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Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says

September 5, 2023

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Photo source: POOL WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s health episodes show “no evidence” of being a stroke or seizure disorder, the Capitol physician said in a letter on Tuesday, offering little further explanation for the apparent freeze-ups that have drawn concerns about the 81-year-old’s situation. McConnell’s office released the letter from attending physician Brian P. Monahan as…

As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states

September 5, 2023

Associated Press,

When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors — for the first time — will be able to legally place sports bets on something other than horse racing. When they do, some of that money will also fund the state’s first-ever program for people with gambling problems. Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for…

Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says

September 4, 2023

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SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A statement on Jimmy Buffett’s website has disclosed the cause of the singer-songwriter’s death: a rare, aggressive skin cancer. The statement says the 76-year-old had Merkel cell cancer and died at his home in Sag Harbor, New York. The statement was posted after initial news of the “Margaritaville” singer’s death emerged Saturday. He had been…

UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

September 4, 2023

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DETROIT (AP) — A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions. The demands that a more combative United Auto Workers union has pressed on General Motors, Stellantis and Ford — demands that even the UAW’s own president calls “audacious” — are edging it closer to a strike when its contract ends…

From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year

September 4, 2023

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NEW YORK (AP) — Labor Day is here, along with the big sales and barbecues that come with it. But the activist roots of the holiday are especially visible this year as unions challenge how workers are treated — from Hollywood to the auto production lines of Detroit. The early-September tribute to workers has been an official holiday for almost…

Kia issues recall to fix trunk latch that won’t open from the inside

September 1, 2023

Associated Press,

Photo source: Kia DETROIT (AP) — Kia is recalling about 320,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that could prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside. The recall covers the Optima midsize car from 2016 through 2018, Optima hybrids and plug-ins from 2017 and 2018, and the Rio small car from 2016 and 2017. Kia says…

White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding bill to keep government operating

September 1, 2023

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Congress should pass a short-term funding measure to ensure the government keeps operating after the current budget year ends Sept. 30. An official with the Office of Management and Budget says lawmakers would very likely need to pass a temporary spending measure in September to prevent a potential partial shutdown. The official wasn’t…

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

August 31, 2023

Associated Press,

Photo source: POOL WASHINGTON (AP) — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. McConnell, 81, remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference Wednesday, almost a month…

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and seeks to sever his case from others

August 31, 2023

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Photo source: CNN ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday and sought to sever his case from other defendants who are accused along with him of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee had set arraignment hearings for Trump and the 18 others…

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

August 30, 2023

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Image source: NBCPERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground. “All hell broke loose,” said Belond Thomas of Perry,…

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Author: Associated Press

Sen. McConnell’s health episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder, Capitol doctor says

As sports betting spikes, help for problem gamblers expands in some states

Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says

UAW’s clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year

Kia issues recall to fix trunk latch that won’t open from the inside

White House asks Congress to pass short-term funding bill to keep government operating

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case and seeks to sever his case from others

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

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