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Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO after 20 years just ahead of Trump's inauguration

Service workers union rejoins AFL-CIO after 20 years just ahead of Trump's inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Service Employees International Union is returning to the AFL-CIO after 20 years, betting that a united labor movement will do more to help workers overcome legal challenges to organize and join unions.
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'Scary' or 'empty threats'? Canadians weigh in on Trump's '51st state' plan

'Scary' or 'empty threats'? Canadians weigh in on Trump's '51st state' plan

The Canadian Press asked people from Halifax to Vancouver what they thought of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's idea to make Canada the "51st state" and use "economic force" to do so.
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Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks to help bankroll the ceremony.
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Why Georgia's latest push to curb lawsuits has business groups and trial lawyers at odds

Why Georgia's latest push to curb lawsuits has business groups and trial lawyers at odds

ATLANTA (AP) — After years of stalled efforts to limit civil lawsuits, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican lawmakers are doubling down with a new push.
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Gov. Andy Beshear rails against acrimony of national politics in calling for commonsense governing

Gov. Andy Beshear rails against acrimony of national politics in calling for commonsense governing

Kentucky Democratic Gov.
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The Arkansas Supreme Court and chief justice are in a power struggle over who can fire officials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' Supreme Court and its chief justice are publicly feuding, days after she was sworn into office, over who has the authority to fire the court's top officials.
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The Arkansas Supreme Court and chief justice are in a power struggle over who can fire officials

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' Supreme Court and its chief justice are publicly feuding, days after she was sworn into office, over who has the authority to fire the court's top officials.
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Gov. Andy Beshear rails against acrimony of national politics in calling for common sense governing

Gov. Andy Beshear rails against acrimony of national politics in calling for common sense governing

Kentucky Democratic Gov.
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B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead alleging Home Depot violated its customers' privacy when collecting and sharing their information after emailing purchase receipts.
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Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

Liberal MPs push Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider running for leadership

OTTAWA — Some Liberal MPs are pressing Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to change his mind and run for the party leadership. LeBlanc bowed out of the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday before it even kicked off.
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