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"This kid proved himself and they denied him the opportunity to perform the job because of subjective biases and ignorance."
Does the loss of a kidney deserve compensation?
The federal government says it's settled a discrimination complaint against a Flint hospital following accusations that black nurses were barred from treating a white newborn.
The state of Michigan has agreed to pay $145,000 to settle a lawsuit by a man who said he was the victim of excessive force at a home for the disabled.
An upscale housing developer violated Michigan law by destroying Flint-area wetlands and dumping sediment into waterways, according to a lawsuit by the state.
We hadn't heard much from commissioner Roger Goodell since the NFL and the 4,500 players that were suing the league over the concussion issue settled their lawsuit for $765 million last week.
A former Detroit Lions quarterback is among the 10 former players who have had their brains studied with state-of-the-art MRI methods at Wayne State University.
A former Oakland University student who was suspended for writing about his attraction for a teacher is trying to keep his lawsuit alive.
Theresa Waldo said she was harassed in the Jackson-based utility's transmission lines department.
A federal court on Friday delivered a harsh review of Michigan's Republican-controlled Legislature.
The district plans to charge students $100 per semester to take 7th hour classes.
A Macomb County parent who sued because of her displeasure with a school ban on nuts has lost her case at the Michigan appeals court.
Today's lesson: Are graduates of the largest Michigan law school entitled to a tuition refund if they don't find satisfactory jobs?
Michigan prison guards have filed a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to pay for certain duties performed before and after their shifts.
The family of an Ann Arbor woman has filed a lawsuit against the Olive Garden Restaurant chain.
The Romantics have settled a lawsuit filed by a former bandmate over royalties.
A judge is ordering Gov. Rick Snyder to withdraw Detroit's bankruptcy petition, saying the state is illegally trampling the rights of pensioners.
A farmer is challenging a DNR order declaring Russian boars as invasive species.
A west Michigan couple has filed a federal lawsuit saying their teenage daughter left her private school last year without their permission, then was repeatedly raped.
A civil rights says Huntington Bank improperly closed accounts held by Detroit-area Arab Americans.
Detroit has filed a lawsuit against an insurance company the city says is improperly withholding $11 million a month in casino payments and taxes.
A man who claims the U.S. Postal Service lost rare baseball cards worth $165,000 has struck out at the federal appeals court.
The only two McDonald's restaurants in the United States that serve food prepared according to Islamic law have stopped doing so.
A Michigan teacher who kicked a student out of class after the teen made a comment against homosexuality during a high school anti-bullying day was ordered to pay $1 for violating his free speech rights.
One of the emails specifically states its being sent from a private account "to stay below the radar for a few weeks on Detroit planning."
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
More than 150,000 Southeast Michigan residents are without power Sunday afternoon, more than a day after severe storms swept through the area, according to DTE Energy.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating a shooting that happened during a block party in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Saturday night which sent five people, including two juveniles, to the hospital.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating a shooting that happened during a block party in Mount Clemens, Michigan, Saturday night which sent five people, including two juveniles, to the hospital.
More than 150,000 Southeast Michigan residents are without power Sunday afternoon, more than a day after severe storms swept through the area, according to DTE Energy.
Three people are in custody after a shooting left two individuals dead and another injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced on Sunday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, narrowing the Democratic field ahead of the competitive August primary.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
The remains of a Revolutionary War soldier were identified as a young man from Maryland just before America's 250th anniversary.
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
These six presidential speeches are some that have most reverberated through the ages, and whose impacts are still felt today.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Locally heavy rainfall possible
Family and friends on Saturday gathered to remember 14-year-old Aamina Bradley. On June 27, she died while trying to save her cousin who fell into the Detroit River. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant was at Maheras-Gentry Park where loved ones honored the teen.
A third person was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon in connection with a shooting that left two individuals dead and another injured Friday at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, according to police. The other two people were taken into custody hours after the shooting.
Americans are celebrating the country's 250th birthday on Saturday. The weather in some parts of the U.S., including Washington, D.C., has provided difficulties for some events, but there's still a big party set for Saturday night. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports how people at the nation's Capitol feel about the milestone.
The Detroit Auto Show helped turn Detroit into the automotive capital of the world. Rachelle Graham looks at how the once small show became one of the most recognized auto events in the world.