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December 29, 2022 4:00 AM

Unclaimed luggage piles up at airports following Southwest cancellations

After Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the week, travelers are scrambling to reunite with their luggage.

by Giulia Heyward

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December 28, 2022 12:30 PM

The Shiba Inu behind the famous 'doge' meme is sick with cancer, its owner says

The 17-year-old pooch, Kabosu, reached global recognition after social media users turned her face into a viral meme and cryptocurrency branding. Her owner says she's in a "very dangerous condition."

by Emily Olson

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December 28, 2022 10:56 AM

Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

The airline's CEO says the company is hoping to be "back on track before next week." But until then, it's continuing on a reduced schedule.

by Emily Olson and MPR News Staff

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December 28, 2022 4:01 AM

Farmworkers brace for more time in the shadows after latest effort fails in Congress

A legalization path for farmworkers failed to pass this month and faces an even steeper climb in a Republican-controlled House in the next Congress.

by Ximena Bustillo

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December 27, 2022 7:28 PM

The blizzard is just one reason behind the operational meltdown at Southwest Airlines

Southwest isn't the only airline experiencing delays and cancellations, but it is by far the worst-hit, with about 5,500 of its flights canceled across the country in the last two days.

by Scott Neuman, Jennifer Ludden and MPR News Staff

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December 27, 2022 10:02 AM

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

Before we kick off a new year, here are some of our favorite podcasts from 2022 for your listening enjoyment!

by The NPR One Team

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December 27, 2022 9:01 AM

Union wins made big news this year. Here are 5 reasons why it's not the full story

Starbucks stores from coast to coast. An electric vehicle battery plant. The first Amazon warehouse in the U.S. All kinds of workplaces unionized in 2022, but winning elections is only the first step.

by Andrea Hsu and Alina Selyukh

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December 27, 2022 6:30 AM

Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown'

The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.

by Ashley Ahn and MPR News Staff

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December 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Thousands of workers were fired over vaccine mandates. For some, the fight goes on

As COVID has become less virulent, the debate over vaccine mandates has faded. But some workers who were fired for refusing the shots are still fighting to be reinstated.

by Andrea Hsu

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December 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

Two small Minnesota towns were hit hard by tornadoes earlier this year. As the year ends, each is still recovering and rebuilding, and community leaders see success and struggle.

by Dan Gunderson

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Business and Economic News

Unclaimed luggage piles up at airports following Southwest cancellations

The Shiba Inu behind the famous 'doge' meme is sick with cancer, its owner says

Southwest cancels another 4,800 flights as its reduced schedule continues

Farmworkers brace for more time in the shadows after latest effort fails in Congress

The blizzard is just one reason behind the operational meltdown at Southwest Airlines

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

Union wins made big news this year. Here are 5 reasons why it's not the full story

Southwest cancels more than 2,800 flights in a 'full-blown meltdown'

Thousands of workers were fired over vaccine mandates. For some, the fight goes on

Tornado ravaged towns rebuild and struggle

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