By Sam Fossum (CNN) — The Biden administration made its most detailed argument to date on the benefits of organized labor with a potential autoworkers’ strike looming as negotiations between the United Auto Workers and auto companies continue and the president works to convince Americans to support his “Bidenomics” vision. The report, which Vice President
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By Claire Coleman, CNN (CNN) — Once, if you were talking about going to the salon for a trim, a restyle, color or shape, you’d have been talking about the hair on your scalp. But in 2023, it’s just as likely to be your eyebrows. That’s because brows are big business and growing — not
Continue ReadingBy HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — An apparent shooting at the University of North Carolina flagship campus on Monday led to a school-wide alert warning of an “armed, dangerous person on or near campus” and urging people to go inside and avoid windows. Authorities didn’t immediately provide details of the alleged
Continue ReadingGUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan prosecutors have arrested the former representative of a U.N.-backed anti-corruption commission that was expelled from the country. The arrest on Monday of Claudia González is the latest chapter in the government’s systematic pursuit of those who worked with the U.N. anti-corruption mission. Interviewed after her arrest, González called the charges
Continue ReadingBy KPTV Staff Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV) — The most recent Megabucks winner in Oregon is 80-year-old Carl Meinig of Portland, who purchased a ticket for the $3.3 million jackpot. Meinig bought the ticket at Plaid Pantry on 11010 Southeast Foster Road in Portland. “Plaid Pantry is thrilled to
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL HILL Associated Press WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — A lead box believed to have been placed in the base of a West Point monument by cadets almost two centuries ago yielded no bombshells when unsealed during a livestreamed event, just silt. An audience at the U.S. Military Academy were primed to see military
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By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Regular users of Google Flights might notice a new feature the next time they go to the site to check out airline schedules and compare flight prices. The new feature officially announced on Monday morning in a news release is Google guidance on the cheapest time to book a
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By Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — The federal judge overseeing Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress criminal case on Monday called his defense arguments “pretty weak sauce,” injecting last-minute uncertainty into how the former Donald Trump adviser will be able to defend himself during his upcoming trial. Navarro, Trump’s one-time trade adviser, testified Monday in
Continue ReadingHIGHLAND, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas community college that was accused of discriminating against Black student-athletes has agreed to a settlement. The Justice Department announced Monday in a news release that the agreement requires Highland Community College to make its disciplinary proceedings more fair, to provide more training and to improve its procedures for responding
Continue ReadingBy Marc Cota-Robles Click here for updates on this story IRVINE, California (KABC) — Every year, thousands of soldiers transition from military to civilian life. Many of them choose to go back to school, but this transition can be difficult for veterans. Fortunately, there are resources available to help veterans navigate their new lives as
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SOUTH LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Criminal charges are expected to be filed against a driver accused of crashing into an Uber in South Los Angeles, which resulted in the deaths of three women. The crash happened early Saturday morning at the intersection of Vermont Avenue
Continue ReadingBy Leticia Juarez Click here for updates on this story MURRIETA, California (KABC) — For three years, neighbors in the Mahogany Hills community in Murrieta had no idea a criminal enterprise was operating in their neighborhood. “I figured they worked night time jobs. Never really saw them during the day. They would come and go
Continue ReadingSUSANVILLE, Calif. (AP) — An incarcerated man was stabbed to death at a Northern California prison and two fellow inmates are suspected in the weekend attack, authorities said Monday. Alexander J. Jasso was found with multiple stab wounds shortly after 8:15 p.m. Saturday at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, the California Department of Corrections
Continue ReadingBy Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott on Monday rolled out his education and technology plan, arguing that, under President Joe Biden, the role of parents has been minimized in decisions over childhood education and social media habits. The plan, which mirrors broader Republican efforts to target race and gender issues
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By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — As Ariana Grande continues her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album “Yours Truly,” the singer is looking back on her good times – and the bad. Since Thursday, Grande has released a series of newly taped live performances of “Yours Truly” tracks, a new digital
Continue ReadingJuan Pablo Elverdin (CNN) — La tormenta tropical Idalia se fortalece rápidamente a medida que se agita hacia la Florida, y podría convertirse en una peligrosa tormenta de categoría 3, ya que se acerca a la costa con una mezcla de fuertes lluvias, vientos fuertes y dañinos marejada ciclónica. Según el Centro Nacional de Huracanes,
Continue ReadingBy FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up at firms like Starbucks and Amazon, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he
Continue ReadingBy DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will observe next month’s 22nd anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil at an Alaska military base with service members and their families, the White House announced. It will be the first time that a president has not attended any of the
Continue ReadingBy JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The retired federal judge who has been leading Georgia’s State Election Board during a time when it debunked false claims of 2020 election fraud is stepping down effective Friday. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that William “Bill” Duffey Jr. would be departing shortly. Duffey says he wants
Continue ReadingBy EVENS SANON Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The director of Haiti’s National Police is vowing to hold accountable those who encouraged hundreds of parishioners to take up machetes and sticks over the weekend to rid a community of gang members, only to be fatally shot by them. Police Chief Frantz Elbé says the
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