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Nation & World

Published
October 28, 2023

AP sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford

The deal, which still has to be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union.
Published
October 28, 2023

These numbers show the staggering toll of the Israel-Hamas war

Here’s a look in numbers at the toll of the Israel-Hamas war as of Oct. 27, sourced from the Gaza Health Ministry and Israeli officials as well as international observers and aid groups:
Published
October 28, 2023

Netanyahu says the Gaza war has entered a new stage and will be ‘long and difficult’

The territory's 2.3 million people are largely cut off from the outside world.
Published
October 27, 2023

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time

Scores of protesters gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities on Friday to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service.
Published
October 27, 2023

White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders

It's a development that U.S. national security officials believe reflects Russia's morale problems 20 months into its grinding invasion of Ukraine.

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Published
October 27, 2023

GM, Stellantis match 25% pay hike in latest offer to UAW

The pay increases match the same offer by Ford to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Published
October 27, 2023

U.S. consumers still spending briskly, even in the face of persistent inflation and high interest rates

An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve showed price increases remained elevated in September amid brisk consumer spending and strong economic growth.
Published
October 27, 2023

Cruise, GM’s robotaxi service, suspends all driverless operations nationwide

The announcement Friday arrived just days after California regulators revoked Cruise’s license, saying that its driverless cars posed a danger to public safety.
Published
October 27, 2023

The Biden administration is encouraging the conversion of empty office space to affordable housing

The new initiative, announced Friday morning, is a multipronged effort to address both the national shortage of affordable housing and the post-pandemic surplus of vacant office buildings.
Published
October 27, 2023

Christian conservatives cheer as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat

The 2023 House speaker drama has been in some ways an intra-church affair starring Southern Baptists – including Johnson himself, speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Matt Gaetz.