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Jake Kincaid carries a sign as he protests during a 2012 rally at the State Capitol in Lansing, Mich., against right-to-work legislation.(Photo: Paul Sancya, AP)
Public employee unions face major Supreme Court hurdle
The Supreme Court kicks off the new year Monday seemingly poised to deal a major blow to the nation's public employee unions by wiping out, or at least weakening, a legal precedent that dates back nearly four decades. If the justices' recent rulings against organized labor are any guide, a deeply divided court is likely to make it harder for unions representing teachers, police and firefighters, and other government workers to collect fees from non-members. The case represents the biggest legal threat to labor unions in decades.
California elementary school teacher Rebecca Friedrichs is challenging laws that force non-members to pay union fees for collective bargaining.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: AP)
Trial begins for 2nd officer in Freddie Gray case
Caesar Goodson, the officer who was behind the wheel during the van ride that proved fatal for Freddie Gray, goes on trial Monday.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Goodson is the only one of six officers charged in Gray’s death who did not speak to investigators.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>He faces the most serious charge of all — second-degree murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Last month, Officer William Porter’s trial ended with a hung jury, making the stakes for Goodson’s trial even higher in a city still on edge from the rioting and unrest in April that followed Gray’s death.
Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. poses for a mug shot on May 1, 2015 in Baltimore, Md.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>(Photo: Baltimore Police Department via Getty Images)
Alabama plays Clemson for the College Football Playoff title
Monday night's championship game marks the final game of 2015 college football season, and the stakes couldn't be higher. With a win, Clemson would become the first team in major-college history to go 15-0. It would also be Clemson's first national title in 34 years. Alabama (13-1) is angling for its fourth national championship trophy since 2009. <span style="color: Red;">*</span>Saban’s powerhouse is led by the nation’s stingiest defense and Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. The Tigers will counter with quarterback Deshaun Watson, who finished third for the Heisman. The game airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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USA TODAY Sports' Dan Wolken breaks down the College Football Playoff championship game matchup. USA TODAY Sports
Car fanatics, rejoice: The Detroit Auto Show is here
It's that time of year again when the eyes of the automotive world gravitate to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show. The show, in its 28th year, opens Monday for the media preview. (Doors open for the general public on<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Friday.) Some of the high-profile reveals expected during this year’s show include the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan, a production version of the Lincoln Continental and a new Mercedes-Benz E-Class luxury sedan. The show runs through Jan. 24.
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The 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will see many new concept and production debuts.
Music industry stars expected at Natalie Cole's funeral
Chaka Khan is expected to sing at the funeral for Grammy Award-winning singer Natalie Cole on Monday in Los Angeles. The service will be at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, where Cole was once a member. Cole, the daughter of singer Nat King Cole, died on New Year's Eve at age 65 of pulmonary arterial hypertension, which led to heart failure. She will be buried next to her parents, sister and brother at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif.
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Weather:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>It will be a dry, chilly day for most of the country Monday.
Stocks:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Chinese stocks dived more than 5% on Monday, while U.S. stock<span style="color: Red;">*</span>futures were higher.
TV Tonight:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Wondering what to watch tonight? TV critic Robert Bianco looks at<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Telenovela<span style="color: Red;">*</span>and college football.
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