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Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

More than 5,000 workers assemble luxury SUVs and EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz in Alabama. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

More than 5,000 Mercedes-Benz workers who build luxury SUVs in Alabama were eligible to vote on whether to join the UAW. Workers faced intense anti-union messaging from Mercedes in the run-up.

A new U.S. pier starts operations off Gaza. Advocates say the aid isn't nearly enough

by Tom Bowman , Jackie Northam

A new U.S. pier starts operations off Gaza. Advocates say the aid isn't nearly enough

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High school students sue Arkansas over restricted African American studies

by Josie Lenora

High school students sue Arkansas over restricted African American studies

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Beloved football manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool

by Gus Contreras , Katia Riddle

Beloved football manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool

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Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits

Jeffery Christian, right, speaks at a press conference in Chicago, on May 7. Christian and dozens of others claim they were sexually abused as children while incarcerated at Illinois juvenile detention centers, as part of a lawsuit recounting decades of allegations of systemic child abuse. Teresa Crawford/AP hide caption

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National

Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits

by Meg Anderson

Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits

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Television

Comcast plans to offer a new streaming bundle. Is streaming the new cable?

by Eric Deggans

Comcast plans to offer a new streaming bundle. Is streaming the new cable?

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Politics

Gov. Kristi Noem says Mexican cartels are active on South Dakota Indian reservations

by Lee Strubinger

Gov. Kristi Noem says Mexican cartels are active on South Dakota Indian reservations

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Law

Interstate travel becomes a target for the anti-abortion movement with Texas filing

by Olivia Aldridge

Interstate travel becomes a target for the anti-abortion movement with Texas filing

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Education

How Morehouse students are feeling about Biden's upcoming commencement address

by Juma Sei

How Morehouse students are feeling about Biden's upcoming commencement address

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Movie Interviews

Brittany Howard makes acting debut as a pony with big dreams in 'Thelma the Unicorn'

by Mallory Yu , Sarah Handel , Scott Detrow

Brittany Howard makes acting debut as a pony with big dreams in 'Thelma the Unicorn'

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More than 5,000 workers assemble luxury SUVs and EV batteries for Mercedes-Benz in Alabama. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Business

Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

by Andrea Hsu , Stephan Bisaha

Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

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National

Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice

by Adrian Andrews

Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice

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Strange News

Is your name Kyle? There's a gathering you may want to know about

by Maya Fawaz

Is your name Kyle? There's a gathering you may want to know about

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Music Interviews

With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music

by Alejandra Marquez Janse , Tinbete Ermyas , Ari Shapiro

With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music

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Weather

Power for nearly 1 million Houston buildings could be out for days after storm

by Lucio Vasquez | Houston Public Media

Power for nearly 1 million Houston buildings could be out for days after storm

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Economy

How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs

by Darian Woods

How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs

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Education

Ohio reviews diversity scholarships

by Sarah Donaldson

Ohio reviews diversity scholarships

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Sports

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament

by Justin Hicks

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament

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Theater

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

by Noah Caldwell , Patrick Jarenwattananon , Ari Shapiro

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

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A new U.S. pier starts operations off Gaza. Advocates say the aid isn't nearly enough

High school students sue Arkansas over restricted African American studies

Beloved football manager Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool

Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits

Comcast plans to offer a new streaming bundle. Is streaming the new cable?

Gov. Kristi Noem says Mexican cartels are active on South Dakota Indian reservations

Interstate travel becomes a target for the anti-abortion movement with Texas filing

How Morehouse students are feeling about Biden's upcoming commencement address

Brittany Howard makes acting debut as a pony with big dreams in 'Thelma the Unicorn'

Mercedes workers vote no to union. UAW says they were illegally intimidated

Funeral is held for U.S. Airman Roger Fortson as family calls for justice

Is your name Kyle? There's a gathering you may want to know about

With 'Glorious,' Kate Hudson fulfills her lifelong dream of making music

Power for nearly 1 million Houston buildings could be out for days after storm

How tariffs — like those on Chinese goods — might impact inflation and jobs

Ohio reviews diversity scholarships

Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested in Kentucky on the way to tournament

Broadway shows are more expensive than ever to make, but audiences aren't showing up

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