Election Day: Closely-watched races across the country
Although the 2025 election is considered an "off year" for national seats, there are national implications for some of the state and local races. CBS News has this report.
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Although the 2025 election is considered an "off year" for national seats, there are national implications for some of the state and local races. CBS News has this report.
Voters in California will decide via Proposition 50 if their state should change its congressional map to give Democrats an edge. CBS News has this report.
Key local races in today's elections include the Detroit mayoral race. The I-696 construction zone travel lanes will shift as that project moves into next phase. Other top stories and weather.
Former vice president Dick Cheney, who served in the George W. Bush administration, has died. He was 84.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch are the candidates for the Detroit mayoral race as Mike Duggan is stepping down. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.
Longtime WJR radio host Warren Pierce has died. He was 82 years old.
Detroit mayoral candidates Mary Sheffield and Solomon Kinloch made their final push for voters ahead of the election on Tuesday.
Authorities say five people were allegedly involved in a "potential terrorist attack" in Michigan that was thwarted by the FBI. Two of the suspects have been identified and are now facing federal charges.
Detroiters will head to the polls on Tuesday to elect the city's first new mayor in more than a decade. One of the candidates on the ticket hoping to capture the Motor City's vote is the Rev. Solomon Kinloch, who will face off against City Council President Mary Sheffield.
The Trump administration will use contingency funds to issue partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for the more than 40 million people who rely on the food assistance program.
A program in Michigan that provides funding to new and expecting mothers is expanding to Ypsilanti.
A man will stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter relating to a fatal industrial building fire and related explosions in Clinton Township.
Two Metro Detroit men are facing federal charges and are expected to be arraigned Monday afternoon in response to what the FBI has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend in Michigan.
Here are the top stories on Nov. 3, 2025.
A new committee, a revamped application process and new criteria are three of the changes that the Village of Pinckney is implementing for recreational cannabis businesses.
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey says about 4,000 Detroiters voted early ahead of Tuesday's Election Day.
Waymo is starting to test autonomous vehicles in Detroit as it leads up to launching its ride-hailing service locally.
Health officials say six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states are now linked to a listeria outbreak tied to prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains including Kroger and Trader Joe's.
An FBI investigation into what the agency described as a "potential terrorist attack" has led to two men facing federal criminal charges. Here's the update as of noon Nov. 3.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes. But the Fitzgerald is remembered while the others are forgotten, thanks in large part to Gordon Lightfoot's haunting 1976 folk ballad that became a surprise hit.
Open enrollment at Healthcare.gov for plans offered through the Affordable Care Act has begun, but Americans may be shocked by the prices for next year. Insurers are charging a lot more and that amount could skyrocket for families who had been getting help with those payments. CBS News has this report.
An attorney rejects claims in a terror plot investigation made public Friday as FBI agents conducted searches. Supreme Court will hear a case about the implementation of tariffs. Other top stories and weather.
Tuesday is Election Day, with the closely-watched races including Detroit's mayor. Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev. Solomon Kinloch won the top two spots in the August primary and face off this month for the final vote.
Today is Day 34 of the federal government shutdown with no end in sight to the political stalemate. In the meantime, President Trump gave an interview to 60 Minutes. CBS News has this recap of national headlines.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
A former school bus driver is suing Mattawan Consolidated Schools, alleging wrongful termination after offering bags of candy to students, some of which contained "brief Christian messages."
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
Student organizers at Community High School also inspired several other schools in Ann Arbor to do the same.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
"Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video of her and her siblings pleading for their mother's return, days after her disappearance.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Snow showers return later on Thursday.