Walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks first open-ended strike in over 20 years for Nevada's largest labor union
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks first open-ended strike in over 20 years for Nevada's largest labor union.
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The son of a former NSW Liberal Party leader has avoided extra prison time despite admitting running a drug-dealing operation on the dark web.
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Brook's century puts England on top in second NZ Test
Harry Brook has posted his eighth Test century as England finished in a strong position after the first day of the second cricket Test against New Zealand.
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Gout Gout closes in on Australian sprint greats
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Activist Paul Watson reveals disturbing reason he isn't afraid to die in 'horrendous' Japanese prison
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S.Korea's Yoon must be suspended: ruling party leader
South Korea's ruling party leader wants President Yoon Suk-yeol to be removed over his attempt to impose martial law, which has plunged the country into crisis.
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Aussies on top after Starc takes first-ball wicket
Australian star Mitchell Starc has claimed three wickets in the first session of the pink ball Test to leave India reeling at 4-82.
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Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages
Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.
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'Not bringing down a premier': new turn in track plan
A probe into a controversial proposal to turn a historic racecourse into housing has delivered the latest salvo in a divisive debate over the facility's future.
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Dwindling force cops big boost as recruits answer call
Powerful incentives to lure more officers to join NSW Police are "turning the tide" on a crippling officer shortage in the nation's biggest force.
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Disgraced ex-deputy mayor behind bars ahead of appeal
A former deputy mayor convicted of domestic violence and fraud will remain in jail after a "highly speculative" bail bid was rejected ahead of an appeal.
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Giddey and Dosunmu replicate Jordan and Pippen stat
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Activist happy as claims struck out of Adani legal saga
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Elon Musk meets Republicans to talk Trump spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have breezed into Capitol Hill to speak to lawmakers about Donald Trump's plans to make sweeping cuts to the US government.
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Roosters prise Robson out of Cowboys on four-year deal
NSW State of Origin hooker Reece Robson has signed with the Sydney Roosters on a four-year deal, in a move that could have significant ramifications in the NRL.
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Goff and Lions beat Packers to clinch playoff spot
Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal on fulltime as Detroit booked playoffs with a 34-31 victory over Green Bay.
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Matildas call-ups reinvigorating A-League Women stars
Matildas interim coach Tom Sermanni has shown faith in A-League Women players and Melbourne Victory boss Jeff Hopkins hopes it will continue.
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Man arrested after 'targeted' law office explosions
Police are yet to determine what motivated an arson attack on two legal offices, which they say were fortunate not to result in serious injuries.
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Mariners lick wounds after ACL flop, focus on Sydney
Central Coast coach Mark Jackson is keen to move on from their disastrous AFC Champions League Elite campaign and regroup ahead of their A-League Men fixture.
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Israel raps Australia on knuckles for flip on UN vote
Israel's top diplomat in Australia has downplayed criticism by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office over Australia's support for a UN vote.
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Accused burger joint arsonist granted short bail stint
An accused arsonist awaiting trial over fires at a restaurant and tobacco store has been given two weeks' bail despite a concerning call to his girlfriend.