Davidson family members in legal battle over late businessman’s foundation

Billionaire William M. Davidson left an impressive legacy of success and generosity when he died in March 2009 at the age of 86.

Volunteers distribute flags on graves of war vets in Royal Oak

Royal Oak - Volunteers took time Saturday to honor fallen service members buried at Oakview Cemetery. About 100 volunteers distributed 2,500 flags on the graves of veterans.

Thousands walk, run final mile of Boston Marathon

Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her Lorton, Va., home. But she couldn’t bring herself to wear it until today, when she and thousands of other athletes joined victims of the blast to run and walk the last mile of the race.

Volunteers, lawn mowers hit Detroit parks for marathon cleanup

Detroit - The rumbling of lawn mower engines began shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday at O'Shea Playground on the city's west side, as a group of volunteers prepared to mow the grass at city parks for the next 24 hours.

Blackhawks will use Kane and Toews on line with Sharp

Chicago -- Desperation, or something that could get the Chicago Blackhawks back in this series?

Man accused of killing his Novi family in 2008 to be arraigned Sunday

Novi — A man suspect of killing his wife and two children nearly five years ago was returned to Michigan Saturday to face charges in the October 2008 deaths.

Wings' Jimmy Howard accepts big money for starring role without ego

Afterward, as reporters peppered Jimmy Howard with questions inside the Red Wings’ dressing room, the goaltender deflected them all with ease, too. He talked about confidence, but steered clear of cockiness.

Job market improving for Michigan veterans

As the nation pauses this weekend to honor fallen service members, businesses and job organizations are stepping up to help former soldiers and sailors find civilian jobs that will help them merge back into mainstream America. The unemployment rate among America’s veterans of all ages was 6.2 percent in April, compared to 7.5 percent for America as a whole. Among Michigan’s 680,417 veterans — including 27,085 post 9/11 vets — unemployment is 7.9 percent, compared to 8.

Michigan woman’s face split open to remove cancerous tumor

Mary Ann Jarrett didn’t hear her voice for three months. Or eat solid food for two. But she was alive — which she says is the most important thing after she had her tongue sliced in half and her face split open to remove a cancerous tumor.

Detroit’s creditors could target Detroit Institute of Arts collection

A public spat over the fate of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ collection erupted Friday as museum officials sparred with Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr’s office over whether its masterpieces can be sold in the event of a bankruptcy.

U-M softball falls to Louisiana-Lafayette, forcing Game 3

Ann Arbor — After Michigan's dramatic comeback win in the opener of the NCAA softball Super Regionals on Friday, the Wolverines couldn't mount much offense in Game 2.

Entrepreneur’s urban tree farm is taking root

Andy Williams, urban farmhand, and Mike Score, president of Hantz Woodlands, are sweating in the hot sun, attacking three vacant, overgrown lots with chainsaws and a backhoe.

Lions second-year lineman Riley Reiff will work to earn spot

When the Lions drafted Reiff in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, he became the natural successor to Jeff Backus. Backus retired in March after 12 seasons, so Reiff’s time is now.

Family of vets steady supply source for jobs

U.S. Army engineer John A. James returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969 with high entrepreneurial aspirations.

Wings' Mike Babcock drives players to succeed with one priority: winning

He spent a good part of the time perusing the scoring sheet and seeming unimpressed. But then he was asked if he still felt the Red Wings "have accomplished ...

Ex-Piston Isiah Thomas gets advanced degree to complement sports acumen

Dancing across a stage is nothing new for Isiah Thomas, but when he picked up his Master of Education degree from the University of California, it was the ...

Red Wings brace for raucous Chicago crowd, fired-up Hawks

the way the Red Wings see it, if they can get off to a good start and keep the crowd somewhat under control, their chances for success tonight in Game 5 are ...

Déjà vu all over again, again

Things are starting to feel alarmingly familiar in Hollywood.

Ten questions about Wings-Hawks series: Abdelkader answers the call

Here are 10 questions many fans have asked about heading into either the end of this Western Conference series — or beginning of the next one.

Tigers’ Alex Avila helps guide Anibal Sanchez in pitching gem

Calling a big-league game is one of baseball’s overlooked crafts. It requires a catcher who knows his pitcher, knows the hitters, and whose sense of rhythm ...

Another Andretti tries to shake Indy curse

Five drivers from the Andretti clan have combined to make 80 starts in the Indianapolis 500. Mario Andretti’s 1969 victory remains the lone win, and the family ...

Customer service reviews make, break restaurants as 'Kitchen Nightmares' shows

It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Seattle — Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. ...

Blackhawks are befuddled by lack of scoring

How does the leader of the best team in hockey explain the Blackhawks being shut out for the first time in 57 games and a once-magical season suddenly coming ...

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Detroit council OKs Bing’s budget with deeper cuts

Detroit — The City Council on Friday approved Mayor Dave Bing's proposed $1.12 billion general fund budget with amendments that will trim $6.5 million in ...

Okla. disasters 3rd most in the nation

Washington — Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.

Fed furlough day after cuts hampers IRS, HUD services

Washington — No one answered the tax-help hotline at the IRS on Friday. And you could forget about getting advice on avoiding foreclosures at the 80 ...