Man pleads guilty in sextortion case that led to Michigan teen's death
A Nigerian-based conspiracy to extort money from a Marquette teen resulted in a guilty plea on money laundering.
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A Nigerian-based conspiracy to extort money from a Marquette teen resulted in a guilty plea on money laundering.
A federal jury has issued a conviction in the case of $700,000 stolen from Four Winds Casino Hartford in Michigan.
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The manhunt continues for the man captured on surveillance video last week fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
To do so, current FBI Director Chris Wray would have to voluntarily vacate the position or be fired by President-elect Trump.
Two Michigan men have been arrested for allegedly making election threats in two separate incidents, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
The disclosure brings to four the number of fake videos produced and distributed by Russia to mislead the American electorate that have been publicly identified in recent days by the U.S. government.
The FBI is looking for what they call an armed robbery crew who allegedly hit at least four jewelry stores across three states over the past year.
A former Detroit police officer accused of lying to federal agents investigating bribery has pleaded guilty.
Political candidates, elected officials and election workers are some of the potential targets, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI warned.
The father of Colt Gray, the suspected gunman in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been arrested.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
The FBI launched the probes of the hacking of the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns in the early summer.
Photos included as exhibits in a court filing from special counsel Jack Smith show former President Donald Trump's keepsakes alongside sensitive government records.
The FBI released 475 pages of documents related to the O.J. Simpson investigation for the 1994 double homicides of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
A lead Havana Syndrome investigator believes the U.S. is being attacked by Russia, despite a government report that deemed it "very unlikely" that a foreign adversary was behind what they call "anomalous health incidents."
A letter sent by a victim specialist in the Seattle Division of the FBI to those flying on Alaska Airline Flight No. 1282 was obtained by CBS News.
The FBI's data indicates a decrease in violent crime overall in communities across the country in 2023, compared to 2022.
The three fugitives being sought by federal officials were: Jonathan Daniel Pollock, Olivia Michele Pollock and Joseph Daniel Hutchinson III.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is likely to raise threats of "lone offender violence" around events including New Year's Eve, the bulletin says.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "there is no sign of terrorist involvement" at this time, after two people died in the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
Shots were fired, but no one was injured, as a suspect tried to flee from Detroit police Wednesday night.
A human case of West Nile virus has resulted in the death of that patient, Kent County health officials reported.
Inkster Police and Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting on Hickory Street in the city.
The Detroit Fire Investigation Division is seeking help in solving a series of fires on the city's west side.
Over 40 weapons were seized in the aftermath of nearly a dozen search warrants served Wednesday in Detroit.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The Federal Trade Commission said tens of thousands of LA Fitness customers "reported difficulties" cancelling their memberships.
Shots were fired, but no one was injured, as a suspect tried to flee from Detroit police Wednesday night.
A human case of West Nile virus has resulted in the death of that patient, Kent County health officials reported.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
President Trump called on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his appointees accused her of mortgage fraud.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits.
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Bryce Underwood is ready to have all eyes on him this season, playing quarterback for No. 14 Michigan, hailed as the top-rated recruit in the country.
A former student-athlete at Central Michigan has filed a lawsuit, seeking compensatory and punitive damages stemming from a hit in the chest from an assistant coach.
Dillon Dingler tripled in a six-run first inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished a sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 win.
Gleyber Torres drew a 10th-inning walk to send home Wenceel Pérez and give the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Number 91 will be among the player numbers retired by the Detroit Red Wings, when Sergei Fedorov is honored in January.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
The Michigan Science Center gives a demonstration in the CBS Detroit studio on how to make an Alka-Seltzer rocket.
A man is in custody after shooting at police. Detroit Police reported that officers were called to the area of West Grand Boulevard near Verner for an assault. A man then shot at officers who shot back at him. No one was struck.
Detroit police and fire are offering a $5,000 reward for tips that may help them identify the person responsible for a series of arson fires on July 23. The fires were set at three vacant homes on Highland Street on the city's west side.
Even though Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall, it is causing some trouble along the Atlantic coastline. The governor of North Carolina has already declared a state of emergency warning over the conditions. CBS News has this report.
Michigan lawmakers still haven't passed a budget and that means schools will start the academic year without knowing how much money will be designated for education. The delay is complicating school lunch budget decisions at the district level.