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President Obama and the top congressional leaders gathered at the Capitol on Wednesday morning for the dedication of a new statue honoring civil rights activist Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up a seat on a public bus sparked a boycott and a movement.

The results of a survey conducted by Salary.com -- a wage data firm -- show that some of the jobs people think are most glamorous, actually don't pay very well. Where can the real money be found?

U.S. health officials said equipping six cities with extra testing would pick up under-the-radar viral spread. But an NPR investigation finds conflicts and shortages caused painful delays.

All week long, the debate over Iraq has been heating up on Capitol Hill. During testimony by Gen. Richard Myers at the Senate Armed Services Committee on Friday, the scene turned from questioning by committee members to arguing among the members. Democrats and Republicans fought over the number of hearings, and the attention the hearings are putting on the prison abuse scandal. On the Senate floor, Sen. Mark Dayton (D-MN) called for bringing U.S. troops home, while Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) said calls for pulling out would hurt American efforts in Iraq. NPR's David Welna reports.

Discount airline Southwest begins service out of Philadelphia Sunday, moving into territory long ruled by embattled US Airways. The latter fights back with a marketing blitz aimed at winning customers through cheap fares and colorful gimmicks. NPR's Jack Speer reports.

A recent forecast for the Triad this weekend has shifted to mostly sleet and freezing rain.

The U.S. Forest Service said the Great Lake fire in the Croatan National Forest was human-caused.

Bank of America says too few people are using drive-through teller windows. So, the bank is cutting that service at some branches. Teller lanes from Georgia to Texas have already closed.

After a gunman shattered the calm of a Sunday morning church service, residents gathered outside the Sutherland Springs Post Office to light candles, remember those lost and pray for the survivors.

He ran the 26.2 miles for his 32nd birthday in about 7,000 trips of 20 feet each — back and forth across his backyard. He raised money for Britain's National Health Service to help battle COVID-19.