All USA Update
North Carolina Senate rejects repeal of transgender bathroom lawDemocratic Governor-elect Roy Cooper said he reached a deal with state Republicans to repeal the law, but the GOP-controlled state Senate voted 32-16 to keep the law, known as House Bill 2, in place.
Why are rural areas seeing a rise in drug-dependent newborns?The number of newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome has exploded in recent years, with a dramatic increase in rural areas in particular.
Republican John Kennedy wins Louisiana Senate race in runoffKennedy's win fills the nation's last Senate seat and giving the GOP a 52-48 edge in the chamber when the new term begins in January.
Crowd honors 'gift of freedom' from Pearl Harbor servicemenCeremonies honoring the 75th anniversary of the attack were held across the country, honoring those who survived, and the thousands who perished.
All US public housing to be smoke-free, HUD announcesThe Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a smoking ban in public housing on Wednesday, igniting a variety of responses.
As Trump claims to have saved Carrier jobs, details are hazyThe president-elect claims to have struck a deal to save 800 jobs, but it's unclear which jobs were saved and what workers may have had to give up to save them.
Trump calls it 'sad' that Clinton joining recount effortGreen Party candidate Jill Stein led the push for a recount in Wisconsin, which Trump won by about 11,000 votes, and Clinton joined the effort to ensure the process "is fair to all sides."
Miami's joyous Cubans hope for change with Castro's deathWhile Cuban-American relations have thawed, Cubans exiled in the U.S. are hoping Fidel Castro's death will lead to a tougher stance against the communist nation.
Thanksgiving generosity: College team flies player home to VenezeulaAs a Thanksgiving gift, Ronny Orta was given a plane ticket to Venezuela by teammates. Across the US, examples of generosity are evident.
New charges boost case against New Jersey man in bombingsThe additional charges could subject Ahmad Rahimi to life in prison if he's convicted for bombings that injured 30 people in Manhattan and New Jersey.
Trump softens promise of border wall, says parts could be fenceThe president-elect has also indicated flexibility on other campaign centerpieces, including the full repeal of Obamacare and the deportation of all illegal immigrants.
Trump begins to play catch up on transition to White HouseWith "a long way to go," according to one insider, Trump's senior team is putting a premium on quickly filling key national security posts.
McConnell dashes hopes for Pacific trade deal vote before Trump takes officeWhile there are many GOP supporters of free trade and TPP in Congress, the party leadership is focused on working with Trump towards new legislation next year.
Which states want to drop daylight saving time?Hawaii and Arizona, along with three US territories, already don't observe daylight saving time. More than a dozen others have considered ditching it.
Miss. fire chief: Blaze at African-American church was arsonGreenville Mayor Errick Simmons called the arson, and the spray-painted phrase "Vote Trump," a a hate crime "intended to interfere with worship and intimidate voters."
Pipeline protesters are increasingly divided over tacticsMilitant younger activists are seeking more aggressive tactics to stop the Dakota Access pipeline, while others are pleading for continuing a peaceful protest centered on prayer.
Cubs win Game 5. World Series goes back to ClevelandThe Chicago Cubs won a World Series game at Wrigley Field for the first time since 1945 with a 3-2 victory Sunday night. The Cleveland Indians lead the World Series 3-2.
Justice Department advised FBI against Clinton email letterJustice Department officials expressed concern that the FBI publicizing the new Clinton emails could give the appearance of interference in an election.
Clinton calls FBI's actions ahead of vote 'deeply troubling'Unlike past responses to email controversies, Clinton and her backers have responded forcefully, describing the FBI's announcement so close to the election as "unprecedented."
Dakota pipeline protest crackdown: Was the use of force necessary?Though protesters were trained in nonviolent civil disobedience, law enforcement officials say they were concerned that 'a faction' might turn violent.
