Vice President Pence Criticizes NBA, Nike Over Hong Kong Controversy
The NBA has faced backlash from Shanghai and Washington alike over how it handled a manager's tweet about Hong Kong.

United flight turns around after fire in cabin
Four passengers were treated for smoke inhalation and two others declined treatment after a fire erupted from an external battery pack.
By AP
Would high speed rail work in the US?
Overseas, the concept is already reality. While the U.S. was in the throes of building highways, Japan opened the world’s first high-speed railway.
By Rich Pedroncelli / AP
Nonprofit works to protect Black and Native American burial sites
Indigenous Memories is a nonprofit working to preserve the "land, history and legacy of those who came before us."
By Scripps NewsTop Stories

A Syrian American couple helps with aid after deadly earthquake
A Syrian American couple are now leading relief efforts in the aftermath of one of the deadliest earthquakes of the century.
By Emrah Gurel / AP
Is the fashion industry living up to promises of size inclusivity?
This edition of the "Better Beauty" explores why the fashion industry seems so slow to reflect a wider range of body types in clothing sizes.
By AP
Report: Health care spending is up, Americans are dying younger
A public health expert says the U.S. needs to spend money on health care that helps American lifespans.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP