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CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Chris Isidore, CNN Business A union has won the right to represent US Starbucks workers for the first time. The vote to unionize at a shop in Buffalo, New York, won by a 19-8 margin. The vote at a second store resulted in a count of 12 opposed versus 8 in favor
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills quarterback Josh Allen is struggling in attempting to assess the inconsistencies which have plagued Buffalo’s offense over the past two months. The fourth-year starter was defiant in saying, “We still got it,” before later conceding the offense is in a rut. The Bills
Continue ReadingBy Dolly A. Butz Click here for updates on this story SIOUX CITY, IA (Sioux City Journal) — A spokeswoman for Sioux City Community Schools confirmed that Superintendent Paul Gausman substitute taught in the district on Thursday, due to a shortage of substitute teachers. “I can only confirm that, this morning, he did sub in
Continue Reading By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Offensive tackle Duane Brown will get to see his former team for the first time since getting traded to Seattle when the Seahawks visit Houston on Sunday. Brown spent the first 9 ½ seasons of his career with the Texans, becoming a four-time Pro Bowl
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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a fast-track plan for raising the debt limit. A key hurdle was cleared Thursday with the support of 14 Republicans and 50 Democrats, and that likely averts another last-minute rush to avoid a federal default. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls it the
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By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a fast-track plan for raising the debt limit. A key hurdle was cleared Thursday with the support of 14 Republicans and 50 Democrats, and that likely averts another last-minute rush to avoid a federal default. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls it the
Continue ReadingBy Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — Arial Ledet is the mother of 11-year-old Zechariah Ledet. She said since he started school in August at St. Rosalie Elementary School in Harvey, he’s been bullied. From name calling to being physically hurt by other kids on school grounds. Ledet
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — A second, much stronger winter storm packing heavy snow is headed for the Sierra this weekend after a cold front dropped a half-foot at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and a couple inches in the valleys around Reno. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch effective from Saturday evening
Continue Reading RENO, Nev. (AP) — A second, much stronger winter storm packing heavy snow is headed for the Sierra this weekend after a cold front dropped a half-foot at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and a couple inches in the valleys around Reno. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch effective from Saturday evening
Continue Reading By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has ruled the enforcement scheme behind the nation’s strictest abortion law is unconstitutional in a narrow ruling that still leaves a near-total ban on abortions in place. State District Judge David Peeples of Austin on Thursday side-stepped the broader legality of the
Continue Reading By MANUEL DE LA CRUZ and EDGAR H. CLEMENTE Associated Press TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Mexican authorities say 49 people were killed and dozens more injured when a cargo truck carrying Central American migrants rolled over on a highway in southern Mexico. An official at the Chiapas state civil defense office confirms a preliminary
Continue Reading By AMY TAXIN Associated Press MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Coronavirus survivors held an emotional reunion at a hospital in Southern California with the nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors who saved their lives at a time when little was known about the virus. They shared hugs, memories and photos at an event Thursday marking Providence
Continue Reading By AMY TAXIN Associated Press MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) — Coronavirus survivors held an emotional reunion at a hospital in Southern California with the nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors who saved their lives at a time when little was known about the virus. They shared hugs, memories and photos at an event Thursday marking Providence
Continue Reading By LOLITA C. BALDOR AND ROBERT BURNS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. commander for the Middle East says the U.S. will keep the current 2,500 troops in Iraq for the foreseeable future, despite their shift to a non-combat role, and they will still provide air support and other military support for Iraq’s
Continue Reading By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The CEO of General Motors says the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventillators to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients. Mary Barra said the company was able to help a small West Coast ventillator maker start large-scale
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth reaches a remarkable milestone in his career and his life when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night. He turns 40 on Sunday, which means he’ll become the first 40-year-old in NFL history to start a game at
Continue Reading By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Whitworth reaches a remarkable milestone in his career and his life when the Los Angeles Rams visit the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night. He turns 40 on Sunday, which means he’ll become the first 40-year-old in NFL history to start a game at
Continue Reading By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It’s not exactly the 199th overall pick but drafting Mac Jones in the middle of the first round is turning out to be quite a steal for New England. The heir to Tom Brady in the Patriots huddle has emerged as the top quarterback from
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Sol Amaya Ciudad de México (CNN) — Al menos 55 personas murieron y más de 100 resultaron heridas cuando un camión volcó en Chiapas, en el sur de México, el jueves. Se cree que la mayoría de las víctimas son personas migrantes de Centroamérica, según las autoridades locales. El incidente ocurrió en el estado mexicano
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By Taylor Romine and Liam Reilly, CNN Video of a transgender woman being held in a chokehold by a Baltimore corrections officer, then dropped on her face and dragged, was released by her attorney as part of a civil lawsuit against the state and several of the officers allegedly involved. Amber Canter was being held
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