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Michigan company recalling ground black pepper distributed nationwide due to salmonella risk The FDA is investigating the source of contamination after some packages of the UBC Food Distributors Baraka ground black pepper product tested positive for salmonella. 4M ago
Michigan Central Station reopening to public after six-year renovation After being closed for 36 years, and a six-year renovation period, the Michigan Central Station is reopening to the public this week. 19H ago
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in D.C. to pitch additional economic, workforce development for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will spend two days in Washington D.C. to pitch the state for federal resources, including additional investment in "economic and workforce development, innovation and cross-border cooperation." 1H ago
Surgical castration option OK'd by Louisiana lawmakers for child sex offenders Louisiana judges could order surgical castration for child sex offenders under legislation approved by lawmakers. If Gov. Jeff Landry signs the bill, the state apparently would be the first with that punishment. 3H ago
"Peacenic " returning to Detroit neighborhoods for third straight year in June It's an effort to combat gun violence is some of Detroit's most violent precincts. 8H ago
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Cadillac unveils its 2025 Optiq EV. What to know about the luxury SUV Starting at $54,000, the 300-horsepower vehicle with standard supercruise and high-end audio equipment is up for purchase late this year. May 29
Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram and Dodge brands, retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years. May 17
Researchers developing ways to reduce delays at intersections Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals. May 16
UAW members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant vote to authorize strike United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns. May 6
UAW members to vote on strike authorization at Stellantis Warren Stamping Plant Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant. May 1
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Diana Ross, Big Sean and Jack White to headline Michigan Central concert "Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" kicks off 10 consecutive days of public viewing​ of the building as part of the Michigan Central OPEN events. 19H ago
Taylor Momsen bit by a bat while performing in Spain Taylor Momsen, whose band The Pretty Reckless are opening for AC/DC, was performing in Spain when she was bit by a bat. Jun 2
Jennifer Lopez cancels summer tour to spend time with family Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February. May 31
Metro Detroit teen competes on "The Price is Right" Jacob Lassiter, 13, from Livonia has been a fan of game shows since he was a child, and he dreamed of one day becoming a contestant. That dream is finally becoming a reality. May 29
Former "General Hospital" star Johnny Wactor shot and killed in downtown LA Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members. May 27
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Bison gores 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park An 83-year-old South Carolina woman suffered serious injuries when a bison in Yellowstone National Park lifted her about a foot in the air with its horns. 10H ago
More USPS workers facing dog attacks. Here are the cities with the most bites More than 5,800 postal workers were bitten by dogs last year, with the average insurance claim topping $64,000, according to the USPS. 12H ago
Here's how much your summer cooling costs could increase as mercury rises Climate change could spell financial trouble for families trying to cool homes with summer temperatures projected to hit record highs. 17H ago
Diver found dead in Lake Erie identified as underwater explorer The 70-year-old underwater explorer David VanZandt died Saturday while diving to a shipwreck in Lake Erie. 19H ago
Fauci testifies about COVID response at heated House hearing The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022. 18H ago
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Michigan sees first mosquito-borne virus of 2024 The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says the mosquitoes were collected on May 22. 16H ago
About 1 in 3 Americans have lost someone to a drug overdose, new study finds Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found. May 31
U.S. to make millions of bird flu vaccine doses this summer The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people. May 31
New bird flu case in Michigan farmworker is first with acute respiratory symptoms A second dairy farm worker in Michigan has contracted bird flu, and health experts are weighing in since this is the first case in the U.S. to involve acute respiratory symptoms. May 31
Michigan lawmakers consider bills to provide legal protections for harm reduction strategies Lawmakers are considering two bills that wouldn't prevent people from using illegal drugs but aim to improve harm reduction tactics in Michigan. May 30
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Miles Russell, 15, to make PGA Tour debut at Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit Fifteen-year-old Miles Russell has accepted a sponsor exemption to make his PGA Tour debut at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 15H ago
Simone Biles wins 9th U.S. Championships title ahead of Olympic trials Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles won her ninth national title ahead of the Olympic trials later this month in Minneapolis​. Jun 3
Scott Dixon wins record 4th Detroit Grand Prix in caution-filled race Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season. 21H ago
Watch Live: Detroit City FC vs. Orange County SC Detroit City FC continues its road trip this Saturday with a cross-country trip to California to face off against Orange County SC. Jun 1
Watch Live: Detroit City FC vs. Cleveland Force SC Detroit City FC is set to welcome Cleveland Force SC on Saturday in a 4 p.m. kickoff. Jun 1
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Michigan Matters

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Michigan Matters: Going one-on-one with Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra Hoekstra, who was endorsed by Trump for the Republican leadership position in February over incumbent Kristina Koramo, talked about the faction of the party still loyal to her. May 31
Michigan Matters: First Lady of Boxing gets big honor and gearing up for the Detroit Grand Prix Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit. May 22
Michigan Matters: Election 2024 heating up The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election. May 15
Michigan Matters: New leaders chart road to 2025 Detroit Auto Show The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more. May 6
Michigan Matters to Biden, Trump more than others, pundits says By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events. Apr 29
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Latest Videos 2 Metro Detroit school districts getting electric buses and more top stories The Detroit Police Department and city leaders are hosting "peacenics" to bring police and residents together to reduce gun violence; two schools in Macomb County are getting funding to buy electric buses; the lineup for the Michigan Central Station concert has been released and more on the latest top stories. 1H ago 04:01
Hot today before rain tomorrow. (6/4/2024) Rain returns tomorrow morning. 3H ago 03:00
Detroit police invite community to annual "Peacenic" event Law enforcement on Detroit's east side Monday night, as well as city representatives, could be seen knocking on doors spreading the word about "Peacenic." 9H ago 01:55
Residents prepare for grand reopening of Michigan Central Station The buzz is building for the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station on Thursday. While tickets to the open houses and opening night concert are sold out, there are still ways to get in on the excitement. 9H ago 02:15
Metro Detroit woman hosting community events to celebrate health and wellness A series of community events focused on health issues affecting people of color kicks off this week. Tishera Page, a business owner and organizer of Touch Week, joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the events. 10H ago 04:12
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Philo Farnsworth patents his "dissector tube" in 1927. It turns out to be an important component in the development of all-electronic television. Television's first drama,The Queen's Messenger, is broadcast from Schenectady, New York station WGY on September 11, 1928.

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