2:56pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National Politics & Government
Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Transgender Policy Won't Change Yet
Gen. Joseph Dunford said the Defense Department is making "no modifications" to its current policies on service by transgender troops until more direction arrives from the White House.
6:52pm Jul 27, 2017
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
10K Tourists Must Evacuate North Carolina Island
Ten thousand tourists have been ordered to evacuate a North Carolina island following a power outage.
4:43pm Jul 27, 2017
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Judges: Is North Carolina Is Serious About Fixing Districts?
Two federal judges said Thursday they are concerned that North Carolina legislative leaders have taken few if any steps to draw new election maps since they were struck down last year, and one judg
11:19am Jul 27, 2017
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Shelter Fined, Director Resigns After 12 Dogs Left In Sun
Unsafe conditions at a Greensboro animal shelter have led to a fine and the resignation of the facility’s director.
4:15pm Jul 26, 2017
Economy
Economy News
City of High Point, Community Group Spar Over Stadium Funding
City leaders in High Point are moving forward with plans to build a professional baseball stadium in the downtown area.
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6:52pm Jul 27, 2017
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
10K Tourists Must Evacuate North Carolina Island
Ten thousand tourists have been ordered to evacuate a North Carolina island following a power outage.
4:43pm Jul 27, 2017
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Judges: Is North Carolina Is Serious About Fixing Districts?
Two federal judges said Thursday they are concerned that North Carolina legislative leaders have taken few if any steps to draw new election maps since they were struck down last year, and one judg
11:19am Jul 27, 2017
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Shelter Fined, Director Resigns After 12 Dogs Left In Sun
Unsafe conditions at a Greensboro animal shelter have led to a fine and the resignation of the facility’s director.
6:19am Jul 27, 2017
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Thursday, July 27th, 2017
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10:35pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National
Texas Inmate Executed; Supreme Court Rejected Bid For Delay
A 46-year-old death row inmate argued his previous lawyers were incompetent — one of them had been disbarred. But courts denied his motion to halt the execution.
8:59pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National Politics & Government
Attacks On Sessions Could Be A Red Line For GOP Senators
Jeff Sessions said he would "be glad to yield" if President Trump no longer wanted as him attorney general. Sen. Lindsey Graham warned Trump that there will be "holy hell to pay" if Sessions is fired.
8:28pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National Politics & Government Health & Safety
Repeal-And-Replace Effort In Senate Still Dominated By Confusion
Republicans headed into an all-night session in an uncomfortable position where the only legislation they can potentially pass is a bill most senators oppose.
7:05pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News National Politics & Government
Russia Sanctions Headed To Trump's Desk. Will He Sign?
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to impose new sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — over threats from the White House to veto the measure.
8:26pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News
Venezuela Bans Protests Nationwide As Constitutional Referendum Approaches
All demonstrations that "might disturb the electoral process" have been outlawed ahead of President Nicolas Maduro's vote on delegates to rewrite the constitution. But protesters remain undeterred.
7:05pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News National Politics & Government
Russia Sanctions Headed To Trump's Desk. Will He Sign?
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to impose new sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — over threats from the White House to veto the measure.
5:10pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News Arts
Filmmaker Dreams Of A Romantic Comedy Set In Rwanda
Rwanda is not exactly the kind of set you might imagine for a romantic comedy. But one filmmaker is dreaming of laughing and falling in love in a country still living in the shadow of genocide.
5:07pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News Health & Safety
Terminally Ill Baby Charlie Gard Will Move To Hospice Care To Die
A British judge has approved a plan to transfer Charlie, who has a rare genetic disorder with no known cure, to a hospice facility. His life support will be withdrawn shortly after the transfer.
4:48pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News
U.K. Police: 'Reasonable Grounds' To Suspect Corporate Manslaughter In Grenfell Fire
In a letter to survivors and families of those killed in the fire, Metropolitan Police say local authorities may have committed the crime, which can result in a fine but no jail time.
4:35pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News National Education
Pittsburgh Summer Camp Introduces Refugees To U.S. Culture
Many refugee students are new to American customs and pastimes - including summer camp. Now, a non-profit in Pittsburgh is offering them free summer camp as an introduction to American culture.
6:47pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National Books Arts
Michiko Kakutani, Chief 'Times' Book Critic, Steps Down After Nearly 4 Decades
For 38 years the Pulitzer Prize winner was one of the most influential voices in the world of books. During her tenure, she lauded — or lambasted — just about all of this generation's great writers.
6:25pm Jul 27, 2017
Science
Science Arts Environment
'An Inconvenient Sequel' Is An Effective, Cautiously Optimistic, 'I Told You So'
In 2006, Al Gore issued a forceful warning about the threat of climate change in An Inconvenient Truth. He's followed it up with a sequel that shows how far we've come — but with plenty of caveats.
5:12pm Jul 27, 2017
Arts
Arts
'Brigsby Bear': Do Not Adjust Your (Mind) Set
A gawky young man (SNL's Kyle Mooney) raised in isolation re-enters the world — but can't let go of his obsession with his favorite TV show in this quirky, imaginative little film.
5:10pm Jul 27, 2017
World News
World News Arts
Filmmaker Dreams Of A Romantic Comedy Set In Rwanda
Rwanda is not exactly the kind of set you might imagine for a romantic comedy. But one filmmaker is dreaming of laughing and falling in love in a country still living in the shadow of genocide.
5:10pm Jul 27, 2017
National
National Arts
Movie: Director Joshua Weinstein Explains The Story Behind 'Menashe'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with director Joshua Weinstein about his film Menashe. It tells the story of a recent widower, trying to regain his bearings under the rules of Hassidic life.
5:00pm Jul 27, 2017
Arts
Arts
'Menashe': A Hasid Grows In Brooklyn
This sweetly funny tale of a recently widowed Orthodox Jew struggling to care for his son offers a humane and sympathetic view of life in a Hasidic enclave.