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Workers produce vehicles at Volkswagen's U.S. plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. Some 1,600 workers have narrowly voted against unionizing the plant, the second time an effort to unionize the plant has failed in recent years.

Economy

Tennessee Workers Reject Union At Volkswagen Plant — Again

7:56pm June 15, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

The outcome at the Chattanooga plant is the latest blow against organized labor in the South, where union advocates have tried for years to strengthen representation in auto facilities.

Customers abandoned their carts after the cash registers failed at a Target location in Washington, D.C.

Economy

Target Cash Registers Back Online After Chaotic Nationwide Tech Failure

6:13pm June 15, 2019

They were reopened after the company resolved a computer problem, but for two hours, shopping carts across the country were stopped in their tracks and Twitter had a field day.

Adélio Bispo de Oliveira, who confessed to stabbing Jair Bolsonaro, sits after being detained following the attack in September 2018.

World News

Brazilian Judge Acquits Man Who Stabbed Jair Bolsonaro

5:57pm June 15, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

The judge says Adélio Bispo de Oliveira was mentally ill when he almost killed the then-presidential candidate during a campaign stop. Bolsonaro, now president, vows to overturn the ruling.

What do restraint and seclusion practices in schools look like?

How Some Schools Restrain Or Seclude Students: A Look At A Controversial Practice

3:08pm June 15, 2019

by Jenny Abamu

It's supposed to be a last resort when students pose a danger to themselves or others, but laws and policies vary widely around the country.

Demonstrators rally outside the Supreme Court in April as the justices hear arguments over the Trump administration's plan to add a citizenship question to 2020 census forms.

Emails Connect Census Official With GOP Strategist On Citizenship Question

1:18pm June 15, 2019

by Hansi Lo Wang

A Census Bureau official privately discussed the citizenship question issue with Thomas Hofeller, who plaintiffs in census lawsuits argue drove the Trump administration's push for the question.

Kenyan army soldiers ride in a vehicle at their base in 2012. On Saturday, authorities in Kenya blamed Somali militant group al-Shabab for a blast that reportedly left 10 police officers dead.

World News

Kenya Police Blame Al-Shabab For Blast Near Somalia That Left Officers Dead

11:37am June 15, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

At least 10 officers were reportedly killed in the explosion Saturday morning local time. The officers were said to be pursuing extremists who had kidnapped police reservists.

A photo demonstrates safety features in a Volvo XC40. Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features can also make repairs more expensive, boosting car insurance premiums.

Economy

Why Safer Cars Don't Lead To Cheaper Car Insurance ... Yet

10:11am June 15, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive. The result? Premiums can go up for cars that are less likely to crash.

Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., walks up the House steps of the Capitol for the final votes before the Memorial Day recess on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Who Is Justin Amash And Why Is He Willing To Go Against His Own Party?

9:51am June 15, 2019

by Dustin Dwyer

The Michigan Congressman is the only Republican to call for impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Many who know Amash say they're not surprised at his stance, even if it costs him his seat.

Scientists exhumed 10 wooden braziers from eight tombs at the ancient Jirzankal Cemetery in what is now western China. Many of the braziers held stones that were apparently heated and used to burn cannabis plants.

Pass The Brazier: Early Evidence Of Cannabis Smoking Found On Chinese Artifacts

8:35am June 15, 2019

by Pien Huang

Humans have been smoking pot to get high since the first millennium B.C. Archaeologists have found early evidence of cannabis use from wooden bowls exhumed from ancient tombs in western China.

India teammates celebrate after winning the Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia at the Oval in London on June 9. The team will face Pakistan this Sunday.

In India And Pakistan, Cricket Fans Are Gearing Up For Their Favorite World Cup Match

7:58am June 15, 2019

India and Pakistan went to the brink of war in February. But Sunday's match "should create love and affection," says a Pakistani fan. "We should compete, but compete for the betterment of society."