The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) called on Monday for a new union election to take place at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse. The order means the nearly 6,000 workers at that processing facility will vote a second time on whether to form a collective bargaining unit with the Retail, Wholesale, …

President Joe Biden’s announcement that the U.S. and five other countries are tapping their emergency oil supplies is aimed at reassuring consumers that the White House is taking action to curb surging gasoline costs. But energy analysts say the gambit — an unusual use of the country’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve …

Joe Biden became the oldest man to occupy the White House when he was inaugurated earlier this year. Now, he’s the first president ever to turn 79 years of age while in office. Born on November 20, 1942, Mr. Biden’s birthday is Saturday. The day before his birthday, the president …

Closing arguments in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin, began Monday. The 18-year-old from Illinois claims he acted in self-defense when he killed two people and wounded a third during a protest in August 2020 over the police shooting of Jacob Blake. The Wisconsin governor has activated about …

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, November 7, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. We go now to former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who is also on the board of …

Southwest Airlines said Sunday it’s conducting an internal investigation after one of its pilots used a phrase that’s become a stand-in for insulting President Joe Biden during the pilot’s greeting to passengers over the plane’s public address system last week. The airline announced its investigation after The Associated Press reported …

More than a year after Alex “Chumpy” Pullin died, his partner Ellidy has given birth to their daughter, she announced in an Instagram post. Ellidy Pullin used in vitro fertilization after the former Olympian and two-time world champion snowboarder died while spearfishing in Australia.   Ellidy Pullin welcomed Minnie Alex Pullin …

Washington — Democratic lawmakers had nothing but praise for President Biden, who met with a number of House members Tuesday as he tries to steer them toward a deal to move his domestic agenda, but despite the optimism, there’s no deal yet. The president and top White House aides met with …

Brian Goldner, who as CEO and chairman spearheaded Hasbro’s transformation from a toy company to an entertainment force, has died. He was 58. The announcement Tuesday came two days after the Pawtucket, Rhode Island, company said Goldner was taking a medical leave of absence. Hasbro did not give a cause …

Eight people were arrested after multiple fights broke out Thursday following a Major League Soccer match in San Jose, California, authorities said. More than 40 officers responded to the scene at PayPal Park on Thursday night. The San Jose Police Department said “multiple fights and at least one shooting” were …