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Weeks after major issues led to thousands of flights canceled during the holidays, Southwest Airlines is facing another problem.

As a strike of 48,000 academic workers at the University of California—the largest labor action of the year—stretches into a third week, other universities are watching closely. The outcome in California, experts say, could shape a new model for higher education across the country.

A decision has been reached in the sentencing trial of Nikolas Cruz, who killed 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.

CBS News will broadcast the hearing as a Special Report at 1 p.m. ET.

Business and government officials are bracing for the possibility of a nationwide rail strike at the end of this week while talks carry on between the largest U.S. freight railroads and their unions.

The RMT union says walkouts across the network will happen after talks failed to find a breakthrough.

Pakistan’s military says security forces raided two militant hideouts in a former Taliban stronghold, triggering shootings that killed four soldiers and two insurgents

A union says members voted to strike as they felt the role of guards was being undermined.

The contract covers approximately 1,400 workers represented by the union at plants in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Workers that have been on strike since Oct. 5 will return to work on Monday, Kellogg said, after the holiday. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union said the contract is a win for workers. Members of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union voted on the new offer over the weekend. Workers have been on strike at plants in Battle Creek, Michigan; Omaha, Nebraska; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Memphis, Tennessee.

The contract covers approximately 1,400 workers represented by the union at plants in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The contract covers approximately 1,400 workers represented by the union at plants in Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. Workers that have been on strike since Oct. 5 will return to work on Monday, Kellogg said, after the holiday. The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union said the contract is a win for workers. Members of the Bakery, Confectionary, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union voted on the new offer over the weekend.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The people who assist elderly and disabled passengers in wheelchairs for two major airlines at Orlando International Airport walked off the job Thursday over what they call “abysmal” working conditions. One worker said they feel “overworked, understaffed and definitely underappreciated.”It’s a one-day strike, so it will not continue into Friday, but it is something to keep in mind if you’re flying Thursday evening. READ: Orlando International Airport wheelchair attendants to strike over better wages, benefitsThe agents are employed by Baggage Airlines Guest Services, known as BAGS, which is a contractor for several airlines. Workers said they’re paid less than $8 an hour, plus tips. A spokesperson for BAGS said they are working to address any staffing issues for the holiday season, but would not comment further on employee wages.

Orlando International Airport wheelchair agents said they will strike on Thursday to protest for better wages and benefits.

Top General Mark Milley says the Afghan Taliban have not broken their ties with the terrorist group.

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, delivers a speech to Congress at the Legislative Assembly building in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Photographer: Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMIAMI -- El Salvador announced legislation Saturday that will make it the world's first sovereign nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the U.S. dollar. El Salvador is a largely cash economy, where roughly 70% of people do not have bank accounts or credit cards. Back said he plans to contribute technologies like Liquid and satellite infrastructure to make El Salvador a model for the world. "We're pleased to help El Salvador on its journey towards adoption of the Bitcoin Standard," he said.

Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Russell Okung claimed to be the first NFL player who will be paid in bitcoin, according to an announcement Tuesday from Okung and Strike, a mobile payments company. However, it's still unclear how Okung is actually getting paid. Getting paid in Bitcoin is the 1st step of opting out of the corrupt, manipulated economy we all inhabit." "Getting #Bitcoin in exchange for your labor is much more than meets the eye. Russell Okung of the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on August 24, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina.