McDonald's Pays $26M To Settle Wage Theft Suit
McDonald's is paying $26 million to settle a class action lawsuit over wage theft. It's the latest development in a string of conflicts between the major restaurant chain and its employees.
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McDonald's Workers Say Anti-Harassment Efforts Fall Short
McDonald's got tough on its former CEO, who was fired last week for having a consensual relationship with an employee.
Viral McDonald's Pranksters Rewarded With Big Check
A couple of college students are getting paid $25,000 each after pulling off an epic prank at a local McDonald's.
Police Search For Man Who Attempted To Rob McDonald's In Detroit
Police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a McDonald's on Detroit's southwest side.
Police Investigating Dead Body Found In McDonald's Parking Lot
Police believe the woman's death is medically related with no outward signs of criminal involvement.
McDonald's Tests Mobile Ordering Before National Rollout
McDonald's has started testing mobile order-and-pay after acknowledging the ordering process in its restaurants can be "stressful."
McDonald's Rolls Out 5 Versions Of The Shamrock Shake
The Shamrock Shake is back -- and this time it's better than ever before.
Where To Get A Free Bottle Of McDonald's Big Mac Sauce In Metro Detroit
It's one of the tastiest giveaways in recent history!
Hooded Man Robs Detroit McDonald's At Gunpoint
Police are on the lookout for a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of a McDonald's restaurant the Detroit's west side last week.
2 Suspects Destroy McDonald's Windows With Vehicle Security Club [VIDEO]
A suspect used a yellow steering wheel lock club from his vehicle to shatter the drive thru window and another large outside window. He then entered the restaurant and shattered the glass entrance door with the club.
Creator Of McDonald's Flagship Sandwich, The Big Mac, Dies
"He was often asked why he named it the Big Mac, and he said because Big Mc sounded too funny," his son Michael Delligatti said.
Michigan Quintuplets Work At Same McDonald's Restaurant
Nearly everywhere you look inside one Michigan McDonald's, there's an 18-year-old Curtis.
Several Sexual Harassment Claims Filed Against McDonald's; Protest Planned In Detroit
The claims were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission on behalf of 15 workers who are part of the Fight of $15 campaign.
McDonald's Is Giving Away FREE Boston Coolers On July 24 For Detroit's Birthday
The promotion will run from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at participating locations in Detroit.
McDonald's Adding McGriddles To All-Day Breakfast Menu
McDonald's says adding McGriddles was a top request from customers.
Troy Police Seek Armed Suspect In Case Of McDonald's Drive-Thru Road Rage
The suspect and his passenger were described only as males around 20 years old.
Blind Man Sues McDonald's Over Car-Only Drive-Thru Policy
A lawyer says getting a late night snack at McDonald's is "a quintessentially American activity that should not be denied to someone because of their disability."
McDonald's Testing New Garlic Fries
There's something new, and quite pungent, under the golden arches.
McDonald's Testing Bigger, Smaller Versions Of The Big Mac
The Grand Mac is made with two one-sixth-pound beef patties, while the Mac Jr. is basically a single-layer Big Mac.
Police: Teens Posing With Guns At McDonald's Prompts Lockdown
Several people called 911.
Healthy Salads At McDonald's? You're Better Off Eating A Big Mac -- Seriously
If you're trying to lose weight, a salad might seem like a good choice -- but that all depends on the salad.
GoFundMe Campaign Seeks To Help Victim Of McDonald's Worker Water Throwing
"Help me restore his faith in humanity!"
Fast-Food Workers Protest In Rain For $15 Hourly Wage
"McDonald's is a billion dollar company and they should give us $15 an hour for the hard work that we do," said one employee.
[VIDEO] Water Thrown In The Face Of Homeless Man By McDonald's Employee
Caught on camera, the worker is initially talking to a drive-thru customer when attention turns toward the homeless man.
Fine Print: No Biscuits On McDonald's 'All Day Breakfast' Menu In Michigan
Metro Detroiters seeking that sausage biscuit may be disappointed as they roll through the drive-thru at lunch.
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City of Westland opens up warming centers as temperatures drop
The City of Westland has opened warming centers and charging stations across the city as temperatures drop in Southeast Michigan.
Chicago man sentenced for stealing $1.1 from Grand Traverse Band
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, causing over $1.1 million in losses to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
This day in history: House passes 13th amendment, abolishing slavery in US
On this day in 1865, the House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in the United States.
53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
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Missing Pioneer High School student Adriana Davidson found dead, sheriff's office says
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office says a teen who was last seen on Friday has been found dead.
City of Westland opens up warming centers as temperatures drop
The City of Westland has opened warming centers and charging stations across the city as temperatures drop in Southeast Michigan.
Chicago man sentenced for stealing $1.1 from Grand Traverse Band
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, causing over $1.1 million in losses to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
This day in history: House passes 13th amendment, abolishing slavery in US
On this day in 1865, the House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in the United States.
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US probes complaints of parts flying off of Ford Explorers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles.
State Farm & Progressive halt new policies for Kia / Hyundai
Two insurance giants decided not to write new policies for certain makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Ford cuts price on Mustang Mach-E after Tesla trims prices
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
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.
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Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for 'Money,' dies at 81
His death was announced Sunday on social media by the Motown Museum, which did not immediately provide further details.
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
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Video of Trump deposition in N.Y. fraud probe shows him taking the Fifth
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Rep. George Santos tells colleagues he won't serve on House committees
Santos made the announcement in a closed-door meeting of the House GOP conference.
Ex-school official allegedly embezzled $1.5 million worth of chicken wings
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services of a school district in the Chicago suburb of Harvey. Her alleged embezzlement happened while schools were closed due to the pandemic.
Your child's academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
Researchers found that increased use of screen time during infancy was associated with poorer executive functioning once the child was 9 years old.
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53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Your child's academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
Researchers found that increased use of screen time during infancy was associated with poorer executive functioning once the child was 9 years old.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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.
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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 31, 2023 (Today)
Wind chills values are reading below zero this morning. Stay warm! Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your forecast below. CBSDetroit.com/weather.
Michigan reaches settlement with plastic company in PFAS contamination case
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a plastic manufacturer reached a settlement with the state of Michigan to investigate PFAS chemicals in soil, groundwater and surface water released from their former facility in Livingston County.
MSP: Man shot 3 times on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Michigan State Police says it is investigating a shooting Monday on the Lodge Freeway near W. Grand River Avenue.
Dearborn man convicted of providing material support to ISIS
A Dearborn man convicted of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq faces a maximum of 50 years in prison.
Doctor convicted of painkiller scheme gets years in prison
A Detroit-area doctor convicted of one of the "most egregious" healthcare frauds in U.S. history was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison Monday and ordered to pay $30 million.