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Hundreds of Google workers demand abortion protections, data privacy

By Associated Press

Hundreds of Google employees are petitioning the company to extend its abortion health care benefits to contract workers and to strengthen privacy protections for Google users searching for abortion information online.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension

By Tom Withers, Associated Press

Watson was accused of sexually harassing and coercing the women during massage therapy sessions while he played for the Houston Texans.

Federal judge says Starbucks must reinstate fired workers

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

A federal judge is ordering Starbucks to reinstate seven employees in Memphis, Tennessee, who were fired earlier this year after leading an effort to unionize their store.

Slightly fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as strong labor market continues

By Matt Ott, Associated Press

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to be the strongest segment of the U.S. economy.

Ruling clears Joe Biden's 2021 pause on new oil, gas leases

By Kevin McGill, Matthew Brown, Associated Press

A judge's order that forced the Biden administration to resume sales of oil and gas leases on federal land and waters has been lifted by a federal appeals court.

Egypt's central bank governor resigns as economic struggles mount

By Samy Magdy, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

The Middle East's most populous nation has struggled to curb inflation triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine, high oil prices and a drop in tourism.

Judge says pharmacies owe 2 Ohio counties $650 million in opioids suit

By Mark Gillispie, Associated Press

A federal judge in Cleveland has awarded $650 million in damages to two Ohio counties that sued CVS, Walgreens and Walmart over the way the national pharmacy chains distributed opioids to their communities.

News Wrap: Rudy Giuliani appears before Georgia grand jury in 2020 election probe

In our news wrap Wednesday, Rudy Giuliani appeared before a special grand jury in Georgia over his attempts to change the state's 2020 election results, former Vice President Pence implored Republicans to stop attacks on the FBI, the CDC announced…

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Railroads back plan calling for 24 percent raises but workers wary

By Josh Funk, Associated Press

The major freight railroads signaled they're ready to negotiate a new deal based on a report that calls for 24 percent raises, but the 12 unions involved in the stalled talks still haven't commented on the recommendations.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells IRS to develop modernization plan in 6 months

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has directed the IRS to develop a plan within six months outlining how the tax agency will modernize its technology, customer service and hiring.