Lawsuits piling up against Norfolk Southern after train derailment
At least seven class-action suits have been filed accusing the company of exposing locals to cancer-causing toxins.
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At least seven class-action suits have been filed accusing the company of exposing locals to cancer-causing toxins.
About half a dozen hazardous substances were on board the train when it derailed in East Palestine — as well as the residue of one substance that can cause genetic mutations.
That video and a second one are raising questions about when the crew knew there was a problem.
East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said that air and water samples determined the evacuation area to be safe for residents.
Vinyl chloride was slowly released from five rail cars into a trough that was then ignited, creating a large plume above the village of East Palestine.
Local officials notified residents that an evacuation order remained in place Saturday morning for people within a mile of the scene.
Investigators still do not know the identity of the victim. The two suspects were apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Ohio and are awaiting extradition to Michigan.
Michigan State Police say two men from Ohio were arrested nearly 26 years after human remains were found in Lenawee County.
A 46-year-old Ohio woman was killed after a vehicle she was a passenger in had crashed in Monroe County following a police chase.
Police issued BOLO alerts in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania for the suspect, Nalah Jackson.
Two men convicted of fraud for targeting Black voters with phony robocalls before the 2020 election must spend 500 hours registering voters in low-income neighborhoods of Washington, D.C., an Ohio judge has ruled.
Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Monroe after they say he stole a vehicle in Ohio and led officers on a chase back into Michigan.
Ford Motor Co. has backed out on a contract promise to invest $900 million at an assembly plant outside Cleveland for an unnamed product line that instead will be produced in Mexico, United Auto Workers officials said.
A new poll by Washington DC-based Civiqs in conjunction with Rust Belt Rising, shows Biden maintaining a solid lead in three of four Rust Belt battlegrounds.
Nearly 400 men have sued the university over its failure to stop Richard Strauss during his two-decade tenure, despite students raising concerns as far back as the late 1970s.
Honda manufacturing plants in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and South Carolina are celebrating National Manufacturing Day today by hosting its first-ever virtual manufacturing experience for students and teachers.
Financial compensation for a person like this might exceed a hundred thousand dollars-even if the person smoked cigarettes.
Bobby Martin, 32, died from multiple trauma Tuesday after being thrown from an ATV and hitting another vehicle's windshield, Montgomery County Coroner's Office announced.
Gregg Nigl of Columbus told The Columbus Dispatch he almost didn't fill out his bracket last week, saying he was home sick just hours before the deadline. But he felt bad about not entering a bracket in his friend's tournament group.
Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, says he needs $1 billion to spend on cleaning up toxic algae in Lake Erie and to protect other lakes and rivers in the state.
A 17-year-old from Detroit has pleaded not guilty in connection with the shooting death of a 3-year-old who was riding in a car on an Ohio highway when someone in another vehicle opened fire.
Ohio's two U.S. senators say they'll meet with the head of General Motors this week to discuss what can be done to stop its northeastern Ohio assembly plant from closing.
As the value of Bitcoin continues to drop, Ohio becomes the first US state to accept the cryptocurrency in paying taxes.
An Ohio high school football coach tells the kicker — his daughter — to try a 25-yard field goal with 4 seconds left in a tie game.
Investigators in Ohio think human remains found near Interstate 75 are connected to remains found two weeks ago at another exit along the highway.
Michigan voters are returning absentee ballots for the August 4 primary at a record pace, with over 614,000 absentee ballots returned as of Wednesday morning.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Michigan voters are returning absentee ballots for the August 4 primary at a record pace, with over 614,000 absentee ballots returned as of Wednesday morning.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of its closest allies.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
I-94 has reopened at West Grand Boulevard after an overnight crash in Wayne County.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
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.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
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.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
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.
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.
The number of potential cases of a parasite that causes an intestinal ailment known as cyclosporiasis continues to spike in Michigan and other states. CBS News Detroit reports on challenges that Southeast Michigan patients have found with getting testing, and a backlog in lab results with the rush of requests.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan and other states on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Tuesday the U.S.-Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion so far, as the Trump administration asks Congress to approve additional Pentagon funding. CBS News has this report.
Three people were shot on Detroit's east side. A joint U.S.-Canada event to celebrate the Gordie Howe Bridge will not take place on Friday. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Fam!! Did you take a deep breath of FRESH AIR this morning?! Looking at good air quality and cooler temps today as the cold front did its job by pushing the smoke away and brought much cooler refreshing air. Mostly sunny today, high 75°. More sun expected heading into the weekend with temps warming back into the mid to upper 80’s by Sunday. Next chance for rain arrives Sunday evening.