Trump administration releases records on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
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The federal government released over 200,000 pages of documents on the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., a move ordered by President Trump.
President Trump said he'll declassify any remaining files from John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations.
Nearly 60 years after his death, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continue to be honored and celebrated by the next generation.
Temperatures may have plummeted into the single digits on Monday, but that didn't stop more than one hundred people from honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield.
On Monday, Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield held it's 39th annual MLK peace walk celebration commemorating the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and UAW President Shawn Fain are scheduled to speak at the event to discuss fair labor rights and the war in Gaza, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to advocating for civil rights.
Eastern Michigan University will once again kick off its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with former New Jersey Judge Victoria Pratt as the keynote speaker.
The home had been open for public tours through last month, when it was closed for an "extensive renovation project" that is not expected to be completed until 2025.
Hundreds of Detroiters gathered Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom March in Detroit.
The speech took place after he and over 100,000 people walked down Woodward in a march called the Walk to Freedom.
The multiple days of celebration in June will include a march, freedom summits, and the unveiling of a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor the hard work and dedication of Martin Luther King Jr., hundreds gathered for the 37th annual MLK President's luncheon at Eastern Michigan University on Monday.
The 22-foot tall sculpture, named "The Embrace," represents the hug between Dr. King and his wife after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., various communities will be hosting celebrations over the weekend and Monday.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation is offering free entry into its parks on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Eastern Michigan University is planning a series of events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"He had a very good sense of people and how those people were reacting to the times and he could capture that essence. I think that was one of his greatest skills"
In celebration of Black History Month, Farmington Hills residents recognize the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Selma follows three attempts by civil rights leaders led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. back in 1965 to stage a peaceful march from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery, Alabama. Even though the events happened nearly 50 years ago, the message is all too timely.
2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Great March to Freedom, where some 250,000 people marched down Woodward Avenue in 1963.
Numerous cities, schools and organizations in the Detroit area have special events planned for today to celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents and distinguished guests from across the country were in Detroit Sunday night for the annual NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Law enforcement is investigating after the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a deputy fatally shot an individual who had a knife in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
A 19-year-old man is dead after a reported shooting at a house party in Harper Woods, Michigan, early Saturday, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
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.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says his frustration over missing the playoffs last year fueled an intense draft process.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Young basketball players in Rochester Hills have new memories thanks to a camp hosted by Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau, two members of Michigan's national championship basketball team. Matt Finkel caught up with them at the event.
Dakota Guerrant, a Harper Woods junior, is the top-rated high school football recruit in Michigan. The 17-year-old has already paid it forward with his first youth football camp, which took place Sunday on Detroit's east side. CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel reports.
Cooler temperatures for the end of the work week
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk took place at the Detroit Zoo on Sunday. Best Buddies International provides mentorship, job training and life skills to people with developmental challenges. The event raised $90,000 for the nonprofit.
The pizza chain Buddy's Pizza is once again helping raise money for Detroit-based Capuchin Soup Kitchen. The restaurant says 20% of all proceeds tomorrow will be donated to the nonprofit.