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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 38m

A 1-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by a 24-year-old motorist in Grand Blanc Township on Saturday evening.

1-year-old boy fatally hit by SUV in Genesee County, police say

According to investigators, a 24-year-old Grand Blanc Township woman was driving a 2011 Ford Escape in the parking area of a home when her vehicle struck the boy "at a low speed."

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1h

The Detroit Lions, in search of their fifth straight win, visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Here's how to watch the matchup.

How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs game for NFL Week 6

Here's how you can watch Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 2h

A woman is dead and six other people are injured after a car collided with a trailer being pulled by a tractor in Kimball Township on Saturday night, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

1 dead, 6 injured after St. Clair County crash involving trailer pulled by tractor

An 85-year-old Kimball Township woman died as a result of Saturday night's crash in Kimball Township.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 3h

Vice President JD Vance on Sunday accused Democrats of "hostage-taking" with their posture in the government shutdown, as Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.

Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture

Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 4h

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change and more than half of bird species around the world are declining under pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion, according to an annual assessment from the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

New list of threatened species includes arctic seals, majority of bird species worldwide

One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Threatened Species.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 6h

Spanish police on Saturday said they made an arrest after finding 250 dead animals, mostly dogs, in a filthy warehouse that local media dubbed "the breeding ground of horror."

Corpses of 250 animals found with surviving animals eating the dead in "breeding ground of horror" in Spain

The surviving animals were feeding off the dead animals due to the lack of food and water, authorities said.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 8h

Families with children who spent time in the NICU of the Detroit Medical Center's Sinai-Grace Hospital reunited with the doctors and nurses who cared for them on Saturday.

Families of premature babies reunite with NICU doctors and nurses in Detroit

Diedra Field, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital's director of women's health, knows firsthand what families in the NICU are going through. Her daughter was born prematurely 21 years ago.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 15h

A federal appeals court Saturday blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area amid ongoing protests at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities that the Trump administration has vowed to crack down on.

Appeals court temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago

The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 16h

The chairman of the Oakland County Republican Party wants an Oakland University student removed after he said a social media post the student made threatened a state congressional candidate.

Oakland County GOP seeks OU student's removal over alleged threat to candidate

Chairman Vance Patrick said he was alerted to the post on Thursday, which he said called for the execution of congressional candidate Mike Steger.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 17h

MISSING TEEN: The Detroit Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday.

Search underway for missing 15-year-old girl, Detroit police say

The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Saturday.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 18h

Noah Kim's fourth-quarter touchdown throw to Joshua Long helped give Eastern Michigan a 16-10 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Eastern Michigan gets past Northern Illinois 16-10; Eagles' McMillan rushes for 104 yards

The Eagles (2-5, 1-2 MAC) were led by Dontae McMillan's 104 rushing yards on 23 attempts

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 19h

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested there may be a link between autism and circumcision while reasserting the unproven theory that Tylenol causes the disorder — and medical experts are pushing back against the claims.

RFK Jr. suggests circumcision is linked to autism. Here's what experts say.

While circumcision can happen at any age, most occur within the first week after birth and usually within the first 48 hours, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 20h

A 35-year-old woman is facing three charges after the St. Clair County Drug Task Force found fentanyl and methamphetamine in Port Huron Township on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.

St. Clair County task force finds fentanyl, methamphetamine during search; woman charged

The task force executed a search warrant on the 2600 block of Range Road on Wednesday.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 21h

Diane Keaton, the quirky actress known for her roles in "Annie Hall," "The Godfather," and the "Father of the Bride" films, has died at 79, Dori Rath, a producer and friend of Keaton, confirmed to CBS News in a phone call on Saturday.

Diane Keaton, quirky and iconic actress known for "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather," dies at 79

Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 21h

The Royal Oak Police Department says a streetwear store has been robbed five times since the end of June, most recently on Thursday morning.

Merchandise stolen from Royal Oak streetwear store in latest of 5 burglaries

The owner of Hype House said thousands of dollars worth of merchandise was stolen from his store in Royal Oak on Thursday morning.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 22h

UCLA running back Jalen Berger scored three times against his former team on Saturday as the Bruins took down Michigan State 38-13.

UCLA easily takes down Michigan State 38-13; Berger scores 3 touchdowns

Berger, who transferred to UCLA from Michigan State after the 2023 season, ran for 83 yards on 13 carries and also had three catches for 24 yards.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 23h

Detroit City Football Club closes out the 2025 regular season home schedule this Saturday afternoon with an Eastern Conference battle against Loudoun United FC.

Catch all the action at 4 p.m. on CW Detroit50 and CBSDetroit.com!

Watch Live: Detroit City FC vs. Loudoun United FC

Detroit City Football Club closes out the 2025 regular season home schedule this Saturday afternoon with an Eastern Conference battle against Loudoun United FC.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 23h

President Trump said he is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "to use all available funds to get our Troops PAID" on time as the shutdown enters its second week.

Government shutdown continues as Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops

The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

An 82-year-old man who was hit by a truck on Monday while crossing the street in Pontiac, Michigan, has died, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said Friday.

Man, 82, dies 4 days after being hit by truck in Pontiac

Officials said the truck driver was making a right turn onto Walton Boulevard when the collision happened.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

Recent dry conditions have increased fire risk in northern parts of Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources said Friday, and have prompted officials to urge caution for anyone making a burn pile.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges caution with fires amid heightened risk

The DNR said nine out of 10 wildfires in the state are started by human activities, and is asking anyone working or playing outdoors on Saturday or Sunday to "keep that in mind."

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment as part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, a spokesperson told CBS News.

Former President Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer, spokesperson says

A person close to Biden tells CBS News the former president is doing well and responding to treatment.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

A Toledo, Ohio, native and veteran is back home and was greeted with hugs and chants at the Detroit Metro Airport on Friday after he was released from an Israeli jail after taking part in the widely publicized Global Sumud Flotilla.

Ohio veteran on Gaza flotilla lands at Detroit Metro Airport after released from Israeli jail

A Toledo, Ohio, native and veteran is back home and was greeted with hugs and chants at the Detroit Metro Airport on Friday after he was released from an Israeli jail after taking part in the widely publicized Global Sumud Flotilla.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

Community leaders and lawmakers came together on Friday to demand that a concrete facility be shut down.

Community leaders protest shutdown of Kronos Concrete Plant in Detroit

Community leaders and lawmakers came together on Friday to demand that a concrete facility be shut down.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

A Michigan man who was accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old at a Southgate Kroger store will not be charged with the killing, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday.

Man accused in fatal Southgate Kroger stabbing acted in self-defense, prosecutors say

A Michigan man who was accused of fatally stabbing a 23-year-old at a Southgate Kroger store will not be charged with the killing, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday.

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CBS Detroit @cbsdetroit.bsky.social · 1d

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory Friday night in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

Detroit Tigers fall short after 15 innings, lose 3-2 to Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of ALDS

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history.

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