Pope Francis says homosexuality "is not a crime," but gay sex is "a sin"
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Same-Sex Marriage
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
Ferndale Mayor To Perform Legal Same-Sex Marriages At Pride Festival
An estimated 15,000 people are expected to attend this year's event on June 4.
Lawyers In Gay Marriage Case Get $1.9 Million From Michigan
Under federal law, there's no dispute that taxpayers were on the hook.
Michigan Couple That Challenged Gay Marriage Ban Gets Married In Southfield
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse — the two Michigan women who legally challenged the state's ban on gay marriage — exchanged vows Saturday during the ceremony.
Openly Gay Methodist Minister Marries After 'Forced' Resignation
The 31-year-old says he was forced to resign after the bishop's office received a report he had a same-sex partner.
Ann Arbor Mayor 'Excited' To Officiate First Gay Marriage, Will Charge No Fee
"I'm open for business," sayd Mayor Christopher Taylor. "If you're interested in getting married, please come and let me know!"
District Judge, Same-Sex Couples Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling Throughout Michigan [AUDIO]
The high court's decision comes 15 months after Friedman ruled the state's gay-marriage ban was unconstitutional.
Gov. Snyder: Michigan Will 'Fully Comply' With Gay Marriage
Snyder urged Michigan residents to embrace the state's diversity by treating everyone with respect.
Michigan Nurses Who Sparked Movement, Challenged Same-Sex Marriage Ban Celebrate Supreme Court Ruling
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse say it's a day for a lot of celebration.
Stories Of Love, Life, Death In High Court Gay Marriage Case
April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse have become celebrities of sorts in their Detroit suburb of Hazel Park.
Michigan Bill Would Require All Marriages To Be Sanctioned By Religion
"I believe that the traditional marriage is really God's model for marriage. I don't believe that government has a role in it."
Mass Gay Wedding Parade Expected To Draw Hundreds To Detroit Sunday
Hundreds are expected to walk down a very long aisle on Sunday in Detroit as part of a mass wedding procession.
Arguments Made On Gay Marriage Before Supreme Court Judges
Both sides have made their case to the Supreme Court on gay marriage and now it's up to the justices.
Tuesday's The Day: Supreme Court Hearing Arguments On Gay Marriage
What started as a petition by a lesbian couple from metro Detroit could end up changing the course of American history.
Advocates Of Same-Sex Marriage Host Candlelight Vigil In Lansing
Crowds gathered outside the State Capitol in Lansing on Monday as demonstrators showed support at a candlelight vigil for the approval of same-sex marriage in the state, as could be decided on by the Supreme Court.
There's A Question Of Whether Same-Sex Marriage Is Fundamental Right Says Law Professor
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday for challenges to state bans on same-sex marriage.
Q&A: What's At Stake In Supreme Court Gay Marriage Arguments
As recently as October, just over one-third of the states permitted same-sex marriage.
Michigan Lawmaker Criticized For Issuing 'Agenda Alert' After Gay Journalist Is Promoted
A mid-Michigan lawmaker is being criticized on social media after he "alerted" his followers to the promotion of a gay journalist at a Michigan newspaper.
US Supreme Court To Hear Gay Marriage Case April 28
What started as a petition by a lesbian couple from metro Detroit could end up changing the course of American history.
Gov. Snyder: Michigan Will Recognize About 300 Gay Marriages
"The judge has determined that same-sex couples were legally married on that day," the governor said.
Gay Marriage Case May Affect Discrimination, Religion Bills
"You could have a situation where people are allowed to get married in a state but will lose their jobs if they were to come out publicly."
Hazel Park Couple: 'We Are Looking Forward To Winning Marriage Equality In The U.S.'
Exciting, thrilled and overwhelming are the words used by April Deboer and Jayne Rowse as they described how they feel, knowing the country's highest court will decide the gay marriage issue that they helped propel.
U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Gay Marriage Cases In April
The justices said Friday they will review an appellate ruling that upheld bans on same-sex unions in four states.
U.S. Supreme Court Could Take Up Gay Marriage Issue Friday
"With over 35 states permitting same sex marriage, it strengthens the argument for the proponents..."
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"A cause for concern": Man warns others about roaming coyotes in Metro Detroit neighborhood
A creepy crawler is making rounds in one Lathrup Village neighborhood and is causing concern for many.
UAW members ratify agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The United Auto Workers union announced its members have ratified an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.
Sexual assault survivors join lawmaker in call to change Michigan's statute of limitations laws
Sexual assault survivors gathered in Lansing alongside state Rep. Julie Brixie to push the legislature to change state laws that would allow survivors more time to come forward and have their day in court.
Detroit police search for 15-year-old girl last seen on Nov. 11
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Charity Lymon, who was last seen nearly a month ago.
Michigan health department warns of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from breeder
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from sellers in Lapeer and Macomb counties.
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"A cause for concern": Man warns others about roaming coyotes in Metro Detroit neighborhood
A creepy crawler is making rounds in one Lathrup Village neighborhood and is causing concern for many.
UAW members ratify agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
The United Auto Workers union announced its members have ratified an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.
Sexual assault survivors join lawmaker in call to change Michigan's statute of limitations laws
Sexual assault survivors gathered in Lansing alongside state Rep. Julie Brixie to push the legislature to change state laws that would allow survivors more time to come forward and have their day in court.
Detroit police search for 15-year-old girl last seen on Nov. 11
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Charity Lymon, who was last seen nearly a month ago.
Michigan health department warns of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from breeder
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from sellers in Lapeer and Macomb counties.
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General Motors believes it will start making money on electric vehicles in 2025 as higher margin models arrive
General Motors is losing money on every electric vehicle it sells, but the company says it's on track to generate mid single-digit pretax profit margins in 2025 as it produces more higher margin EVs, works out kinks in battery manufacturing and sees battery cost reductions.
UAW strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles, cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
City of Detroit installs nation's first wireless charging road for EVs
Detroit had the country's first paved road and electronic traffic signal installed, and now the Motor City has the nation's first wireless charging road.
Stellantis recalls more than 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs due to potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
GM-UAW tentative agreement hangs in the balance as workers divided
The tentative agreement ratification vote for General Motors and United Auto Workers is turning into a nailbiter.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
You can take a ride with Santa on the Detroit People Mover this weekend
Santa is coming, and the public is invited to take a ride with St. Nick on the Detroit People Mover Dec. 8-9.
Family-owned Christmas tree farm near Ann Arbor enters 32nd season
Brian and Susan Urquhart started the Christmas tree farm in 1991 with a single field, which has since expanded to include the main farm and two satellite fields home to hundreds of thousands of trees across 350 acres.
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Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved
This latest $4.8 billion in relief brings the grand total of approved debt cancellation by the administration to $132 billion for over 3.6 million Americans.
3 killed in shooting at UNLV, suspect dead, police say
Las Vegas police said three people were killed and one person was wounded after a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus.
Woman sentenced to fast-food job after hurling food at Chipotle worker
After a customer threw a steaming Chipotle bowl in an employee's face, a local judge offered a novel way to pay her debt to society.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
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Michigan health department warns of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from breeder
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents of possible rabies exposure from skunks purchased from sellers in Lapeer and Macomb counties.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
More than 1 million Corewell Health patients impacted by security breach
The health information of about 1 million patients of Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan and about 2,500 Priority Health members were impacted due to a security breach at Welltok, Inc.
Michigan officials urge residents to throw away certain applesauce pouches due to recall
Michigan officials are urging residents to discard some applesauce products after a recall due to reported high levels of lead.
MDHHS: More than 168K Michiganders renewed for Medicaid in October
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says more than 168,000 Michigan residents have been renewed for Medicaid after annual renewals paused due to the pandemic.
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Detroit Lions lose best interior defensive lineman, putting Alim McNeill on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions have placed their best interior defensive lineman, Alim McNeill, on injured reserve with a knee injury and signed cornerback Kindle Vildor off the practice squad.
Michigan State basketball falls short to Wisconsin in 57-70 loss
Wisconsin and Michigan State returned most of their top players from last year, planning on experience helping them have a lot of success.
Jim Leyland touched by messages from players he cut who never reached big leagues
Of the 294 text messages Jim Leyland received in the hours after his election to the Hall of Fame, the ones that touched him most were from former minor leaguers.
Detroit Tigers give manager A.J. Hinch contract extension, hire 4 new coaches
The Detroit Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to what the team said was a long-term contract extension and hired four new coaches for his staff.
Rose Bowl featuring Michigan is second hottest bowl game this season, data shows
The Michigan Wolverines are heading to the Rose Bowl, and the game is considered to be one of the hottest bowl games in terms of ticket prices, according to Vivid Seats.
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Michigan Matters: Talking with Detroit power couple Arn and Nancy Tellem
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit.
Michigan Matters: A veteran's home for the holidays
Isaac Bashi was gravely wounded in 2010 while serving in Iraq and honored with a Purple Heart and other medals for his service
Michigan Matters: Peter Meijer enters U.S. Senate race as Election 2024 gears up
Meijer joined senior producer and host Carol Cain and talked about his decision.
Michigan Matters goes one-on-one with Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney
Riney discusses the recent $400 million donation by Dan and Jennifer Gilbert for two different projects they are involved with in the Motor City.
Michigan Matters - A look at the vital defense industry: What's going on with the $31 billion sector?
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Man warns others about roaming coyotes in Metro Detroit neighborhood
A creepy crawler is making rounds in one Lathrup Village neighborhood and is causing concern for many.
Survivors join lawmaker in call to change Michigan's statute of limitations laws
Sexual assault survivors gathered in Lansing alongside state Rep. Julie Brixie to push the legislature to change state laws that would allow survivors more time to come forward and have their day in court.
Looking back at the life Norman Lear
Screenwriter and producer Norman Lear has died at age 101. Tim Kiska, professor of communication at the University of Michigan Dearborn, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss Lear's legacy.
Analyzing math scores among US students
A new study suggests students in the U.S. are lagging behind the rest of the world in mathematics. Researchers are pointing to different factors to blame, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but what else is involved? William Schmidt, Michigan State professor and founder of the Center for the Study of Curriculum Policy, joined CBS News Detroit to break down math scores.
Breaking down homeschooling, child care in Michigan
State Rep. Matt Koleszar (D) and Director of Family Renewal, Isreal Wayne analyze homeschooling and child care in Michigan on CBS Detroit.