California firefighters take offensive against blazes in wine country, L.A. suburbs
California firefighters aided by subsiding winds took the offensive on Friday against two major wildfires at opposite ends of the state, one displacing 50,000 suburban Los Angeles residents and another roaring through Sonoma County’s famed wine country…
General Motors to restart Mexican plants following new labor contract
General Motors Co will gradually restart operations at two of its plants in Mexico this coming weekend, after workers for the U.S. automaker ratified a new labor contract, the company’s Mexican unit said in a statement on Friday.
Student athletes fight to compete as Chicago teachers strike
Student athletes in Chicago are fighting for their right to compete after a seven-day teachers’ strike disqualified some from championships and imperiled scholarship chances for others.
Student athletes fight to compete during Chicago teachers strike
Student athletes in Chicago are fighting for their right to compete after a seven-day teachers’ strike disqualified some from championships and imperiled scholarship chances for others.
In tweet, President Trump laments loss of iPhone home button
When Apple Inc removed the home button on some iPhone models starting in 2017, the change upset some of its customers because it forced them to swipe upward, rather than tap a button, to unlock the device or return to its home screen.
U.S. bars airline flights to all Cuban airports except Havana from December 10
The U.S. government said on Friday it would bar U.S. airlines from flying to all destinations in Cuba besides Havana starting on Dec. 10 as the Trump administration boosts pressure on the Cuban government.
Reigning champs Courage brace for Chicago’s ‘aggressive attack’
With home-field advantage and reigning champion status, the North Carolina Courage are apparent favorites to take home the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship on Sunday.
Timeline: UAW members ratify new labor deal with GM to end strike
The United Auto Workers union said on Friday its members ratified a new four-year labor contract with General Motors Co , ending the strike with the No. 1 U.S. automaker after 40 days.
Factbox: Trump, Democrats at South Carolina forum on criminal justice reforms
Republican President Donald Trump opened a forum on criminal justice reform in South Carolina on Friday touting his support for sweeping reforms that he hopes will help him pick up more votes among African-Americans next year.
UAW turns to Ford after GM workers approve new contract
The United Auto Workers union said on Friday it has chosen Ford Motor Co as the next U.S. automaker the union will negotiate with after workers at General Motors Co approved a new contract deal.
