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Production workers to strike against major Navy shipbuilder

BATH, Maine - Production workers at one of the Navy's largest shipbuilders overwhelmingly voted to strike, rejecting Bath Iron Works' three-year contract offer Sunday and threatening to further delay ...

Jun 21, 2020

Under Trump, 'You're fired!' even greets federal prosecutors

NEW YORK - Former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had a snickering response to news that his successor as top federal prosecutor was "stepping down" from the job. "Doesn't sound like 'stepping d...

Jun 20, 2020

6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign's communication...

Jun 20, 2020

6 staffers setting up for Trump rally positive for COVID-19

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign says six staff members helping set up for his Saturday night rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have tested positive for coronavirus. The campaign's communication...

Jun 20, 2020

Woman wanted after Atlanta Wendy's burns in shooting protest

ATLANTA - Investigators said Saturday they have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with a fire at a Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta during protests over the police shooting of an African...

Jun 20, 2020

Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it

WASHINGTON - A federal judge ruled Saturday that former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the ...

Jun 20, 2020

AP source: MLB spring training sites close amid virus worry

Every team in Major League Baseball will shut its spring training camp over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, a move that came in the wake of the Philadelphia Phillies announcing five players h...

Jun 19, 2020

US attorney who oversaw cases of Trump allies steps down

WASHINGTON - The U.S. attorney who oversaw key prosecutions of allies of President Donald Trump and an investigation into Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is resigning from his post, officials sa...

Jun 19, 2020

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses. The administration announced Friday it will p...

Jun 19, 2020

White House announces plans for July 4th celebration

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key "Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could gen...

Jun 19, 2020