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The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
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The U.S. Postal Service said on Wednesday that it is temporarily hiking postage prices to account for surging fuel costs caused by the Iran war.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
The president threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by late Monday night Eastern Daylight Time.
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes, laying out the intelligence community's assessment of the war at a hearing on Wednesday.
U.S. diesel prices jumped above $5 a gallon on Tuesday, marking the highest level since December 2022, as the strain on global energy markets from the war with Iran continues to ripple through the American economy.
The Pentagon says more than 200 U.S. service members have been injured and at least 13 were killed in the Middle East during the last two weeks. CBS News has a recap of the headlines from Washington D.C.
Oil prices remain over $100 a barrel as President Trump's demand that other countries help reopen the Strait of Hormuz — a vital shipping lane Iran has paralyzed for over two weeks despite relentless U.S. and Israeli strikes — draws no immediate offers of assistance.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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CBS News journalists offer international perspectives from leaders and citizens in a number of countries as the Iran war nears the two-week mark.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Tuesday one of the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far in the military action in the Middle East. In the meantime, the Pentagon says 140 U.S. service members have been wounded during the conflict. CBS News has this report.
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
President Trump says the end is in sight in the war against Iran. CBS News has this update.
President Trump says the U.S. has diminished Iran's military and regime and will continue to expand its targets inside Iran.
CBS News provides a recap of headlines from the Middle East as military action continues.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
Thousands of Americans have been stranded in the Middle East amid the military conflict. CBS News has this report on what is being done to help get people out.
The Senate has rejected, but the House will still take up, a war powers resolution that would require the Trump administration to get Congressional approval to continue military operations in Iran. That's among the headlines as CBS News relates the latest developments on the military action in the Middle East.
Officials and activists from across Southeast Michigan were in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, condemning the air strike on Iran.
Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
CBS News provides this rundown of headines about the Middle East, including President Trump defending his decision to launch the war with Iran.
Metro Detroit motorists are starting to notice higher gas prices at the pump. Here's a look at what's feeding that, and how to keep gas mileage as efficient as possible.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a briefing Monday on the military action in the Middle East, warning that the next phase of operations could be even more punishing for Iran. CBS News has this update
Oil prices rose over the weekend, following the military action in Iran. That could result in higher prices at the pump, in addition to any price swings for other reasons.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
Police say a $5,000 reward is available for information that will move the case forward.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
According to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one person was taken into custody, and a police investigation is ongoing.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
According to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one person was taken into custody, and a police investigation is ongoing.
A 10-year-old girl and her grandmother were killed in a three-vehicle crash that closed part of M-50 in Monroe County for nearly four hours.
Nearly 60 firefighters worked the scene early Thursday at Troy Church of Christ in Oakland County.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
Donavan McKinney's Democratic primary victory over incumbent Shri Thanedar almost assures Detroit will again have a Black representative in Congress, a distinction the majority-Black city lost in 2022.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
Officials say Haddad will oversee all football and business operations and work with principal owner Sheila Hamp and the board of directors.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
President Trump issued two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, less than two months after the Supreme Court struck down Mr. Trump's previous effort to end it.
While rain chances continue into the weekend, we'll continue with the hit-or-miss showers.
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
A Frontier flight that was bound for Metro Detroit from Houston was deplaned on Thursday after airline officials said a passenger made a verbal bomb threat.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Thursday that people can resume routine recommendations for preparing and eating lettuce and salad greens as a recent cyclosporiasis outbreak appears to be fading.