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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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.
Dozens gathered in the cold and snow, chanting "For your freedom we will rise. Aleppo's children, don't you cry."
Hamdan, a native of Lebanon, was arrested in 2014 prior to boarding a flight at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
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.
"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.
"She said: We lost our houses; we lost everything we owned there..."
"The governor thinks it's an economic plus," reported WWJ Lansing Bureau Chief Tim Skubick.
The Detroit, Dearborn and Warren areas are home to several thousand Syrian immigrants -- the fourth-largest population in the U.S.
"Suppose these two social and humanitarian disasters were conjoined to produce something positive," David Laitin says.
Federal agents say they arrested 22-year-old metro Detroit man before he could fly to the Middle East to fight Syrian rebels.
A $50K reward is offered for information leading to the capture of Ahmad Abousamra, who allegedly trained to kill American soldiers overseas.
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.
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".
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.
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.
The director of Wayne State's Center for Peace and Conflict says the preferred strategy would be diplomatic pressure on Syria.
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.
University of Dearborn Political Science Professor Ron Stockton says President Barack Obama has painted himself into a corner.
Are you for or against military action by the U.S. in Syria?
The family of a Flint woman killed in an alleged attempt to topple the Syrian government is speaking out.
The family of a 33-year-old Michigan woman says the FBI confirmed Thursday that she was killed while fighting in Syria.
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Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
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.
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.
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
According to AAA gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but those higher prices aren't keeping boaters in Livingston County from spending time out on the water.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Some people marked Memorial Day by getting up early and starting the day with a run.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Some patchy fog will greet us on Tuesday morning, but sunshine and warmth will last the rest of the day and the week.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
A service was held on Monday in Troy to honor Michigan's own "Polar Bear" soldiers. More than half of the soldiers were from Michigan.