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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

With House Republicans in turmoil, colleagues implore GOP holdouts not to shut down government WASHINGTON (AP) — Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday
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California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks , a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state.
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Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone

Lahaina residents brace for what they'll find as they return to devastated properties in burn zone

HONOLULU (AP) — Soon after one of Maui's Japanese Buddhist temples, the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, burned in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, its resident minister was desperate to go back and see what remained.
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Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.
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AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend w
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Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis in 20 states but sparing Ford from further shutdowns.
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes its worst week in six months with more losses

Stock market today: Wall Street closes its worst week in six months with more losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street wheezed to more losses Friday as it limped to the finish of its worst week in six months. The S&P 500 slipped 9.94 points, or 0.2%, to 4,320.
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Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers

Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers

TORONTO — Autoworkers in the U.S. ramped up their strike Friday in a move that's expected to have knock-on effects for Canadian parts producers.
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2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case appear in adult court in Las Vegas

2 teens held in fatal bicyclist hit-and-run video case appear in adult court in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two teenagers made very brief initial appearances Thursday in adult court in Las Vegas where a prosecutor said they will face murder, attempted murder and other charges after allegedly capturing themselves on video intentionally cras
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Japan, Canada pledge more co-operation on battery supply chains, AI technology

Japan, Canada pledge more co-operation on battery supply chains, AI technology

OTTAWA — Canada and Japan signed a new battery supply-chain agreement in Ottawa Thursday, as Canada seeks to expand its position in the battery industry and Japan seeks to secure access to lucrative American EV subsidies for its automakers.
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