Grinnell College will ask the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the vote, a move that could impact other student worker unionization efforts.
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Frontier flight scare: Engine cover falls off on flight from Las Vegas to Tampa
Frontier Flight 260 from Las Vegas to Tampa Bay, Florida, had to return to Las Vegas for an emergency landing. No injuries were reported.
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Anchorage, Alaska
The powerful earthquake caused damage to homes and businesses and triggering a tsunami warning.
‘A big one’: 7.0 earthquake rocks Anchorage, Alaska; pipeline, flights, roads shut down
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 has struck near Anchorage, Alaska, causing widespread damage, triggering rock slides and alarming office workers who plunged under their desks.
Tennessee woman names daughter after police officer who delivered baby on the side of the road
A City of Dickson police officer delivered a baby in a vehicle on the Highway 46 South roadside while on duty and working in sub-freezing temps.
Trump to Australian PM: ‘So far so good’
US President Donald Trump, meeting Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Argentina, said “we’ve just gotten to know each other and, so far so good.” (Nov. 30)
House Dems target big donors, voting access
House Democrats are unveiling their first bill for the new Congress, a good-government package to limit big money in politics, make it easier for citizens to vote and require presidents to disclose their tax returns. (Nov. 30)
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Bloomberg announces $50 million donation to combat the opioid epidemic
The funds will be used to help up to 10 states implement opioid prevention and treatment efforts over the next three years. Video provided by Newsy
Tensions rising as G-20 leaders open meeting
Leaders from the world’s leading economies kick off the Group of 20 summit with an official agenda of development, infrastructure and investment. That agenda is overshadowed by tensions over the US-China trade and the conflict over Ukraine. (Nov. 30)
Putin, Saudi Crown Prince high-five at G-20 summit
A smiling Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen high-fiving Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the world’s top economic leaders sit down for the G-20 summit in Argentina. (Nov. 30)