Efforts to avoid a walkout by the 45,000 union dockworkers at some of the nation's busiest seaports are entering a crucial phase as an Oct. 1 strike looms.
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CBS News - Top stories
Dockworkers at key U.S. ports threatening strike consumers could feel
About 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1, a move that would shut down ports that handle about half the nation's cargo from ships.1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats target tax avoidance before cuts expire in 2025
Democrats are going after tax avoidance from big companies and wealthy individuals as the debate on taxes heats up ahead of tax code expirations scheduled for next year. A new set of proposed rules ...2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris avoids getting too detailed as she battles with Trump
Vice President Harris has avoided getting into the nitty-gritty of detailed policy positions as she seeks to win over centrist voters from former President Trump. While the vice president has ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
The Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Seen abroad as a leader on Indigenous rights, New Zealand enters a divisive new era
As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and law8 hours ago - New Zealand -
ESPN - Sports
Rodri: Players close to strike over too many games
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has suggested players are "close" to going on strike because of concerns over their increasing workload.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Alonso and Acuña power Mets past Nationals 10-1 to increase wild card lead
Pete Alonso homered and drove in five runs, Luisangel Acuña added his first major league longball to cap a huge night at the plate, and the New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 10-1 to ...8 hours ago - MLB -
Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public finances8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said a task force assembled to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident from over the ...12 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: GOP could keep some IRA credits
Presented by TerraPower — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for repealing "wasteful Green New Deal tax credits" but also said Republicans could keep some Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits ...13 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
House to vote on Speaker Mike Johnson's funding plan as shutdown looms
Speaker Mike Johnson said House Republicans will vote on a six-month bill to avoid a government shutdown linked to Trump's citizenship voting bill.14 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant enter another season as top-10 talents -- enjoy it while it lasts
Steph, LeBron and K.D. take up the No. 6, No. 8 and No. 9 spots in CBS Sports' Top 100, respectively15 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Schools reopen as search for suspect in Kentucky interstate shooting enters 11th day
Schools in a Kentucky country reopened Tuesday under heavy police guard for the first time since a massive search was launched for a suspect in an interstate shooting.15 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Amazon's New RTO Mandate Has Some Employees Incensed
Some Amazon workers aren't happy about the company's newly announced in-office mandate. But that's not the only risk to RTO pushes like this.16 hours ago - Amazon -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.17 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.19 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.19 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
One Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocking Trial Ends as Others Loom
As proceedings wind up in Portland, suits brought by Washington State and Colorado head to court to stop the grocery chain tie-up.20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Victory over Tennessee crucial for Brent Venables? Why Oklahoma coach is (and isn't) facing must-win scenario
The Sooners host their first ever SEC conference game with a familiar face returning on the opposite sideline20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Chargers' Quentin Johnston after game-ball performance: 'It takes some people some time' ... I was one of them
The wide receiver had the best game of his young career in Week 221 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Players 'close' to striking over schedule - Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says players are close to striking in protest at an increase in fixtures.21 hours ago -
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Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Teachers union to launch ads in battleground states calling out Trump, Vance
One of the nation's largest teachers unions is launching ads in battleground states to go after former President Trump and his GOP running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. The American Federation of ...23 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
As election day nears, here are some of the biggest voting myths
Election Day is just seven weeks away and some early voting is set to begin this month. CBS News election law expert and political contributor David Becker explains what to know.23 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
NASCAR Power Rankings: Joey Logano takes the lead entering Round of 16's final race
Logano assumes the Power Rankings lead as the only driver assured a spot in the Round of 1223 hours ago - NASCAR -
The Guardian - World
Justin Trudeau under pressure as his party loses Montreal election
Victory by separatist Québécois candidate in once-safe Liberal seat raises questions over Canadian PM’s leadership. Canada’s ruling Liberal party has lost a once-safe seat in Montreal, a result ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election
Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national electionYesterday -
ABC News - World
Many in Indian-controlled Kashmir plan to vote this time to deny Modi total control
For decades, boycotting elections in Indian-controlled Kashmir was a sign of protest against Indian ruleYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Armed men strike military school in Mali capital
Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako but the authorities now say the situation is under control.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch
Some of China's giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create alternative semiconductor tech to Nvidia.Yesterday - China -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Chiefs are 2-0, but there are some concerns
The Chiefs have two narrow wins and some key injuries.Yesterday - NFL -
ABC News - Sports
Mets beat Nationals 2-1 on Marte's single in 10th inning
Starling Marte lined a game-ending single in the 10th inning that lifted the New York Mets to a critical 2-1 win over the Washington NationalsYesterday - MLB -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Emotional Solheim Cup exemplified by singing, dancing and some tears
There was a lot of fun to be had at the 19th Solheim Cup. The U.S. just had a little bit more.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giants need dramatic change to avoid becoming embarrassment after loss to Commanders
The Giants' defense didn’t allow a touchdown while their offense scored three on Sunday. They still lost, 21-18, to the Washington Commanders.2 days ago - NFL