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Boeing Strikers Want Their Pension Plan Back, But It’s a Long-Shot Demand

A five-decade trend shows the number of workers on pension plans shrank by nearly 75 percent, making this contract objective unlikely.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Is Anthony Richardson a long shot to reclaim his QB1 role with the Colts?

History suggests it won't be easy, but the Colts maintain they haven't given up on the 2023 No. 4 overall pick.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Previewing all 14 races at the 2024 Breeders' Cup: From top picks to long shots at the Classic and more

Expect the unexpected at this year's Breeders' Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads

The Donald Trump legal bids against CBS and The Washington Post came days before the election between the GOP nominee and his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84

Dallas Long, a three-time NCAA shot put champion who won a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died

Sports - ABC News - November 12

Which favorites, long shots should you bet on for NBA Most Improved Player?

Eric Moody points out which players are the best betting values and ones to watch.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Angel Yin holes 3 long putts for 2-shot lead in LPGA finale. Nelly Korda shoots 66 to trail by 4

Angel Yin has a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the CME Group Tour Championship and the chase for the $4 million winner's check

Sports - ABC News - 18 hours ago

Playing Out a Dream, a Long, Long Way From Home

An academy of a team in England’s lower leagues offers Americans at the end of their collegiate eligibility a chance to continue their soccer careers.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Goodbye to Democracy? Not Quite Yet.

In a year filled with elections, the state of democracy is thriving by many measures. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress

As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Reddick wins, giving MJ shot at NASCAR crown

Tyler Reddick went high and overtook Ryan Blaney on the final turn to win at Homestead-Miami on Sunday to secure a spot in NASCAR's winner-take-all finale in Arizona in two weeks

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Arrest made after mom, daughter shot dead by home intruder

Junior Edwards, 37, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with murder, prosecutors said.

Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert

A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Family of man shot by soldier awarded 'significant' sum

William McGreanery died on 15 September 1971, a week after a soldier opened fire from an Army observation post.

Murder arrest after man shot dead in Birmingham

Police say a man in his 20s was found in a car and pronounced dead at the scene.

Israel targeted military sites in long-awaited counterstrike on Iran

In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."

UK’s long-awaited Budget Day arrives

Plus, tech, pharma and oil lead the earnings run, Bank of Japan makes a rate call and Britain’s opposition party picks a new leader

World - Financial Times - October 27

Starbucks’s CEO Steps In to Tackle Long List of Issues

Customers are turning away from the coffee giant, and its new chief executive, Brian Niccol, has to figure out how to get them back.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

America’s gender-gap election has a long history

The question of whether the US can stomach a woman as president remains open

World - Financial Times - October 31

Emotions hit Kershaw at parade 'long time coming'

Clayton Kershaw was hit with the emotions of finally celebrating a World Series championship with the city of Los Angeles on Friday during the Dodgers' downtown parade.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Will there be a long wait for Pennsylvania's election results in 2024?

Pennsylvania's ballot counting lasted days in 2020, but will that be the case again in 2024? CBS News Pittsburgh political reporter Jon Delano reports on why the count took so long in 2020 and how ...

TV Networks Prepared for a Long Wait That Wasn’t

Anchors were ready to camp out in the studio for days on end. Instead, Donald J. Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

The Long Wave: Is Kemi Badenoch’s victory a win to Nigerians?

Despite initial excitement after becoming the first Black leader of any British political party, a cooling to Badenoch’s ascent is on the horizon. • Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

The long Obama era is over | Osita Nwanevu

The Democrats must learn to speak to voters who don’t believe in the politics of old and aren’t interested in returning to it. The ever-splenetic HL Mencken once wrote that “democracy is the theory ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The Long Global Trail of Resentment Behind Trump’s Resurrection

Disillusionment with the world that emerged from the Cold War has fueled a long-gathering revolt against the established order.

World - The New York Times - November 9

At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off

Rates of gonorrhea declined in 2023, while diagnoses of syphilis and chlamydia held roughly steady, according to new C.D.C. data.

Health - The New York Times - November 12

The long lunch blamed for Spain’s flood alert failure

Survivors accuse regional government of errors as experts warn climate change is creating volatile natural disasters

World - Financial Times - November 13

Long-Range Missiles Are in Play for Ukraine---but Are They Too Late?

The missiles will help Kyiv disrupt Russia’s military and ease pressure on the front lines, but their impact isn’t certain.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise

Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.

Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West

Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

How Long Is Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl takes you back to the Exclusion Zone, where your character, Skif, has to tackle challenges, such as handling fractured groups, deadly anomalies, and even more ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

The Tallest Building in Queens: The Orchard in Long Island City

The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

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