Huckabee's remarks on Israel and Middle East were taken out of context, embassy says
U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
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U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, made his comments during an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that aired Friday.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
Israel's military says the remains of Ran Gvili, the last person whose body was taken hostage into Gaza, have been recovered.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
President Trump said after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday that Hamas must disarm soon or "there will be hell to pay." He said the next phase of the Gaza peace plan could move forward quickly if Hamas disarms. CBS News has this report.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that international mediators, led by the U.S., are working toward the second phase of peace deal.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance, the second lady, are in Israel today. The trip comes as the fragile peace deal that President Trump spearheaded appears to have survived a weekend of violence. CBS News has this report.
An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.
The State Department warns that Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip.
Since the Gaza peace plan took effect early this week, Hamas has handed over 20 living hostages and the confirmed remains of 12 hostages.
Despite the ordeal, Huwaida Arraf says her fight is far from over, and she plans to return.
Families of released hostages in the Mideast speak out about their experiences, as tensions continue over some details of the Israeli-Hamas deal. CBS News has this report.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Dawud Walid, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan chapter, says it's a promising sight.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
All living Israeli hostages have been released from Hamas captivity. This is part of the first steps in the Israel-Hamas cease fire plan. CBS News has this report with the details as of 6:30 a.m. ET October 13.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
President Trump is traveling to the Middle East, with stops planned in Israel and Egypt. Mr. Trump is expected to address Israel's parliament before he chairs an international summit on his peace plan for the region.
A Toledo, Ohio, native and veteran is back home and was greeted with hugs and chants at the Detroit Metro Airport on Friday after he was released from an Israeli jail after taking part in the widely publicized Global Sumud Flotilla.
President Trump says he will travel to the Middle East next week, with a cease fire and a hostage exchange deal now agreed upon between Israel and Hamas.
As celebrations have filled the streets of both Israel and Gaza following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement, reactions are pouring in over 5,000 miles away in Metro Detroit.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
This new office makes community violence intervention efforts officially part of the city.
Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are still searching for answers after fence spikes were found at two playgrounds.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
A Shelby Township man faces up to life in prison on each of four counts first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A Michigan Lottery player won a $3.98 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday by picking all six numbers that were drawn, lottery officials said.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
This new office makes community violence intervention efforts officially part of the city.
A Michigan Lottery player won a $3.98 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday by picking all six numbers that were drawn, lottery officials said.
Police in Lapeer, Michigan, are still searching for answers after fence spikes were found at two playgrounds.
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.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
The Social Security Administration wouldn't stop issuing benefits once its trust funds are exhausted, but it could be forced to cut benefits.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from Detroit on Sunday was diverted to Alabama due to "civil unrest" in the region, according to a company spokesperson.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
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.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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.
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton, who played with the Detroit Shock and other teams, dies at age 43.
Team USA wrapped up the Winter Olympics with a historic 33 medals.
U.S. citizen who are currently in Mexico are urged to shelter in place as violence erupted following the death of a cartel leader. The violence has resulted in many flights being delayed until the end of the week.
More than 41 million people are under blizzard warnings as a historic winter storm slammed the northeast and mid-Atlantic.
Metro Detroit Michael Odom says the last 24 hours in Puerto Vallarta have been chaotic. Violence erupted on Sunday, Feb. 22, amid a military operation that led to the death of a cartel leader.