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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

Auto workers union to announce plans on Friday to expand strike in contract dispute with companies

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says it will announce on Friday how it plans to expand its strike against Detroit's three automakers. The union says President Shawn Fain will make the announcement at 10 a.m.

Police charge man in deadly Georgia wreck, saying drivers were racing at more than 100 mph

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man has been charged with vehicular homicide after police say he was one of two drivers racing at speeds above 100 mph (160 kph) in a Sept. 4 crash that killed five teens on a suburban Atlanta highway.
Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan arrests the former head of separatist government after recapturing Nagorno-Karabakh

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Azerbaijan said it arrested the former head of Nagorno-Karabakh’s separatist government as he tried to cross into Armenia on Wednesday along with tens of thousands of others who have fled following Azerbaijan’s 24-hour blitz l
How to watch the second Republican debate tonight

How to watch the second Republican debate tonight

The second Republican presidential debate is drawing near with a smaller onstage lineup than the first event last month. The Republican National Convention confirmed seven candidates will be on the Simi Valley debate stage.
Edmunds: Suffering from gasoline price anxiety? These are the Top 5 hybrids of 2023

Edmunds: Suffering from gasoline price anxiety? These are the Top 5 hybrids of 2023

Are high gas prices burning a hole in your wallet? Then maybe it’s a good time to consider a hybrid vehicle.

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The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agre
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant

5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant

SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. (AP) — About five people picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant suffered minor injuries Tuesday when a vehicle leaving the plant struck them, police said.
Las Vegas hospitality workers could be the latest major labor union to go on strike

Las Vegas hospitality workers could be the latest major labor union to go on strike

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas hospitality workers may be the latest major labor union in the U.S.
Florida to seek death penalty against man accused of murdering Lyft driver

Florida to seek death penalty against man accused of murdering Lyft driver

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a Florida man accused of murdering a Lyft driver whose car he allegedly stole in an attempt to escape another killing.