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The parents of a teen accused of killing four students in a shooting at a Michigan high school were caught early Saturday, several hours after a prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges against them, officials said. (Dec. 4)

A widespread and intense heatwave is roasting large portions of the U.S. and Canada, shattering daily and monthly temperature records. Why it matters: Winter is the fastest-warming season across the U.S., and the lingering warmth is shortening the snow season in places like Colorado and Montana, where mountain snowpack is a critical source of water during the summer months. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.The big picture: On Wednesday, British Columbia

The United States, European Union, Britain and Canada on Thursday slapped simultaneous sanctions on dozens of officials, organizations and companies in Belarus, with the EU taking aim at those accused of taking part in a “hybrid attack” on the bloc using migrants. The four have targeted Belarus since President Alexander Lukashenko won yet another term in office last year after elections that the West and other observers say were fraudulent, and over the security crackdown on peaceful protestors that followed. The U.S. State Department said the U.S. Treasury has “identified three aircraft as blocked property and designated 32 individuals and entities, including Belarusian state-owned enterprises, government officials, and other persons, who support the regime and facilitate its repression.”

There is an active storm track that will be cutting across Michigan and southern Canada over the next 10 days. Some of these storm systems will bring wintry precipitation to Michigan. The storm track will guide storm systems from Alberta in western Canada east-southeast across the Dakotas and into the Great Lakes. For the southern half of Lower Michigan to have accumulating snow, the storm center has to track across northern Indiana and northern Ohio. The two most likely storm systems to bring possible accumulating snow will arrive in Lower Michigan this Sunday and next Wednesday.

Astronomers in Canada continue to observe a strong “outburst” of Andromedid meteors in the sky that began Sunday, Nov. 28, according to Spaceweather.com, a website that tracks cosmic activity surrounding Earth. The meteor shower is a product of the Biela’s Comet releasing a trail of debris in 1655, more than a century before the comet famously split in two, the website reported. Before a surprise 2011 “outburst” of activity, astronomers said the debris was “weak or absent” from Earth’s skies since the late 19th century, Spaceweather.com reported. Other historical facts about 1655: Astronomer Galileo Galilei died only 13 years earlier. Spaceweather.com is a website operated by Tony Phillips, an astronomer with ties to NASA.

Mexican officials have reversed their previous position against giving coronavirus booster shots and are studying a plan to administer third doses to people over 60.

President Joe Biden calls the new COVID-19 variant omicron a cause for concern but “not a cause for panic" and said he was not considering any widespread U.S. lockdown. He urged Americans anew to get fully vaccinated, including booster shots. (Nov. 29)

The easternmost Caribbean island, known for cricket, rum and Rihanna, will become the first Commonwealth realm in nearly three decades to declare itself a republic.

This is happening just before a travel ban goes into effect for multiple parts of Africa.

The U.S. on Monday will join the European Union in imposing strict new travel restrictions on South Africa and several other countries in response to the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Debora Patta reports.

Over Thanksgiving, domestic moviegoers spent around $142 million on tickets for movies like "Encanto," "House of Gucci" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."

Britain, Kazakhstan and Croatia each advanced to the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup Finals by winning their groups.

According to an analysis of almost 100,000 bird interactions, big birds like crows are the kings and queens of the feeder, but scrappy mockingbirds and woodpeckers punch above their weight. Doves do not.

Some areas could see see more than 8 inches of snow this weekend.

Some areas could see see more than 8 inches of snow this weekend.

Elias Ymer didn’t hesitate to say Sweden could succeed at the Davis Cup Finals despite being one of the lowest-ranked nations in the competition.

The full authorization makes Canada the first country to do so for Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine.

The address typically provides an overview of a government's agenda, but rarely the nitty-gritty details of how programs will work or how much they'll cost.

A man detained for hours in a cold cell at a Detroit border crossing has lost his lawsuit against a federal agent.

A Florida woman is facing several charges after reportedly attempting to smuggle dozens of illegal guns into Canada earlier this month.

A guide to planning a visit to the popular festival, which takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving.

"Star Trek: Discovery" season 4 starts with a strange anomaly threatening the entire galaxy. Billions could be killed, Starfleet must unite… Wait, wasn't that the story arc for Season 3?

The chaos on Canada's west coast is a preview of climate change woes to come

DETROIT - More than 240,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled in the U.S. and Canada over an issue that can disable the passenger air bag, the Associated Press reports. The issue, as AP reports, is described by VW in documents filed with U.S. safety regulators: a cable used in the passenger occupant detection system can be faulty and cause the vehicle’s software to disable the passenger airbag or misdiagnose a problem. To fix the problem, dealerships will replace the cable as well as the heating map or entire seat cover. In 2019, VW recalled vehicles for the same issue. Vehicles recalled and fixed at that time will have to be fixed again.

RBI's $1 billion purchase of Firehouse Subs should help the sandwich chain compete with Subway for market dominance.

The conditions of the Great Lakes and the state of the atmosphere over Canada right now suggest bouts of very heavy lake-effect snow are possible early this winter. We know the two basic elements needed for a big dumping of lake-effect snow. Next Monday we could have a 45 degree temperature difference, which would easily make heavy lake-effect snow. There are a few more factors that need to be present for heavy lake-effect snow. But you can easily see now why we are set up for several rounds of heavy lake-effect snow early this winter.

As parts of western Washington began drying out after an atmospheric river dumped days of rain, waters in some areas continued rising, more people were urged to evacuate and crews worked to restore power and reopen roads.

In their first trip to Canada in over two years, the Detroit Pistons played a complete game, and earned the win in doing so. Now, they come back home to take on another team trying to find their legs, as they get set to host the Sacremento Kings on Monday night. The Pistons and Toronto Raptors went blow-for-blow in the first half on Saturday night, with Detroit only leading by one when the second half began. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Sacremento Kings (5-8) vs. Detroit Pistons (3-9)When: Monday, November 15Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Scientists are on the hunt for the origin story of a meteorite that smashed through the roof into a bedroom in Canada on Oct. 3.

A line of thunderstorms along a cold front steadily progressed from the heartland across the Ohio and Tennessee valleys and into the eastern U.S. on Nov. 11, with severe impacts in some areas.

A 20-story building in Lubbock, Texas, has the unique distinction of making it through a catastrophic tornado, and it's about to take on new use as an apartment building.

An actual snow system may move through Michigan Sunday, and bring light snow to more than just the lake-effect snowbelts. You may have heard the term Alberta Clipper. An Alberta Clipper is a storm system that moves from Alberta, Canada southeast to the Great Lakes region. The ground still is warm, so looking at the snow depth forecast gives you a more meaningful look than a snowfall forecast. Snow depth forecast from Saturday evening to Monday morning.

As Peloton grapples with finding growth, the connected fitness company announced it's launching a strength training product called the Peloton Guide.

American families with loved ones across the border are feeling relief after the United States lifted international travel restrictions.

The Ambassador Bridge in Detroit hasn’t seen much traffic from Canadians looking to enter for non-essential travel, but that will change on Monday when international travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can enter the U.S.

The Ambassador Bridge in Detroit hasn’t seen much traffic from Canadians looking to enter for non-essential travel, but that will change on Monday when international travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can enter the U.S.

They have to be vaccinated and have a negative COVID test. Many can't wait to see loved ones. Affected businesses far and wide anticipate big boosts in their bottom lines.

Starting Monday, the U.S. begins accepting fully vaccinated travelers at airports and land borders, doing away with a COVID-19 restriction that dates back to the Trump administration.

After a historic 20-month closure, the U.S. is reopening its borders.

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad.

Canada's testing requirements are likely to limit the day trippers, shoppers and families for which communities on both sides of the border have yearned.

Harjot Singh Kambo is one of an army of volunteers helping COP26 visitors find their way around. Here he explains why the task is a very personal one for him.

Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who is currently trailing Republican Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia governor's race, took the stage in McLean, Virginia, without conceding. He thanked his family, campaign staffers and supporters. Watch his remarks here.

Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, Jake Allen stopped 22 shots and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0.

The Detroit Red Wings are heading back to Montreal on Tuesday for rematch with the Canadiens.

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will not participate in Tuesday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens due to personal reasons, the team announced.

U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to keep species protections in place for Canada lynx.

John Tavares had a goal and two assists and Petr Mrazek made 26 saves for his first victory with Toronto in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.

It would be unethical to waste doses while thousands are dying with Covid daily, former world leaders say.

The U.S. and other developed countries spend more on border security than addressing climate migration, group says.

The central bank president needed to calm anxiety about inflation. If anything, she’s made things worse.

The visit, for which a date has not yet been determined, comes amid the discovery this year of evidence of hundreds of unmarked graves on or near the sites of former residential schools for Indigenous children in several Canadian provinces.

Look back at the action from Day 2 of the U.S. Curling Trials.

The cold air is expanding across central and southern Canada currently. When the cold air makes it here in early November, the 12 degree colder than normal air would hold us to temperatures more typical of December 1. Here are the high temperatures forecasted for November 3 by one of the better computer models. High temperature forecast for Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Cold air blowing over Great Lakes usually means northwest Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula get the first inch or two of snow.

Look back at the action from Day 1 of the U.S. Curling Trials.

Starting Nov. 8, the United States is lifting its ban on travelers from 33 countries who've been vaccinated and can show proof of a negative coronavirus test.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading Turkey toward its biggest showdown with key Western allies since he assumed power two decades ago. At the heart of the row is a joint call on Turkey by ambassadors from 10 countries -- including the U.S. and Germany -- to free Osman Kavala, a 65-year-old businessman and philanthropist sent to jail four years ago, when Erdogan’s allies began accusing him of conspiring to overthrow the president. Kavala denies the accusations. Erdogan says the call for his

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leading Turkey toward its biggest showdown with key Western allies since he assumed power two decades ago. At the heart of the row is a joint call on Turkey by ambassadors from 10 countries -- including the U.S. and Germany -- to free Osman Kavala, a 65-year-old businessman and philanthropist sent to jail four years ago, when Erdogan’s allies began accusing him of conspiring to overthrow the president. Kavala denies the accusations. Erdogan says the call for his

Lucas Raymond had three goals and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Chicago Blackhawks 6-3.

Mathieu Perreault had a hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-1 on Saturday night to end their season-opening losing streak at five.

The rise in the price of rare metals has caused catalytic converter thefts to increase by more than 300%. WBBM's Jim Williams shares a couples story.

Was it a meteor, like we saw a few years ago in Metro Detroit? Experts don’t think so.

A polynya, or rift, opened in the Arctic's oldest, thickest ice in May 2020, new research finds.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings talked about needing to play with more urgency following their first loss in regulation Thursday. The Red Wings, after a 2-1-1 homestand, hit the road this weekend with games in Montreal (Saturday, 7 p.m.) and Chicago (Sunday, 7 p.m.). “(Calgary) hadn’t won yet; they were way more desperate than we were,” Dylan Larkin said after his team’s 3-0 loss to the Flames. We have to go in there with the same attitude and be more desperate or match their desperation.”This is the Red Wings’ first trip to Canada since late in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season. The Red Wings are expected to start Thomas Greiss on Saturday.

The Justice Department announced Friday a cross-government effort to investigate and prosecute redlining, the practice of banks discriminating against racial minorities or certain neighborhoods. (Oct. 22)

As the United States prepares to reopen its land borders to fully vaccinated foreign tourists on November 8th, Canada has updated its pandemic travel guidance.

The boss of a notorious Haitian gang accused of kidnapping 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group last weekend is warning that the hostages will be killed if his demands aren’t met

Highlighting both Domestic Violence awareness month and Spirit Day, supporting LGBTQI awareness, deputy White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre wore purple on Thursday to draw attention to both issues. (Oct. 21)

It's long been known that the Vikings arrived in the Americas sometime before Christopher Columbus. Now, a new article in the journal Nature pinpoints the exact year: 1021.

Rescue workers help evacuate residents as intense flooding and landslides affects Uttarakhand in northern India.

Heavy rain falling on burn-scarred landscapes can lead to mudslides and even potentially affect water supplies.

A large, mysterious fireball lit up the sky early Wednesday morning across Michigan, the Midwest and even Canada.

South Africa has started giving COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents aged between 12 and 17 years, with a goal of inoculating at least 6 million people from this age group

While Team USA's epic victory over Canada in PyeongChang ended their 20-year title draught, it also inspired a whole new generation of girls to fall in love with the game of ice hockey.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow was suspending its mission to NATO and closing the Western military bloc's liaison mission in Russia, in a new diplomatic row. NATO in videographic. VIDEOGRAPHIC

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has released a statement on the reopening of the Michigan-Canada border to vaccinated Canadians.

The Biden administration says the U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna are missing from the U.S. lineup because of injuries but Weston McKennie will start in a World Cup qualifier against Jamaica after missing two games for violating team COVID protocols.

The threat that closed the Ambassador Bridge for several hours Monday centered around two grenades that turned out to be inert, and the U.S. driver who had them in his car is not being charged, Windsor police said.

Canada is getting deeply involved in a dispute over an oil pipeline in Michigan.

Traffic moving between the United States and Canada has been blocked on the Ambassador Bridge Monday morning amid a police investigation.

Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss the upcoming BNP Paribas Open.

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu has received a wild card into the BNP Paribas Open next month.

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Tyler Bertuzzi is the only Detroit Red Wings player not vaccinated against COVID-19, General Manager Steve Yzerman announced Wednesday.

Yes, he’s relatively tall, listed at 6 feet, 6 inches. If he were to appear in goal for the Red Wings he would be the tallest goalie in franchise history, matched only by Jared Coreau (also 6-6).

Canadians have given Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in parliamentary elections.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a tough reelection battle against his Conservative Party rival, Erin O’Toole.

Cuba has released the draft of a new family code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as give children greater participation in decisions that affect them.

Toll rates paid in Canadian currency (CAD) at the Blue Water Bridge will decrease by $0.25 beginning Oct. 1.

Emma Raducanu’s qualifier-to-champion run at the U.S. Open has vaulted her 127 spots in the WTA rankings to a career-high No. 23.

The Toronto International Film Festival is uniquely reliant on crowds, which has made its 2021 edition particularly challenging during the pandemic.

Two starters are injured, another tested positive for COVID-19 and a fourth was sent home as punishment.

Players walked off the field dejected and nervous American fans are in an uproar.

The St. Clair County Health Department is suspending COVID-19 rapid PCR testing for Canadian and other travelers "due to limitations in testing supplies" the department announced Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

The U.S. Department of State is urging residents to reconsider travel to Canada due to spread of the coronavirus.

The U.S. government is extending a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19 despite increasing pressure to lift the restriction.

In its new report, the Michigan ACLU accuses the Michigan Branch of Customs and Border Protection of “blatant racial profiling” and making people of Latino or Hispanic descent a “primary suspect.”

The Detroit Red Wings have signed goalie Sebastian Cossa, the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft, to an entry-level contract.