The U.S. is shifting military aircraft and warships into and around the Middle East to protect Israel from Iranian attacks.

Hurricane Erick has formed in the Pacific Ocean and threatens to bring flooding and mudslides to southern Mexico.

In South Sudan and Gaza, two for-profit U.S. companies led by American military vets are delivering aid in operations backed by the South Sudanese and Israeli governments. Humanitarian group Oxfam ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Voters in Traverse City will decide whether to amend the city charter to authorize an ethics ordinance. Commissioners Monday unanimously approved putting the question to city voters on ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Some skillful negotiating is paying off for the Grand Traverse County Facilities Department. County officials ...

Michigan’s national ranking in educational outcomes dropped three positions, while it moved up in overall child well-being, ...

The Florida Panthers are the third NHL team to repeat as Stanley Cup champions since the salary cap era began in 2005. They ...

Ace Bailey has been pegged as a can’t-miss prospect, an athletic 6-foot-8 forward who can score like few players in this year ...

Lorenzo Pinili of Rochester Hills, a Michigan State University golfer, and PJ Maybank of Cheboygan, a University of Oklahoma ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers. Detroit has a 25-11 record in home games and a 47-27 record overall. Tigers ...

The Pit Spitters won Monday’s extra-innings affair that didn’t finish until Tuesday afternoon due to a lightning delay, then ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to continue a three-game home winning streak. Toronto has a 39-33 record overall and a 23-13 record at home. The Blue Jays have ...