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Deadline day: UAW gears up to escalate strikes against Big 3 automakers
UAW members attend a solidarity rally amid the union’s strike against the Big Three auto makers on Sept. 15, 2023, in Detroit. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Pugliano/Getty Images UAW members attend a solidarity rally amid the union’s strike against the Big Three auto makers on Sept.
UAW strike Day 5: New Friday deadline set, in latest turn in union strategy
United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on September 15, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Pugliano/Getty Images United Auto Workers members attend a solidarity rally as the UAW strikes the Big Three automakers on
Here's where things stand just before the UAW and Big 3 automakers' contract deadline
United Auto Workers members and others gather for a rally after marching in the Detroit Labor Day Parade in Detroit on Sept. 4, 2023. Only hours remain before UAW contracts with the Big 3 automakers expire just before midnight. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Bill Pugliano/Getty Images United
Max Scherzer, Rangers' big trade deadline acquisition, likely out for season with injury
The Texas Rangers were the darlings of the baseball world in the first half, but amid their current skid, they lost an ace. The team has been able to avoid doldrums after Jacob deGrom had Tommy John surgery, but their rotation has taken another hit at the worst time. Just
Senate returns and faces deadline to avoid shutdown and questions about McConnell
Lawmakers have a narrow window to approve a stopgap funding measure and avoid a possible government shutdown beginning in October. Leaders of the House and Senate say a temporary spending bill is needed to work on yearlong bills. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Lawmakers have
Mike Evans gives Bucs deadline for new deal: 'The ball is in the owner’s court'
Veteran NFL wide receiver Mike Evans is demanding a new contract, and he’s giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers until next week to make it happen. Evans, who is entering his 10th season in the NFL, all of which he has played in Tampa Bay, will end contract talks with the
Angels place 5 players on waivers following miserable stretch after trade deadline: report
The Los Angeles Angels opted to take impending free agent Shohei Ohtani off the trade market and become buyers at the trade deadline. Roughly a month later, they are waving the white flag. The Angels on Tuesday reportedly placed starter Lucas Giolito, relievers Matt Moore and Reynaldo López and outfielders
Mets fans shower Rangers' Max Scherzer with boos in first return to Citi Field since deadline trade
Max Scherzer returned to Citi Field for the first time since the New York Mets traded him to the Texas Rangers at the MLB deadline last month, and fans were not quick to show him any love. The Mets played a video tribute on their jumbotron for Scherzer, who was
Colts set trade deadline for Jonathan Taylor as star running back wants out of Indy: report
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly set a deadline for All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor to find a trade suitor. Taylor, who was given permission to seek a trade as he remains disgruntled about his contract situation, has until Tuesday to find a new team, according to multiple reports. There have