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Report: Rutherford County Church Smuggled In Laborers

SPINDALE, N.C. (AP) — When Andre Oliveira answered the call to leave his Word of Faith Fellowship congregation in Brazil to move to the mother church in…

Pat Wilkins didn't plan to live in Ghana. But the former New Yorker is now so much a part of the society that, as one Ghanaian puts it, "We don't even see her as an American. She is family to us."

New Yorker Redesigns Her Life To Help Kids In Ghana

Pat Wilkins had a "high maintenance life" with expensive vacations and a BMW. Then she decided to diverge from that path.

Flight engineer Kate Rubins checks out the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, which is attached to the International Space Station.

After A Year In Space, The Air Hasn't Gone Out Of NASA's Inflated Module

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module was pumped up after it arrived at the International Space Station in 2016. NASA says it's doing well in the harsh environment.

On Tuesday on the Senate floor, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., called for a return to "regular order": the traditional legislative process, with more bipartisanship.

What Is The 'Regular Order' John McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care?

Regular order is not only a process but also a state of mind. It implies not only procedures but also a presumption of at least some degree of bipartisanship.

Commentary: 'We Should Demand More Of Our Athletes'

Floyd Mayweather and Connor McGregor have made controversial comments while promoting an upcoming boxing match. Sarah Spain of ESPN asks why they aren't held to the same standards as other athletes.

World Santa Claus Congress Meets In Denmark

The annual World Santa Claus Congress is happening now in Denmark, marking its 60th year. Bearded Santas gathered at an amusement park to bring holiday cheer.

Rep. Meadows Calls For Cut To Congressional Budget Office

U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows is calling for the elimination of the department within the Congressional Budget Office that scores bills.

File photo of Duke Energy's coal-burning plant and adjacent coal ash pond by the Dan River. Duke Energy Progress would raise electricity bills of 1.3 million North Carolina customers by an average 15 percent, generating an extra $477 million a year.

2nd Duke Energy Utility To Seek Rate Hike In North Carolina

Duke Energy Corp. is giving notice it plans to seek electricity rate increases for another 2 million North Carolina customers.

Delicate Diplomacy Over U.S. Citizens Detained In Iran

The Trump administration says it is redoubling efforts to free American citizens detained in Iran. Iran seems to be hinting it wants another prisoner swap, as the Obama administration negotiated.

Newt Gingrich: The Justice Department Is 'Very Anti-Trump'

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talks with Rachel Martin about President Trump's recent comments about Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Russia investigation. Domenico Montanaro has analysis.

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