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Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year -
Pogues singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad 'Fairytale of New York,' died Thursday, his family said. He was 65. -
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the diplomat with the thick glasses and gravelly voice who dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China, died Wednesday, his consulting firm said. He was 100. -
Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award-winning actor dies at 93
Frances Sternhagen, the veteran character actor who won two Tony Awards has died at 93. -
Consumer Reports: Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks
Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports -
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is out today - Taylor Swift takes top spot
The 2023 Spotify Wrapped has come out today, and Taylor Swift is this year's most-played artist. -
Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
"As this is an individual personnel matter, I will not be able to disclose any details related to the initial reporting or the findings,'' general manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday. -
Google will start deleting 'inactive' accounts in December. Here's what you need to know
Under Google's updated inactive-account policy, which the tech giant announced back in May, accounts that haven't been used in at least two years could be deleted. Accounts deemed inactive will be erased in a phased-approach beginning Friday. -
France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year
France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas -
Israel and Hamas extend truce, agree to free more hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire until Wednesday, raising the prospect of further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel and a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war. -
What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is "authentic." -
What's Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023? Hint: Be true to yourself
In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is ``authentic.'' -
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track as Egypt says it has received lists for a third exchange
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be back on track after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons. -
Fragile Gaza truce is back on track after hourslong delay in hostage-for-prisoner swap
The tense cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be back on track early Sunday after the release of a second group of militant-held hostages and Palestinians from Israeli prisons, but the swap followed an hourslong delay that underscored the truce’s fragility. -
Hamas set to release 14 Israeli hostages for 42 Israel-held Palestinians in second truce swap
Egyptian officials say Hamas is preparing to release 14 Israeli hostages Saturday for 42 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. -
Ireland's prime minister condemns anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin
Ireland's prime minister on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country's way of life. -
Israel and Hamas begin ceasefire, setting stage for release of some hostages and more aid to Gaza
A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. -
Love ties career high with 3 TD passes, leads Packers to 29-22 win over NFC North-leading Lions
The Lions (8-3) went for it five times on fourth down and only converted once on the final touchdown drive. One of the failed attempts was a decision to fake a punt with a run from their 23 in the third quarter down by nine points. -
India restores e-visa services for Canadian nationals, easing diplomatic row
India restored electronic visa services for Canadian nationals, an Indian foreign ministry official said Wednesday, two months after Canada alleged the South Asian nation was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in Canada. -
Israeli Cabinet approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip over a four-day period, the Israeli government said Wednesday. It said it would extend the lull by an additional day for every 10 hostages released. -
Drop-prone Chiefs get shut out in second half for third straight time
The Kansas City Chiefs have scored an NFL-worst 53 points in the second half of games this season, which equates to just over five per game, and they sure could have used that measly total against the Eagles on Monday night.
