U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA says.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Smithsonian museums, the U.S. Capitol and national parks are welcoming visitors federal workers back on the job after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. CBS News has this report.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
The 2025 federal government shutdown lasted a record 43 days. Here's a look at the 15 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
The federal government is reopening after its longest shutdown in history; but it could take a few days for services and programs to get back to normal. CBS News has this report.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
The U.S. House voted 222 to 209 Wednesday night to approve a funding package to end the country's longest government shutdown.
The Senate has approved a bill package that would reopen the federal government; the legislation now goes to the House. While the procedures take their turn, some of Michigan's officials share their thoughts on the details of the compromise plan.
The Republican-controlled House meets today, for the first time since the government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report on the continuing shutdown impacts and the anticipation of reaching an agreement to reopen the government.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is directing its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor to issue full payments for November.
Even when the federal government officially reopens, Americans will notice the impact for a while longer. That's because it could take a while for federal workers to receive backpay, and air travel could still be impacted even after the shutdown ends
The Senate has cast its vote on a minibus bill compromise, and is sending the package to the House. If it gets approved, this deal would end the standoff over the federal budget for now and open the government back up. CBS News has this report.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Air traffic cutbacks ordered by federal officials, along with weather conditions at some airports, resulted in Nov. 8-10 being the worst weekend for air passengers since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report.
A deal has been reached in the Senate with at least eight Democrats prepared to vote in favor of sending a funding measure to the House. But it's not clear when the final vote could take place in the process to reopen the government. CBS News has this report as of noon Nov. 10.
The Senate on Sunday evening voted to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Neither of the eight Democratic Party votes came from Michigan's Sens. Gary Peters or Elissa Slotkin.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
A small group of senators has worked out a deal with Republicans toward a possible end to the government shutdown. But there's a lot of steps yet before the shutdown will end, including a vote in the House. CBS News has the latest on the political wrangling, along with flight delays and court rulings over SNAP funding over the weekend.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is urging people to avoid the area of W. Ellsworth and State roads.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
The last three years, parking in the lots surrounding city hall, the farmers market, police department and courthouse in Royal Oak have been free.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
Jarvis Butts entered a guilty plea during a pretrial conference on Thursday in the Third Circuit Court, court records show.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is urging people to avoid the area of W. Ellsworth and State roads.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
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.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
The Trump administration says greenhouse gases emitted from sources like cars, trucks and power plants will no longer be regulated by the federal government.
The measure's passage is largely symbolic as it's likely to be vetoed by the president if it survives a Senate vote.
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.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that they signed Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old free agent, to a one-year, $13 million deal.
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.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Detroit man accused of murdering and sexually assaulting 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who went missing in January 2024, pleaded guilty in the case Thursday morning.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
Starting next week, the city of Royal Oak will enforce paid parking in its civic complex lots.
Social media posts discussing Howell High School students' plans to walk out of school during the seventh hour period next on Feb. 20 have gathered hundreds of comments, ranging from support to concerns over safety to whether or not the act itself is inappropriate.
Jarvis Butts entered a guilty plea during a pretrial conference on Thursday in the Third Circuit Court, court records show. In all, Butts entered pleas to settle six separate cases involving the sexual assault of four different minors, with one victim as young as 4 years old.