Busy holiday travel weekend raises COVID-19 superspreader concerns
Crowds packed into college football stadiums as the new season kicked off, adding to the Labor Day travel surge. source
John Deere workers on strike
Labor Notes writer Jonah Furman shares his insights on why workers are striking. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/…
Nancy Pelosi calls for Secretary of Labor to ‘step down’
In the wake of charges against Jeffrey Epstein, the House speaker put pressure on Alexander Acosta to step down due to his “unconscionable agreement” with the financier. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2LciQE5…
Calls grow for labor secretary to resign amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal
A plea deal Alexander Acosta previously struck with Epstein that led to a minimal sentence is back in the spotlight as Epstein faces new charges. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2JskRu0 #ABCNews #JeffreyEpstein…
US labor secretary defends handling of Jeffrey Epstein case
More than 30 women accused the financier of sexually abusing them as teenagers, but the deal he cut with then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta’s office allowed him to plead guilty to…
Labor secretary resigns amid outrage over Jeffery Epstein case
In a news conference this week, Alexander Acosta defended his handling of the case against the financier but a former state prosecutor called his version of events “completely wrong.” WATCH…
Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc on Labor Day travel l ABC News
Some airlines are already issuing travel waivers ahead of the storm for travelers flying out 32 airports, mostly in Florida and the Caribbean. #ABCNews #News #Dorian #Travel source
Hurricane Dorian churns just 100 miles off the coast of Florida
The monster storm has turned north, preparing to move along the east coast of Florida and up to Georgia and the Carolinas; the first storm bands have been felt. #HurricaneDorian…
US COVID-19 death toll could reach 200,000 by Labor Day, CDC predicts | WNT
As children across the country head back to school, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicted 180,000 to 200,000 total COVID-19 deaths will be reported by Sept. 5. WATCH…
CDC predicts up to 200,000 coronavirus deaths by Labor Day
This comes as schools face new struggles in bringing back students. ABC’s Andrea Fujii reports. source