Jul 26 Starbucks, other California companies must pay employees for off-the-clock work, court says By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press The ruling came in a lawsuit by a Starbucks employee, Douglas Troester, who argued that he was entitled to be paid for the time he spent closing the store after he had clocked out. Continue reading
Jul 26 California declares fire emergency as blazes across state continue By Marcio Sanchez, Associated Press Fire stoked by hot and windy weather raged through a forest in far northern California on Thursday. In mountain communities east of Los Angeles, calmer conditions aided firefighters on the lines of a suspected arson wildfire that forced thousands of… Continue reading
Jul 26 Today is the deadline to reunite all separated families. Where do things stand? By Joshua Barajas The government is aiming to reunite about 64 percent of the 2,551 separated minors older than 5 by Thursday, a goal it said it would meet. But the administration, when saying this, is focusing only on those “eligible” for reunification. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 8:19 What does Trump on tape reveal about the plan to pay off a former Playboy model? The president’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen released a recording of then-candidate Trump in which they seem to discuss a possible payment to the chief of a media company that reportedly agreed to pay a former Playboy model for her… Continue watching
Jul 25 Trump hotel ruling could open door to his financial records By Stephen Braun, Associated Press The ruling was the first time that a federal judge has interpreted the emoluments clause, which had never been fully tested in an American courtroom. Continue reading
Jul 25 Tears, hugs and help: Church groups assist reunited families By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — The immigrant parents arrived at Catholic Charities in white vans with their children, their paperwork and almost nothing else. Continue reading
Jul 25 U.S. marijuana companies go public in Canada By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — Green Thumb Industries had a business plan, expertise and plenty of ambition to grow its marijuana business. What the Chicago-based company didn't have was access to enough capital to make it all happen. Continue reading
Jul 25 Pregnant again: April the giraffe’s calf is due in March By Associated Press NEW YORK — April, the giraffe whose YouTube pregnancy in 2017 made her famous, is due again around next March. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 4:22 Duck Boat dangers have been a concern for decades Duck Boats have been a popular novelty tourist ride around the country for many years. But a deadly accident in Branson, Missouri, that killed 17 is putting questions about safety and regulation back in the spotlight. John Yang reports that… Continue watching
Jul 24 Heart of Yosemite National Park to close as crews battle wildfire By Christopher Weber, Associated Press Over nearly two weeks, flames have churned through more than 57 square miles of timber in steep terrain of the Sierra Nevada just west of the park. Continue reading