Auto workers union expands strike to 38 locations in 20 states
Union workers have walked out of 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Stellantis but are sparing Ford from further shutdowns.
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Biden administration announces $600 million to produce COVID tests; will reopen website to order them
The Dept. of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25.
Tampa Bay Rays unveil plans for $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to play in the new ballpark in 2028.
UPDATE: Officials find debris from F-35 fighter jet that crashed in South Carolina after pilot ejected
The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been found in rural South Carolina.
Five Americans freed by Iran in prisoner swap that includes unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian assets
Some are criticizing the Biden administration for making the deal, saying it will boost Iran’s economy.
ABC’s “The Wonder Years” cancelled; featured Black family in 1960s Montgomery
The reboot of “The Wonder Years” had featured a Black family living in 1960s Montgomery.
Workers strike at all three Detroit automakers, demanding better pay
Among their demands, the striking workers are seeking across-the-board wage increases of 36% over four years.
Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges weeks after plea deal failed
Hunter Biden has been indicted on federal firearms charges and is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018.
McCarthy directs House panel to open Biden impeachment inquiry
Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he is directing a House committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings.
U.S. moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds
The move drew criticism of President Biden from Republicans and others who say the deal will boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to U.S. troops and Mideast allies.
