Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
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Ted Turner built a media empire that included cable channels CNN, TBS and TNT, and he owned the Atlanta Braves for 20 years.
A Metro Detroit man charged in a fatal drug overdose that happened last September has been bound over to circuit court, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
A 19-year-old service technician died after he was struck by a passing vehicle while responding to a disabled car on I-696 this week.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A public works employee in Huntington Woods, Michigan, is dead after a limb fell on him while he was clearing a road on Friday night, the city said.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, visited the Metro Detroit area many times over the years. Local religious leaders and politicians weigh in on his legacy.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
The Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration said there were at least 43 workplace fatalities in the state last year.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
A 26-year-old man is dead after he became trapped in the middle of a flatbed truck at a metal supply business in Greenville, Michigan, on Saturday morning.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
Quintanilla is survived by his son, his daughter Suzette and his wife Marcella, who he wed in 1963.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
A contractor is dead after they slid 85 feet down a penstock while working at an Upper Peninsula Power facility in Negaunee Township, Michigan, on Friday, according to the sheriff's office.
Police in Bloomfield Township are investigating after officers found an individual dead inside a home during a welfare check on Saturday afternoon.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
Lincoln Park and Howell, Michigan, are both ranked among the top 10 cities in Redfin's "Hottest Neighborhoods of 2026" report.
A man was accused of unwanted touches to a craft store customer, claiming that he was trying to brush a spider off her.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
A Warren man will be sentenced on June 23 on charges relating to a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old boy.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Drivers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest are finally seeing prices at the pump drop slightly, but experts say there's no reason to expect them to fall much further than we're used to.
Lincoln Park and Howell, Michigan, are both ranked among the top 10 cities in Redfin's "Hottest Neighborhoods of 2026" report.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
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.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
Pat Caputo, a longtime Detroit sports columnist whose work extends to newspapers, TV and radio, died on Thursday after a battle with cancer, his family shared on social media.
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.
After being overlooked for much of his career, Daniss Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the Detroit Pistons.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
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.
A 21-year-old Auburn Hills man was arrested at a Troy craft store after two women reported he approached them in a disturbing manner, including one claim that he rubbed a woman's backside while claiming he was brushing off a spider.
The Department of State is stepping up enforcement of a law that allows the revocation of passports of Americans who have significant outstanding child support debt.
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing more files related to UFOs and UAPs, following through on an order from President Trump to make public government documents about unexplained phenomena. Some of the photos show phenomena observed by NASA astronauts during the Apollo 12 and Apollo 17 missions.
Tourism is a huge business in the Great Lakes State, which is why Janet Korn of Experience Grand Rapids, Kelly Wolgamott of Pure Michigan, and Liz Ware of Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island appear on Michigan Matters this Sunday to talk about this critical industry as the summer season is about to kick off.
Rock and Brews has opened in Royal Oak, Michigan, featuring live music, beverages and food inspired by a rock and roll theme.