NIH research meetings still canceled
The process for awarding new research funds is still being held up at the National Institutes of Health. This is despite new guidance this week that says some closed review meetings could proceed.
Black Hawk from Potomac crash recovered
NTSB recovers large piece of the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight last week.
A pivotal day for President Trump's immigration crackdown
Today is an important day for Pres. Trump’s immigration efforts in US courts and in Guantanamo Bay.
Luke Kuechly, Steve Smith Sr. not named in NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Carolina Panthers legends Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith Sr. were not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
NCAA changes transgender policy to limit women's competition to athletes assigned female at birth
The NCAA changed its participation policy for transgender athletes on Thursday, limiting competition in women's sports to athletes who were assigned female at birth.
Martinsville Speedway announces date for 2025 ValleyStar Credit Union 300
Martinsville Speedway will host the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 on Saturday, September 27.
Honeywell, one of the few remaining US industrial conglomerates, will split into three companies
Honeywell will split into three independent companies, following in the footsteps of manufacturing giants like General Electric and Alcoa.
Hornets get Jusuf Nurkic and 1st-round pick from Suns for Cody Martin and Vasa Micic, AP source says
The Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick from the Phoenix Suns for guards Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick.
Personal information of NC students and teachers possibly exposed during data breach
NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson is investigating the recent PowerSchool data breach that possibly exposed the personal information of nearly 4 million students and teachers in North Carolina.
2nd federal judge in 2 days blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order
A second federal judge in two days has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of parents who are in the U.S. illegally.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan offering incentives for federal workers to resign
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.
Utility says its equipment likely started a small blaze that erupted during January’s LA firestorm
A California utility said Thursday that its equipment likely sparked a wildfire in Los Angeles that broke out the same day as two massive blazes in the area killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.
Trump urges Americans to 'bring God back into our lives' in National Prayer Breakfast speech
President Donald Trump says his relationship with religion “changed” after a pair of failed assassination attempts last year as he advocated at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Capitol for Americans to “bring God back" into their lives.
Federal workers buyout plan ends at midnight
The deadline for federal workers to receive financial incentives to quit is approaching. More than 2 million employees have until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST to decide what to do.
Some South Carolina teachers feel censored after more books are banned from schools
The South Carolina Board of Education voted Tuesday to ban four books from all state schools. This decision has shocked some students and parents.
Former NFL coach Ron Rivera plans to head back to college to work at alma mater Cal
Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is looking to head back to college to work at his alma mater.
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honored with service
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nation’s capital was remembered for his devotion to family and passion for travel.
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women’s sports.
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
After a New Year's Day terror attack struck New Orleans' historic French Quarter, city officials say they are confident in the security plans they have in place for Sunday's Super Bowl.
US Postal Service reverses ban on Hong Kong-China packages
The post office had announced Tuesday that it would no longer accept parcels from China and Hong Kong after the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods and ended a customs exception that allowed small value parcels to enter the U.S. without paying tax.
