Mid-Atlantic resorts are hoping gas prices spiraling toward $4 a gallon and a cooling economy won't keep vacationers at home this summer - but they're bracing for shorter stays and less spending on restaurants and entertainment while people holiday.

The number of Michigan households getting food stamps has risen 53 percent in the past five years, with one in eight state residents now aided by the nutrition assistance program, authorities say.

The family of a 20-year-old man fatally shot by an Oakland police officer is suing the city.

A driver accused in a crash that killed an off-duty Flint police officer has been convicted of second-degree murder.

Although drivers would save about $30 during the summer if a “gas tax holiday” is passed by federal legislators, Bay Area transportation projects would lose $122.5 million worth of funding and progress on San Francisco’s subway to Chinatown would be delayed.

The advice was simple, calmly delivered and to the point. And Lowell’s Sophia Chen wasted no time following it.

Rangers shortstop Michael Young is back in the lineup against Oakland after sitting out nearly two full games because of a left hip flexor injury.

Major scheduled events during the week beginning May 11. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.