U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
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The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA says.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Smithsonian museums, the U.S. Capitol and national parks are welcoming visitors federal workers back on the job after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. CBS News has this report.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
The 2025 federal government shutdown lasted a record 43 days. Here's a look at the 15 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
The federal government is reopening after its longest shutdown in history; but it could take a few days for services and programs to get back to normal. CBS News has this report.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
The U.S. House voted 222 to 209 Wednesday night to approve a funding package to end the country's longest government shutdown.
The Senate has approved a bill package that would reopen the federal government; the legislation now goes to the House. While the procedures take their turn, some of Michigan's officials share their thoughts on the details of the compromise plan.
The Republican-controlled House meets today, for the first time since the government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report on the continuing shutdown impacts and the anticipation of reaching an agreement to reopen the government.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is directing its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor to issue full payments for November.
Even when the federal government officially reopens, Americans will notice the impact for a while longer. That's because it could take a while for federal workers to receive backpay, and air travel could still be impacted even after the shutdown ends
The Senate has cast its vote on a minibus bill compromise, and is sending the package to the House. If it gets approved, this deal would end the standoff over the federal budget for now and open the government back up. CBS News has this report.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Air traffic cutbacks ordered by federal officials, along with weather conditions at some airports, resulted in Nov. 8-10 being the worst weekend for air passengers since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report.
A deal has been reached in the Senate with at least eight Democrats prepared to vote in favor of sending a funding measure to the House. But it's not clear when the final vote could take place in the process to reopen the government. CBS News has this report as of noon Nov. 10.
The Senate on Sunday evening voted to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Neither of the eight Democratic Party votes came from Michigan's Sens. Gary Peters or Elissa Slotkin.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
A small group of senators has worked out a deal with Republicans toward a possible end to the government shutdown. But there's a lot of steps yet before the shutdown will end, including a vote in the House. CBS News has the latest on the political wrangling, along with flight delays and court rulings over SNAP funding over the weekend.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
A Detroit man was sent to prison after 24 rounds were fired into his former girlfriend's home as children were sleeping, authorities said.
A man who was extradited to Michigan from Georgia in March 2025 for sexually assaulting a minor in 2008 has been found guilty.
A three-person Michigan lottery club plans to travel and invest after winning a $1 million Powerball prize.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
A Detroit man was sent to prison after 24 rounds were fired into his former girlfriend's home as children were sleeping, authorities said.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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 Girls on the Run program in Metro Detroit is seeking volunteers to support its efforts. Here's an explanation of the program and what to expect.
Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1, and authorities have still not identified a possible suspect or person of interest.
A 19-year-old man has been rescued after a parking garage partially collapsed in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday night, according to authorities.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.