12:01pm Jul 20, 2018
National
National
17 Dead After Amphibious Tour Boat Sinks In Missouri Lake
The duck boat carrying 31 people capsized during a severe storm that produced gusts of at least 60 mph. Divers worked through the night on rescue and recovery operations.
1:33pm Jul 20, 2018
Politics & Government
Politics & Government
Republicans Make It Official: Charlotte Will Host 2020 Convention
Move over, Las Vegas. The Republican Party will host its 2020 presidential nominating convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
10:12am Jul 20, 2018
Courts
Courts Politics & Government
Campaign Watchdog Wants Review Of Appeals Judge's Campaign
A longtime North Carolina campaign finance number-cruncher wants the state elections board to scrutinize an appeals court judge's campaign committee.
5:42am Jul 20, 2018
Books
Books Human Interest
"The Bright Hour": Husband Of Late Author On A Young Family Coping With Loss
Nina Riggs' memoir, "The Bright Hour," was published last summer, just months after she died of cancer at the age of 39.
5:25am Jul 20, 2018
Daily News
Daily News
Morning News Briefs: Friday, July 20th, 2018
Receive the morning news briefs delivered to your email inbox every morning. Click here to sign up.
PodcastsSign Up for Our Email
Newsletter
Subscribe
5:00am Jul 20, 2018
Crime
Crime News
Federal Court Rules With Warden In Prison Violence Lawsuit
Jurors in a Charlotte federal court Thursday ruled against an inmate who was suing a former North Carolina prison warden.
4:00pm Jul 19, 2018
Human Interest
Human Interest
North Carolina Zoo Welcomes Two New Baby Rhinoceroses
In the last few weeks, the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has welcomed not one, but two new addition
2:17pm Jul 19, 2018
Courts
Courts
Budget Cuts Threaten Forsyth County Veterans Court
A Forsyth County court that helps veterans with mental health or substance abuse problems held its first graduation this week, a milestone that took place as the program faces an uncertain future.
10:35am Jul 19, 2018
Daily News
Daily News
Duke Energy Carolinas Rate Cut Still Means Increase For Some Households
Electricity rates will increase slightly for thousands of households in central and western North Carolina even though state regulators rejected Duke Energy's most recent rate hike request, the com
1:42pm Jul 20, 2018
National
National Education
Trump Administration Defends Campus Sexual Assault Rules
Trump administration lawyers were in federal court Thursday defending their new rules that would allow schools to demand a higher standard of evidence that would make it tougher to prove an assault.
12:51pm Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News National
Deported Guatemalan Man Desperately Awaits Return Of 9-Year-Old Son From U.S. Custody
The Ramirez family tried to seek asylum in the U.S. The dad says he was deported, but his son and wife are being held in the U.S. in separate facilities.
12:48pm Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News National Politics & Government
Reporter Shows The Links Between The Men Behind Brexit And The Trump Campaign
Carole Cadwalladr's investigation into Cambridge Analytica's role in Brexit led her to Russian connections and the Trump campaign. She says British investigators are working "closely with the FBI."
1:18pm Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News
North Korean Economy Suffered Sharpest Drop In 2 Decades, South Says
Not since 1997 has the country's gross domestic product shrunk at such a large rate in a single year, according to a report by the Bank of Korea. And the bank says sanctions are responsible.
12:51pm Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News National
Deported Guatemalan Man Desperately Awaits Return Of 9-Year-Old Son From U.S. Custody
The Ramirez family tried to seek asylum in the U.S. The dad says he was deported, but his son and wife are being held in the U.S. in separate facilities.
12:48pm Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News National Politics & Government
Reporter Shows The Links Between The Men Behind Brexit And The Trump Campaign
Carole Cadwalladr's investigation into Cambridge Analytica's role in Brexit led her to Russian connections and the Trump campaign. She says British investigators are working "closely with the FBI."
11:29am Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News
Survivors Of Political Violence 'Will Make Sure There's Peace' In Zimbabwe's Election
Survivors of political violence in Zimbabwe are being trained to serve as election monitors in the country's July 30 vote. Past elections have been marred by violence and allegations of rigging.
10:05am Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News Politics & Government
Trump Tops Agenda At Merkel Press Conference
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a wide-ranging press conference today in Berlin with the German and foreign press. On the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki, she seemed to welcome that the two met.
10:05am Jul 20, 2018
World News
World News Health & Safety
Amid Migrant Crises, Nations Flout International Law On Refugees
The rights of refugees were enshrined in international law in the wake of World War II. But those rules aren't always respected.
1:53pm Jul 20, 2018
Science
Science Books Arts Health & Safety
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker, author of Why We Sleep. Originally broadcast Oct. 17, 2017.
1:46pm Jul 20, 2018
National
National Arts Politics & Government
News Brief: Trump Invites Putin To Washington, Comic-Con Preview
Top Trump administration officials publicly diverge from their boss. A new surprise: Trump invites Vladimir Putin to Washington. And Comic-Con in San Diego brings costumes, cameos and creativity.
12:54pm Jul 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
Oakland Gets A Starring Role In 2 Genre-Busting Films About Race And Inequality
Critic Justin Chang says the city is experiencing a renaissance moment in film. Blindspotting and Sorry to Bother You are just two of the latest — both about young black men on quests for survival.
11:00am Jul 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
Comic-Con, Day Two: Who's Day
Our intrepid reporters Mallory Yu and Petra Mayer take on another day of San Diego Comic-Con, from immersive fan adventures to, yes, all the Doctor Who you can shake a sonic screwdriver at.
8:55am Jul 20, 2018
Arts
Arts
Brady Bunch House Goes On The Market For $1.88 Million
The house used for exteriors in the original Brady Bunch TV series is on the market for $1.88 million. Realtors expect a lot of lookers, if not buyers, for the Studio City, Calif., ranch-style house.
5:32pm Jul 19, 2018
National
National Arts
Florida Couple Settles Legal Battle To Keep 'The Starry Night' House
The homeowners were fined thousands of dollars by Mount Dora officials for making their two-story house and surrounding wall look like Van Gogh's famous painting. On Tuesday, the mayor apologized.