President Trump: U.S. Launches 'Precision Strikes' In Syria
President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. military to conduct "precision strikes" in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens over the weekend.
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Crowd Gathers Outside Dearborn City Hall To Show Solidarity For People Of Aleppo
Dozens gathered in the cold and snow, chanting "For your freedom we will rise. Aleppo's children, don't you cry."
Prison For Dearborn Man Accused Of Wanting To Fight In Syria
Hamdan, a native of Lebanon, was arrested in 2014 prior to boarding a flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Welcome To Michigan! Syrian Man Whose Plight Spurred Obama's Support Arrives In US
A Syrian scientist whose harrowing, tragic story spurred supporting words from President Barack Obama and a successful fundraising effort launched by actor Edward Norton arrived Thursday as a refugee into the Detroit area.
Gov. Snyder Says 'Full Review' Of Refugees Following Paris Attacks Is 'Common Sense'
"Isn't it common sense you just pause and say, 'Let's make sure we're looking at what happened in Paris, what happened in Lebanon and can we learn from that,'" said Snyder.
Metro Detroit Welcomes Syrian, Iraqi Refugees
"She said: We lost our houses; we lost everything we owned there..."
Gov. Snyder Wants More Syrian Refugees, 'Would Love To See' Michigan's Middle Eastern Population Grow
"The governor thinks it's an economic plus," reported WWJ Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
Michigan Could See Influx Of Syrian Refugees As US Makes Plans
The Detroit, Dearborn and Warren areas are home to several thousand Syrian immigrants -- the fourth-largest population in the U.S.
Stanford Professor: Let Refugees From War-Torn Syria Settle In Detroit
"Suppose these two social and humanitarian disasters were conjoined to produce something positive," David Laitin says.
Dearborn Man Accused Of Supporting Terrorist Group Hizballah
Federal agents say they arrested 22-year-old metro Detroit man before he could fly to the Middle East to fight Syrian rebels.
FBI Says Man Added To Most Wanted Terrorists List Has Detroit Ties
A $50K reward is offered for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Abousamra, who allegedly trained to kill American soldiers overseas.
U-M Student Group Protests U.S. Involvement In Syria
While talks are underway to avert a U.S. attack on Syria, students gathered on the Diag at University of Michigan to call on President Obama to find a peaceful solution.
'No Surprises' In President's Remarks On Syria Says Local Prof
Among those closely listening to the President's speech Tuesday night was Oakland University Political Science Professor, Dr. Dave Dulio -- who felt there were no big "surprises".
Dingell On President Bush & Iraq War: "He Lied Us Into It"
The White House is making a big push to rally members of Congress and the American public behind President Barack Obama's plan for a U.S. military strike against Syria.
Local Group Expects Heavy Influx Of Refugees From Middle East
Metro Detroit is already dealing with hundreds of refugees from the Middle East, and that number is expected to grow with the civil war in Syria.
Diplomatic Pressure The Way To Address Syria Says WSU Prof
The director of Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict says the preferred strategy would be diplomatic pressure on Syria.
Michigan Congress Members Back Syria Attack Vote
Bridging the political aisle, Michigan's members of Congress say they support President Obama's decision to ask for a congressional vote before undertaking an attack on Syria.
Many Americans Not Interested In U.S. Military Action In Syria
University of Dearborn Political Science Professor Ron Stockton says President Barack Obama has painted himself into a corner.
Should The U.S. Get Involved In Syria?
Are you for or against military action by the U.S. in Syria?
Family: Flint Woman Killed In Syria Was 'Brainwashed'
The family of a Flint woman killed in an alleged attempt to topple the Syrian government is speaking out.
Family: Michigan Woman Killed In Syria Fight
The family of a 33-year-old Michigan woman says the FBI confirmed Thursday that she was killed while fighting in Syria.
Matt's Favorites: Syria's Internet and CenturyLink Down, China Espionage Up, Good Pizza At Home, And Much More
What's the latest from the wild and wacky world of technology? I'm ever so glad you asked -- here goes!
Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Opinion: In Clear Victory Obama Shows Romney Isn't Ready To Be Commander-In-Chief
What was most clear tonight, though, is that Mitt Romney has no idea how the world works and the Office of the President is no place for on the job training.
Legal Clinic In Troy Aims To Help Syrians With Visa Issues
The Obama administration has said it will allow Syrians to temporarily stay beyond the expiration of their visas and not deport those in the country illegally due to conditions in their native country.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Memphis police shut down SCORPION unit
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
DWSD working to repair waterman breaks, broken fire hydrants
Water main repairs will be prioritized by severity, starting in areas with no water service.
Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols
Minutes before Memphis police released body cam footage showing the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their concerns with police brutality.
Detroit partnering with organizations to help long-term unemployed residents
The city of Detroit announced a new program in an effort to help long-term unemployed residents get back into the job market.
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Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols
Minutes before Memphis police released body cam footage showing the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their concerns with police brutality.
Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Memphis police shut down SCORPION unit
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
DWSD working to repair waterman breaks, broken fire hydrants
Water main repairs will be prioritized by severity, starting in areas with no water service.
Detroit partnering with organizations to help long-term unemployed residents
The city of Detroit announced a new program in an effort to help long-term unemployed residents get back into the job market.
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Ford recalls nearly 383K SUVs to fix backup camera problem
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs. All are equipped with 360-degree cameras.
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.
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Smokey Robinson, 'King of Motown,' to release new solo album
Robinson will release the nine-track album "Gasms" on April 28, the music legend behind hits like "My Girl" and "The Way You Do the Things You Do" announced Friday.
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.
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Video of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest released by Memphis police
Four videos released by the city of Memphis show different angles of Tyre Nichols being pepper sprayed, kicked in the head while being restrained, punched and struck multiple times with a baton.
Memphis police shut down SCORPION unit
All five former officers involved in Tyre Nichols' death were part of the SCORPION unit, police said.
Pence takes "full responsibility" for classified documents found at his home
Documents marked as classified were found at the vice president's home in Carmel, Indiana.
Looking to get hired? These are the best months to try.
U.S. employers typically finish their annual budgets in January and start advertising for open roles soon thereafter.
Wall Street sends stocks to their highest levels since summer
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, marking the market's third winning week in the last four.
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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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Michigan State players making deals in fall tunnel incident
Scuffles broke out in the tunnel after Michigan defeated Michigan State 29-7 on Oct. 29. Video showed Michigan State players pushing, punching and kicking Michigan's Ja'Den McBurrows.
Watch HBCU men's, women's basketball games weekly
CBS News Detroit is streaming HBCU men's and women's basketball games every Saturday through March 4.
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.
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Michigan Matters: Raising Awareness for Organ Donations
With 2,500 Michiganders awaiting an organ transplant, four people who have been impacted in various ways appear in a special encore edition of CBS Detroit's "Michigan Matters" to talk about the importance of donors and raising awareness.
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.
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NEXT Weather Forecast January 29, 2022 (Today)
Get the winter weather timeline for today with Meteorologist Kylee Miller. CBSDetroit.com/weather.
DWSD working to repair water main breaks, broken fire hydrants
Frigid temperatures are causing some problems for residents living in neighborhoods known for flooding.
NEXT Weather Forecast January 28, 2023 (Today)
Mostly cloudy skies with snow moving in later. Forecaster Stacey DuFord tells you how long to expect the snow, and rain, to last.
Detroit partnering with organizations to help long-term unemployed residents
The city is partnering with 18 community groups and activist organizations on the Jump Start program.
Metro Detroiters host vigil for 29-year-old Tyre Nichols
Minutes before Memphis police released body cam footage showing the arrest of Nichols, Metro Detroiters voiced their concerns with police brutality.