Damar Hamlin faces long recovery, but is "very upbeat," spokesperson says
A family spokesman for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a long rehabilitation despite his remarkable recovery.
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Damar Hamlin's breathing tube removed and he's able to talk, team says
The Buffalo Bills say Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to speak to his family, doctors and teammates.
Damar Hamlin is "beginning to awaken," doctors say
Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field Monday during a game.
Rally driver, DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in snowmobile accident
Block was known for his exciting driving maneuvers and as someone who "never gives up during a race, even if his car is literally on fire."
AP names its 2022 athletes of the year
It's Judge's first time being picked for the honor, while it was Ledecky's second time being chosen.
World Cup: U.S., England play to a scoreless draw
England is still waiting for its first win in three World Cup matches against the U.S. after a 1-1 draw in South Africa in 2010.
Freshman becomes first woman to make Division I baseball roster
"For me, I always just wanted to play college baseball, no matter what division it was," said 18-year-old Olivia Pichardo.
"Power Rangers" star Jason David Frank dies at age 49
Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died at age 49.
Ty Cobb's rookie bat hits another home run on the auction block
A bat used by Tiger hall-of-famer Ty Cobb in his rookie has sold for more than a million dollars.
Russian court upholds Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
How early concussion detection helped Ann Arbor student athlete
Concussion in sports is nothing new; however, the education of how to treat them and what to look out for is being taken more serious these days.
Detroit Lions travel to Minnesota to face NFC North rival
The Detroit Lions (1-1) head on the road to face their NFC North rival, the Minnesota Vikings.
Biden meets with Griner, Whelan families amid U.S.-Russia talks
President Biden met at the White House on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia.
Metro Detroit youth & high school football teams stepping up security at games
Safety at high school football games has another focus. It's not on the field, rather in the stands.
Qatar reportedly detains workers protesting late pay ahead of World Cup
At least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay were detained, and some were deported, an advocacy group says.
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Authorities say they'll release video of Nichols' violent traffic stop Friday evening. Cities are preparing for possible protests.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Eastern Market Brewing Co. to release Paczki-inspired beers
With Pazcki Day vastly approaching, Eastern Market Brewing Co. announced it is releasing its beer inspired by the pastry.
Washtenaw County man sentenced for sabotaging hunter's UP tree stand
A Washtenaw County man who intentionally sabotaged a hunter's tree stand over a hunting spot in the Upper Peninsula is sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Drivers satisfied with road conditions following winter storm
Sluggish roads can be frustrating following a winter storm, and after Wednesday's round of snow and ice, drivers say they were pleasantly surprised.
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Authorities say they'll release video of Nichols' violent traffic stop Friday evening. Cities are preparing for possible protests.
5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Eastern Market Brewing Co. to release Paczki-inspired beers
With Pazcki Day vastly approaching, Eastern Market Brewing Co. announced it is releasing its beer inspired by the pastry.
Washtenaw County man sentenced for sabotaging hunter's UP tree stand
A Washtenaw County man who intentionally sabotaged a hunter's tree stand over a hunting spot in the Upper Peninsula is sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Drivers satisfied with road conditions following winter storm
Sluggish roads can be frustrating following a winter storm, and after Wednesday's round of snow and ice, drivers say they were pleasantly surprised.
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Tesla says its 4Q profit rose 59%, expects strong demand
Tesla on posted record net income in the fourth quarter of last year, and the company predicted that additional software-related profits will keep its margins higher than any other automaker.
Grand jury investigating Goodyear recreational vehicle tires
The grand jury has subpoenaed Arizona lawyer David Kurtz seeking all documents and deposition transcripts in a lawsuit he filed against the Akron, Ohio, tire maker.
US ends probe into Ford SUV exhaust issues without a recall
The U.S. government's road safety agency has closed a more than six-year investigation into Ford Explorer exhaust odors, determining that the SUVs don't emit high levels of carbon monoxide and don't need to be recalled.
2023 Detroit Grand Prix tickets now on sale ahead of return to downtown
The 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is set for June 2-4.
GM to sink over $900M into 4 plants, Flint to get new engine
Factories in Rochester, New York; Defiance, Ohio; and Bay City, Michigan; also will see investments, some to make V8 engine components as well as parts for future electric vehicles, the company said Friday.
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Faster Horses Festival reveals 2023 lineup for "Party of the Decade"
The Faster Horses Festival is kicking off July 14-16 will include a plethora of iconic musical guests.
First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
Panic! At The Disco is splitting up after almost 20 years
"Sometimes a journey must end for a new one to begin," said frontman Brendon Urie.
Netflix's password sharing crackdown could come by the end of March
Netflix announced in October that it would eventually start charging for customers to share accounts.
2023 Oscar nomination predictions: Who will take the top spots?
Oscar nominees will be revealed Tuesday, Jan. 24, with a range of likely contenders in the running for just a handful of spots in leading races.
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
2 charged in 1997 Michigan murder of headless man; victim still unidentified
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.
Bed Bath & Beyond has defaulted on loans, inching closer to bankruptcy
The home goods chain has been searching for ways to stay afloat after a weak performance during the holiday season.
AI-powered "robot" lawyer will not go to court after jail threats
Joshua Browder, CEO of DoNotPay, said his company will postpone a pending court case to focus on consumer rights.
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FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues
The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage.
FDA wants to simplify the use and updating of COVID-19 vaccines
The FDA said it expects to assess circulating strains of the coronavirus at least annually and decide in June which strains to select for the fall season, much like the process to update annual flu vaccines.
Long COVID is keeping people out of work for months
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
Free Narcan vending machines at Wayne State University
The program is using free Narcan vending machines to help save lives and give people treatment options.
This day in history: Looking back on three years of COVID-19 in China
On Jan. 23, 2020, Wuhan, the capital of the central province of Hubei, with a population of more than 12 million, became the first city in the world to adopt measures to cut off the transmission of the then-unidentified virus.
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Ray Herbert, Detroit sandlot ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies
Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth days after his 93rd birthday.
Detroit Lions to install new artificial turf at Ford Field, Allen Park facility
Officials with FieldTurf say the new turf will be installed at Ford Field and the Allen Park practice facility.
Wayne State names Tyrone Wheatley new football coach
Wheatley takes over a Wayne State program that went 1-9 in 2022.
Ford Field to host USFL games in 2023
The USFL is returning to Metro Detroit for the first time since 1984, the league announced Thursday.
Former Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier passes away at 25
Lemonier, who originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Liberty University in 2020, later signed with the Lions practice team in 2021.
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Michigan Matters: A Celebration of Metro Detroit Authors
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters: WGPR-TV & Michigan Chamber's Mission
It's a focus on mentoring and guiding the next generation as leaders past and present appear on a special repeat episode of "Michigan Matters" airing 8 am Sunday on CBS Detroit to talk about the road to success.
Michigan Matters: Gov. Snyder launches tech company
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder returns in an encore episode of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" 8 am this Sunday to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Michigan Matters: Hanging with the Top Brass at the Detroit Auto Show
CBS Detroit's Carol Cain, Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer crisscrossed the convention center where much of the show took place and talked to leaders about the electrification of vehicles and its impact on our region.
Michigan Matters: "Our Electric Future" Michigan gearing up
As a flurry of glitzy electric vehicles continues to be announced and unveiled, our region is gearing up for that new powering reality and other changes coming about as a result of the increasing electrification of our cars, bikes, homes, businesses, and sometime soon planes.
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NEXT Weather Forecast January 27, 2023 (Today)
Windy conditions and another chance of snow begins this afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell us when we'll have a break from the snow and when we should prepare for the next round.
Northville Downs race track proposes move to Plymouth Township
The oldest horse racing track in the state of Michigan could be getting an upgrade.
Eastern Market Brewing Co. to release Paczki-inspired beers
It marks the third year that the brewery is releasing a Pazcki beer. This year, officials will introduce two fruity beers -- raspberry and blueberry.
Detroit officials urging residents to claim 2023 federal tax credits
Detroit city officials kicked off the 2023 income tax season by encouraging residents to access federal tax credits.
Detroit couple charged with killing 5-year-old son, abusing 3-year-old
Two parents are behind bars after being accused of physically beating and killing their 5-year-old son Ethan Belcher while also abusing their three-year-old boy.