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NORTH CAROLINA
UAW-MACK TRUCKS
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mack Trucks that covers about 4,000 workers in three states. Mack Trucks confirmed a tentative agreement on a five-year contract early Monday after the UAW announced the deal just before midnight Sunday. Mack President Stephen Roy says the deal delivers significantly higher wages and will allow the company to compete. The UAW says that more details would become available as members review the tentative deal with Mack, which is owned by Volvo . By Michelle Chapman. SENT: 310 words, photos.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
BRIDE KILLED
Two bars accused of overserving a woman who authorities say drunkenly hit a golf cart carrying a newlywed couple away from their reception, killing the bride, have reached a settlement with the groom, who was seriously injured. The Drop In Bar & Deli and The Crab Shack have agreed to pay “certain sums” to Aric Hutchinson that were described by his lawyer as “reasonable,” according to a Sept. 28 petition for approval in Charleston County Court in South Carolina. UPCOMING: 370 words.
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VIRGINIA
ARMY OFFICER-TRAFFIC STOP
RICHMOND, Va. — A U.S. Army lieutenant who was struck, pepper-sprayed and handcuffed during a traffic stop is asking a federal appeals court to overturn rulings and jury instructions by a judge after jurors found mostly in favor of the two police officers he sued after the incident. Video of the 2020 encounter between Lt. Caron Nazario and Windsor police officials was viewed millions of times and highlighted fears of police mistreatment among Black drivers. By Denise Lavoie. WIth AP File Photos.
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BALTIMORE POLICE COMMISSIONER
BALTIMORE — Baltimore City Council will vote at its meeting Monday night on whether to confirm Richard Worley as the city’s next police commissioner. The longtime department veteran has been serving in an interim role since his predecessor Michael Harrison stepped down earlier this summer. By Lea Skene.
CALIFORNIA SENATE
LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign adviser Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death. Newsom is fulfilling his pledge to appoint a Black woman if Feinstein’s seat became open. The long-serving Democratic senator died Thursday after a series of illnesses. Butler leads Emily’s List, a political organization that supports women who favor abortion rights. Butler lives in Maryland but owns a home in California and is expected to reregister to vote there. Newsom had faced pressure from some Black politicians and advocacy groups to select Barbara Lee, a prominent Black congresswoman who’s already running for the seat. By Michael R. Blood. SENT: 840 words, photos, audio.
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LOCALIZATION
HAWAII WILDFIRES-WATER GAPS-LOCALIZE IT: A recent fire on Maui highlighted a nationwide problem: Many communities lack enough backup power to fight fires and supply clean water when in a disaster knocks out power. Hours before devastating wildfires scorched the historic community of Lahaina, a shortage of backup power for critical pumps seriously hindered firefighting efforts on a blaze 24 miles away, in the mountain town of Kula, county water director John Stufflebean told The Associated Press. Experts said it’s unclear how big the vulnerability is across the country, but many systems lack sufficient backup power to keep pressure in their water pipes when the electric grid fails. We provide suggested reporting threads and questions for local water utilities. Find the latest Localize It guides.
AUTO-WORKERS-STRIKE-LOCALIZE IT: Auto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers. The United Auto Workers on Friday walked out of dozens more factories across 20 states. The UAW’s targeted strikes against General Motors, Stellantis and Ford began after the union’s contract with the companies expired at midnight on Sept. 14. We list the city and state of each strike location along with tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
VEHICLES VS. PEDESTRIANS-LOCALIZE IT: Roadway deaths in the U.S. are mounting despite government test data showing vehicles have been getting safer. While the number of all car-related fatalities has trended upward over the last decade, pedestrians and cyclists have seen the sharpest rise: over 60% between 2011 and 2022. We provide links to national and state data and offer tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN-LOCALIZE IT: The AP offers tips for localizing stories about a federal government shutdown that would occur if Congress fails to pass new spending bills by Sept. 30. Find the latest Localize It guides.
RAILROAD PROJECTS-LOCALIZE IT: The Biden administration announced more than $1.4 billion in grants Monday to improve railroad safety and boost capacity across the country. Much of the money for the grants comes from the 2021 infrastructure law. The money will fund 70 projects in 35 states and Washington D.C. We list the projects and offer tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
EDUCATION-FOUR-DAYS-WEEK-LOCALIZE IT: Hundreds of school systems around the country have adopted four-day weeks, mostly in rural areas and the western part of the U.S. Districts cite cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment and retention. But for parents there is the added complication — and cost — of arranging child care for that extra weekday. We list out states with school systems that have adopted the truncated school week and provide tips for localizing the story. Find the latest Localize It guides.
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AUDIO
Few Americans say conservatives can speak freely on college campuses, an AP-NORC/UChicago poll shows
California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to Feinstein Senate seat
The Supreme Court’s new term starts today. Here’s what you need to know
Donald Trump denounces case as ‘scam’ as he arrives for a New York trial over his business practices
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