Road trip safety tips and tricks for Memorial Day weekend
Friday is National Road Trip Day, with millions of Americans set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend.
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Friday is National Road Trip Day, with millions of Americans set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend.
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
A standard passport renewal could take up to 13 weeks.
The pain of paying extra fees for a carry-on bag when flying could soon be a thing of the past, at least that's one Southfield-based entrepreneur's goal with the help of a piece of luggage that easily converts to a personal item.
Why would an American fly to London to spend five nights sleeping by the road? It's all for "the feeling in the air."
The U.S. Department of State is encouraging travelers to renew or request their passports as soon as possible. The agency is reporting a record-breaking uptick in requests.
Passport applications are backed up and delayed — and, as a result, many travelers are searching for places to travel without a passport. Here's your guide to where you can visit while you wait.
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Nearly 80% of Michiganders plan to travel this year, according to a new survey from AAA.
The Airport Service Quality Awards, announced on Monday, recognize the world's best airports for customer experience.
Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby, inspired by Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days," are on a mission to see all seven continents, nine Wonders of the World and visit 18 countries.
Consider taking a weeklong vacation from Tuesday to Tuesday, versus traveling over a weekend.
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
United Airlines told Valerie Szybala her lost suitcase would be delivered. Then she watched as the Apple AirTag she had inside went to an apartment complex, a McDonald's and a shopping center.
Carrier expects to resume normal operations Friday after canceling more than 13,000 trips following the huge winter storm.
Southwest Airlines' scheduling software caused a "snowball effect" after initial weather-related disruptions, a pilot said.
The carrier faces frustration from passengers and scrutiny from federal officials over its handling of its schedule in the aftermath of the massive storm that wrecked holiday travel plans across the U.S.
Thousands of Thursday and Friday flights have already been canceled as holiday travelers try to make their way to their destinations.
United Airlines alone has issued travel waivers for more than 142 cities due to an impending storm.
DHS is giving Americans more time to obtain a Real ID for air travel because of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families hitting the road for Thanksgiving have another reason to be thankful. Gas prices have been falling, and experts predict they will keep falling as the holiday approaches.
People still looking to book trips home to visit family or take a vacation during the holidays need to act fast and prepare for sticker shock.
Since the first iPhone launched 15 years ago, consumer shopping habits have slowly but relentlessly shifted toward mobile devices.
52 cruise ships docked in Detroit this year, more than double the last cruising season in 2019.
The 1,200-foot bridge is now open at Boyne Mountain.
Dangerously cold air is in Friday's forecast for Southeast Michigan, leading to a day off school for many students.
Three people are facing multiple charges in the aftermath of a shooting last fall at a gas station in Southfield.
A woman's body was found behind a trash bin in Macomb County through circumstances that a local official calls heartbreaking.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Many Michigan school districts have policies and procedures that help in making decisions about cold weather closings.
Experts say keeping your vehicle in good shape can make all the difference.
Dangerously cold air is in Friday's forecast for Southeast Michigan, leading to a day off school for many students.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore made his first appearance Thursday in a Washtenaw County courtroom since he was arraigned in December in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
Still a chance of some snow showers, especially this evening. Then, bone-chilling temps follow. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us how much more snow we can expect and how cold temps are going to feel by tomorrow morning.
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore made his first appearance Thursday in a Washtenaw County courtroom since he was arraigned in December in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is expected in a Washtenaw County court Thursday afternoon. Moore is charged in connection with the home invasion and stalking of a staff member with whom he allegedly had an "intimate relationship."
President Trump leaves Switzerland today after attending the World Economic Forum and participating in some discussions about Greenland, CBS News has this report.