FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoDetroit, MI UAW-represented janitors at some GM plants go on strike; impact on auto production unclearUSA TODAY Money - Jamie L. LaReauDETROIT — The four-year contract between General Motors and the United Auto Workers expired early Sunday as janitors employed by Aramark who are represented by the union walked off the job at GM locations
SmileDirectClub SmileDirectClub: 'Consumer sentiment is on our side' despite rough IPO debutUSA TODAY Money - Nathan BomeySmileDirectClub's initial public offering got a tepid response last week, but the teeth straightening company said its growth prospects remain strong. Nashville-based SmileDirectClub provides removable,
Iowa State Cyclones Too many mistakes, including late punt blunder, spoil Iowa State's upset bid against IowaUSA TODAY Sports - Tommy BirchAMES, Ia.— During Matt Campbell’s introductory press conference at Iowa State back in 2015, the new Cyclones football coach got a quick lesson on the importance of the Cy-Hawk rivalry. As Campbell finished
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Three takeaways from No. 1 Clemson's blowout win over SyracuseUSA TODAY Sports - Paul MyerbergSYRACUSE, N.Y. — No. 1 Clemson toyed with Syracuse before an 87-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter fueled the Tigers' 41-6 win. For the first time in three years, a game in this series was decided
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Can anyone beat Clemson? It's unlikely as the ACC continues to scuffle this seasonUSA TODAY Sports - George SchroederEven given the fractious nature of college football fandom, we can probably all agree on this one thing: Clemson is really good. Through three games, the Tigers appear very deserving of the No. 1 ranking.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Backup quarterback Kyle Trask rallies No. 8 Florida past KentuckyUSA TODAY Sports - Jon HaleLEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s 31-game losing streak to No. 8 Florida may have ended last year, but the Wildcats proved Saturday they had not run out of heartbreaking ways to lose in the series. The Wildcats
Sports Braves infielder Charlie Culberson hospitalized after being hit in the face by a pitchUSA TODAY Sports - Ellen J. HorrowAtlanta Braves infielder Charlie Culberson was transported to a Washington hospital after being hit in the face by a pitch during Saturday's 10-1 win over the Washington Nationals. Culberson was struck
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Alabama-Clemson V might not be a slam-dunk and other college football observations from Week 3USA TODAY Sports - Dan WolkenThere was good reason to spend the entire college football offseason talking about how the hierarchy was Alabama and Clemson well ahead of everyone else. But now that we’re 25% of the way through the season,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Winners and losers from Week 3 in college football are led by Notre Dame and GeorgiaUSA TODAY Sports - Paul MyerbergThe stage is set for one of the most anticipated games of the 2019 season. No. 3 Georgia led Arkansas State 34-0 at halftime and breezed through a 55-0 win. Behind five touchdowns from quarterback Ian
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Too-many-men penalty costs No. 19 Michigan State in loss to Arizona StateUSA TODAY Sports - Chris SolariEAST LANSING, Mich. — A record will have to wait for another day. Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio must wait for Big Ten play to find some offense. Eno Benjamin’s 1-yard touchdown run with seconds
Unions UAW contract with GM expires; union says 'significant differences' remainUSA TODAY Money - Jamie L. LaReauDETROIT — The four-year contract between General Motors and the United Auto Workers expired early Sunday as negotiations on a new deal continue. UAW leadership told members that "significant differences"
Sports Opinion: Lions QB Matt Stafford finds new perspective after his wife's brain surgeryUSA TODAY Sports - Mitch AlbomThe longest huddle of Matthew Stafford’s life took place not on a field but in a hospital waiting area. He was surrounded not by teammates but by family. He wore no pads nor helmet, only street clothes.
Frankfurt Meet the 9-pound, 11-ounce baby girl born at 9:11 p.m. on 9/11USA TODAY - Max GarlandMEMPHIS, Tenn. – A 9-pound, 11-ounce baby was born at 9:11 p.m. on Sept. 11 at a Tennessee hospital. Christina Malone-Brown is one of thousands who have been born at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
Sports David Ortiz to hospital staff after being shot: 'Please don't let me die. I have four children.'USA TODAY Sports - Chris BumbacaDavid Ortiz made his triumphant return to public life earlier this week by throwing out the first pitch at the Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park. The reality is that months ago, however, Ortiz was sure
Dennis Rodman Dennis Rodman corrects 'For Better or Worse' doc over Madonna locker-room visit, Snipes' hairUSA TODAY - Bryan AlexanderLOS ANGELES — As an intimate group of his friends and colleagues watched a special Hollywood screening of the ESPN "30 for 30" film "Rodman: For Better or Worse" Monday night, Dennis Rodman himself was
Sports No. 11 Penn State survives challenge from Pittsburgh with late defensive standsUSA TODAY Sports - Frank BodaniSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — If there is anything that sums up the Nittany Lions' wild inconsistencies and near misses the past two weeks, it would be their crowded running back room. For the first time in forever,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Eastern Michigan takes down Big Ten foe Illinois on road, takes home $1 millionUSA TODAY Sports - Chris BumbacaIllinois paid $1 million to Eastern Michigan for its football team to visit Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday. The Eagles displayed their gratitude for the hospitality by handing the Illini a loss.
Suicide Suicide of prominent pastor Jarrid Wilson forces church leaders to confront mental healthUSA TODAY - Lindsay SchnellThe first time he thought about killing himself, Adrian Crawford was wracked with fear, shame and guilt. He believed deeply in God but couldn’t shake the darkness that surrounded him. Did being plagued
Otto Warmbier President Trump to host Otto Warmbier's parents for dinner at the White HouseUSA TODAY - Deirdre ShesgreenWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is planning to have dinner on Saturday with the parents of Otto Warmbier, the American college student who died at age 22 after being imprisoned in North Korea. The
France Trapped, alone and 'desperate to come home.' American siblings barred from leaving ChinaUSA TODAY - Deirdre ShesgreenWASHINGTON – Two young Americans, Victor and Cynthia Liu, are “trapped” in China, increasingly desperate and despondent because Chinese authorities have blocked them from leaving for more than a year.
Nevada Legislature Bernie Sanders bashes Joe Biden, embraces Trump supporter during Nevada campaign stopUSA TODAY - James DeHavenBernie Sanders took aim at Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden on Friday, telling a Carson City, Nevada, audience that the former vice president had distorted Sanders’ Medicare for All proposal
Sports VP Mike Pence says Triple Crown winner American Pharoah bit him during visit to Kentucky farmUSA TODAY Sports - Chris BumbacaAmerican Pharoah has it all these days. By becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years in 2015, the horse secured a life of pampering and mating at Coolmore's Ashford Stud Farm in Versailles, Kentucky.
Iowa State University Photos: Best signs on ESPN's 'College GameDay' for Iowa State-Iowa football game in AmesUSA TODAY Sports - Chris BumbacaFor the first time, ESPN’s "College GameDay" crew made its way to Iowa State University and Ames in advance of the Cylones’ in-state matchup against the University of Iowa on Saturday. “Amesday” lived
Saudi Arabia Drone attack by Yemeni rebels sets off fires at major Saudi Arabian oil facilitiesUSA TODAY - Doug StanglinDrones launched by Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels hit key Saudi Arabian oil installations Saturday, setting off fires at a major oil processing facility and oilfield, according to Saudi and rebel
Cadillac These are the most important vehicles expected to debut in next 12 monthsUSA TODAY Money - Mark PhelanAutomakers around the world are holding their breath as they prepare new vehicles for debuts over the next 12 months. Between now and next September, a handful of cars, SUVs and at least one pickup will
Wisconsin 'I thought I'd be ready': Father mourns son's death 10 years after attack put him in comaUSA TODAY - Adrianna RodriguezASHBURN, Va. – It started out as one of the better days. Ken and Sue Diviney and their son, Ryan, were spending Labor Day weekend at their peaceful cabin in West Virginia. The family often retreated there
Paula Deen What it's like to ride Paula Deen's new zipline roller coaster in Pigeon Forge, TennesseeUSA TODAY - Maggie JonesPIGEON FORGE – Pigeon Forge visitors can now experience the thrills of a zipline and roller coaster on a new attraction from Paula Deen. Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge,
Sports Deaf Michigan high school football player captains his team and dominates opponentsUSA TODAY Sports - Mick McCabeBLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- The Bloomfield Hills players were gathered around coach Dan Loria, and all eyes were fixed on their football coach. Well, except senior Devin Holmes. Instead looking at Loria,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChristian Yelich Cuteness alert: Kids at Children's Hospital return well wishes to Brewers' Christian YelichUSA TODAY Sports - JR RadcliffeIn early September, Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich visited kids at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin during an off day for the team. On Friday, those kids were offering the reigning MVP the same encouragement
