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US steps toward forcing recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel

US steps toward forcing recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday with the embattled Republican facing accusations of corruption and bribery that have shadowed him for years.
UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms

DETROIT (AP) — A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert BLACK ROCK DESERT, Nev.
Endangered red wolves need space to stay wild. But there’s another predator in the way - humans

Endangered red wolves need space to stay wild. But there’s another predator in the way - humans

ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, N.C. (AP) — Jeff Akin had to bite his tongue. He was chatting with a neighbor about efforts to protect and grow the area’s red wolf population.
Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

Biden celebrates unions and job creation during a Philadelphia Labor Day appearance

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden, who often says he's the most pro-union president in history, touted the importance of organized labor and applauded American workers in building the economy during a Labor Day appearance in Philadelphia on Mon
From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year

From strikes to new union contracts, Labor Day's organizing roots are especially strong this year

NEW YORK (AP) — Labor Day is right around the corner, along with the big sales and barbecues that come with it.
Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government

Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the union's economic demands.
Manitoba Crown corporation nixes plan to to give some licences without road tests

Manitoba Crown corporation nixes plan to to give some licences without road tests

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba Crown corporation has backed down from a plan that would have let some people get their driver’s licences without road tests.
Hyundai and LG will invest an additional $2B into making batteries at Georgia electric vehicle plant

Hyundai and LG will invest an additional $2B into making batteries at Georgia electric vehicle plant

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution said Thursday they will spend an additional $2 billion and hire an extra 400 workers to make batteries at the automaker’s sprawling U.S.