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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake for workers nationwide.

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake for workers nationwide.

A victory would hold significant implications, redoubling the union’s momentum as it seeks to organize a slew of additional plants throughout the South. A loss, however, could scare off workers at other facilities and derail the union’s success.

The final victim of the Barnsdall tornado has been found

The final victim of the Barnsdall tornado has been found

The family of Kenneth Wayne Hogue confirmed that his body has been found.

`Micropreemie’ baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital

`Micropreemie’ baby who weighed just over 1 pound at birth goes home from Illinois hospital

Nyla Brooke Haywood was delivered on Nov. 17 at just 22 weeks after her mother was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, a dangerous high-blood pressure condition. She weighed 1 pound and 1 ounce, and was 11 inches long.

Miss USA’s and Miss Teen USA’s mothers speak out: ‘They were ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered’

Miss USA’s and Miss Teen USA’s mothers speak out: ‘They were ill-treated, abused, bullied and cornered’

Days after their daughters’ decisions to relinquish their pageant titles, the mothers of former Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava are speaking out.

8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths

8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths

Eight people were killed when a bus carrying about 53 farmworkers crashed and overturned on West Highway 40 in central Florida, according to state officials.

2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida

2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into the Atlantic after rehabbing in Florida

Cayman and Finley arrived at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach after separate incidents left them injured, officials said.

US is experiencing more tornado outbreaks, despite fewer tornado days overall, researchers say

US is experiencing more tornado outbreaks, despite fewer tornado days overall, researchers say

The variability of tornado occurrences in the U.S. has increased over recent decades, in that there are now fewer days in which a tornado forms. However, there are more tornadoes on those days, according to the NOAA's National Severe Storm Laboratory.

Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in

Congress is sending families less help for day care costs. So states are stepping in

States have expanded free preschool and early education and helped more families pay for child care, making it low-cost or even free for many.

Star witness Michael Cohen says Trump was intimately involved in all aspects of hush money scheme

Star witness Michael Cohen says Trump was intimately involved in all aspects of hush money scheme

The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial is set to take the stand with testimony that could help shape the outcome of the first criminal case against an American president.

More than 100 blazes are burning in western Canada and sending smoke to the US. One of them is threatening to overrun a town

More than 100 blazes are burning in western Canada and sending smoke to the US. One of them is threatening to overrun a town

The Parker Lake Fire in northeastern British Columbia has more than tripled in size over the weekend to 13,000 acres and is now on the doorstep of the small community of Fort Nelson.

Patrick Mahomes celebrates wife Brittany on Mother's Day: What to know about their kids

Patrick Mahomes celebrates wife Brittany on Mother's Day: What to know about their kids

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback took to social media on May 12, 2024, to wish his wife Brittany Mahomes a happy Mother's Day.

Foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride month events: FBI, DHS

Foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride month events: FBI, DHS

Foreign terrorist organizations may seek to exploit "LGBTQIA+-related events and venues," including events during 2024 Pride month.

Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history

Severe storms blitz the US South again after one of the most active tornado periods in history

More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes.

Montana could be a model as more GOP states weigh Medicaid work requirements

Montana could be a model as more GOP states weigh Medicaid work requirements

As legislators across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid consider imposing work requirements on enrollees, Montana has a potential voluntary work model.

Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out

Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out

The sharp interest rate hikes of the past two years will likely take longer than previously expected to bring down inflation, several Federal Reserve officials have said in recent comments, suggesting there may be few, if any, rate cuts this year.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches US, Minnesota under air quality alert

Minnesota's air quality alert issued Sunday will remain active on Monday.

Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

Federal judge temporarily halts Biden plan to lower credit card late fees to $8

A federal judge in Texas temporarily halted a plan by the Biden administration to lower late fees on credit cards to $8 that was slated to go into effect next week.

Man gets boat painted on fence that city made him put up to hide it

Man gets boat painted on fence that city made him put up to hide it

With all the attention the fence is getting, Panni says other Seaside residents have already asked for him to create murals for their boat fences.

German men with the strongest fingers compete in Bavaria’s ‘Fingerhakeln’ wrestling championship

German men with the strongest fingers compete in Bavaria’s ‘Fingerhakeln’ wrestling championship

At Sunday’s tournament, the youngest competitor was 15 years old and the oldest 70.

Three 98-year-old women celebrate their 80th high school reunion

Three 98-year-old women celebrate their 80th high school reunion

The women – all 98 years old – gathered Friday to celebrate their 80th class reunion.

More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother’s Day - but most still don’t

More US parents than ever have paid leave this Mother’s Day - but most still don’t

In the absence of a federal law, 13 states plus the District of Columbia have adopted paid family and medical leave laws, which entitle workers to paid time off to care for newborns or other loved ones who require care.

Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Local governments struggle to distribute their share of billions from opioid settlements

Settlement money to help stem the decades-long opioid addiction and overdose epidemic is rolling out to small towns and big cities across the U.S., but advocates worry that chunks of it may be used in ways that don't make a dent in the crisis.

Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at Baltimore bridge collapse site

Crews prepare for controlled demolition as cleanup continues at Baltimore bridge collapse site

Authorities said using precision cuts allows for “surgical precision” and is one of the safest and most efficient ways to remove steel under a high level of tension.

Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes

Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes

The bio-based material completely breaks down after seven months.

Interactive art installation lets New Yorkers communicate with people 3,000 miles away

Interactive art installation lets New Yorkers communicate with people 3,000 miles away

It will remain in place through fall this year, according to the release, with a number of cultural performances scheduled to take place in front of the installations in both cities.