenants were evacuated from their homes, the battle to allow them to retrieve their belongings now sits in bankruptcy court.