LABOR DAY

American Airlines will eliminate service for three cities following the Labor Day holiday weekend as a result of staffing shortages, marking the latest hiccup for the airline industry amid thousands of cancellations and cuts in recent months. An airline spokesperson said the company will drop service to Toledo, Ohio; Ithaca, N.Y.; and Islip, N.Y., on…

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says his political party will seek to audit the electronic voting system before the upcoming election amid concerns he is actively sowing distrust in its eventual results.

Restaurants in Beijing have been ordered to close dine-in services over the May holidays as the Chinese capital grapples with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Travelers make their way through the Miami International Airport before starting the Labor Day weekend on September 03, 2021 in Miami, Florida. A federal judge in Florida on Monday vacated the Biden administration's national mask mandate for planes and other forms of public transportation, arguing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had overstepped its authority. The ruling comes less than a week after the CDC had decided to extend the mandate for 15 days, amid a rise in Covid infections nationwide due to the more contagious omicron BA.2 subvariant. U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the CDC had failed to adequately explain its decisions and violated the procedures for federal agencies to issue rules. While local authorities across the country have lifted mask mandates, the CDC decided last week to keep the federal requirements for public transportation in place through May 3.

CPS broke from tradition last fall with its earlier start date.

Money saved from relief checks and rising property values provide lots of cash still waiting to be spent. Some of it should go to fill jobs.

There are few indicators that withdrawing federal unemployment benefits has caused a rush back to the job market, according to labor economists.

Mortgage demand rose last week as more buyers came into the housing market.

Office workers are growing tired of waiting for return-to-office news and skeptical of announcements when they come.

After deleting its first Facebook post, the farm later apologized to the family.

Chicago police Superintendent David Brown announced Friday that the department will be distributing many of its community safety team officers.

Americans who applied for federal benefits weeks or months ago can still get them past the Labor Day expiration date.

Big employers are increasingly adding benefits such as college tuition amid a labor shortage.

Airlines expect weaker results than previously forecast.

As Broadway production "Come from Away" reopens, star De'Lon Grant and director Chris Ashley discuss the overwhelming experience of being back in front of a live audience. (Sept. 9)

COVINGTON — Covington residents marked the end of summer with the 76th annual Alleghany Highlands Labor Day Celebration. The event was coordinated by AWPPW

Virginia State Police are raising concerns over the number of deaths among motorcyclists over the holiday weekend.

With Disney ruling the box office, AMC’s future is increasingly beholden to the decisions of one powerful Hollywood operator. That’s not a recipe for sustained success.

Disney's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" smashed Labor Day weekend opening records and gave the industry confidence in its recovery.

Disney's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" helped AMC Entertainment smash its Labor Day weekend admissions record.

As Labor Day weekend came to a close in Chicago, at least 66 people had been shot, six fatally, according to information provided by Chicago police.

Average weekly cases have only been increasing since the end of June.

Smith Mountain Lake saw a lot of traffic on Labor Day. The weather was perfect for boating, playing a game of mini golf, or even enjoying a meal outside. The holiday brought in a good deal of foot traffic for businesses on the lakefront, which gave it a very different look than last year.

Experts are worried Labor Day travel could lead to a spike in COVID cases.

A 72-year-old man is dead after a crash on Labor Day in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

This copper-infused pillow will give you the best night's sleep and it's on sale for more than 50% off

Stocks are mixed in Asia after shares closed mostly lower on Wall Street as traders returned from the Labor Day holiday.

Authorities are cracking down on so-called "straw purchases" that have contributed to a spate of violence in Chicago this year.

Once Upon a Child on Electric Road in Roanoke is giving the proceeds from all sales Labor Day 2021 to its employees as a “thank you!”

U.S. stock futures opened slightly higher Monday night after the Dow slipped from a record high on Friday.

Thousands of people came out to celebrate the 50th annual Buena Vista Labor Day parade Monday.

President Joe Biden has marked Labor Day by delivering deli sandwiches to union members in his home state of Delaware.

A man is dead after a shooting that authorities said happened in the early hours of Labor Day.

Buena Vista’s annual Labor Day Festival returns Monday for its 50th-anniversary celebration. Last year was supposed to be the big 50th celebration, but organizers had to cancel the festival due to the pandemic.

NASA astronauts at the International Space Station will only enjoy a half-day off from work on Labor Day today (Sept. 5).

Sunshine arrives following cold front #1. Cold front #2 arrives Wednesday-Thursday.

On what’s traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.4 million in ticket sales.

Support for minimum wage hike cuts across income levels, but there are some political divisions.

The Biden administration has announced plans to admit roughly 50,000 Afghan refugees into the country. However, the process has proven difficult even for those with American citizenship. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini spoke with two Afghan citizens about their experience fleeing the country. Then Liz Landers, chief political correspondent for Vice, joins CBSN's Lana Zak from Frankfurt, Germany, to describe her time at the Ramstein Air Force Base where thousands of Afghan evacuees have been held as they await processing.

From a deadly factory fire to a presidential showdown with strikers, these major labor events became central to U.S. history, the modern labor movement and the rights afforded to workers.

The August jobs report got the holiday weekend off to a labored start – employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, far short of expectations. Last month's job growth lagged behind June and July, which each saw nearly a million new jobs. President Biden addressed the jobs report before touring the storm damage in Louisiana. Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.

We're dry to start Labor Day weekend, but rain chances could increase later on

When their 12-year-old dog Marley was diagnosed with cancer, the Tschirhart family couldn't bear to say goodbye. So, they turned to ViaGen Pets, of Austin, Texas, a company that has cloned hundreds of pets for a multitude of grateful owners. Correspondent Tracy Smith checks out what the right amount of love, science and money can bring to an animal lover. (This story originally aired November 27, 2020.)

Labor Day weekend on the Smith Mountain Lake will be all hands on deck for conservation police.

Dealerships are offering fewer incentives to sell new cars, given how quickly inventory is flying off the lots amid continuing strong demand from consumers.

As summer winds down, investor focus may shift to the prospect that another strong earnings season is on the horizon.

Though the outbreak is worse by most measures than 2020, the delta variant, vaccines and open schools make it hard to predict how the pandemic will unfold.

Labor Day travelers looking for a last summer getaway are at least as eager, or more, to hit the road as they were during other long holiday weekends this year.

Where did this three-day-weekend come from anyway?

The annual Hillsville Flea Market starts on Friday, and the town is gearing up for thousands of visitors.

A few showers move into the area Sunday. Otherwise, Labor Day weekend looks nice!

Outdoor transmission of COVID-19 has been rare with previous strains of the virus. But as the hypercontagious Delta variant continues to drive up cases in some areas of the country, many have begun to wonder if this variant is more transmissible outdoors. As Labor Day approaches and many Americans plan to have outdoor gatherings, the question has become more urgent.  Dr. Diego Hijano, an infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, explains what we know so far about Delta's transmissibility outdoors and how you can best protect yourself against it.

Doctors told our sister station that COVID cases are likely to spike after Labor Day.

Among 140 infected students who were interviewed, 89 recently traveled for spring break, and 57 said they attended an unmasked indoor social gathering.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern about the further spread of the delta variant. Health officials have been concerned about holiday weekends during the pandemic.

Now that Ida is outta here, we're on our way to much more pleasant weather

In a joint advisory, the FBI and CISA said they "observed an increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends — when offices are normally closed."

Millions will be losing their pandemic-related and enhanced unemployment benefits over Labor Day weekend, as states opt to let them expire.

In Pullman, the history of railway innovation meets with the history of the labor struggle, the civil rights movement, immigration and urban planning.

Connally Independent School District officials closed its five suburban Waco, Texas, schools for the rest of the week.

It wasn't clear whether either was vaccinated. And a second Waco-area district closed for four days starting Friday due to a COVID surge.

If this were a normal year, Labor Day would traditionally kick off the start of end-of-model-year vehicle clearance sales.

A Central Texas school district closed its schools until after the Labor Day holiday Tuesday after two teachers died last week of COVID-19. Connally Independent School District officials closed its five suburban Waco schools for the rest of the week after the Saturday COVID-19 death of Natalia Chansler, 41, a sixth grade social studies teacher at Connally Junior High School, said Assistant Superintendent Jill Bottelberghe. Chansler's death came days after David McCormick, 59, a seventh grade social studies teacher at Connally Junior High, died of COVID-19, Bottelberghe said.

Dash cam footage captured in Houma, Louisiana, by Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer shows a roof being ripped off a building, as Hurricane Ida's powerful winds blasted the area on Aug. 29.

Thousands of people living in South Lake Tahoe were forced to evacuate Monday, as the massive Caldor Fire came within miles of the California resort town.

A ferocious wildfire swept toward Lake Tahoe on Tuesday after the entire California resort city of South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate. An Associated Press photographer drove down Route 50 as flames leapt on both sides of his vehicle. (Aug. 31)

AccuWeather's hurricane expert, Dan Kottlowski, breaks down how the forecast for Hurricane Ida's landfall panned out and what to expect in the coming days as the storm continues.

Experts say climate change is impacting the health of all Americans. In response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it will create an office focused on the health implications of heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall and stronger hurricanes. CBSN's Skyler Henry reports.

Rescuers on boats reached people trapped by floodwaters Monday after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana coast.. (Aug. 30)

Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center in Florida, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why Hurricane Ida hasn't lost strength despite making landfall in Louisiana earlier in the day as a Category 4 storm packing maximum sustained winds of 150 mph.

The United States will soon have 11 federal holidays.

Teen driver deaths have more than doubled since last year.

On Tuesday, a judge signed an order requiring the Virginia Employment Commission to speed up the processing of unemployment claims.

New this summer, the county is offering night tubing.

RICHMOND, Va. Fifteen deadly crashes across the Commonwealth claimed the lives of 17 people during this Labor Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police. Pedestrians were involved in two of the 15 fatal crashes, which both happened in Roanoke. Here is a closer look at some of the 15 crashes:State police investigated a total of 484 traffic crashes during the holiday weekend. The 2020 traffic fatality statistics continue to trend in an unacceptable direction and with 116 additional crashes with injuries over the holiday weekend, I fear that preliminary number of deaths may still increase, said Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gary Settle. The decisions are simple: dont drive impaired, dont drive tired, dont drive distracted, dont speed, wear your seatbelt, pay attention and be a responsible passenger.As a result of state police traffic safety enforcement efforts during the 2020 statistical counting period, Virginia troopers:

BUENA VISTA, Va. – The annual Buena Vista Labor Day parade was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, it’s also a chance for candidates to take the time to talk with voters before the election. “I can promise that I will listen, that I will think and that I will dream big for our children,” said Annie LePere, a school board candidate for Buena Vista City Public Schools. “To all my friends in Buena Vista, in Lexington, in Rockbridge County, I hope you’re safe and having a great Labor Day,” said Sen. Mark Warner. Another featured candidate was Nicholas Betts who is running for Virginia’s 6th congressional district.

Asian stock markets were mixed Monday after Wall Street turned in its biggest weekly decline in more than two months. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)TOKYO Asian shares rose Tuesday, after European stocks rallied and U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day national holiday. Wall Streets slide on Friday followed a Labor Department report that showed U.S. hiring slowed to 1.4 million last month. In Europe, another round of Brexit trade talks is scheduled in London for later in the day. The Asian region depends heavily on a healthy Chinese economy, and trade with the U.S., as well as with China.

That's the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. The fire danger also is high in Southern California, where new fires were burning in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the largest blaze, the Creek Fire, churned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. The fire moved 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend and burned 56 square miles (145.04 square kilometers). California has seen 900 wildfires since Aug. 15, many of them started by an intense series of thousands of lightning strikes in mid-August.

So summers over, and it was a hot and wet one in our corner of the Commonwealth! (WSLS)It was also quite hot in Lynchburg this past summer, with an average temperature of 77.5 degrees. The hottest summer on record in the Hill City happened in 1943 when the average temperature was 78.5 degrees. (WSLS)Switching gears to precipitation, it was a wetter-than-average summer across our four climate sites (Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Blacksburg). So I would still say it was a wet summer in Roanoke, Danville and Blacksburg, although each communitys numbers werent as high as Lynchburgs.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. – Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer but business at Smith Mountain Lake is still booming. Traffic on the water is expected on Labor Day but that’s how the lake has looked most of the summer. The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is make or break time for most businesses on the lake. “We’re fortunate and blessed to have the opportunity to still do business kind of almost as normal,” Hodnett said. Labor Day typically wraps up busy season but this year, it’s still going, with boats booked solid for the rest of the month.

ROANOKE, Va. Much like the past couple of mornings, Labor Day starts out with a little bit of a chill in the air. Well trade the long sleeves for bathing suits throughout the day, as temperatures rise into the low to mid 80s by the afternoon. Odds of a named storm near the East Coast this weekName or not, we expect some spotty showers and storms later in the day Tuesday. The heaviest rain will likely be east of here, but we still expect scattered showers and storms to develop and move east to west. What We're Tracking - WednesdayThis bowling ball of a storm system will weaken significantly as it moves north of our area this coming weekend.

ROANOKE, Va. On a day of rest for millions of Americans enjoying the Labor Day holiday, frontline workers still had to clock in. From restaurants to retail and hotels to health care, Morrison helps make up the 147 million working Americans in the labor force. She said its something she doesnt take for granted, especially at a time when more than 13 million Americans are out of a job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Weve just been staying at it, staying busy and staying strong, said Herndon. We really care and we really appreciate their business when they do take the time to come out and hang out with us on a holiday, said Herndon.

Many Labor Day parades marking the unofficial end of summer were called off, and masks were usually required at the few that went on. "Please, please do not make the same mistakes we all made on Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. had about 1.6 million confirmed COVID-19 cases around Memorial Day, before backyard parties and other gatherings contributed to a summertime surge. It was their first trip out of state since COVID-19 started spreading. They had time off because the Labor Day weekend fair where they typically sell concessions canceled this year.

Biden was heading Monday to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for an AFL-CIO virtual town hall with union President Richard Trumka. Harris will meet IBEW union workers and Black business owners in Milwaukee, while Pence will tour an energy facility in La Crosse. The Biden campaign believes its labor support could help get out the vote in states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Labor Day typically marks the unofficial start to the fall campaign season as candidates accelerate their activity for the final sprint to Election Day. Aides say to expect both Biden and Harris to increase their campaigning for the remaining weeks.

(NBC News) - Millions of Americans are planning a last warm weather hurrah before the sun sets on summer. This year, AAA sees travelers opting for remote locations over cities, and driving instead of flying. Some areas that saw spikes after Memorial Day, like Oregons Multnomah County, are pleading with people to play it safe. Our ask of the public is to just find one way to take your plans down a notch in terms of risk, says Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines. Under 10 is what people say and to wear masks when possible.And while many continue to avoid crowds, health experts say small gatherings can be risky as well.

A large area of high pressure is what we should thank for the wonderful weather. High vs. Low pressure (WSLS)After a cool start to the day, look for temperatures to warm to the low to mid 80s by afternoon. Well continue to see abundant sunshine and low humidity for this middle day of Labor Day weekend. Future Tracker Sunday 4 p.m. (WSLS)The weather looks pleasant for the Labor Day holiday as well. Three day humidity tracker (WSLS)While our local weather is quiet, the tropical Atlantic is quite active.

Numerous parking lots to San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles County beaches closed after they filled to capacity and lifeguards reported seeing large crowds. People stuck close to the surf line at beaches along Los Angeles County's 72 miles (116 kilometres) of coastline. Because of the pandemic, L.A County beaches were closed during the Fourth of July weekend. Downtown Los Angeles reached 110 degrees (43.3 Celsius) on Saturday. Los Angeles County was providing close to 50 centers the largest site activation in memory in libraries, community centers and even a museum in the L.A. suburb of Gardena.

High pressure will settle in as our dominant weather maker and the sinking air will inhibit all rain chances and most cloud cover. Saturday planner (WSLS)If you like the cooler air this morning, youll be in luck tomorrow morning! Otherwise, well just call it free air conditioning as you can leave your windows open tonight and enjoy the cooler air. Sunday morning lows (WSLS)Labor Day will also feature morning lows in the 50s. Heres your Saturday morning weather headlines.

DANVILLE, Va. A Danville private school that chose to close after five students and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19 is preparing to reopen after Labor Day. Westover Christian academy closed school this week after they found out about the positive cases. As a precaution, the school canceled all classes this week to clean the building, run air purifiers 24/7, and check in with health officials. John cline, Westover Christian Academy, administratorWe feel like were doing what is right and what needs to be done and whats good for our school, for our students, for our families, said John Cline, the academys administrator. We feel good about it, very confident that we can do this.The school is welcoming back students, teachers and staff on Tuesday, September 8.

I look upon the Labor Day weekend really as a critical point," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, the governments top infectious-disease expert. And a few states are heading into the holiday with less room in hospitals than they had over Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. More beaches will be open on Labor Day than on Memorial Day, but Fauci said that is not cause in itself for concern, as long as people keep their distance. I would rather see someone on a beach, being physically separated enough, than someone crowded in an indoor bar, he said. Cases of COVID-19, which spiked from about 20,000 per day to around 70,000 during the summertime surge in the South, are now down to about 40,000.

High temperatures will vary depending on elevation, as the New River Valley and Highlands reach 80-85 and the rest of us hit 85-90. Once our front clears the area, humidity levels drop off and make for a gorgeous Labor Day weekend. Tracking humidity levels by SaturdayWith the humidity low, the wind calm and the sky clear, temperatures each night can fall more than they have in the last couple of months. Expect windows open weather each night this weekend, as temperatures fall into the 50s by Sunday morning. Labor Day weekend forecast - 2020Beyond the weekend, were tracking a large dip in the jet stream across the Rockies and central Plains.

ROANOKE, Va. – Labor Day weekend is a time when many Americans can relax from their daily lives, but sometimes wrong decisions may lead to deadly consequences. Authorities want drivers to stay alert, stay sober and wear their seatbelts because of the rise in fatal crashes in the Commonwealth during Labor Day weekend over the past few years. In 2017, only five people died in Labor Day weekend crashes. “Everyday State Troopers notify family members of a loved one’s death. Your safety habits can help reverse the trend and save a life.”From Friday through Labor Day, authorities will be enforcing sobriety checkpoints to prevent any DUI-related crashes.

RADFORD, Va. – As with other holidays in 2020, Labor Day comes with strong warnings from medical professionals to continue practicing socially distance safeguards to limit the spread of COVID-19. Radford city leaders are following suit as the city surpasses 500 coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. Mayor David Horton said as public schools reopened, Radford University students returned to campus and summer vacations ended, he expected some type of increase. Horton said city leaders will case data in the week following Labor Day to determine whether public schools will return to their hybrid learning. Radford City Schools Superintendent Robert Graham anticipates a September 14 return.

Your Local ForecastA front to our west will trigger some storms that will then move east into the area after about 1 or 2 p.m. Our heat, humidity and enough wind energy above us will allow for the possibility of localized wind damage in any storm that forms. Things will feel a lot more comfortable out there, which is great for outdoor Labor Day weekend plans. Labor Day weekend 2020 forecastWell just have to watch for a few late day storms on Labor Day as another front gets closer to the region. Chances of more tropical development over the next 5 daysIf these two storms get names, theyd be Paulette and Rene.

The torrid coronavirus summer across the Sun Belt is easing after two disastrous months that brought more than 35,000 deaths. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)The torrid coronavirus summer across the Sun Belt is easing after two disastrous months that brought more than 35,000 deaths. Whether the outbreak will heat up again after Labor Day and the resumption of school and football remains to be seen. Now they worry that Labor Day will contribute to the virus's spread. If we were to see the same effect from Labor Day, we would be in worse shape than we were after July Fourth, said Williamson.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Students in Bedford County won’t see the inside of a classroom until sometime during the week of Labor Day. The school board voted on Thursday night 4-3 in favor of delaying the start of school again to the week of Sept. 7. It’s not clear yet when the exact first day of school will be. But at the end of the day the board has made a decision and we’re going to support that,” Schuch said. School leaders voted in favor of requiring face coverings for students when they can’t maintain six feet of distance.

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. The school year in Wythe County will now not begin until after Labor Day. On Thursday, the Wythe County School Board approved a plan moving the first day of school from Aug. 24 back 15 days to Tuesday, Sept. 8. In addition, the school division will begin with 100% virtual learning, which will last through at least Oct. 26, the end of the first quarter. At the regularly scheduled Sept. 10 meeting, the school board will receive an update and determine if any other changes need to be made. The school division plans to release more information about its virtual instruction plan soon.

The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played. We're gathering medical information daily, we're communicating with all of our constituents in the Big Ten and communicating with student-athletes. This will not be a straight line this year.Under the revised schedule, teams will play conference opponents they originally were set to meet and will have one additional cross-division game. The regular season starts the weekend of Sept. 5 and runs through Nov. 21. The conference will allow teams to begin preseason practices Friday, or earlier if a team's season begins before Sept. 5.

AMHERST, Va. Amherst County students will now go back to school after Labor Day, rather than before it. Superintendent Dr. Robert Arnold said the school division needs more time to prepare. In a school board meeting on Thursday night, members voted to have classes start in person on Sept. 9 instead of Aug. 26. Board members also agreed to have teachers begin their planning phase on Aug. 10, rather than Aug. 3. The school board also made it mandatory that all students and staff wear masks on campus.

NEW YORK The Telluride Film Festival, the annual film retreat held in the Colorado mountains and one of the fall movie season's top launching pads, has been canceled. Organizers said Tuesday that the festival's 47th edition, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, was scuttled entirely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through much of the summer, Telluride had clung to hopes that cancellation wouldn't be necessary. Telluride is part of a late summer-early fall foursome of major festivals, along with the Venice Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. Recently, Telluride organizers were told that two of their usual venues at local schools couldnt be used this year.