'Underwear Bomber' Sentenced To Life Without Parole
A Nigerian who tried to blow up an international flight near Detroit on behalf of al-Qaida has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
A Nigerian who tried to blow up an international flight near Detroit on behalf of al-Qaida has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian who admits he tried to blow up a Detroit-bound international flight with a bomb hidden in his underwear, will be sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court in Detroit.
A jury is expected to be seated, this morning, with opening statements to follow in federal court in Detroit, as the Hutaree militia face terrorism charges.
A Nigerian who pleaded guilty to trying to blow up a Detroit-bound plane began his path to terrorism with a text message from a top al-Qaida figure in Yemen, the U.S. government said Friday in a court filing that discloses new details about their relationship.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard is among a group of police officials gathered at the White House getting a briefing on homegrown terror incidents across the country.
A judge has postponed the sentencing of a Nigerian man who admits he brought explosives onto an airliner, hidden in his underwear.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who pleaded guilty in a Christmas 2009 terror attack is requesting a new legal adviser.
There could be a new lawsuit surrounding the so-called "underwear bomber" case.
U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade said there is no deal in place for Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who has plead guilty to a failed attempt to bring down an international flight over Detroit with a bomb in his underwe
A Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a Detroit-bound plane for al-Qaida with a bomb in his underwear has suddenly pleaded guilty on the second day of his trial.
Why the sudden change of heart?
A man charged with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound flight with a bomb will not speak to jurors when trial opens next week.
The "stand by" attorney for a Nigerian charged with trying to destroy an international flight with a bomb on behalf of al-Qaida, says he is disappointed with the jurors that were picked.
Jury selection has been completed in the trial of the alleged "underwear bomber," Umar Farouk Abdul-Mutallaab.
A 12-member jury and 4 alternates have been selected for the trial of a Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a plane over the skies of Detroit.
47 people have made the final cut as prospective jurors in the trial of a man charged with a failed terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound plane.
Another full day of jury selection is expected in the trial of a man charged in a failed Christmas 2009 terrorist attack on a plane near Detroit.
Another full day of jury selection is expected in the trial of a man charged in a failed Christmas 2009 terrorist attack on a plane near Detroit.
A Nigerian man charged with trying to bring down an airliner near Detroit is going to trial for the 2009 Christmas Day terrorist attack.
A week before jury selection, lawyers and a man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound jetliner are returning to court to discuss the process.
An agent testified that FBI interviewing a man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound flight didn't read him his rights because they wanted to know if other bombers were in the air.
In Detroit, Police Chief Ralph Godbee said places like the Ambassador Bridge and other high-profile locations have not been ignored.
WWJ Newsradio 950 spoke with Senator Carl Levin of Michigan who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The director of the Arab American National Museum in Michigan will speak in Japan about the history of Arabs and Muslims in America and the effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks during the past decade.
A man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound plane on Christmas Day is asking for an end to the "excessive force" used against him and to be judged by the Muslim holy book.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed his wife and his grandson in Sterling Heights.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Detroit senior pastor Lorenzo Sewell spoke at the Republican National Convention Thursday a month after former President Donald Trump visited Sewell's 180 Church.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
A jury has acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but were deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion and reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed his wife and his grandson in Sterling Heights.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Detroit senior pastor Lorenzo Sewell spoke at the Republican National Convention Thursday a month after former President Donald Trump visited Sewell's 180 Church.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
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.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The latest forecast indicates temperatures will likely be warmer than usual for much of the U.S. in August, September and October.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Three former Detroit Tigers and a Detroit Lions all-time great join a pair of University of Michigan legends on the list.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
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.
Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan pledged to hold a bipartisan investigation into last week's assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Peters joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the investigation.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A jury Thursday acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the October 2023 death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but was deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. It reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.
Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday, one month after former President Donald Trump visited his church in Detroit. "He came to the hood because he cares about average, everyday Americans," Sewell said.
Severely overdue credit card debt rose to 10.7% during the first quarter of the year, the highest in over a decade. Despite declining inflation over the past several months, higher-than-usual prices are still a problem for most Americans. Financial well-being program manager Candice Towers with Lake Trust Credit Union provides tips on improving credit card debt.