5 Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Pennsylvania Turnpike Crash

The Associated Press Jan 5, 2020 At least 60 people, ranging in age from 7 to 52 years old, are hospitalized with unknown injuries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Billionaire Supported Trump While Suing for Worker’s Special Visa

By Jake Pearson / ProPublica Oct 7, 2019 Shipping supplies billionaires Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein frequently back “America First” candidates and causes. When it comes to their own company, it’s a different matter. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Texan Killed in Blast Leaves a Video About His Bombs

JIM VERTUNO and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Mar 21, 2018 The alleged Austin serial bomber, 23, made the recording hours before he was cornered by SWAT teams, according to authorities. Police say it amounts to a confession. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Package Bomb Explodes at Texas FedEx Facility

PAUL J. WEBER and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Mar 20, 2018 The incident, which resulted in minor injuries to one worker at a distribution center near San Antonio, may be linked to the recent string of bombings in Austin. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Companies Face Pressure to Pick Sides in Gun Debate

DAMIAN J. TROISE / The Associated Press Feb 27, 2018 Following the Parkland, Fla., high school shooting, dozens of companies are ending deals for members of the National Rifle Association. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

San Francisco Residents Can Pay $600 a Month to Live in a FedEx Truck

By Tana Ganeva / AlterNet Dec 7, 2015 But don't look for running water or a toilet. And -- as one embarrassed renter found out -- unexpected issues can crop up when you live in a delivery truck. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton Opened Her Door to Financial Supporters

Staff / Truthdig Nov 30, 2015 Official calendars obtained by The Associated Press show that while serving as secretary of state, the Democratic presidential candidate made herself available to dozens of influential fundraisers, loyalists of the former Clinton administration and her current campaign, and corporate donors to her family’s global charity. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors

Robert Reich / Truthdig Feb 23, 2015 The rise of “independent contractors” is the most significant legal trend in the American workforce -- contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours and job insecurity. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Special Delivery: California Woman Suing FedEx Over Late Wife’s Spousal Benefits

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 23, 2015 FedEx is the defendant in a lawsuit filed by a California woman who claims the speedy delivery company refused to recognize her marriage with another woman. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Late Deliveries

John Darkow, Cagle Cartoons, Columbia Daily Tribune, Missouri Dec 31, 2013 Dig deeper

Going Postal

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Feb 11, 2013 Dig deeper

30 Companies Paid Lobbyists More Than the IRS

Staff / Truthdig Dec 19, 2011 An analysis by Public Campaign reveals that between 2008 and 2010, 30 of America's most profitable companies, including Verizon, Wells Fargo, FedEx, GE and Mattel, spent more money buying influence in Washington than they did paying taxes. (Full list after the jump.) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )