Dayslong preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk's alleged killer is underway
Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Prosecutors will present their case this week against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Lawyers for the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk are citing a federal agency's report in questioning the link between a bullet from his autopsy and a rifle found near the scene.
Three months after her husband, Charlie Kirk, was assassinated, Erika Kirk opened up about life, loss, the state of political discourse and more in a one-hour town hall event moderated by Bari Weiss, CBS News' editor-in-chief.
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Tens of thousands packed State Farm stadium on Sunday for a public memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot in Utah earlier this month.
Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn said Kirk, whom he met when the activist was 19 years old, completed an online course at the college.
Reactions and discussion continue over a decision to suspend the Jimmy Kimmel Live late-night television show; the move made after Kimmel's monologue about the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News has this report.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.
The man who is in custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk could make his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon, after officials file formal charges, Christopher Ballard, chief of staff for the Utah County Attorney's Office, said. CBS News has this report.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Authorities are still searching for a motive in last week's shooting death of conservative personality Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University. The suspect could have his first court appearance as early as Tuesday. In the meantime, vigils in memory of Kirk have taken place across the country. CBS News has this report.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said "I think this could be a turning point" for the country in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, urging leaders to "turn down the rhetoric."
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
The manhunt has intensified for the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI released a new video Thursday of the apparent shooter jumping from the roof of the building after firing the shot. Utah's governor said so far investigators have received more than 7000 leads and tips. CBS News has this report.
The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is prompting editorial decision making across TV and social media. Tik Tok says it will remove videos that show close up views of the shooting and remove search terms related to it. Other apps have taken content steps as well.
Authorities say that they're reviewing evidence in the efforts to learn who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. CBS News has this report.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was on the campus of Utah Valley University Wednesday when a single shot rang out, fatally injuring him. Political leaders are speaking out against the violence, the manhunt continues for a suspect. CBS News has this report.
Current, former and future politicians are weighing in on political violence after the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
If you would like to cast a ballot in person, but not specifically on Election Day, Michigan is among the states that offer "early voting" as an option.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law requiring Michigan kindergarten through fifth grade reading and language arts teachers to complete literacy training, with a deadline set for the 2031-32 school year.
Wayne County is reporting its first detection of West Nile virus in 2026 among mosquito populations.
A man was found dead early Thursday along U.S. 24 / Telegraph Road in Monroe County.
Part of Woodward Avenue was closed about 5 a.m. Thursday at Catalpa Drive, after local authorities discovered a water main break.
Part of Woodward Avenue was closed about 5 a.m. Thursday at Catalpa Drive, after local authorities discovered a water main break.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
If you would like to cast a ballot in person, but not specifically on Election Day, Michigan is among the states that offer "early voting" as an option.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law requiring Michigan kindergarten through fifth grade reading and language arts teachers to complete literacy training, with a deadline set for the 2031-32 school year.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law requiring Michigan kindergarten through fifth grade reading and language arts teachers to complete literacy training, with a deadline set for the 2031-32 school year.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says he still plans to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after Canada withdrew from a joint event with the U.S.
Sen. Gary Peters told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Senate hearing that he bears personal responsibility for the lack of a winning strategy in the ongoing war with Iran.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
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
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
President Trump issued a new threat against Iran on Wednesday. CBS News has this report.
Canada will host its own Gordie Howe Bridge event. A man was bitten by a Michigan-native rattlesnake in Commerce Township. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Good Thursday Morning Fam!! Sunny and Mild today, high 79°. Looking at dry conditions with below normal temperatures expected through the rest of the workweek. The next chance for showers and storms arrives Sunday with temperatures climbing into the mid-upper 80s.
The northbound lanes of Woodward Avenue at Catalpa Avenue are closed to traffic on Thursday morning due to a water main break.
The Commerce Township Fire Department said someone was rushed to the hospital after they were bitten by an Eastern Mississauga rattlesnake. The species is native to Michigan.