UAW negotiations nationally, locally still ongoing
LORDSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Even though the majority voted yes, there’s still no nationwide contract agreement between the United Auto Workers and General Motors. That’s because the union has two parts:...
View ArticleMississippi: Restaurant parking lot cave-in swallows 12 cars
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) – A cave-in of a restaurant parking lot in Mississippi swallowed 12 cars and now experts are expected to begin work Monday to determine the cause of the weekend collapse,...
View ArticleIngredient in gum deadlier for dogs than chocolate
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) — Xylitol is common in candy and gum and is safe for humans, but can be deadly for dogs. It’s important to keep it away from dogs to prevent accidental poisoning. Dr. Michael...
View ArticleWhat’s behind ‘No Shave November?’
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – No Shave November is a phenomena that many people take part in, growing out beards throughout the entire month. But the reason behind it has meaning in the medical world. The...
View ArticleLatest on Missouri protests: System leaders to meet Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The latest on the protests and turmoil over racially charged incidents at the University of Missouri. All times local. 7:30 p.m. The governing body of the University of Missouri...
View ArticleHearing scheduled Monday for La. cops who shot, killed 6-year-old during...
Tuesday night’s shooting has left several searching for answers. Now Louisiana State Police are taking action after arrests were made Friday night. “A badge was tarnished tonight, two badges.”” Said...
View ArticleJordan: 3 killed, including 2 Americans, in police shooting
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) – A Jordanian policeman opened fire Monday on foreign trainers at a police compound, killing two Americans and a South African before being shot dead, the government spokesman said....
View ArticlePhotos: Parking lot collapses in Mississippi
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View ArticleUniversity of Missouri president leaves over race complaints
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The president of the University of Missouri system resigned Monday with the football team and others on campus in open revolt over his handling of racial tensions at the school....
View ArticleTrump’s ‘SNL’ appearance wins viewers, not critics
NEW YORK (AP) – “Saturday Night Live” earned the expected ratings benefit of an episode hosted by Donald Trump but, given the protests and vicious panning the show received, NBC has to wonder if it was...
View ArticleU. of Missouri president, chancellor leave over race tension
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The president of the University of Missouri system and the head of its flagship campus resigned Monday with the football team and others on campus in open revolt over what they saw...
View ArticleUAW leaders approve tentative agreement with Ford
DETROIT (AP) – Union leaders have approved a tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Co. The United Auto Workers union says local plant leaders overwhelmingly approved the agreement, which is...
View ArticleFederal judge: People suing GM over ignition switches can seek punitive damages
DETROIT (AP) – A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that people suing General Motors over faulty ignition switches can seek punitive damages that could cost the company millions of dollars or more....
View ArticleMichigan events observe 40th anniversary of Edmund Fitzgerald sinking
DETROIT (AP) – Events in Michigan are observing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. A sculpture by Timothy P. Schmalz titled “The Wreck of the Edmund...
View ArticleNeed a friend? President Obama creates his own Facebook page
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Social media giant Facebook grew a little larger on Monday after President Obama launched his own personal page in an effort to connect with more Americans. “Hello,...
View ArticleMan charged with using tweets to manipulate stocks
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – U.S. officials filed fraud charges against a Scottish stock trader over tweets. James Craig from Dunragit, Scotland, is accused of sending out several false statements...
View ArticleCar slams into CA home, lands on top of sleeping woman
SAN LEANDRO, CA (KRON) — Two people are seriously injured after a speeding car plowed into a San Leandro home Monday evening, according to San Leandro police. Around 9:30 p.m., a car collided with...
View ArticleSC couple calls 911, claim possums jumped out of fridge
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – Spartanburg Deputies arrested a couple after they called 911 five times because they claimed to have seen possums and people jumping out of the refrigerator and microwave....
View ArticleCeremonies mark 40th anniversary Edmund Fitzgerald sinking
DETROIT (AP) – A ceremony has been held at a Detroit museum to observe the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior. The Detroit Free Press reports that people gathered...
View ArticleAnalysis: Republican candidates accomplish goals in debate
WASHINGTON (AP) – Marco Rubio emerged unscathed. Ben Carson defended his integrity. Donald Trump flashed his dominant personality. And Jeb Bush avoided disaster. Mission accomplished. Aided by...
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