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Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off
Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.BBC News - Dec. 13 -
Trump backs dockworkers' union preparing to strike over automation
President-elect Trump backed the dockworkers' union as it prepares for a strike over automation in mid-January — right before the former president is set to return to the Oval Office. Trump said in ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project
Democrats begin the process of rebuilding their leadership Thursday when a DNC subgroup meets to set the rules to elect a new party chair to succeed Jamie Harrison.ABC News - Dec. 12 -
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East Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A storm that swept up the East Coast delivered a blow to New England, packing powerful gusts that knocked out power along with a deluge of rain and warming temperatures that ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Heavy wind and rain hit the East Coast
A powerful storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the East Coast. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano reports.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media
Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott Trust. Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are on Thursday beginning a second 48-hour strike ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Russian Navy Ships Have Left Key Syrian Port
Satellite images from last week and this week show that naval vessels docked at the port city of Tartus have left. According to marine tracking data, no cargo ships have entered or left Tartus ...The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
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Adani drops US financing for strategic Sri Lanka port
Conglomerate pulls out of $500mn loan deal as it wrestles with bribery allegationsFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
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Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas
Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Panthers on a roll as they begin long road trip in Seattle
Florida has gone 5-0-1 over their past six games while the Kraken have won three of fourYahoo Sports - Dec. 10 -
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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes hit Gaza and also target suspected weapons sites in Syria
Israeli strikes have hit suspected chemical and long-range weapons sites in Syria and the foreign minister says the aim is to keep them from rebels who seized DamascusABC News - Dec. 9 -
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The Soto splash is only the beginning for Cohen and the Mets
Steve Cohen flexed his financial might in luring Juan Soto from the Yankees for a mere $765M. This is what other owners feared when he bought the team in 2020.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9 -
USDA Will Begin Mandatory Milk Testing for Bird Flu
Bird flu has been seen in more than 500 dairy herds in California and 700 across the country.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
The Golden State Valkyries Drafted to Win. But This Is Just the Beginning.
The W.N.B.A.’s newest team took its first steps toward building an inaugural roster knowing there would be turnover in the near future.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits
The West African nation is guaranteed a new leader as Nana Akufo-Addo steps down after serving two terms.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura
Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
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Ivory Coast turns to World Bank to replace costly debt
Swap deal to buy back bonds issued in January comes as African borrowers struggle under expensive debt burdensFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
From the Beginning, Speaking the Same Language
Laura Guerrero and Temoc Gonzalez, both from Guadalajara, Mexico, met through Instagram and felt an instant connection. “We spoke in Spanglish and just clicked,” Mr. Gonzalez said.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Earthquake rattles coast of California and triggers brief tsunami warnings
An earthquake with a preliminary 7.0 magnitude struck just off the coast of Northern Carolina, rattling a large area along the coast. The quake caused minor damaged and briefly triggered tsunami ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7 earthquake strikes California coast
A tsunami warning was issued for northern California and southern Oregon, but was later cancelled.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
7.0 earthquake hits off Northern California coast; tsunami warning canceled
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Middle East latest: An Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills a teen in a wheelchair
Palestinian health officials say an Israeli drone strike on a hospital compound in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and wounded at least 12 other people, including medical staffABC News - Dec. 5 -
Tsunami warning issued after earthquake off coast of California
The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of California. CBS News has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in October on dissipation of worries about port strike
The trade sector could end up becoming a positive contributor to fourth-quarter gross domestic product.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
WATCH: Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast
The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
South Coast Repertory founding artistic director Martin Benson dies at 87
Benson co-established the Tony-winning Costa Mesa company as a major player in the regional theater landscape, serving as one of its artistic directors for 46 years.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Hilary Benn begins process of repealing Legacy Act
Hilary Benn begins the process of formally repealing the controversial Troubles legislation.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industryABC News - Dec. 4 -
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in Lebanon
A medical director in northern Gaza said Israeli drone strikes on have wounded three medical workersABC News - Dec. 3 -
East Coast to See More Freezing Temperatures as Lake-Effect Snow Eases
Snow has been piling up for days around the Great Lakes as temperatures remain bitterly cold in the eastern United States. Another storm system brings the threat of more.The New York Times - Dec. 3
