SEATTLE (AP) - Machinists union members who were on strike against Boeing are expected to return to the job beginning Sunday night. The workers have ratified a new contract with Boeing, ending an eight-week walkout that cut the airplane maker's profits and stalled jetliner deliveries. The vote was about 74 percent in favor of the proposal. The union has said the contract protects more than 5,000 factory jobs, prevents the outsourcing of certain positions and preserves health care benefits. It also promises pay increases over four years rather than three, as outlined in earlier offers. It was the… » More
The inspections were ordered after "fatigue cracks" were discovered on the F/A-18 Hornet, the same plane the Blue Angels fly. The Navy could… » More
The coveted Edward R. Murrow award recognizes excellence in electronic journalism. WKRG won for Mobile's Makover. Tiffany Craig accepted the… » More
Air Force awarded KC-135 maintenance contract to Boeing. Alabama Aircraft Industries challenged. Court ruled Air Force must rebid the contract.… » More
The acting Air Force Secretary says the Pentagon's decision to suspend the contest leaves the Air Force with an unclear path on how to replace… » More
Investigators suspect engine failure on the Boeing 737-500 is to blame » More
Former servicemen are speaking out and calling the Pentagon's decision to cancel the Tanker competition a big mistake. » More
Local leaders are "shocked" and "disgusted" by the Department of Defense decision to cancel the tanker contract. » More
Some golfers are taking a swing at The Pentagon for its tanker decision delay. » More
Local leaders voice anger over tanker delay. WATCH NEWS CONFERENCE » More
