Feinstein calls Netanyahu ‘arrogant’
The California Democrat’s comments to CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday’s “State of the Union” come days ahead of Netanyahu’s high-profile speech to Congress, in which he’s set to lobby against…
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Scott Walker Denies Comparing Protesters To ISIS, Says Obama Loves America
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Sunday made an effort to walk back recent controversial comments comparing union protesters to the Islamic State group and expressing doubt over whether…
Scott Walker Denies Comparing Protesters To ISIS, Says Obama Loves America
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker on Sunday made an effort to walk back recent controversial comments comparing union protesters to the Islamic State group and expressing doubt over whether…
LA Teachers, Union Leaders Rally Amid Stalled Talks
Dressed in red and raising signs into the air, thousands of teachers filled a downtown Los Angeles park on Thursday in demand of higher wages and smaller class sizes amid…
‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Already Down, Wisconsin Unions Reckon With Right-To-Work
MADISON, Wis. — The capitol dome here filled quickly Tuesday morning with workers in overalls and hard hats, their jackets signifying proud membership in Wisconsin’s blue-collar unions: steelworkers, ironworkers, pipefitters,…
Home invasion victim forced to attempt credit union heist, Connecticut cops say
The suspects then ordered the man to go to the credit union and clean out its vault, according to the source. –
Johnson: Immigration appeal coming Monday
Johnson’s comments, to CNN’s Gloria Borger on “State of the Union,” confirm White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest’s remarks Friday that an appeal is coming Monday. – “We’re focused on…
Draven Rodriguez, Teen Behind Laser Cat Yearbook Photo, Dead In Apparent Suicide
Draven Rodriguez, the high schooler who gained a following last year for his humorous yearbook photo with his cat, died from an apparent suicide Thursday, his parents told the Times…
West Coast dockworkers reach deal
The five-year contract still has to be approved by the dockworkers union members. – “Ships, containers and chassis are all out of balance. They’re not where they need to be…
West Coast dockworkers reach deal
The five-year contract still has to be approved by the dockworkers union members. – “Ships, containers and chassis are all out of balance. They’re not where they need to be…
West Coast dockworkers reach deal
The five-year contract still has to be approved by the dockworkers union members. – “Ships, containers and chassis are all out of balance. They’re not where they need to be…
West Coast dockworkers reach deal
The five-year contract still has to be approved by the dockworkers union members. – “Ships, containers and chassis are all out of balance. They’re not where they need to be…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Britain and E.U. ‘Sleepwalked’ Into Ukraine Crisis, Lawmakers’ Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Ukraine marks year since Maidan bloodshed amid simmering conflict
A year ago to the day, almost 50 activists in Kiev’s Maidan, or Independence Square, were killed, and close to a hundred more were injured in the bloodiest day of…
Judge OKs Deal To End Government’s 25-Year Anti-Corruption Oversight Of Teamsters
A judge in New York has approved an agreement between the Teamsters union and the Department of Justice that ends the government’s 25-year anti-corruption oversight of the 1.4 million-member union….
Truck drivers are big losers in port dispute
The longshore union and management have been in talks since May. Management accuses the union of engaging in a deliberate slowdown unloading the cargo since November. The union denies it’s…
As Eurozone Finance Ministers Meet About Greece, Compromise May Be Elusive
BRUSSELS — German and Greek officials traded barbed remarks ahead of a meeting of eurozone finance ministers on Monday, signaling how difficult it may be to resolve the latest crisis…
Obama Asks Labor Secretary To Mediate West Coast Ports Dispute
(Adds background on labor dispute) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has asked Labor Secretary Tom Perez to travel to California to help spur an agreement in…
West Coast ports shut down as labor dispute heats up
“We want to go to work, and they’re blaming us,” said union president Robert McEllrath in a message to his members late Wednesday. He said the shutdown is a management…
Both Sides Dig In For Fight Over Illinois Governor’s Push To Block Union Dues
CHICAGO (AP) — A fight is brewing over Gov. Bruce Rauner’s decision to end a requirement that Illinois state workers pay union dues even if they don’t want to join…
How The Post Office Could Take On The Payday Loan Industry
With the idea of postal banking becoming more mainstream in the U.S., the head of the largest union of postal workers says he plans to make a revived banking service…
Gabrielle Union Reveals How Whitney Houston’s Death Led To ‘Being Mary Jane’ Role
Gabrielle Union says she learned an important lesson after the death of Whitney Houston. “It just kind of made everyone say, ‘What do you want your legacy to be?’” Union…
Senators: No ground troops against ISIS
Both Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, told on CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” on Sunday that even after a Jordanian pilot was burned…
Gabrielle Union’s Soft Smokey Eyes & More Celebrity Beauty Looks We Loved This Week
Gabrielle Union has been sporting gorgeous hair and makeup while promoting the second season of the BET series “Being Mary Jane.” The smokey eyes she wore on “Extra” is at…
Gabrielle Union Explains The Challenges Of Landing A Smart Comedy Role For Black Women (VIDEO)
Gabrielle Union certainly has a sense of humor — and we’re not the only ones who agree. – Check out more of Gabrielle Union’s interview with Angie Martinez in the…
Marijuana Industry in Colorado, Eager for Its Own Bank, Waits on the Fed
Marijuana is legal in Colorado, but federal law makes banking nearly impossible for the cannabis industry. The result: a dangerous all-cash operation that requires armed guards and layers of security….
European Union Raises Its Forecast for Growth
BRUSSELS — European Union officials on Thursday nudged up growth forecasts across the 28-nation bloc amid optimism that falling oil prices, a weaker euro and intervention by the European Central…
Croatia Forgiving Debt of Some of Its Poorest Citizens
ZAGREB, Croatia — While Greece and Germany tussle over what debt forgiveness might mean, Croatia, the European Union’s newest member, is adopting its own approach, offering what it calls a…