A Chesterfield Township teen is featured in a documentary putting a spotlight on superpowers
A Chesterfield Township teen is featured in a documentary putting a spotlight on superpowers.
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Michigan Matters: Helping Young Folks & Cancer Patients
Two leaders—Susan Westhoff, COO of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, and Christian Greer, President and CEO of the Michigan Science Center in Detroit, appear on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" this Sunday to talk how they are helping expose more young people to science and technology, and jobs of the future.
Sororities Reject University Cheerleader With Down Syndrome, Big Sister Fights Back
George Mason University promised to do "better in the future" after student with Down syndrome was rejected by every sorority during recruitment over the weekend.
Teen Suspected In Beating Baby Barely Survived
Police say the 15-year-old suspect, a neighbor, has a severe case of Down's Syndrome.
Player With Down Syndrome Who Sank 3-Pointers Gets Phenom Award From Harlem Globetrotters
Owen Groesser, who sank two 3-point baskets in the first middle school game he got to play in this season, was awarded the "Junior Phenom award" from the Harlem Globetrotters.
Should Down Syndrome Baller Have Gotten Special Treatment?
Comments on the You Tube video celebrating Lubkeman's triumph savaged him, said he traveled and wrongly got special treatment.
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Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
"Happy to be Alive", Plymouth man shares blood cancer story
"I just heard the word cancer and everything went black and just was like, woah," says Paris Jones.
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61 on Sunday.
Pickett, Penn State blister Michigan 83-61
Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten Conference), who matched last season's win total. Funk had 19 points and Michael Henn added 10.
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Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols
Minutes before Memphis police released body cam footage showing the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their concerns with police brutality.
Tyre Nichols killing sparks renewed calls in Congress for police reform
The release of video of Nichols' fatal beating may result in the revival of bipartisan talks in the Senate about police reform legislation.
Suicide bomber kills dozens in Pakistan mosque attack targeting police
The mosque was full when the suicide bomber struck, and many of those inside were officers based in Peshawar's fortified "Police Lines" zone.
"Happy to be Alive", Plymouth man shares blood cancer story
"I just heard the word cancer and everything went black and just was like, woah," says Paris Jones.
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61 on Sunday.
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Ford recalls nearly 383K SUVs to fix backup camera problem
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras.
Tesla says its 4Q profit rose 59%, expects strong demand
Tesla on posted record net income in the fourth quarter of last year, and the company predicted that additional software-related profits will keep its margins higher than any other automaker.
Grand jury investigating Goodyear recreational vehicle tires
The grand jury has subpoenaed Arizona lawyer David Kurtz seeking all documents and deposition transcripts in a lawsuit he filed against the Akron, Ohio, tire maker.
US ends probe into Ford SUV exhaust issues without a recall
The U.S. government's road safety agency has closed a more than six-year investigation into Ford Explorer exhaust odors, determining that the SUVs don't emit high levels of carbon monoxide and don't need to be recalled.
2023 Detroit Grand Prix tickets now on sale ahead of return to downtown
The 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is set for June 2-4.
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Smokey Robinson, 'King of Motown,' to release new solo album
Robinson will release the nine-track album "Gasms" on April 28, the music legend behind hits like "My Girl" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do" announced Friday.
Faster Horses Festival reveals 2023 lineup for "Party of the Decade"
The Faster Horses Festival is kicking off July 14-16 will include a plethora of iconic musical guests.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Panic! At The Disco is splitting up after almost 20 years
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown could come by the end of March
Netflix announced in October that it would eventually start charging for customers to share accounts.
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CBS News poll: Public sees Biden cooperating with documents investigation
Republicans see different treatment for President Biden than for Trump.
Trump kicks off 2024 presidential campaign in New Hampshire and South Carolina
Trump focused on the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy issues such as the war in Ukraine, the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Memphis police shut down SCORPION unit
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
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FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues
The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.
FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA said it expects to assess circulating strains of the coronavirus at least annually and decide in June which strains to select for the fall season, much like the process to update annual flu vaccines.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
Free Narcan vending machines at Wayne State University
The program is using free Narcan vending machines to help save lives and give people treatment options.
This day in history: Looking back on three years of COVID-19 in China
On Jan. 23, 2020, Wuhan, the capital of the central province of Hubei, with a population of more than 12 million, became the first city in the world to adopt measures to cut off the transmission of the then-unidentified virus.
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Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61 on Sunday.
Pickett, Penn State blister Michigan 83-61
Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten Conference), who matched last season's win total. Funk had 19 points and Michael Henn added 10.
Rockets beat Pistons 117-114 in matchup of NBA's worst teams
The Rockets had a 16-8 advantage in offensive rebounds, a 21-4 edge in second-chance points and outscored the Pistons 70-42 in the paint.
Michigan State players making deals in fall tunnel incident
Scuffles broke out in the tunnel after Michigan defeated Michigan State 29-7 on Oct. 29. Video showed Michigan State players pushing, punching and kicking Michigan's Ja'Den McBurrows.
Watch HBCU men's, women's basketball games weekly
CBS News Detroit is streaming HBCU men's and women's basketball games every Saturday through March 4.
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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.
Michigan Matters: Hanging with the Top Brass at the Detroit Auto Show
CBS Detroit's Carol Cain, Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer crisscrossed the convention center where much of the show took place and talked to leaders about the electrification of vehicles and its impact on our region.
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NEXT Weather Forecast January 30, 2023 (Today)
Cold today, but it gets even colder tomorrow. Meteorologist Kylee Miller walks you through the forecast. CBSDetroit.com/weather.
Georgia 17-year-old wins annual Detroit Sphinx Jr. Competition
The Sphinx organization gives a platform to Black and Latinx performers of all ages.
DWSD working to repair water main breaks, broken fire hydrants
Frigid temperatures are causing some problems for residents living in neighborhoods known for flooding.
Detroit partnering with organizations to help long-term unemployed residents
The city is partnering with 18 community groups and activist organizations on the Jump Start program.
Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols
Minutes before Memphis police released body cam footage showing the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their concerns with police brutality.