Tag: Social affairs
‘Treating us like robots’: Amazon workers seek union
<p>BESSEMER, Ala. — Linda Burns was excited at first to land a job at the Amazon warehouse outside Birmingham, Alabama. The former nursing assistant...
3 students cited in theft of rare tree in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Police who were stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree in November from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum said...
Ruling denying adoption by same-sex Nebraska couple reversed
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday reversed a ruling by a lower court judge who denied a same-sex couple’s petition to...
Loved ones struggle with why New Mexico friends were killed
<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Jennifer Lannon loved her children, though she lost custody of them because of her struggle with prescription drug use. Just about...
EXPLAINER: Why is media access at the border an issue?
<p>NEW YORK — Access to government-run facilities housing young immigrants on the border with Mexico has caused one of the first tussles between news...
Tennessee’s governor signs transgender athlete bill
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a law Friday banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports, making it the third state...
Report coming out on French role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide
PARIS — The findings of a commission that has spent two years uncovering France’s role in 1994’s Rwandan genocide are set to be made...
LSU coach accused of ignoring sexual harassment complaint
BATON ROUGE, La. — A 74-year-old woman told state lawmakers Friday that she spoke directly to Louisiana State University football coach Ed Orgeron about...
Report: Money key to reverse pandemic losses for poor
<p>UNITED NATIONS — More than 60 international agencies are calling for immediate financing to put gains for developing countries back on track after the...
Oregon State sues AP to stifle request in volleyball case
<p>Oregon State University leaders are suing to block disclosure of details about an investigation of abuse allegations in their volleyball program, even as they...