Teamsters announce plan for unionization effort at Amazon
Delegates at the 30th International Convention, with representatives from all 500 Teamsters local unions, will vote Thursday on a new resolution to build worker power at Amazon.
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Longer lifeline for struggling homeowners sought by consumer bureau
Millions of U.S. homeowners risk foreclosure soon because they're months behind on payments during the pandemic.
Airlines push for stronger action as in-flight violence soars
"I have never, ever seen an environment like this," president of the Association of Flight Attendants said.
Bumble employees will be off this entire week to curb burnout
The more than 700 people who work at dating app Bumble will be offline this week.
Migrant kids endure "despair and isolation" in government tent city
Migrant children held at a U.S. government site in Texas are constantly monitored for incidents of self-harm, panic attacks and escape attempts, sources said.
Ciara is "cerving confidence" with new cervical cancer campaign
The #CervingConfidence website states that Black women are twice as likely to die from cervical cancer as White women.
Woman dies while hiking Grand Canyon in 115 degree heat
Parts of the hiking trail can reach higher than 120 F in the shade during the summer.
Billie Eilish apologizes for mouthing racial slur in video
Eilish said she didn't know the word was derogatory at the time.
Sinema defends filibuster ahead of key vote on voting rights bill
Progressive Democrats are calling for the filibuster to be abolished.
Senator says more about affiliation with elite private club
Whitehouse released a lengthy statement saying the exclusive beach club has "diversity in the membership and there are non-white club members."
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights as travel surges
The country's largest carrier could be forced to cancel 80 flights a day through mid-July.
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
St. Louis city and county sue to block new Missouri gun law
Republican Governor Mike Parson signed the guns measure into law this month.
Deputy shoots and kills pet chimpanzee that attacked woman
PETA said it had warned state authorities that the woman had created a "ticking time bomb" by engaging in direct contact with a dangerous ape.
Judge rejects most claims over clearing of protesters from D.C. park
She tossed allegations that Trump, Barr and other federal officials violated demonstrators' civil rights when they were forced from Lafayette Square, near the White House.
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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up, with razor-thin margin
3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call
Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
