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Biden hopes Su's role in dockworker deal can sway Democratic holdouts to confirm her as labor chief

Biden hopes Su's role in dockworker deal can sway Democratic holdouts to confirm her as labor chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hoping that Julie Su's role in brokering a deal between West Coast dockworkers and shippers will provide fresh momentum for the Senate to act on her long-stalled nomination to be labor secretary.
Police watchdog clears officer in shooting at Calgary military parade

Police watchdog clears officer in shooting at Calgary military parade

CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog has cleared an officer of wrongdoing for shooting three times at a car that had driven around barriers toward a military parade in Calgary in 2019.
Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week

Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes over the past year may taking hold in what's proved to be a resilient job market. U.S.
Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly provided false information about her family's stock holdings in testimo
Freeland says production subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax-free, matching the U.S.

Freeland says production subsidies for Volkswagen will be tax-free, matching the U.S.

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday that the federal government plans to make the production subsidies it's offering to Volkswagen tax-free to match the incentives offered by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change

Toyota shareholders reject proposal demanding better performance on climate change

TOYOTA, Japan (AP) — Toyota executives fielded challenges and reaped praise from investors at an annual general meeting Wednesday where shareholders ultimately rejected demands the automaker do better on fighting climate change.
Edmunds Compares: 2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance

Edmunds Compares: 2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance

The electric car market is speeding up as consumer interest in EVs grows and a steady stream of new models arrive to fill different niches. Speed is the operative word when it comes to describing the 2023 Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance .
'Hair,' 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies after Vermont motorcycle crash

'Hair,' 'Everwood' actor Treat Williams dies after Vermont motorcycle crash

DORSET, Vt. (AP) — Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died Monday after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71. Shortly before 5 p.m.
Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they're being driven. The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs.

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Trump will face judge in historic court appearance over charges he mishandled secret documents MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump was set to make his first court appearance Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top se
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