McCrory refuses Syrian refugees, talks football

More than half the nation’s governors have said that in light of the Paris attacks on Friday, they will refuse to accept Syrian refugees in their states.

Barack and Bibi reconnect after a year apart

President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (his friends call him “Bibi”) met last Tuesday for the first time in more than a year to discuss the steps moving forward from tensions over the Iran nuclear agreement.

News to Know: where I could outrun Google’s driverless cars and China is outdoing us with made-up consumer holidays

Election roundup: feat. Hotline Bling

It's been quite the week for politics and entertainment, which at this point are basically synonymous.

Live blog: Fourth GOP presidential debate Nov. 10

News to Know: where China is bad at relationships and Amazon is that friend who needs a smartphone intervention

Review: Donald Trump Hosts SNL

Politicians love doing any media showing that will make them seem more relatable, and it seems like appearing on Saturday Night Live is a popular strategy.

Election 2016 roundup: feat. Ben Carson rap songs

Perhaps spurred by Carly Fiorina’s moving “I have buried a child” statement during one of the Republican debates, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush both spoke publicly about how America deals with drug addiction.

Why you should care about China's two-child policy

When I was born, I was put up for adoption. I’m almost positive it was a direct result of China’s one-child policy.

New to know: where Paul Ryan gets to change his twitter handle and Argentina's power couple reaches the end of an era

Election 2016 roundup: feat. a warm kiss

CNBC’s Wednesday night comedy lineup ratings were bolstered by the third GOP presidential debate last night.

Sanders' plan for free college up for debate

Presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders wants to make free public college a reality — but Americans are divided on the issue.

On the wire: national and world news

Fifteen years of Saturday Night Live election coverage

Paul Ryan third in line for Presidency

Following weeks of speculation and indecision, the House of Representatives finally has a new Speaker of the House: Paul Ryan.

Live Blog: Republican Debate 10/28

If You're Reading This It's Too Late: Drake as UNC chancellor

Sorry Carol Folt, but making you the chancellor at UNC was a mistake — it should have been Drake. Drake? Aubrey “Drake” Graham? Wheelchair Jimmy?

News to Know: where Canada is better than us at campaigning and Joe Biden keeps breaking hearts

A primer on the Benghazi investigation, the emails and Clinton’s House testimony

Bernie Sanders’ now notorious quip about Hillary Clinton’s “damn emails” is a sentiment that people — Hillary fans or not — across the board probably share.

Biden definitely won't run for president (we're sure this time)

Vice President Joe Biden finally ended months of speculation — he announced Thursday he would not run for president in the 2016 election, abandoning a lifelong dream (of his and many Democrats).