Michigan Science Center explains the principle of flight
With fall being bird migration season Domenic Roberto from the Michigan Science Center explains how birds use the air currents to help them fly long distance.
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With fall being bird migration season Domenic Roberto from the Michigan Science Center explains how birds use the air currents to help them fly long distance.
More than a thousand U.S. Department of Health and Human Services workers have a signed a letter asking Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. to resign. CBS News has this report.
Gel manicures are popular for their shine and long lasting wear, but a chemical called TPO often used in gel polish is now banned in Europe. CBS News has this report.
A suspect is in custody in the deaths of 41-year-old Linda Hill and 12-year-old Kardi Jackson of Hazel Park, MIchigan, although that person's name and charges have not yet been announced by police.
A balloon release and vigil took place Wednesday for a woman and her son who were killed in Hazel Park. Skeletal remains were found in a Detroit back yard. Other top stories and weather.
Michigan lawmakers are trying to put the power of setting speed limits in the hands of local leaders.
Heartbreak and shock have gripped the Hazel Park community after the tragic deaths of Linda Hill and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson.
Port St. Lucie police said that one of its detectives was working in an undercover manner, portraying the mother of a young girl, when a man began an online conversation with her "to see if she would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him."
Detroit police confirmed that skeletal remains were found in the backyard of a residence in the 20500 block of Terrell Avenue near 8 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue.
Michigan's deer hunting season will kick off with a youth hunt Sept. 13-14. Young hunters still need a license to hunt that weekend.
The family of 41-year-old Linda Hill and her 12-year-old son, Kardi Jackson, is speaking out after a suspect in their murder was arrested.
A court battle between the University of Michigan and a psychedelic mushroom festival continues after an emergency hearing at Washtenaw County circuit court was transferred to the court of claims.
President Trump says he wants to send National Guard troops to new cities he claims are crime-ridden, including New Orleans, Louisiana, and Baltimore, Maryland. The talks come as lawmakers look to extend the presence of troops in Washington D.C. Taurean Small has more from the White House.
Birmingham's planning director says the city is "eager to bring new uses" to the area on Woodward Avenue where Hunter House has been since 1952. Alysia Burgio is getting answers to find out what's in store for the well-known restaurant.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel alleges that Shelley Letzer, 68, of West Bloomfield, and Kirk Lanam, 53, of Hartland, fraudulently obtained legal power of attorney from the 87-year-old in March 2024 and knew that the man was a "vulnerable or incapacitated adult with a court-appointed guardian."
A Southeast Michigan doctor was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in the aftermath of a Florida police investigation involving solicitation of a sexual relationship with a 5-year-old girl.
One man is dead and a firefighter hurt after a fire at a two-story home in Detroit's west side. Firefighters they found a man in the basement of the home. He died at the hospital. The firefighter fell while working inside the home.
Growth Works provides its Southeast Michigan clients with support as they navigate substance use treatment and the youth justice system. The agency has started a peer-to-peer support program as part of its services.
A Detroit police officer is recovering this morning after a crash while responding to a call. Investigators say the officer slowed down at an intersection, with emergency lights on, when a driver on the I-96 service drive at Schafer failed to stop. The officer and the other driver were treated for their injuries.
A man died in the aftermath of a fire Tuesday night in Detroit; and one of the firefighters working at the scene was injured.
Artificial intelligence is being used to revitalize endangered indigenous languages in northern Michigan.
In yet another shakeup among the leadership at Hamtramck city hall, Khalil Refai is stepping down as Mayor Pro Tem and will return, for now, to his former role as a city council member.
A family and community tribute to Linda Hill and her son Kardi Jackson, who lived in Hazel Park, Michigan, has been announced for Wednesday night. In the meantime, police say a man has been taken into custody as the homicide investigation continues.
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released more than 33,000 pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a well-connected financier whose sex trafficking charges and 2019 death in federal custody have drawn years of public speculation. In the meantime, President Trump said Tuesday he plans to send the National Guard to Chicago. CBS News has this report.
An arrest has been made in the homicide of a woman and her son in Hazel Park. The Powerball jackpot continues to climb. Weather and other top stories.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday expanded her state of emergency to include the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo as well as five counties following this week's storms.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
Families left their homes, with many forced to stay in motels or with friends. On Friday, many returned home for the first time.
A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday during a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday expanded her state of emergency to include the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo as well as five counties following this week's storms.
Water levels are dropping at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex along the Cheboygan River as a hydro dam is now online.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside.
Behind this system, a noticeable cooldown will settle in across Michigan through the weekend, with temperatures dropping well below recent highs.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
The Detroit Tigers have agreed to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
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A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday in a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside. CBS News Detroit met a couple that is still processing what happened after losing the majority of their personal belongings.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs. This comes after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the city earlier this week.
Flooding is worsening in parts of Michigan on Friday, with rivers still rising in some parts and receding in others. CBS News Detroit spoke with residents near Indian River, where the Sturgeon River has destroyed homes along Independence Avenue.