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Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
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Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
An Ann Arbor resident who worked as a doctor in Ohio is facing six charges relating to child sexually abusive material, authorities said.
Lake Erie was nearly frozen over - then a 100-mile crack developed in the ice. Here's a look at what residents and authorities in the Cleveland, Ohio, area are noticing.
The Detroit Zoo and the Toledo Zoo have exchanged the care of two polar bears as part of an effort to support breeding populations among zoo habitats.
A Kentucky man was arrested in Monroe County after a police pursuit began in the Toledo area.
Three tourists were shot and killed outside a rental home near Kissimmee, in Central Florida, in what authorities described as a random attack.
Troopers responded to a snowmobile crash on Trail 8 near H-58 in Shingleton Township in Alger County around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
Two men were arrested by federal marshals in Toledo, Ohio, in connection with what authorities said was a violent gang shooting in Jackson, Michigan.
Michael McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, according to court records obtained by CBS News. Tepe and her husband, Spencer, were shot and killed in Columbus on Dec. 30.
Three kids in Ohio, ages 12, 11 and 8, were detained after police say they learned how to steal a car from a YouTube video and then took a vehicle.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry matchup is on Saturday, and Lt. Govs. Garlin Gilchrist II and Jim Tressel have set a bet that involves a sweater vest.
While Michigan and Ohio State football fans prepare for one of the most anticipated matchups of the season, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine are placing a wager in the rivalry game.
An annual challenge has campuses nationwide competing to see who can recycle and compost the most waste generated at home football games.
Ohio State and Michigan are gearing up for their annual showdown known as The Game.
A Detroit Public Schools Community District teacher is accused of offering money for sex from a minor who turned out to be an undercover agent.
Salman Rushdie is among those being honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio.
Federal agents said they arrested Luis Leandro Ortiz Ribera in Boston Sunday and also revealed the indictment against Emmanuel Clase de la Cruz.
John Skelton, the father of three boys who have been missing for 15 years, is set to be released later this month.
General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles were defeated by Ohio in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on Saturday. Parker Navarro threw two touchdown passes to Chase Hendricks, and Sieh Bangura ran for two scores for the Bobcats.
Eastern Michigan was beaten by Miami (Ohio) 44-30 in a high-scoring affair on Saturday. Quarterback Dequan Finn threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more for the RedHawks.
An Ohio man was arrested Friday after allegedly leading deputies into a cornfield after authorities were investigating a stolen motorcycle.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Police allege that the suspects entered the two stores on March 12 and stole multiple items, threatening to shoot an employee at one of the stores.
Investigators believe the teen suspect acted alone and there is no danger to the community.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck.
The woman's 5-year-old daughter was attending school at Temple Israel when she received a call about an active shooter.
A former Detroit Police Department sergeant is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting five young women over four years.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 22nd time in 28 consecutive appearances under coach Tom Izzo.
Michigan takes on Howard at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
Friday is warmer in the 60s while cooler air off of the lakes will roll in on Saturday.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, are investigating reports of a possible DTE impersonator.
Six police officers and a semi-truck driver have been released from a local hospital after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi-truck Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Ford Road and Haggerty Road, near Interstate 275, in Canton.
A person was taken into custody after a barricaded situation on Thursday in Oakland County, Michigan.