Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home Tens of thousands make annual peony pilgrimage to University of Michigan's garden Michigan Gov. Whitmer backtracks 2028 presidential bid Canada's Carney says middle-power countries shouldn't compete for favor with US Iran and US reach deal to end war and open the Strait of Hormuz
Mayor invites Pope Leo XIV to visit Chicago
Michigan Democrats make their case for the Senate
Michigan house explosion leaves 1 dead
Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever
Large-scale Russian attack sparks fire at historic monastery and other sites in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on Monday killed rescue workers and sparked a fire Monday at one of the country’s most significant religious landmarks, a monastic complex of golden domes in the heart of Kyiv.
Stephen Colbert is back on TV on community access in Michigan

From the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to … community access TV in Michigan? One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” community access show broadcast in southeast Michigan along the shores of Lake Erie.

Today in History: May 18, Mount St. Helens erupts

Today is Monday, May 18, the 138th day of 2026. There are 227 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 18, 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state erupted, leaving an estimated 57 people dead or missing.

Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting

DETROIT (AP) – For years, Michigan Republicans had circled 2026 as their chance to regain power in the swing state where Democrats hold all statewide offices and both U.S. Senate seats. Now, doubts are creeping in.

From rockets to brain implants, here's a look at Elon Musk's vast empire

NEW YORK (AP) – Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and now first-ever trillionaire, controls a lot of different businesses. Electric vehicles. Brain implants. Underground tunnels. A social media platform once called Twitter. And a rocket maker that blasted off its trading from Wall Street this week.

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

LONDON (AP) – Britain says it will ban people under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, a decision intended to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time.

Trump threatens bombing if Iran doesn't reopen strait

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail.

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off

Elections in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan on Tuesday reinforced a picture that’s becoming increasingly clear – while President Donald Trump still dominates the Republican Party, Democrats seem to have the momentum ahead of November’s midterm elections.

Primary elections in Indiana and Ohio will test Trump's power and shape midterms

There are primary elections Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana as well as a key state Senate race in Michigan that will decide control of the chamber.

Trump and Macron will meet over dinner at Versailles palace after G7 summit

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the glittering Palace of Versailles near Paris after the G7 summit of leading industrialized nations next week in France, their governments announced Saturday.

Ukraine to start EU membership talks, ushering in years of reforms
Researchers have spent decades breeding better potatoes for chips
Snowmelt is hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes