Debt ceiling: 3 ways your finances could be affected
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After two years, Garland says work on Jan. 6 probe is "far from over"
The Justice Department's second year of investigating the Capitol riot was marked by 40 convictions and the appointment of a special counsel.
Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill
The White House said Thursday that the bill "caps off a year of historic bipartisan progress for the American people."
House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown
The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.
Biden signs short-term funding bill, averting government shutdown
The short-term funding bill will fund the government through Dec. 23, giving Congress additional time to finish crafting a massive longer-term spending package.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Senate passes landmark Respect for Marriage Act in bipartisan vote
The vote was 61-36, with a number of Republican senators choosing not to vote.
America faces a possible rail strike in two weeks after largest union rejects labor deal
America faces a growing risk of a crippling national freight rail strike in two weeks after rank-and-file members of the nation's largest rail union, which represents the industry's conductors, rejected a tentative labor deal with freight railroads, the union announced Monday.
10 Republicans on the ballot who were at or near the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
At least 10 Republican candidates who won their primaries for statewide or federal office this year have claimed they were in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
Six GOP-led states suing Biden over student loan forgiveness
Six GOP-led states are suing the Biden administration to try and halt its plan to forgive student loan debt.
Viola Davis To Star As Shirley Chisholm In Amazon Project
Amazon said Thursday that Davis has signed on to star in and produce the project about Chisholm
Local Federal Employees Protest Shutdown In Detroit
Union members carried signs as they marched Thursday in downtown Detroit.
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Dearborn man inspires Arab community with 13-time award-winning foreign film
His dad use to take him to rent movies in Detroit as a kid. Now, 23-year-old Salim Laham of Dearborn can call himself an award-winning filmmaker.
Community raising money to buy van for Dearborn woman with congenital disorder
The Dearborn community is raising money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for a Fordson High School alum.
Boxing referee Frank Garza talks retirement after nearly 40 years
Frank Garza is not only one of the best boxing officials in Michigan but is one of the best in the world.
US consumers remain wary of the economy, new survey shows
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index — a closely watched metric gauging attitudes about the current and future strength of the economy — measured 107.1 in January, according to data released Tuesday by the business think tank.
2 drivers killed in vehicle crash in Macomb Township
Authorities say a white GMC van was traveling north on North Avenue and a red Dodge Ram was traveling south when the vehicles collided.
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Dearborn man inspires Arab community with 13-time award-winning foreign film
His dad use to take him to rent movies in Detroit as a kid. Now, 23-year-old Salim Laham of Dearborn can call himself an award-winning filmmaker.
Community raising money to buy van for Dearborn woman with congenital disorder
The Dearborn community is raising money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for a Fordson High School alum.
Boxing referee Frank Garza talks retirement after nearly 40 years
Frank Garza is not only one of the best boxing officials in Michigan but is one of the best in the world.
US consumers remain wary of the economy, new survey shows
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index — a closely watched metric gauging attitudes about the current and future strength of the economy — measured 107.1 in January, according to data released Tuesday by the business think tank.
2 drivers killed in vehicle crash in Macomb Township
Authorities say a white GMC van was traveling north on North Avenue and a red Dodge Ram was traveling south when the vehicles collided.
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Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents
The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle maker cautioned that if the government decides to pursue an enforcement action, it could possibly have a material adverse impact on its business.
US probes complaints of parts flying off of Ford Explorers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 164 complaints about the trim pieces detaching on 2011 through 2019 Explorer SUVs. The probe covers about 1.86 million vehicles.
State Farm & Progressive halt new policies for Kia / Hyundai
Two insurance giants decided not to write new policies for certain makes and models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Ford cuts price on Mustang Mach-E after Tesla trims prices
The Detroit automaker is increasing production of the Mach-E this year and is taking advantage of streamlined costs to reduce prices across the board, it said Monday.
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.
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Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Barrett Strong, Motown artist known for 'Money,' dies at 81
His death was announced Sunday on social media by the Motown Museum, which did not immediately provide further details.
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US consumers remain wary of the economy, new survey shows
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index — a closely watched metric gauging attitudes about the current and future strength of the economy — measured 107.1 in January, according to data released Tuesday by the business think tank.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce
The digital payments company is the latest tech giant to slash jobs, citing a "challenging macro-economic environment."
Alec Baldwin formally charged with involuntary manslaughter
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Harris will join several other White House officials in Memphis.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
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53,000 pounds of sausage products recalled over listeria risk
Maker of prepared meats says some of its salami, pepperoni and other products may be contaminated.
Your child's academic success may start with their screen time as infants, study says
Researchers found that increased use of screen time during infancy was associated with poorer executive functioning once the child was 9 years old.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
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.
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Boxing referee Frank Garza talks retirement after nearly 40 years
Frank Garza is not only one of the best boxing officials in Michigan but is one of the best in the world.
MSU cornerback sentenced to probation for tunnel brawl
Once facing a felony charge, Michigan State cornerback Khary Crump now has a year of probation ahead of him.
Edey scores 38 as No. 1 Purdue overwhelms Spartans 77-61
Zach Edey scored a career-high 38 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping No. 1 Purdue beat Michigan State 77-61 on Sunday.
Pickett, Penn State blister Michigan 83-61
Seth Lundy scored 22 points for the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5 Big Ten Conference), who matched last season's win total. Funk had 19 points and Michael Henn added 10.
Rockets beat Pistons 117-114 in matchup of NBA's worst teams
The Rockets had a 16-8 advantage in offensive rebounds, a 21-4 edge in second-chance points and outscored the Pistons 70-42 in the paint.
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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 February 1, 2023 (Today)
Staying cold for the first day of February, but at least we have sunshine! Meteorologist Kylee Miller has the details. CBSDetroit.com/weather.
Community raising money to buy wheelchair-accessible van for Dearborn woman with congenital disorder
Dearborn community raising money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van for a Fordson High School alum.
"I'm leaving happy": Boxing referee Frank Garza talks retirement after nearly 40 years
Frank Garza is not only one of the best boxing officials in Michigan but is one of the best in the world.
Michigan moves for early slot for 2024 presidential primary
Michigan House Democrats voted Tuesday to move the state's presidential primary to the fourth week of February and become a part of a new group of states slated to lead off the Democratic party's presidential primary starting next year.
Steve Dolunt, Todd Flood speak on how homicide cases are solved in Detroit, US
Former assistant police chief Steve Dolunt and Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, discussed how police are solving homicide cases in Detroit and across the country.