Global heat expected to hit historic records in coming years
"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
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"Nobody is going to be untouched by these changes that are happening," an expert from the U.K. Met Office warned.
"Afghanistan has become a prison for women," one activist told CBS News, "and the world is just watching."
"A milestone year, when we anticipate the birth of the Earth's eight billionth inhabitant" says U.N. chief.
One expert alleged such choices wouldn't have been made if its population "was well-off or overwhelmingly white."
Pharrell Williams' push for measures that prevent climate change is picking up more momentum as he asks leaders to create greener jobs and save the planet in a recent video.
Chief of Staff Alexis Wiley said UN representatives weren't interested in the "numbers" -- including the 33,000 customers who have signed up for payment plan assistance -- when they met with Mayor Mike Duggan.
The water department says more than 27,000 shutoffs were made between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30.
New York has a number of fascinating secret places, some that even a New Yorker may not be aware of.
While many facts about the city by the bay may be obvious, there are many other facts that aren't as obvious. Here are 10 things you might not know about San Francisco.
Longtime Detroit Congressman John Conyers has sent letters to President Barack Obama and other officials requesting immediate action and relief regarding water shutoffs in the bankrupt city.
Could the United Nations soon help the Detroit Water and Sewer Department provide the service to struggling customers?
A downtown rally in front of the Spirit of Detroit with demonstrators calling for the release of a U.S. citizen held in Iran for over a year.
A new study indicates that the level of poverty seen throughout the world is decreasing, with Earth's poorest denizens experiencing less poverty than the lowest economic echelons of the past.
The Brain Dead Republican Congress has had some low points, but last week's Senate vote on a United Nations treaty for the disabled was notable in its outrageousness.
It is becoming more and more clear that it was liberal-leaning politicians who threw her under the bus and they are also the ones who are keeping her under the bus.
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 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival, which runs March 27 to April 1, promises to be a jam-packed event for film lovers. Here's how to make the most of it.
Rochester Hills-based United Solar, a subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc., announced the completion and operation of a solar power project on the rooftop of the Moon Palace Hotel in Cancun, Mexico, host site for the United Nations Climate Change Conference. This important global event will attract about 20,000 participants from nations around the world. They will gather in Cancun Nov. 29 - Dec. 10, with the objective of discussing future commitments to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the man was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.
While many people were out celebrating New Year's Day, some also celebrated the birth of a baby.
Mayor Mary Sheffield was sworn in at 10 a.m. in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Many government offices will be closed Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. Retail and supermarket hours will vary.
Mayor Mary Sheffield was sworn in at 10 a.m. in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.
Many government offices will be closed Jan. 1 for the New Year's Day holiday. Retail and supermarket hours will vary.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, the minimum wage will go up to $13.73 an hour – up more than a dollar from the current rate of $12.48.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the man was transported to a hospital for minor injuries.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Starting January 1, food-stamp recipients in five U.S. states will face restrictions on using the benefits to buy some sugary foods.
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Lake effect snow, intense rain and chilly temperatures dominate the forecasts for different parts of the U.S., before and after the new year arrives.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
The funding is part of a $50 billion grant distributed across all 50 states under the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Death doulas assist individuals and families in navigating the various challenges in dying, from pain care and making medical decisions to estate planning and funeral arrangements.
Oakland County officials say it has taken immediate action after water tests detected Legionella bacteria at the courthouse.
John Gibson kept up his hot December with 24 saves, Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored goals, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
LeBron James scored 17 points on his 41st birthday, but Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists while leading the Detroit Pistons to a 128-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, James Harden added 28 and the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
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.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Police were on the scene of an investigation in Inkster, Michigan; meanwhile, Michigan's minimum wage increase will go into effect on Jan. 1; and other top stories.
The year 2026 started with history being made as Mary Sheffield was officially sworn in on Thursday as Detroit's first woman mayor.
It was a wild New Years Eve bash at the Detroit Zoo, which hosted a "Zoo Years" countdown event on Wednesday.
President Trump says he will focus on domestic issues in 2026 as the midterms are coming up later in the year.
From minimum wage to a new marijuana wholesale tax, there are some laws in Michigan that will go into effect in 2026.