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YouTube prankster says he had no idea he was scaring man who shot him

LEESBURG, Va, (AP) — A YouTube prankster who was shot by one his targets told jurors Tuesday he had no inkling he had scared or angered the man who fired on him as the prank was recorded.
United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers and their families

United Farm Workers endorses Biden, says he's an 'authentic champion' for workers and their families

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United Farm Workers on Tuesday announced its endorsement of President Joe Biden for reelection, saying that the Democrat has proven throughout his life to be an “authentic champion” for workers and their families , regardless of
Unifor contract talks with General Motors begin after workers ratify Ford deal

Unifor contract talks with General Motors begin after workers ratify Ford deal

TORONTO — Contract talks between Unifor and General Motors Canada begin today. The negotiations cover about 4,300 workers at the automaker's St. Catharines Powertrain Plant, the Oshawa Assembly Complex and the Woodstock Parts Distribution Centre.
New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

New cars are supposed to be getting safer. So why are fatalities on the rise?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alyssa Milligan was someone who intuitively knew when another person needed help, encouragement or a kind word.
Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

Trump says he always had autoworkers' backs. Union leaders say his first-term record shows otherwise

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — When former President Donald Trump visits Detroit on Wednesday, he’ll be looking to blunt criticisms from a United Auto Workers union leadership that has said a second term for him would be a “disaster" for workers.
Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks with auto workers union

Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks with auto workers union

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Monday that it's pausing construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan until it is confident it can run the factory competitively.
More charges filed against 2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case in Las Vegas

More charges filed against 2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors filed additional criminal charges Monday against two teenagers being held as adults in the video-recorded killing of a retired former Southern California police chief as he rode his bicycle on a Las Vegas road.
Canadian auto workers to target General Motors after deal with Ford is ratified

Canadian auto workers to target General Motors after deal with Ford is ratified

DETROIT (AP) — Canadian auto workers say General Motors will be their next target after members ratified a new three-year labor contract with Ford.
Former foreign minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korea should form closer ties

Former foreign minister Marc Garneau says Canada, South Korea should form closer ties

OTTAWA — Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau says Canada should push for a role in a new security pact, arguing South Korea and Ottawa could help each other gain strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific.
With Ford deal approved, Unifor sets sights on GM for next round of auto talks

With Ford deal approved, Unifor sets sights on GM for next round of auto talks

TORONTO — Canada's largest private sector union says it will turn to negotiations with General Motors after members voted to accept its labour agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada.
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