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From Amazon workers to teachers to millennials in tech, unions are gaining in popularity. Here’s how unions started and where they’re headed. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2PgOQus WASHINGTON – The conservative justices on the Supreme Court voiced skepticism Monday over a California regulation that permits union officials to enter farms at certain times of the day to organize workers – even if the …

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the COVID-19 response and the state of vaccinations. Vice President Kamala Harris also attends. RELATED: https://bit.ly/2PCQLJN Disinformation has been circulating on social media and messaging apps like WhatsApp. Experts worry it’s targeting people of color most vulnerable to the illness, contributing to vaccine hesitancy and fueling mistrust. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh …

The skyscraper-sized container ship, Ever Given, is free and on the move after being stuck in the Suez Canal for days. RELATED: https://youtu.be/mFRm6pq6gN0 “We pulled it off!” Peter Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis, the salvage firm hired to extract the Ever Given, said in a statement. “I am excited to announce that our team of experts, working in close collaboration with …

One of the largest ships in the world was refloated and was moving through the Suez Canal on Monday after being grounded for seven days, authorities said. Hopes heightened that hundreds of waiting ships would soon be sailing through the crucial global waterway. The stern of the Ever Given, which had been grounded about four yards from the bank, earlier …

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs the press. RELATED: https://bit.ly/3fp4sXi The President talks about future political plans for himself and Vice President Kamala Harris, plus immigration and COVID-19. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3rA58f3 » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, …

Will this soldier, running through the hospital, make it to his son’s birth? 🏃‍♂️ RELATED » Deployed dad holds son for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNV30Jizl14 When Pvt. 2nd Class Tyrell Hicks received a Red Cross message while training that his wife was going into labor, he rushed to be by her side. Do you have a Militarykind moment you want …

Ten months after George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police, a court will hear opening statements Monday in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin. RELATED: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/15/derek-chauvin-trial-live-half-jury-seated/4642884001/ The ex-officer, who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes, is charged with murder and manslaughter. Lawyers for the prosecution and defense questioned potential jurors for …

“He had his whole life to live.” A family mourns and demands answers after 19-year-old Adam Oakes was found dead after a VCU Delta Chi fraternity party. RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGtFUwsY3M Adam Oakes’s family still can’t find his glasses. The 19-year-old student at Virginia Commonwealth University had been wearing them in late February when he left his home. He wanted to attend …

Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s discusses childhood poverty, losing her legs in combat, and becoming a U.S. Senator in her new memoir ‘Every Day is a Gift.’ RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCXBBW2ANPg&t=0s In her memoir, “Every Day Is a Gift,” Duckworth describes an astonishing life journey. At age 3 or 4 in Bangkok, she ran to check that the family had a store of rice …

‘SNL’ alums Martin Short and Maya Rudolph show a sexy VP Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff as you’ve never seen them (or would want to?!) RELATED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD6shb_J8MQ Maya Rudolph’s Vice President Kamala Harris wasn’t alone on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. “SNL” alum Martin Short was on hand in Studio 8H to play the role of Harris’ husband and the …

On the coolest take-your-daughter-to-work day ever, Maddie watched her dad land a rover on Mars. 🚀 RELATED » Dad is gifted bunny rabbit of his dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaWuVCB82rc Consultant to the NASA Perseverance mission, A. Miguel San Martín’s emotional reaction to the landing also filled his daughter Maddie with pride. Subscribe to Humankind’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/humankindvideos AND if you love Humankind, …

5 resorts offering the most awesome astrotourism in the galaxy RELATED: Watch the Milky Way rise over the Atlantic Ocean https://youtu.be/_Ygs0ureBmQ Astrotourism has travelers jaunting to dark skies around the globe specifically for stargazing and astronomical events. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3fis8g7 » USA TODAY delivers current …

“I missed you Mommy!” This kindergartner’s cry out for her mommy will leave you in tears. 💕 RELATED VIDEO » Teen tackles Airman mom when she surprises him: https://youtu.be/PRYP-dFq9Ak Chief Yeoman Diana Martin reunites with her daughter, Raniah, who sobs with joy after 17 months apart. Diana was deployed on the USS Ralph Johnson. Do you have a Militarykind moment …

Vice President Harris discusses the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Women of Color RELATED: Three women who have impact VP Kamala Harris https://youtu.be/SbedgfiTxA8 U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate effects on Women of Color and what needs to be done to support them. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and …

Vice President Harris highlights what she has learned about issues facing women since her time in office. RELATED: Women hold more leadership roles than ever but there’s still a gender pay gap. Here’s why. https://youtu.be/B7IZwpAhHlE U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris discussed what has surprised her, resources available, bright spots and disparities regarding what she’s learned about issues facing women since …