Strong earthquake off southern Japan sparks new concern over major quakes
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
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A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday.
A tsunami, in Lake Michigan? Here's what to know after a meteotsunami struck a Lake Michigan shore and caused water to overtake the beach.
A meteotsunami slammed into the shore of Lake Michigan on June 25. The weather event, in which large waves are generated by air-pressure disturbances, caused water to rise 2 feet, according to The Weather Channel.
About 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the U.S. if they just walk a little faster to higher ground after roads are knocked out, a new study shows.
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake in the waters off the Indonesian island of Sumatra has sent panicked coastal residents across the region fleeing to higher ground.
It was one year ago today that an earthquake and tsunami hit the northern coast of Japan......killing nearly 20-thousand people.
Parts shortages from three months of catastrophic flooding in Thailand have forced Honda to cut U.S. and Canadian factory production by 50 percent for the second time this year, the automaker said Monday.
Chrysler is moving up its normal summer shutdowns at three factories from the usual July closings because of parts shortages from Japan.
Providing routine care for people with a host of issues from chronic diabetes to imminent childbirth proved more challenging after the disaster in Japan.
Ford expects its operations will be affected beginning the last week of April and into May.
General Motors will resume regular production at its pickup plant in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Monday.
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it is considering moving some engine production from Japan to the U.S. because of earthquake damage to a Japanese plant.
Southeast Michigan Disaster Relief Spokeswoman Allison Koenigbauer says their focus right now is on helping the elderly and getting fuel supplies to people in need.
A local Japanese school is asking Metro Detroiters to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
University of Michigan experts will conduct a panel discussion on Friday that focuses on the efforts to extinguish fires at a burning nuclear power plant in Japan.
General Motors will halt production at its pickup truck plant in Shreveport, Louisiana next week because of a shortage of parts from Japan.
Over 100 Ford employees in Japan are not being called back home from the earthquake and tsunami ridden country.
Midland-based Dow Corning Corp. and Hemlock-based Hemlock Semiconductor Group are donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to support the disaster relief effort. The Dow Corning Foundation will donate up to an additional $100,000 in an employee and retiree matching donation program.
While exposed spent fuel rods at the failing nuclear reactors in Japan pose new threats, the worst-case scenario would still be unlikely to expose the public to catastrophic amounts of radiation, says a University of Michigan nuclear engineering professor who is an expert on this particular kind of reactor.
To help unite families and friends in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Comcast has announced it is providing free calls to Japan for its Digital Voice and Business Class Voice customers.
A Monroe family is relieved, after finally making contact with their son in Japan.
In response to the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, Bright House Networks has opened TV Japan to all viewers for the next week to allow families and friends in the United States to stay connected to news and information on the unfolding tragedy in Japan.
Travellers from Japan are arriving at Metro Airport with their tales of survival from the massive earthquake.
The U. S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Japan after the earthquake and tsunami.
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
Michigan State Police's bomb squad conducted an investigation and determined that the grenade "turned out to be inert and there was no explosion hazard," police said.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Police say the Dearborn man is accused of assaulting another person the same day.
Commercial real estate firm Colliers confirmed on Monday it is looking for a new tenant to lease the space.
Firefighters responded to a massive fire at a condominium complex in Southfield on Monday.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Michigan. In addition to the presidential race, Michigan residents will cast ballots for U.S. Senate and House races, Michigan House and Michigan Supreme Court.
The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polling locations will open across the state as Michigan voters decide. Here's what you need to know about when polls open and close on Election Day.
With the 2024 general election on Tuesday, Michigan voters are urged to make sure they have everything needed to vote, especially knowing where they can cast their ballot.
Two people were killed and six people were shot on Detroit's east side early Sunday, police say.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Boeing sweetened its offer to thousands of striking factory workers, leading machinists union to back the deal.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship will deliver 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in 2024, from Arizona to Florida.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles completed 16 of 24 passes for 193 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's 47-10 loss to No. 13 Indiana.
The top-ranked team in the country was too much for Michigan as No. 1 Oregon dipatched the Wolverines 38-17 in Ann Arbor Saturday.
Eastern Michigan fell to Toledo 29-28 after Rockets defensive back Avery Smith broke up a pass on a 2-point conversion attempt on the final play of the game.
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.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
One person has died after a large fire at a condominium complex in Southfield on Monday destroyed multiple units.
Ten days after Bitty & Beau's closed its doors on Main Street for renovations, for-lease signs were posted in the storefront's windows on Monday morning. Commercial real estate firm Colliers confirmed on Monday it is looking for a new tenant to lease the space.
One day before Election Day, Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini made his way from city to city to make sure local governments were good to go for Tuesday.
Firefighters responded to a massive fire at a condominium complex in Southfield on Monday. The fire chief says 32 units were impacted. Sixteen of those units appear to be completely destroyed.
With election day less than 24 hours away, city clerks are preparing for voters to cast their ballots. Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the expected voter turnout.