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Vice President Biden Campaigns In Michigan
Vice President Joe Biden drew protesters at his first Wednesday stop at the Hecker-Smiley mansion on Woodward Ave.
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Vice President Joe Biden drew protesters at his first Wednesday stop at the Hecker-Smiley mansion on Woodward Ave.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has sided with House Republicans in a procedural dispute with minority Democrats over when two pieces of labor legislation take effect.
Yesterday the Obama administration put in place provisions of the DREAM Act that brought many young people out of the shadows to participate in the American Dream. On the same day a judge in Pennsylvania let stand what may be the most egregious attempt at voter suppression in a generation.
In an effort to distract voters from his tax records, W. Mitt Romney launched a four pronged push back yesterday. Romney's problem: each move revealed more about the problems with his floundering campaign.
Liberal stalwarts Susan Sarandon and Michael Moore said Wednesday they're not thrilled with President Barack Obama's performance but hope he gets four more years.
How dare Harry Reid, the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, spew his latest unsubstantiated rumors against Mitt Romney?
When Mitt is back home, will the offensive comments stop? Republicans can only hope so because this race is too important to be decided by "how much America likes one guy over another". But such a factor could very well decide the outcome of this election.
Pennsylvania Republicans have betrayed their country and devised a scheme to potentially disqualify nearly one tenth of the states' electorate.
My insurance company spent too little on actual health care delivery so my family is getting a refund. If Obamacare is a tax, it's the greatest tax ever.
With all that is and should be important to Americans – just over a hundred days before we select our president – it is baffling as to why the media is so hell-bent on holding on to the Bain Capital story involving presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Ex-Michigan Gov. James Blanchard says not releasing more than two years of tax returns could be "fatal" for GOP Mitt Romney's presidential campaign.
Harry Reid got – as he often does – in calling Republican donors "angry old white men". Imagine the reaction if House Speaker John Boehner were to say something such as: support or donations to Obama made by 17 angry black men.
Obama would serve the country better if he quit the name-calling, went back home, and actually accomplished something for this nation.
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. owes his constituents a full explanation of why he hasn't been on the job this summer.
Stricter governmental guidelines are needed for a person to receive a government paycheck. These guidelines need to involve stricter limits on what people can do with their free government paycheck. If something isn't needed for survival, it should not be purchased with the American taxpayer's dollars.
Attorney General Eric Holder continued to show contempt of Congress in his remarks following the House vote to hold him "in contempt" for refusing to hand over documents associated with the Fast and Furious operation.
President Obama won big this week with the Supreme Court decisions on Obamacare and immigration. While Mitt Romney and the Tea Party couldn't have had a worse week.
The Republican-led Michigan House passed several measures Tuesday aimed at tightening state election laws that backers say would protect against voter fraud and critics counter would create obstacles to voting.
Former John Engler press secretary and Republican activist John Truscott and Michigan Democratic Chairman Mark Brewer discussed all things political, from the presidential race to recent local scandals at a political roundtable on Mackinac Island.
More than a dozen Democratic Michigan House members have introduced legislation to repeal the state's "stand your ground" self-defense law after the fatal shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Democrats are getting ready to gather at more than 200 caucus sites around the state to formally choose Barack Obama as their presidential favorite.
Michigan Democrats are expected to nominate Barack Obama for a second term next weekend, free of the drama of national party threats, candidate withdrawals and talk of a "do-over" that accompanied the 2008 presidential primary.
Democrats are preparing to choose their favorites for this fall's Michigan Supreme Court and education board races.
While voters in most of the state are focused on Michigan's upcoming presidential primary, pockets of Genesee and Oakland counties are getting state House races off to an early start in 2012.
Oakland County residents will be given two State of the County addresses Wednesday evening.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
A pilot and his passenger are expected to be OK after crashing his helicopter on Thursday into a field in Monroe County, Michigan.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
A Michigan woman, 81, was rescued after being lost in the woods behind her home for more than 20 hours.
A man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he applied for a job.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Another two people encountered the same shark, but were not seriously hurt, officials said.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Elizabeth Bagley shares tips for parents on how to navigate tricky conversations about climate change with their children.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
The man in a viral video from 2017 is reminding residents about fireworks safety this Fourth of July after his wheelchair malfunctioned as he was lighting one.
Paul Whelan is calling on President Joe Biden to handle his case after he spent another holiday in a Russian prison on espionage charges that he and the U.S. government have denied; a Detroit man has filed a lawsuit against the Shinola hotel for alleged racial discrimination during the hiring process and more on the latest top stories.
Dry for the weekend.
A Black man is accusing the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit of racial discrimination when he submitted a resume for a job.
A few showers or storms are possible later Friday before dryer air arrives this weekend.