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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Some prisoners let out early to ease overcrowding have not been tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.1 hour ago -
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Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect
Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch.2 hours ago -
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Is Israel preparing for a war with Hezbollah?
The specter of all-out combat between Israel and Hezbollah seems closer than ever before2 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Business
How to Avoid Cancellations on Short-Term Rentals
A family reserved an eight-night Vrbo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the owner canceled the day before the trip. Finding a comparable place was stressful and cost over $4,000 more; Vrbo wouldn’t ...3 hours ago -
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Lebanon is rocked again by exploding devices as Israel declares a new phase of war
Israel's defense minister declares a “new phase” of war as Hezbollah officials and Lebanon's state media say explosions went off in Beirut and multiple parts of Lebanon in an apparent second wave ...3 hours ago - Israel -
BBC News - Top stories
The Papers: 'Walkie-talkie blasts' and conflict's 'new phase'
Thursday's headlines are dominated by walkie-talkie blasts in Lebanon, a day after pagers exploded.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
House Defeats Mike Johnson’s Spending Bill as Government Shutdown Looms
Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the stopgap funding bill, which was tied to new rules requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.9 hours ago -
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Some Republicans shift on abortion ahead of Election Day
Abortion access is one of the most popular policy positions for Democrats, and Republicans are well aware of it. A recent edition of The Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter explores how the ...13 hours ago - Abortion -
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Fear grows in Lebanon as device explosions enter 2nd day
More electronic devices belonging to members of Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon on Wednesday. This is the second day of what Lebanese officials are calling a coordinated attack. BBC Middle East ...13 hours ago -
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The Hill - Politics
Groups sue after University of Maryland cancels vigil for Gaza on Oct. 7
Palestine Legal and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the University of Maryland after the school canceled an Oct. 7 vigil that a student group ...17 hours ago -
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House to vote on Mike Johnson's spending plan to avoid a government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is confident about a vote on his proposal to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate will likely block the plan if it passes in the House of Representatives. CBS ...17 hours ago -
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The Gruesome Creativity of Assassinations Enters a New Phase
This time, the target wasn’t a person, but an organization.17 hours ago -
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ESPN - Sports
2024 Heisman Trophy and CFP bets: Manning enters conversation
The Heisman Trophy race and College Football Playoff contenders are beginning to take shape. Where's the betting value entering Week 4?18 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Key OceanGate Employee Says Titan Wreck Could have Been Avoided
The company's former operations director, David Lochridge,testified that theOccupational Safety and Health Administration received his complaint, but did not pursue concerns about the submersible's ...19 hours ago -
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TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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House to vote on GOP plan to fund government as shutdown deadline looms
The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown.23 hours ago -
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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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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 ...Yesterday - MLB -
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 ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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 sidelineYesterday -
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 2Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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 ...2 days ago -
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 election2 days ago -
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 rule2 days ago -
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 Nationals2 days ago - MLB -
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.3 days ago - NFL