Starbucks unionized workers say they are ready to strike on Nov. 13

Starbucks unionized workers say they plan to strike on Nov. 13 — when the coffee chain will hold its annual Red Cup Day promotion — unless the company finalizes a…

Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue

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FDA warns websites selling unapproved Botox for cosmetic purposes

Associated Press — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday sent warning letters to 18 websites selling counterfeit or unapproved versions of Botox and similar injectable drugs commonly used to smooth wrinkles.…

7 lions to be euthanized at wildlife park: "No real options left"

A New Zealand wildlife park says it will be forced to euthanize seven elderly lions after running into financial difficulties. The Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern city of Whangarei…

Divided Oklahoma board recommends clemency for man scheduled for lethal injection

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-2 on Wednesday to recommend the governor spare the life of a man scheduled to be executed next week for the 2001 stabbing…

Moment train collides with lorry carrying vehicles in Texas

A train collided with a lorry transporting a full load of vehicles in Shertz, Texas. No injuries were reported and the train did not derail. According to police, the 18-wheeler…

California Republicans sue over new U.S. House map approved by voters

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Republicans filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block a new U.S. House map that California voters decisively approved at the ballot. Proposition 50, backed by Democratic…

Meet the White House pick to conquer the ‘Valley of Death’

The White House’s pick to field new technologies across the military faster says most U.S. companies want to sell to the Pentagon, but they don’t understand what the military needs. …

US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria’s leader ahead of White House visit

UNITED NATIONS — The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit…

Man arrested after groping Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on street

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that the harassment she suffered from a drunk man in the street near Mexico’s seat of government was an assault on all women, and…

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