NASCAR's 2021 Hall Of Fame Class Headlined By Earnhardt Jr.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. spent his whole life chasing meaningful rewards.
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Hamlin Bookends iRacing Series
Denny Hamlin closed NASCAR's iRacing Series with a victory at a simulation of throwback North Wilkesboro Speedway.
IndyCar's 1st Virtual Race On An Oval Won By Simon Pagenaud
IndyCar's virtual return to Michigan International Speedway mimicked the U.S. 500 at the start when the current open-wheel racing stars mismanaged the green flag and triggered a spectacular crash.
Earnhardt Jr., Edwards And Burton Among New Nominees For Hall Of Fame
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, and Carl Edwards were among the new nominees for NASCAR's next Hall of Fame class announced Tuesday under a revamped voting protocol.
NASCAR Races Again, Barefoot Hamlin wins Virtual Homestead
The stands were packed, Jimmie Johnson caused several wrecks, Denny Hamlin raced barefoot and damaged cars were repaired with the push of a button — a few virtual signs that NASCAR backed quite an unreal race.
Earnhardt, Busch To Race For NASCAR Esports Series
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch and other NASCAR drivers have signed on to race in an exhibition esports series while their cars are kept off the tracks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Plans To Drive Xfinity Race At Darlington
Dale Earnhardt Jr. still plans to compete in the Xfinity event at Darlington Raceway on Aug. 31, despite a recent plane crash.
Earnhardt Felling 'truly blessed'
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says his family is "truly blessed" that nobody was seriously injured when his plane crash-landed last week in Tennessee.
Earnhardt Jr. Will Take The Weekend Off From Broadcasting
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will take the weekend off from broadcasting to be with his wife and daughter after the three were in a plane crash landing Thursday near Bristol Motor Speedway.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Mother Dies After Fight With Cancer
Brenda Jackson, mother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a longtime employee at JR Motorsports alongside her daughter Kelley Earnhardt Miller, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 65.
Hendrick Vows To Rebound
Rick Hendrick worked too hard building NASCAR's top organization to tolerate mediocrity. If his teams had simply been average last season he might not rate it as one of the worst in team history.
Michigan Memories: Earnhardt Jr. Has Had His Moments At MIS
Earnhardt Jr. has won Cup races at MIS in 2008 and 2012, and he'll try to add another victory Sunday in his final race at the venue before he retires at the end of this season.
Earnhardt Calls Harvick's Comments 'Hurtful'
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Thursday he's proud of his accomplishments after Kevin Harvick suggested NASCAR's growth has been hindered because Earnhardt hasn't won enough.
Column: Dale Jr. Farewell Tour Begins, But It Isn't Goodbye
Dale Earnhardt Jr. had just completed a satisfying sixth-place finish at Sonoma Raceway when he was stopped by the Fox Sports cameras in what might have been his final post-race interview with the network.
Benched! Earnhardt Forced To Scrap Eagles Car At Pocono
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s ride in a Philadelphia Eagles car has been benched.
The Latest: Earnhardt Still Wants To Work When Done Driving
"I do have ambition to work," Earnhardt said.
Earnhardt Pulled Over For Speeding To NASCAR Race At Texas
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion.
Earnhardt Gearing Up To Make A Run At Victory
By the time Dale Earnhardt Jr. reached Victory Lane last season at Michigan, the win seemed as much inevitable as implausible.
Father & Child Athletes
With Father's Day coming up, some children know exactly what their father's went through to reach the pinnacle of their sport.
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Landowner help sought to protect endangered animals, plants
The Biden administration plans to propose regulatory changes Wednesday to encourage voluntary conservation projects on private land, partly by shielding owners from punishment if their actions kill or harm small numbers of imperiled species.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 11,000
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Novi man's loved ones found dead underneath rubble days after earthquake in Turkey
After receiving a text Tuesday morning, Novi resident Ersagun Atilgan was notified that his cousin and his wife were found dead.
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Fake threat phone calls made to several Michigan high schools
Phone threats against several Michigan schools have been determined to be fake and all connected.
Authorities release cause of death in Detroit rappers investigation
Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker went missing after a canceled show in Detroit in January, authorities said, and were found dead earlier this month.
Landowner help sought to protect endangered animals, plants
The Biden administration plans to propose regulatory changes Wednesday to encourage voluntary conservation projects on private land, partly by shielding owners from punishment if their actions kill or harm small numbers of imperiled species.
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll tops 11,000
Rescuers desperately searching for survivors under rubble faced the grim challenges of stretched resources and winter conditions.
Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
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Ford returns to Formula One in partnership with Red Bull
Red Bull powertrains and Ford will partner on the development of a hybrid power unit that will supply engines to both Red Bull and AlphaTauri when new F1 regulations begin in 2026.
US tells owners to park old Hondas until air bags are fixed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" advisory for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploding and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
Ford 4Q profit drops 90%, company says more cost cuts coming
CEO Jim Farley said Ford should have done better last year, and it left $2 billion in profits on the table that were within its control. He said Ford will correct that with improved execution this year.
2 rivals from factory floors facing off in race to lead UAW
The election pits the 57-year-old incumbent, Ray Curry, who started his career on the assembly line at a Freightliner truck plant in North Carolina, against Shawn Fain, 54, who began as an electrician at a Chrysler metal casting plant in Kokomo, Indiana.
Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle maker cautioned that if the government decides to pursue an enforcement action, it could possibly have a material adverse impact on its business.
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AMC to price movie theater tickets based on where you sit
Battered by COVID, nation's largest theater chain is betting that movie-goers are willing to pay more for a better view.
Beyoncé surpasses the record for most Grammy wins of all time
With her fourth Grammy of the night, the singer surpassed the record set by the late Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti for the most Grammy wins of all time.
Grammys 2023: List of winners and nominees
Harry Styles took home the coveted award for album of the year and Beyoncé became the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
2023 Grammys: How to watch Beyoncé vs. Adele, Bad Bunny and more
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
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Biden pushes for unity in State of the Union as he speaks to divided Congress
Biden's calls for bipartisanship comes as a new CBS News poll released Tuesday showed many Americans are still anxious about inflation and the economy.
LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Biden acknowledges Tyre Nichols' parents during State of the Union
The president spoke about his conversation with Nichols' mother – and vowed to make her wish for her son's legacy come true.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
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Officials reveal size of suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down
A senior Biden administration official confirmed that the U.S. intelligence community believes the balloon was part of a surveillance program run by the People's Liberation Army.
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Oakland County launches community health survey
Oakland County health officials are launching a community survey to get residents' views on topics such as medical care, support services, reliable transportation and food access.
FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
COVID vaccine, treatments could go to private market this summer, official says
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Michigan WIC to offer only Similac beginning March 1
Officials say the transition back to the brand is based on production levels from Abbott Nutrition and the company's ability to supply sufficient products.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
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LeBron James breaks NBA's all-time scoring record
James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
Ford Field to host WWE SummerSlam on August 5
For the first time since hosting WrestleMania 23 in 2007, Ford Field will be the site of SummerSlam on Friday Aug. 5.
Tickets to watch LeBron James set scoring record top $100,000
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Michigan Panthers release 2023 USFL schedule
Ford Field will play host to the Panthers and Philadelphia Stars for the 2023 season.
Chaplains provide Detroit Pistons with spiritual space
With an 82-game regular season schedule that features 41 road dates, it's understandable how NBA players can have a difficult time finding that personal spiritual space.
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Michigan Matters: Celebrating 3 Trailblazers & Black History Month
As Black History Month continues, three African American leaders dominating their professions – Suzanne Shank, President/CEO of Siebert Williams Shank, Dr. Kenneth L. Harris, President/CEO of the National Business League, and Keith Wyche, Vice President of Community Engagement at Walmart- appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" to talk about their careers, helping to pave the way for young people and much more.
Michigan Matters: Raising Awareness for Organ Donations
With 2,500 Michiganders awaiting an organ transplant, four people who have been impacted in various ways appear in a special encore edition of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" to talk about the importance of donors and raising awareness.
Michigan Matters: A Celebration of Metro Detroit Authors
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters: WGPR-TV & Michigan Chamber's Mission
It's a focus on mentoring and guiding the next generation as leaders past and present appear on a special repeat episode of "Michigan Matters" airing 8 am Sunday on CBS Detroit to talk about the road to success.
Michigan Matters: Gov. Snyder launches tech company
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder returns in an encore episode of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
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NEXT Weather Forecast February 8, 2023 (Today)
Partly cloudy skies today, but rain will soon move in. Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when we can expect the wet weather. CBSDetroit.com/weather
Michigan State Police say rappers were shot multiple times, killing not random
Police say three men who were found dead after being missing for nearly two weeks were shot multiple times. Police say they are getting closer to finding out determining a motive.
Novi man's loved ones found dead underneath rubble days after earthquake in Turkey
After receiving a text message Tuesday morning, Novi resident Ersagun Atilgan was notified that his cousin and his wife were found dead.
3 men charged for stealing more than 25 vehicles in Metro Detroit
Authorities say the three men were involved in a crime spree between October 2022 and January 2023, in which they were responsible for hundreds of property thefts.
Adam Hollier, Jamie Roe speak on expectations of Biden's State of the Union Address
Adam Hollier, former Democratic state senator, and Jamie Roe, GOP strategist and founder of Team Roe, sit down with CBS News Detroit ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address.