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Cerberus Capital Management's deal to buy a substantial stake in Chrysler for $7.4-billion has found unusual support from the United Auto Workers. One possible reason is that the UAW might get control of the pension fund.

The extreme heat and wildfire smoke hitting parts of the U.S. can be hazardous for people who work outside. The federal government and some states are trying to establish more protections.

Chinese New Year celebrations are all about family and food. This year, a loving daughter is preparing the holiday dinner for her parents for the first time. Thing is, she isn't a very good cook.

This week saw the hottest day around the world since records began. How do we know that, and what can we expect in the future?

Megan Rapinoe will end her career having won at least two World Cups and one Olympic gold medal and having been awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The NCAA men's basketball tournament gets underway Thursday. It's a field padded with big-conference also-rans who have taken spots from more deserving teams with lesser pedigrees.

As local and federal authorities hold a "gang summit" in Los Angeles, Police Chief William Bratton offers a list of the city's worst gangs. Braton says it will help target offenders. Critics worry he may be creating a de facto badge of honor for gang members.

The president exercised his veto for only the third time, sending the proposed law back to Congress, where Democrats lack the numbers to override it.

The U.S. is pushing for a diplomatic resolution in the West African country of Niger, as Secretary Blinken warns that Russian-backed mercenaries Wagner are taking advantage of the instability there.

Washington is watching closely to see what happens to Russia's Wagner Group after its leader was killed.