North Carolina Is Beginning To Realize It Can't Afford To Keep HB2
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is dropping a lawsuit against the federal government over the state's controversial "bathroom bill."

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The FDA announced draft guidelines that would do away with the three-month abstinence requirement for donations from men who have sex with men.
By Francois Mori / AP
Protests surge nationwide over drag shows
Online campaigns and in-person protests have targeted drag events across the nation.
By Scripps News
Transgender Missouri Inmate Executed For Fatal Stabbing
Amber McLaughlin, 49, was convicted of stalking and killing a former girlfriend, then dumping the body near the Mississippi River in St. Louis.
By Jeremy S. Weis / Federal Public Defender Office via APTop Stories

More businesses are allowing pets in the office
A survey from Rover.com says nearly 75% of people are more likely to stay with a company that lets them bring pets to work.

FDA recalls hundreds of products after listeria detected at facility
The products, sold by Fresh Ideation Food Group, have a Fresh Creative Cuisine label and/or identifier on the bottom of the label.
By Elizabeth White / CDC via AP
Ticket demand, anticipation grows as LeBron nears Kareem record
LeBron James is set to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record of 38,387 points.
By Gerald Herbert / AP