The Latest: More than 1,000 rescues, evacuations in floods The Latest on the remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda (all times local):
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US stock indexes edge higher as early rally loses momentum U.S. stock indexes edged higher in afternoon trading Thursday after an early rally lost some of its strength. WRAL Comment this news 
The Latest: Schiff says whistleblower's claim still unclear The Latest on a reported whistleblower allegation that President Donald Trump made an unspecified "promise" to a foreign leader (all times local): WRAL Comment this news 
Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument The refurbished Washington Monument is once again open for tourists. WRAL Comment this news 
Rose Garden setting for Trump's second state dinner It'll be an al fresco Rose Garden soiree for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison as the White House throws its first state dinner in more than a year. WRAL Comment this news Amazon vows to cut emissions to combat climate change Amazon, which delivers more than 10 billion items a year on fuel-guzzling planes, vans and trucks, vowed Thursday to cut the amount of damage it does to the environment and ...
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AP Exclusive: US helping Venezuela's Guaido track stolen art U.S. officials are investigating the suspected looting of valuable European and Latin American artwork they believe is being quietly plundered by Venezuelan... WRAL Comment this news 
Huawei debuts phone without Google apps as US sanctions bite Huawei launched a new flagship smartphone on Thursday but it comes without popular Google apps such as Chrome or YouTube after U.S. sanctions kicked in, limiting its ... WRAL Comment this news Airbnb says it will go public in 2020 Home-sharing company Airbnb Inc. says it plans to go public in 2020.
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The Latest: Labor nominee Eugene Scalia cites 'public trust' The Latest on Eugene Scalia, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Labor Department (all times local): WRAL Comment this news 
Government watchdog to testify about alleged Trump 'promise' The government's intelligence watchdog is set to testify Thursday in a closed session before the House intelligence committee about the handling of a... WRAL Comment this news 
Trump says gun negotiations going 'very slowly' President Donald Trump is pouring cold water on prospects for a bipartisan compromise on gun legislation, even as his aides circulate a draft plan on Capitol Hill. WRAL Comment this news 
4 ways to cover college costs if financial aid isn't enough For 61% of students, college costs more than they expected, according to a recent survey from College Ave Student Loans conducted by Barnes & Noble College... WRAL Comment this news 
Humberto lashed Bermuda, Lorena drenches Mexican coast Hurricane Humberto rushed past Bermuda, lashing the British Atlantic territory with powerful winds for hours before moving on early Thursday, while Hurricane Lorena hugged ... WRAL Comment this news 
The Latest: Iran's foreign minister warns of 'all-out war' The Latest on tensions in the Persian Gulf (all times local): WRAL Comment this news 
China attacks Pelosi for meeting Hong Kong activists China's foreign ministry on Thursday accused U.S. congressional leader Nancy Pelosi of making irresponsible remarks about pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, one day... WRAL Comment this news 
Challenge to Parliament shutdown wrapping up at UK top court Britain's Supreme Court was hearing final arguments Thursday in a case that will determine whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the law by suspending... WRAL Comment this news 
Asian shares mixed following Fed's decision to cut rates Shares were mixed in Asia on Thursday, with Tokyo and Sydney logging modest gains after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for a second time this year,... WRAL Comment this news 
'Deeply sorry' Trudeau begs forgiveness for brownface photo Canadian leader Justin Trudeau's campaign moved to contain a growing scandal Thursday, following the publication of a yearbook photo showing him in brownface... WRAL Comment this news 
UN chief rejects claim he didn't condemn China over Muslims Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly rejected claims by five human rights groups that he hasn't condemned the Chinese government's detention of... WRAL Comment this news 
Imelda deluges parts of Texas with rain, spawns tornadoes Officials in Houston and surrounding communities say so far there have been no severe consequences as Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Southeast Texas with... WRAL Comment this news 
Can green investment help relaunch Germany's economy? A recession looms for Germany and the European Central Bank is pleading for governments to spend more to revitalize economic growth. Yet despite having the luxury of... WRAL Comment this news Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan, kills at least 20 A powerful early morning suicide truck bomb devastated a hospital in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, killing at least 20 people and wounding more than 90 others, an...
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Japan court: TEPCO execs not guilty of nuke crisis liability A Japanese court says three former executives for Tokyo Electric Power Co. are not guilty of professional negligence in the 2011 Fukushima meltdowns. WRAL Comment this news 