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Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike

Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.

CBS News - 2h

Dockworkers reach tentative deal to avert damaging strike

Dockworkers and longshoremen struck a tentative deal Wednesday night to avoid a damaging strike ahead of a looming January deadline. “This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports ...

The Hill - 5h

Russian Strike Kills 13 in Southeastern Ukraine

The attack, which also wounded dozens of people, came hours after Ukraine’s military attacked an oil depot deep inside Russia.

The New York Times - 9h

Strong earthquake strikes in China's Tibet region near border with Nepal

A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties

ABC News - 2d

Trump expected to appoint Eric Trager as Middle East director for National Security Council

President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa on the National Security Council, a congressional aide told The Hill. Trager has ...

The Hill - 15h

Pity the middle-sized nations of the world

Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globe

Financial Times - 19h

Port strike looms ahead of Trump inauguration

Tens of thousands of longshoremen could walk off the job from Maine to Texas next week if their union and management can’t resolve long-running contract issues. A damaging strike that kicks off a ...

The Hill - 20h

Plans in motion for Gaza's future after war in the Middle East ends

The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign ...

CBS News - 1d

7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

Chinese state media said at least 126 people had died in the magnitude 7.1 quake near an area of religious significance in Tibet. It was felt in neighboring Nepal.

The New York Times - 1d

As Port Talks Resume, Strike Deadline Looms

Dockworkers along the East and Gulf Coasts threaten to walk off the job on January 15, over concerns about increased automation and job losses, creating economic uncertainty.

Inc. - 1d

Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank

The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militants

ABC News - 1d

95 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Tibet

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people, Chinese state media reported.

NBC News - 2d

Vail stock struggles as strike leads to long lines at Park City Mountain

Vail Resorts shares have dropped in recent weeks as a labor dispute roiled one of America’s most prominent skiing destinations.

NBC News - 2d

Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces ‘fired on World Food Programme convoy in Gaza’

Statement from UN agency ‘strongly condemns horrifying incident’ on Sunday which it says risked lives of staff. ‘This is basically a civil war’: West Bank in fear after shooting of journalist ...

The Guardian - 2d

Eye Opener: Massive winter storm hits middle America

Parts of the U.S. could see their biggest snowfall totals in more than a decade as a massive winter storm barrels through the middle of the country. Also, Congress is set to certify President-elect ...

CBS News - 2d

Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan

Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.

CBS News - 2d

Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike

Yahoo News - 3d

Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike

Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.

BBC News - 3d

Powerful Winter Storm Brings Wind and Snow to Middle of the U.S.

An icy 18-mile section of Interstate 70 in Kansas was closed on Saturday. A large winter storm is bringing sleet, snow and freezing rain that will stretch to the Mid-Atlantic.

The New York Times - 4d

Your striking pictures of snow and frost across UK

Yahoo News - 4d

How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...

CBS News - 4d

Park City Ski Patrol Strike Against Vail Resorts Continues

Long lift lines, limited terrain and frustration among skiers and snowboarders are downstream impacts of a wage dispute between union workers at Park City Mountain in Utah and its owner, Vail Resorts.

The New York Times - 4d

Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East

The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump announces Middle East appointment: Hopefully she's learned her lesson

President-elect Trump tapped Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson, to serve as deputy special presidential envoy for Middle East peace in his next administration. Trump noted in ...

The Hill - 5d

2025 will test the ageing warhorses of the Middle East

There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet

Financial Times - 5d

‘Dinosaur highway’ tracks dating back to Middle Jurassic period discovered in England

The U.K.'s biggest ever dinosaur trackway site has been discovered in a quarry in southern England. About 200 huge footprints, which were made 166 million years ago, crisscross the limestone floor.

NBC News - 5d

Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top

Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.

BBC News - 5d