8:52pm Jan 19, 2019
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A 'Non-Starter'
The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn't amount to much.
10:06am Jan 18, 2019
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Shutdown Delays Disaster Relief For Some North Carolina Farmers
The federal government shutdown is delaying disaster relief for some North Carolina farmers.
7:45am Jan 18, 2019
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
New Data Suggest Possible Break In Surge Of NC Opioid Deaths
More than 1,800 hundred people died from opioid-related overdoses in North Carolina in 2017.
6:28am Jan 18, 2019
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Friday, January 18th, 2019
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3:21pm Jan 17, 2019
Economy
Economy Education Race
Bennett College President: 'We Will Raise The Money' Needed
A deadline is quickly approaching for a historically black women’s college in Greensboro to secure its future.
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10:50am Jan 17, 2019
Business
Business Politics & Government Transportation
Federal Funding Likely To Fall Short For New RDU Runway
Federal funding for a runway replacement at Raleigh-Durham International Airport will likely fall far short of what was initially expected.
6:41am Jan 17, 2019
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, January 17th, 2019
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3:33pm Jan 16, 2019
Education
Education
Changes On The Way For North Carolina Public School Testing
North Carolina Superintendent Mark Johnson is introducing several initiatives to reduce testing in public schools.
11:35am Jan 16, 2019
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
U.S. Supreme Court Will Review North Carolina Trust Fund Tax
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a North Carolina case revolving around a state tax on out-of-state trust funds.
7:07pm Jan 19, 2019
National
National
Photos: The Women's March In Washington
Started in 2017, the protest movement advocates for the rights of women, immigrants, people of color and the LGBTQ community.
6:49pm Jan 19, 2019
National
National Health & Safety
She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit
Postpartum psychosis is rare but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some countries, U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can't bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.
6:47pm Jan 19, 2019
National
National
Amid Snow And Controversy, Demonstrators Take To The Streets For 3rd Women's March
Marches took place across the country, from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco to snowy upstate New York. Leaders called for unity as controversy and questions of inclusivity loomed over the event.
5:29pm Jan 19, 2019
National
National Economy Politics & Government
During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can't Afford To Miss A Paycheck
The federal government's failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR's Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.
5:29pm Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
Palestinian School And Sewage Projects Unfinished As U.S. Cuts Final Bit Of Aid
The White House has blocked efforts to finish U.S.-funded infrastructure projects in the West Bank and Gaza before a Feb. 1 aid cutoff date.
5:29pm Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
In Mexico, Dozens Killed In Gasoline Pipeline Explosion
A gasoline pipeline in the Mexican state of Hidalgo exploded Friday evening, killing more than 60 people and leaving many more injured. The pipeline had been illegally tapped by gasoline thieves.
2:14pm Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
What's Iran Up To With Recent Rocket Launch Attempt?
Iran attempted to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space. The Trump administration believes the launch was about developing long-range weapons, but analysts say the tech used is too clunky.
10:35am Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
These Scouts Are Prepared For Dirty Dishes — And Keeping The Peace
In Central African Republic, a nation rife with violence, scouts help with public health campaigns, security — and negotiations with rival militant groups. Plus they're trained to do household chores.
10:11am Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
Analysts: Yellow Vest Protests Sent Macron Administration Into Death Spiral
The president promised to revolutionize France when he was elected in 2017, and his plans economic overhaul seemed on track even two months ago. But many experts say Macron is already finished.
9:52am Jan 19, 2019
World News
World News
More Than 60 Dead, Dozens Injured In Mexican Pipeline Explosion
Residents of Tlahuelilpan, north of Mexico City, had gathered around an illegally tapped pipeline to collect fuel when it burst into flames.
7:01am Jan 20, 2019
Books
Books Arts
'Unmarriageable' Sets 'Pride And Prejudice' In Pakistan
You may not think the world needs another retelling of Jane Austen's classic, but Soniah Kamal's Unmarriageable has an undercurrent of social and political commentary that makes it a worthwhile read.
5:29pm Jan 19, 2019
Books
Books Arts
There's No Rest For Anyone In 'The Dreamers'
Karen Thompson Walker's new novel imagines a pandemic that puts victims into a deep sleep, giving them strange dreams from which they may not wake up — and panicking those still awake.
12:34pm Jan 19, 2019
Arts
Arts
Not My Job: Conan O'Brien Gets Quizzed On Hot Cocoa
We've invited the longtime, late night talk show host to play a game called "Team Coco, meet hot cocoa!" O'Brien is now host of Conan on TBS, and has a new podcast called Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.
8:02am Jan 19, 2019
Science
Science Arts
Is The Power Of The Flour Really The Secret To Baking The Perfect Biscuit?
While some bakers believe that soft wheat flour, found primarily in the American South, is the best for making light, flaky biscuits, others say the key to better biscuits comes down to technique.
7:04am Jan 19, 2019
Arts
Arts
On Broadway, 'Network' Goes From Satire To Tragedy
The 1976 movie Network struck a nerve with its darkly comic predictions about celebrity news anchors and the rise of infotainment. Now, a stage adaptaion is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway.
7:04am Jan 19, 2019
Books
Books Arts
In 'Holy Lands,' A Tale Of Family Drama And Pig Farming In Israel
The epistolary novel from author Amanda Sthers, newly available in English and now adapted into a feature film, is a story of reconciliation (and raising swine among Jews).