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Meris Lutz | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The first federal legal protections for indoor and outdoor workers exposed to heat could go into effect next year following decades of activism by medical experts, unions and labor advocates. The rule would, …

ROME — About 20 migrants are believed to be missing after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean this week, the U.N. refugee agency and the Italian coast guard said Wednesday. Seven Syrians were rescued and taken to the southern Italian …

Kalea Hall | (TNS) The Detroit News At a time when average new-vehicle prices near $50,000 are pushing more shoppers to consider the used market, Consumer Reports is releasing brand reliability ratings and “top picks” of pre-owned models for the …

Alex Brown | Stateline.org (TNS) Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. …

Mike Magner | (TNS) CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON — The bald eagle is poised to officially rise to its long-assumed perch as the national bird of the United States if House members follow suit when they return from recess and pass legislation that sailed …

By Joe Yogerst | CNN Disneyland, Times Square and Yosemite National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are plenty of other places across the United States that continue to fly beneath the travel radar. While there are literally …

Meg James | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Walt Disney Co. on Sunday pulled ESPN and other channels from DirecTV, minutes before the kick off a high-profile USC football game and during the U.S. Open tennis tournament — infuriating sports fans who …

Kalea Hall | (TNS) The Detroit News At a time when average new-vehicle prices near $50,000 are pushing more shoppers to consider the used market, Consumer Reports is releasing brand reliability ratings and “top picks” of pre-owned models for the …

SAN JOSE — A motorcyclist killed in a crash with a semi-truck last week was trying to pass the rig when the collision unfolded on a North San Jose roadway, according to police. Around 12:15 p.m. on Aug. 29, the …

Ryan Seacrest may be breathing new life into “Wheel of Fortune,” but he’s promising longtime fans that things will pretty much stay the same. After successful stints commandeering “American Idol,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” and “Live with Kelly …

Convicted con artist Anna Delvey Sorokin is among the famous faces cast in the 33rd season of “Dancing with the Stars,” announced just days after longtime pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested for felony domestic violence. “Good Morning America” announced the …

You might have an inkling that I like beer. But I’m also an unabashed lover of all things cheese. So for me, combining the two is quite possibly one of life’s greatest pleasures. It’s also much better than the more …

Bay Area Home Report 1801 Loch Ness Way – Google Street View A house located in the 1800 block of Loch Ness Way in San Jose has new owners. The 1,179-square-foot property, built in 1970, was sold on Aug. 9, …

Nardine Saad | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Adele says she’s making good on a promise to take a break from music after she completes her residency in Las Vegas. The “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep” singer confirmed during her …

By Joe Yogerst | CNN Disneyland, Times Square and Yosemite National Park can be packed to the rafters with tourists. But there are plenty of other places across the United States that continue to fly beneath the travel radar. While there are literally …

OAKLAND A bill from Assemblymember Mia Bonta, D-Oakland, on candidate security, AB 2041, passed its final vote through the Legislature early Sunday and is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Bonta released the statement below in response. Related Articles Local News …

Meg James | (TNS) Los Angeles Times Walt Disney Co. on Sunday pulled ESPN and other channels from DirecTV, minutes before the kick off a high-profile USC football game and during the U.S. Open tennis tournament — infuriating sports fans who …