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Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract.

Indiana man sentenced to the maximum of 130 years in prison for 2017 killings of 2 teenage girls

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana man convicted in the 2017 killings of two teenage girls who vanished during a winter hike was sentenced to a maximum of 130 years in prison Friday in the case that’s long cast a shadow over the teens’ small hometown of Delphi. Allen, 52, was convicted on Nov.

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

The Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior, the U.S.

Over 500,000 winter tires recalled due to poor traction in snow

A tire company that sells winter tires has issued a recall for more than 540,000 of its snow tires, which do not comply with North American standards due to lack of proper traction on snow.

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. (AP) — Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service.

Obama reveals his favorite books of 2024

With 2024 coming to a close, former President Obama is again sharing out a list of his favorites, posting his ten favorite books of the year.

Democrats say lines of communication open with GOP on funding, but no bill presented

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told his party that lines of communication have reopened between his office and Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) to avert a government shutdown this weekend, members said.

Traveling for the holidays? These are the busiest times to fly or drive

Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.

Starbucks workers plan strikes that could hit hundreds of stores by Christmas Eve

Workers at Starbucks stores plan to go on a five-day strike starting Friday to protest lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he's threatening with tariffs

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he's threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods.

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International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.

Missouri governor commutes sentence of white police officer convicted of fatally shooting Black man

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A white former Kansas City police officer who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a Black man was released from prison Friday after Missouri’s governor commuted his sentence to parole. The decision by Republican Gov.

More student loans canceled in final round of forgiveness before Biden leaves office

With the latest round of relief, Biden has now canceled an unprecedented $180 billion in federal student loans through existing programs, covering 4.9 million Americans.

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits.

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns

PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — It was a radical idea, and for many years she had been resistant. But as Zoey Stapleton, 24, walked down a darkened hiking trail, steps behind her parents, she counted back from three and “took a leap of faith,” revealing to them that she wanted to become a nun.

Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring the death penalty if he's convicted.

Johnson says plan C reached to avert shutdown, vote expected

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Republicans have arrived at a plan C to avert a shutdown and the House will vote Friday morning on the legislation. "Yeah, yeah, we have a plan," Johnson said Friday morning as he entered the Capitol. "We're expecting votes this morning, so you all stay tuned.

Michigan boss stabbed; copycat motive not ruled out

Court documents reveal new details about the stabbing of a company president by one of his own employees.

Germans mourn attack on Christmas market with no answers about why

MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Germans on Saturday mourned a violent attack and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor intentionally drove a black BMW into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers, killing at least two people, including a small child, and injuring at least 60 others.

House passes bill to avert government shutdown after whirlwind funding fight

The House approved legislation to avert a government shutdown hours before the deadline Friday, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration after a whirlwind week on Capitol Hill.

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1 dead in small plane crash near home of NFL player Dion Dawkins

One person died in a small plane crash Thursday morning close to the house of Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins, police said.

FDA updates definition of 'healthy' on food labels for first time in 30 years

A new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will update what it means for food to be labeled “healthy” for the first time in 30 years, a move that aligns with current nutrition science and is meant to help consumers better navigate food labels.

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Grim new term coined to describe Oct. 7 phenomenon

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Amazon workers strike at facilities around the country as Teamsters seek contract

Amazon says it doesn’t expect an impact on its operations during what the union calls the largest strike against the company in U.S. history.

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione's looks captivate TikTok users after perp walk

TikTok is swooning over Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, after his perp walk in New York City on Thursday.

Tiki, 20-year-old blind cat, saved in 'miracle' rescue from ice chunk in Massachusetts lake

A small black and white cat, who is blind, was rescued by good Samaritans after being stranded on a Massachusetts lake this week, authorities said.

Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation

President-elect Donald Trump's billionaire ally Elon Musk played a key role this week in killing a bipartisan funding proposal that would have prevented a government shutdown, railing against the plan in a torrent of more than 100 X posts that included multiple false claims.

Government funding difficulties create gloom for federal workers before Christmas

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Johnny Zuagar says he’s tried to hide his worries about a potential government shutdown from his three boys as he weighs how much to spend on Christmas presents. “I’ve got to keep a poker face,” Zuagar, a statistician at the U.S.

Former school resource officer accused of sexually assaulting students

Stephen J. Carroll is accused of raping multiple students while working as a school resource officer in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Traveling? You can still watch NewsNation

The holiday season means millions of Americans will be traveling to see family across the country. But what if your relatives don’t have cable? How will you watch NewsNation? Thankfully, you’ve got options.