Railroad workers walk off job, paralyzing North America’s busiest commuter rail
admin LIRR workers walked out Saturday over pay and health costs, halting trains for 250,000 riders and causing major commuting disruptions.
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Chick-fil-A franchisee sued for religious discrimination after denying worker Saturdays off
The U.S. Government is suing one of Chick-fil-A's franchisees, claiming religious discrimination when it allegedly denied a worker Saturdays off.
No Americans have tested positive for hantavirus tied to cruise ship outbreak, CDC says
Federal health officials say no one in the United States has tested positive for hantavirus following an outbreak linked to…
At least 11 injured in Maine lumber mill explosion
A large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region injured at least 11 people Friday.
Record-breaking El Niño possible, bringing extreme weather, experts warn
Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with it more…
Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial after jury deadlocks
Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case…
FBI offers $200K for information on ex-Air Force intelligence specialist charged with spying for Iran
The FBI is offering $200,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of a former Air Force intelligence specialist…
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two weeks.
Shakira, BTS, Madonna to perform at new World Cup final halftime show
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
Second US soldier’s remains recovered following African Lion training incident
The Army recovered Spc. Mariyah Collington, the second U.S. soldier missing after a cliff fall in Morocco during African Lion…