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A Catholic family's answer to opposing abortion: adopt, foster and vote

Nov. 27, 2024 08:27 AM EST

SUNBURY, Ohio (AP) — For the Young family in rural Sunbury, Ohio, activism begins at home. The conservative Catholic family chooses to live their anti-abortion beliefs through adoption, foster-parenting and raising their children to believe in the sanctity of life. They're also...

Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave

Nov. 11, 2024 21:56 PM EST

BOSTON (AP) — Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts pushed forward with their demands Monday as parents braced for the possibility of more canceled classes on Tuesday. Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester voted Thursday to authorize a strike, and...

Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special

Oct. 25, 2024 09:41 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Seth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bit. The comedian and host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” has morphed several of those amusing...

UK's new Labour government unveils overhaul of workers' rights

Oct. 10, 2024 09:48 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Britain's new Labour government unveiled Thursday a slew of new rights for millions of workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain employment practices such as fire and rehire — a package of measures described by...