Kansas cult accused of forcing kids to work 16-hour days without pay
Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.
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Prosecutors said the group, which was labeled a cult by a federal judge in 2018, beat children and imposed severe dietary restrictions.
The escape story was featured on "Dateline" and is the inspiration behind the Lifetime movie, "Jailbreak Lovers."
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Zakiyah Franklin scored 22 points, including a tying 3-pointer that bounced on the rim and dropped with 12 seconds left in regulation, and Kansas beat Michigan 81-72 in overtime in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Drug overdoses and the mental health crisis are two issues law enforcement has battled for years. Police in Sterling Heights joined forces with another agency to hopefully better serve each other's community.
The MLB and its 30 clubs will replace the vandalized Jackie Robinson statue that was burglarized and destroyed last week in Wichita.
Authorities say Mike Carroll's pacemaker showed that he died in 2016 at age 81, but Kansas police didn't discover his body until 2022.
NFL players credit the league with doing a much better job of educating them on where and what they can bet on.
All-American forward Hunter Dickinson, arguably the top player in the transfer portal after deciding to leave Michigan, says he is headed to Kansas for the upcoming season.
The Jayhawks and Blue Devils meet Tuesday night in New York's Madison Square Garden, followed by the Spartans and Wildcats in the 42nd meeting of the Top 25 poll's top teams.
First responders say they received a call on July 17 claiming the boys had gotten stuck while rafting.
A pit bull is fighting for her life after someone shot the dog twice in the head and left her in the woods.
This NCAA Tournament has been particularly crazy, even by March Madness standards. Will a surprising Final Four bring even more excitement?
The biggest thing Kansas coach Bill Self wants to change about the Champions Classic is his record.
Josh Jackson declared for the NBA draft on Monday after one of the best freshman seasons in Kansas history, one marked by plenty of highlights on the floor and a few distractions off it.
Kansas guard Svi Mykhailiuk is entering the NBA draft, but is not hiring an agent and could decide by May 24 to withdraw his name and return for his senior season.
It took about 10 minutes for Kansas guards Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham to slow down, gain their composure and get everything under control in their Midwest Regional semifinal.
Some of the top teams in this year's NCAA Tournament have seen their names pop up in off-the-court headlines all too often and for all the wrong reasons.
Frank Mason III and Devonte Graham never felt as though the game was over, even when they huddled around coach Bill Self with less than four minutes to go and Kansas trailing West Virginia by 14 points.
The athletics department says a Twitter user reported the Snapchat photo to the school.
Kansas and Michigan State are participating in the Final Four after all, albeit on a much smaller scale than expected.
Half the Final Four is set. It will be Villanova and Oklahoma, a couple of two seeds, in a rematch of an early season Sooners' rout in Hawaii at the Pearl Harbor Invitational.
Kansas turns the revenge tables on Michigan State to win it all.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
A Warren police officer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he suffered a serious accident while hunting.
The Detroit PBS documentary "Detroit: The City of Chefs" will premiere on Monday, Dec. 9. Film director Keith Famie will join CBS News Detroit to discuss the documentary.
Chef Musheya from Big Pasta joins CBS News Detroit show how to make dirty rice ahead of Thanksgiving.
Thursday is National Rural Health Day, and in many rural areas, residents face challenges accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. Hollie Thacker with Scheurer Health joined CBS News Detroit to discuss this.
The Detroit People's Food Co-op is a consumer owned business all across Michigan who can claim ownership and among the groceries. The location also offers a hot bar and also has offerings available for Thanksgiving. Akil Kasai Talley joins CBS News Detroit to discuss what is offered.