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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.
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.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Federal officials have found a business checking account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and are trying to seize the funds.
Michigan State faces North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Michigan State Police are investigating how and why human remains were found on private property in the Flint area.
Federal officials have found a business checking account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and are trying to seize the funds.
Michigan State Police are investigating how and why human remains were found on private property in the Flint area.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Religious leaders at the Islamic House of Wisdom in Dearborn Heights say Eid al-Fitr is usually a joyful celebration.
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.
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.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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.
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
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.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan State faces North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and number in blue.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Eastern Michigan has hired Clemson assistant Billy Donlon to coach its basketball team, a week after parting ways with Stan Heath.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
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.
Ford Road in Canton Township is back open after a fiery crash on Wednesday. A woman is dead after a shooting in Sumpter Township. Those headlines, sports and weather are in our news brief.
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.
Gas prices are continuing to trend up in Michigan and across the country. Vice President JD Vance, during a speech in Auburn Hills Wednesday, said the Trump administration is taking steps soon to help alleviate the increased costs.
The intersection of Ford and Haggerty roads in Canton Township reopened late Wednesday after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains what it would take to make the intersection safer.
Happy Thursday Family! Winter is trying to hold on with its last full day! Expecting a very light mix of rain, freezing drizzle and flurries are possible this morning. This may lead to trace amounts of ice accumulation down river counties. Then later today we become Partly cloudy to partly sunny, with a high near 49. Warmer conditions Friday, with a chance of rain showers. Above average temperatures will persist into the weekend.