6:20pm Nov 20, 2018
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Trump Says U.S. Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' Of Saudis, Despite Khashoggi Killing
The president says his administration will continue to stand by Saudi Arabia, even though the CIA reportedly believes the crown prince approved the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
11:30am Nov 20, 2018
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Winston-Salem Bans Bird Scooters While Regulations Are Considered
The City of Winston-Salem has banned Bird scooters from city streets, but they will likely be allowed to return in the future.
6:00am Nov 20, 2018
Education
Education
Special Committee Weighs School Safety, Seeks Public Input
A committee from the Governor’s Crime Commission is hosting two public forums to gather input on school safety. One of the forums will be held next week in Greensboro.
5:26pm Nov 19, 2018
News
News
Community Shocked By Death Of Winston-Salem Restaurateur
The community is mourning the loss of Tonya Bess, who owned Prime Tyme Soul Food Cafe.
4:02pm Nov 19, 2018
Human Interest
Human Interest
Community Remembers Former Food Bank Leader Clyde Fitzgerald
Clyde Fitzgerald, the former executive director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, has died.
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6:41am Nov 20, 2018
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
Democrat Wins State Senate Seat, Breaks GOP Supermajority
11:35am Nov 19, 2018
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
36 Contract Chickenpox At North Carolina Anti-Vaccination Stronghold
Asheville is experiencing one of the state’s worst chickenpox outbreaks in more than two decades.
11:34am Nov 19, 2018
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Analysis: Gerrymandering Hinders Democrats' Gains
With an election looming, courts earlier this year declared congressional districts in two states to be unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders. One map was redrawn. The other was not.
6:24am Nov 19, 2018
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Monday, November 19th, 2018
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6:39pm Nov 20, 2018
National
National Politics & Government
Democrats Demolish The 'Orange Curtain' In Orange County
There will be no Republican members of Congress from Orange County, Calif. It is a stunning turn for a county that was once the heart of the state's GOP.
6:19pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
Migrants Forced Off Ship After They Refused To Return To Libya
Migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea refused to return to Libya, saying they'd been tortured. After more than a week, Libyan coast guards boarded the ship and put the migrants in detention.
5:58pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
'Maybe He Did, Maybe He Didn't': Trump Defends Saudis, Downplays U.S. Intel
The president says business deals and shared security interests with the Saudis — and not the death of Jamal Kashoggi — will set the tone for the relationship. "We're with Saudi Arabia," Trump said.
5:53pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
Italy Wants Rescue Ship Seized, Accuses Doctors Without Borders Of Illegal Dumping
Doctors Without Borders, which operates the Aquarius, "strongly condemns" the request and says allegations of improperly disposed medical and other waste are "unfounded and sinister."
5:44pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
Watch: Larry The Cat Does Him And Brings A Bit Of A Brexit Breather
A video of Larry waiting for a human to do his bidding, as he sits on the doorstep of No. 10 Downing Street has gone viral.
5:19pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
More Than 50 People Killed As Suicide Bombing Rocks Afghan Capital
A suicide bomber detonated explosives inside a wedding hall in Kabul as religious scholars gathered for the holiday commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.
4:40pm Nov 20, 2018
World News
World News
Russian Police General Poised To Become Next President Of Interpol
The international police organization Interpol will choose a new president on Wednesday. The position has little influence on the daily activities of the professional secretariat.
5:11pm Nov 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
'The New One' Follows Comedian Mike Birbiglia's Journey To Parenthood
Comedian Mike Birbiglia was staunchly opposed to having a kid. Then he and his wife had one. He talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about his new Broadway show, The New One, about what happened next.
5:07pm Nov 20, 2018
Books
Books Arts
'Little Dancer' Brings Us To See The Person Behind The Famous Degas Sculpture
Degas's sculpture "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" is known the world over. But who is that young lady he depicts? Camille Laurens aims to find out — and realizes something about herself in the process.
2:09pm Nov 20, 2018
Sports
Sports Arts
'It Looked Impossible': New Film Follows Free Climbers Up The 'Dawn Wall'
Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson were the first to free climb to the top of the southeastern face of Yosemite's El Capitan. "It's as sheer and as vertical as the side of a skyscraper," Jorgeson says.
1:56pm Nov 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
Women Fall For Mr. Wrong In Crime Dramas 'Dirty John' And 'Escape From Dannemora'
John Powers reviews two new series based on true crime stories. Dannemora dramatizes the story of a 2015 prison break. Dirty John follows the delusions and dangers of a woman falling for a conman.
1:56pm Nov 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
Sumptuous And Gloriously Alive, 'The Favourite' Is The Best Costume Drama In Ages
Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz vie for the favor an ailing Queen Anne in a new comedy-drama set in the 18th century. Justin Chang says it's director Yorgos Lanthimos' most "emotionally resonant work."
12:12pm Nov 20, 2018
Arts
Arts Education
Teachers, What's Your Most Memorable Gift From A Student?
NPR Ed wants to know about the student gifts that still stand out among the cookies and cards of past holiday seasons.