FDA lays off bird flu leadership, among steep cuts to senior veterinarians
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
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More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
U.S. egg prices are just starting to fall, but big demand for Easter and Passover could cause prices to edge up again next month.
State of Michigan officials have confirmed a new case of bird flu among backyard poultry in Ingham County.
A third case of bird flu in a backyard flock has been confirmed in Monroe County, state agriculture officials said.
A new case of bird flu in Monroe County is among eight HPAI cases that Michigan agriculture officials are tracking.
Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers exposed to bird flu died after being infected with the virus last year.
USDA said it's trying to rescind the firings this weekend of several employees who had worked on the bird flu.
The bird flu case had respiratory symptoms and has since been released from the hospital.
County officials said that people who deal with livestock need to be extra cautious to look out for signs of infection, which are similar to seasonal influenza.
Monroe County has its first confirmed case of the bird flu virus, Michigan officials say.
The rising cost of egg prices is stressing out Americans, and bird flu is to blame.
Monitors with an area bird tracking organization say that they've determined that a number of ducks have succumbed to bird flu along Lake Michigan.
The sick or dead cats include domestic, exotic and sanctuary cats. The FDA is investigating.
Wayne County has its first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, state officials reported.
Officials say the continued cases stem from a long-lasting flare-up of the virus over the last couple of years.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Oakland County, the second case reported in the county since 2022.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
The bird flu was detected in a backyard flock and two commercial poultry facilities, state officials say.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Clinton County dairy herd, brining Michigan's total number of affected dairy herds to 30.
Bird flu has been detected in a Shiawassee County County dairy herd.
Bird flu has been detected in several herds in the state, including herds in Ionia, Isabella and Ottawa counties, and has also been detected in two Michigan farmworkers.
The Detroit police and fire departments are searching for a man accused of torching a clothing boutique last month on the city's east side.
A Black elementary school principal has filed a lawsuit, accusing the district superintendent of making racially motivated comments to the principal and other Black employees.
A Detroit family of five is building more than just businesses. They're building a legacy, shaping the city's culture through their firm, Crawford Real Estate and Development (CRED).
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that inmates serving mandatory life sentences for crimes they committed at age 18 have the right to a resentencing hearing.
A family in Detroit is taking steps to rebuild after surviving an explosion on Monday at an apartment complex.
The Detroit police and fire departments are searching for a man accused of torching a clothing boutique last month on the city's east side.
State Senator Mallory McMorrow of Royal Oak declares candidacy for 2026 U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
A Black elementary school principal has filed a lawsuit, accusing the district superintendent of making racially motivated comments to the principal and other Black employees.
A Detroit family of five is building more than just businesses. They're building a legacy, shaping the city's culture through their firm, Crawford Real Estate and Development (CRED).
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
More than 130 staff were cut from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine, officials said.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of No. 2.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
The Detroit police and fire departments are searching for a man accused of torching a clothing boutique last month on the city's east side.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, according to a report from the Kent County Health Department and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The person is a resident of Kent County, and had traveled recently both through Detroit Metro Airport and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.
Robert McMahan, president of Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss a new semiconductor program.
A Detroit family of five is building more than just businesses. They're building a legacy, shaping the city's culture through their firm, Crawford Real Estate and Development (CRED).
The Detroit Tigers are a few days away from kicking off Opening Day downtown and spring football is underway for the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans, plus more sports news.