A Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women.

President Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.

Two members of the group were found clinging to a kayak.

A nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.

A top UN official is warning that the Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.

The Taliban say it's mandatory for Afghan women to conceal their voices and bare faces in public.

Ascension health facilities across the US are expected to return to their online systems soon following a ransomware attack in May.

China says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.

Red Nose Day has raised $370 million since 2015 to fund anti-poverty efforts.

Bring a new or like-new kids books to our Go 4 It donation drive in Livonia on March 20!

Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.

It’s all been very messy.

Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS team’s preseason Asian tour.

Although third on the list, Ann Arbor had the lowest tax burden for retirees out of the top 20 happiest cities.

Argentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.

Mikaela Shiffrin has been named “skier of the year” by the federation of ski journalists.

The numbers are staggering. According to the federal government, more than $100 billion in child support arrearages exist in the US. Closer to home, the Macomb County prosecutor has run the numbers for his county, and they're equally appalling.

France’s parliament has approved a boost to military spending spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.

Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.

A British performance of “The Bodyguard” musical screeched to a halt when unruly audience members couldn’t refrain from singing along to the finale.

Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic.

Here are the recalls you should know about for the week of Jan. 2, 2023.

The Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.

With St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?

None of the golfers who have opted to join the Saudi-funded breakaway series know if they will be allowed to keep playing at the sport’s four biggest events.

The dry conditions at the British Open turned a beautiful day for golf into a long slog for many of the players.

Will Zalatoris has a chance to join some illustrious company at British Open.

Wimbledon quarterfinalist Nick Kyrgios is due in court back home in Australia next month.

During a time of segregation in the US, there was one destination in Detroit where people from around the world, no matter their color or culture flocked to for a great time. That was “Paradise Valley,” where thousands of African Americans thrived and owned over 300 businesses. It was located in an area known as Black Bottom.

Gas prices here in Michigan have gone from worse to terrible in just a matter of days. The state-wide average is $4.93 a gallon. That’s almost 40 cents more than just last week, and it gets even worse from there. Seen in the video player above is a video sent to Local 4 from Mackinaw City with gas prices of $5.19 for a gallon of regular, and prices aren’t expected to stop rising.

The Detroit Boat Club was established in 1839 and is the oldest boat club in America. Right now, high schoolers are making waves on the national and international levels.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A WalletHub.com poll ranked East Lansing and Ann Arbor as two of the top 25 college basketball cities for 2022.

As the Ambassador Bridge closure stretches into its fourth day, workers at the bridge share their concerns over what’s happening. The emptiness of the Ambassador Bridge is startling, to say the least, as they are empty to some degree.

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 22, individuals who are traveling into the United States by land or by ferry will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID, unless they are a U.S. citizen.

A Southeast Michigan dispensary is prepared to offer free marijuana to adults who prove they donated blood or plasma in an effort to aid a severe national blood and plasma shortage.

A white suburban Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man.

Not long after Serena Williams’ name was absent from the entry list for the Australian Open, she confirmed the obvious: the seven-time champion won’t play the 2022 edition of the season-opening major in January.

Portugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.

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

It’s a question many people have been asking since March 2020: When will the COVID pandemic end? Many also want to know how it will end and how will we actually know it’s over?

Federal prosecutors in Detroit have seized about $12 million in cash that they allege was part of a money laundering scheme operating between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates.

A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings has been accused by police of abducting 17 missionaries from a U.S.-based organization.

Top leading education officials across the United States are leaving the profession after the stress of the pandemic.

Many employees throughout the United States who started working remotely during the pandemic want to keep it that way. Here is a look at how employers are responding.

The Attorney General has signed on to a multi-state complaint demanding a review of the DeJoy’s decade-long plan to transform the US postal service.

It’s a problem across the country including right here in Metro Detroit. School districts targeted by hackers.

The US Drug Enforcement Agency is officially issuing a public warning to inform everyone of fake prescription pills that may contain dangerous drugs including fentanyl and meth.

Ford and a partner company say they plan to build three major electric-vehicle battery factories and an auto assembly plant by 2025.

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Coronavirus cases in the United States officially surpassed 41 million as of Sunday.

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The 20-year Afghanistan War is over but there are still people there who need help and want to leave.

Watch live coverage of Secretary of State Antony Blinken holding a briefing on the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Watch live coverage as the Pentagon holds a briefing with Press Secretary John Kirby and Army Maj. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor. The briefing comes after the U.S. drone strike targeted an ISIS-K planner.

Michigan State Police said the driver of a semi truck was killed after losing control of the semi and driving off an overpass in Grand Rapids.

There is no disputing the Taliban now control Afghanistan and the situation has led to a lot of frustrated Americans in disbelief.

On Tuesday, Dearborn resident Ali Rameh Bazzi pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a $500,000 investment fraud scheme, according to acting United States Attorney, Saima S. Mohsin.

Serenade Foods is recalling approximately 59,251 pounds of frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday.

Haiti's civil protection agency says at least 29 people killed in earthquake.

“I’m very excited my sister lives in Windsor. It’s like ten minutes from me and it has been so long,” said one local woman.

“I’m very excited my sister lives in Windsor. It’s like ten minutes from me and it has been so long,” said one local woman.

Katherine Nye recent victory has made her the first American woman to win silver at the Olympic Games, according to USA Weightlifting.

“We must stand up and make clear that American citizens will not be used as political pawns for other countries,” Stevens said. “Period, end of story.”

"The fact remains that Paul is being held on false charges," Stevens said.

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The United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico through Aug. 21 in its effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Former Detroit police officer, Deonne Dotson, was sentenced Tuesday to more than 6 years in federal prison after being convicted of extortion, announced Acting United States Attorney, Saima Mohsin.

It's high summer along the border between the United States and Canada and people on both sides are wondering when the two governments will ease border-crossing restrictions imposed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A plan to crack down on drunk driving is advancing in U.S. Congress.

Coco Gauff has won in her return to Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Paul Whelan is still in a Russian prison, but he was able to make a call to a CNN reporter, in which he begged for help to secure his freedom.

The U.S. Army is having trouble finding qualified new recruits due to COVID.

Lab technicians are often an unseen force in the fight against COVID-19.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought on an alarming trend in the U.S.: Women are leaving the workforce by the millions.

There’s no denying Michigan’s importance in national politics, but due to the lost Congressional seat, there are some things at stake for how much Michigan may matter in the next big election.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a $28 million investment to 12 public housing agencies to help families increase their earned income and improve their economic mobility.

The NHL is preparing to adjust playoff contingency plans if virus restrictions in Canada prevent travel between provinces or back and forth to the U.S. Commissioner Gary Bettman says it’s going to depend on government regulations in terms of where teams will be able to travel.

President Joe Biden’s administration has indicated that a new stimulus payout may be on the way.

The Census Bureau says it will be releasing the numbers used for determining how many congressional seats each state gets on Monday.

Michigan has become the current national hotspot for COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations at a time when more than half the U.S. adult population has been vaccinated and other states have seen the virus diminish substantially.

The CDC Advisory Panel voted to lift the Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause and recommended its use in those over the age of 18.

“I have family in St. Clair Shores. I can’t get in my car and cross by myself to go see my family,” St. Louis said. “But I can get on a plane through Toronto with thousands of people on a crowded flight to fly to Detroit. Like, does that make any sense?”

German lawmakers have approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly.

Ford employees interested in being vaccinated against COVID-19 can now receive an on-site vaccination at manufacturing facilities in three states. Starting today, Ford is offering the vaccine program to employees in Southeast Michigan, and will provide the shot to employees in the Lima, Ohio, and Kansas City, Missouri, areas as well.

On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined with fellow governors to call on Congressional leadership to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which would remove legal limitations and allow financial institutions to bank with state-licensed cannabis businesses.

One of the nation’s largest auto dealer chains based in Metro Detroit is about to get a new owner.

The FDA says the pause to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate rare blood clots is expected to last a “matter of days.”

A Michigan sheriff is speaking up for an Upper Peninsula man who was charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Two defendants indicted on tax fraud and obstruction charges made their first appearances in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Friday.

“My heart breaks for the families, loved ones, and communities as our nation mourns this senseless violence,” Whitmer said. Our state grieves alongside those who lost loved ones and the entire Boulder, Colorado community.”On Monday, a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, killing 10 people. Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments and other organizations also are encouraged to display the flag at half-staff. To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Police stand outside a King Soopers grocery store where a shooting took place Monday, March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)(Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The restrictions at the border took effect March 21, 2020 while allowing trade and other travel deemed essential to continue. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)DETROIT – Travel restrictions across the U.S.-Canada border will remain in place at least through April 21, 2021, officials announced Thursday. The same rules will still apply: Essential travel, including certain workers and transportation of goods, is still allowed to cross the border between the neighboring countries. Nonessential travel is prohibited across the U.S.-Canada border. AdRead more: Canada: US border measures to last until COVID is under controlFor the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the Canada Border Services Agency’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.

This photo provided by NASA shows US astronaut Kate Rubins outside the International Space Station during a space walk on Friday, March 5, 2021. Rubins and Japan's Soichi Noguchi floated outside to complete unfinished work from Sunday's spacewalk. More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)

More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASA’s Kate Rubins and Japan’s Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.

There are reports that some of the food given to guard members is also moldy. The letter was sent to General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. In the letter, the Michigan Delegation wrote, “We understand that the decision was made to provide contracted meals to support the entire federal response stationed at the Capitol. However, it is clear that these contracted meals are poorly prepared, oftentimes inedible, and highly inadequate to support our soldiers. It is completely unacceptable that our men and women serving in Washington D.C. are being hospitalized due to the food they are being provided.

A barricaded gunman situation in Royal Oak ended Saturday night when the suspected gunman was shot by police and rushed to a hospital. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 587,581 as of Saturday, including 15,522 deaths, state officials report. The state reported a total of 541,258 recoveries from the virus on Saturday. AdNew COVID-19 cases have plateaued and deaths have slowed. New Today: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 28, 2021Here’s a look at more of the data: