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Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

By TOM KRISHER, MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit’s three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits and as the industry begins a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles. By

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Casino giant Caesars Entertainment reports cyberattack; MGM Resorts says some systems still down

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino company Caesars Entertainment on Thursday joined Las Vegas gambling rival MGM Resorts International in reporting that it was hit by a cyberattack, but added in a report to federal regulators that its casino and online operations were not disrupted. The Reno-based publicly traded company told

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Charges in St. Louis more than doubled after embattled St. Louis prosecutor resigned

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Criminal prosecutions have more than doubled in St. Louis since the city’s progressive prosecutor resigned under fire. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch found that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore filed more than 1,400 case over the three-month period that started with his May 31 swearing-in. That compares to 620 cases filed

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Retiring Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to say farewell by performing his own songs

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright will perform on an entirely different stage before bidding farewell to St. Louis fans and life on the baseball diamond. Wainwright will give a postgame concert during his final weekend playing at Busch Stadium. The 42-year-old will retire from baseball after this season,

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Missouri lawmakers fail to override Gov. Parson’s vetoes, and instead accept pared-back state budget

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers have failed to override any of the governor’s $555 million in budget cuts. The state Legislature convened Wednesday for its annual veto session. Republican Gov. Mike Parson made hefty cuts to the spending plan lawmakers had proposed. Parson says lawmakers tried to spend

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A Missouri court upholds state Senate districts in the first test of revised redistricting rules

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state’s Senate districts. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem rejected claims that the districts drawn by a judicial panel after the 2020 census unlawfully divided a St. Louis suburb and a western Missouri county into

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SEC looks vulnerable thanks to shocking 1-4 record against ACC as part of lackluster start to season

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer The mighty Southeastern Conference, which has claimed 13 of the last 17 national championships, including four straight, looks far more vulnerable than anyone expected and the slow start could be important when teams are competing for playoff spots. The SEC’s 1-4 record against Atlantic Coast Conference teams ranks as

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Adam Wainwright finally earns his 199th victory, and Cardinals top AL-leading Orioles 5-2

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Adam Wainwright pitched five solid innings for his 199th win, and the St. Louis Cardinals spoiled John Means’ return for Baltimore, beating the Orioles 5-2. Richie Palacios homered in his first two plate appearances after entering the game for the Cardinals as a pinch-runner for an

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Aaron Rodgers is sidelined but the Jets will still make at least 3 more appearances in prime time

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets delivered record numbers for their season opener. Rodgers’ ill-fated Jets debut averaged 22.6 million viewers on ESPN, ABC, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. The Jets have five more prime-time appearances scheduled but only two can be subbed out due to the league’s flexible

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