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Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Thursday's Christmas giveaway was organized by Filthy Rockwell, who runs Filthy Cares — a Detroit-raised musician turned Christmas cheer ambassador.
On Christmas morning, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, spent the holiday giving back, putting service before their own celebrations.
Several of the volunteers who helped make holiday meal packing, preparing and delivering happen to Metro Detroit seniors shared their stories and reasons of why they spent Christmas morning volunteering for the cause.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.
You'll want to plan around the office, retail and business closings that apply to Christmas Day.
Babies at Henry Ford Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit received a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Billions worldwide mark the birth of Jesus of Nazareth with various traditions.
Christmas is a time when you would expect snow on the ground, given all the songs and poems, and the fact that it's December. But what is the climatology of Christmas actually like?
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
A record number of travelers in the air and on the road is expected for the 2025 Christmas holiday travel season. We have tips on how to save time and hassle ahead of departure.
Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
What started as an act of kindness in 2019 has turned into a movement in Detroit, led by his nonprofit Filthy Cares.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham spent his Sunday giving back to the Detroit community.
With dozens of volunteers and donors between Henry Ford Health's hospitals in Novi and Southfield, over 1,200 kids will have gifts under the tree this holiday season.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan holds a holiday party each year as a way to give impacted families a reprieve from the sadness.
The price of imported plastic Christmas trees is up, the majority of which are made in Asia and subject to tariffs introduced by President Trump earlier this year.
Twinkling holiday light displays are decorating communities across Southeast Michigan for the Christmas season.
Gardner White's annual Twinkle Town competition kicked off on Thursday, and CBS News Detroit is participating in the "Parade of Trees" for a good cause.
Michigan residents are known to wait near railroad tracks to see the passing lights during CPKC Holiday Train's annual tour.
A 68-foot spruce tree in the Upper Peninsula has been selected as the State of Michigan's 2025 Christmas tree.
A new survey predicts Americans will spend $1,552 per person on average, 5% less than they did in 2024.
The Minnesota Vikings will be playing a Christmas Day game on their home turf for the third time in franchise history.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
A child is dead after a crash on Detroit's west side Friday night that involved a vehicle running a red light, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A male is in custody after two people were injured in shootings at an apartment and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
A powdery substance in an envelope that was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has been deemed not to be hazardous, police said Saturday.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
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.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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.
The Detroit Red Wings are excited for Sunday's men's hockey gold medal game between Team USA and Canada. Matt Finkel spoke with players bout the impact Dylan Larkin has had for the U.S. so far during the Winter Games, as well as their thoughts on the matchup.
President Trump on Saturday announced plans to raise the global tariffs he imposed on Friday from 10% to 15%. The announcement comes around a day after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Mr. Trump doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs on nearly every country under a federal emergency powers law. The president is also expressing renewed concern for the people of Iran. Willie James Inman reports.
Police in Laper want parents to be careful after dozens of metal spikes were found at two parks in the city earlier this month.
Bloomfield Township police said Saturday that a powdery substance found in an envelope sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters was tested and determined not to be hazardous. Members of the political organization tell CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant they're concerned by this and other threats they've been receiving.
Scattered snow throughout Sunday