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September 14, 2016 - Daily News Briefing

Why Europe is no closer to uniting on refugee policy.

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With national privacy debate unsettled, US intelligence officials back encryption

Lawmakers may still consider measures to force tech companies to decrypt communications, but at a Senate hearing Tuesday two top intelligence officials supported strong digital privacy protections.

Prosecutor: Occupiers being tried for actions, not beliefs

Attorneys for the seven defendants countered in opening arguments that the occupiers were engaged in a peaceful, legitimate protest.

Is Uber too far ahead of safety regulations?

While some automotive experts say that Uber's plans to test semi-autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh, others say that the company is just following in the footsteps of innovators across time.

US News college rankings released: Are students still reading them?

US News and World Report has been ranking colleges for more than 30 years. But after decades of competition, criticism, and debate, do the rankings still matter to the students colleges hope to attract?

'Black Rifles Matter' sign: free speech or uncivil language?

A Maine family put a 'Black Rifles Matter' sign on private property. Is it offensive?

Report: Virtually no change in TV's diversity behind the camera this year

The Directors Guild of America revealed that women and minorities have gained ground only slightly this past year in their share of television director positions.

HMS Terror, doomed Northwest Passage ship, found after 168 years

The HMS Terror disappeared during the infamous Franklin Expedition, along with its companion ship, the HMS Erebus. The ship had a long career, participating in the battle that inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner.'

Could the new Edward Snowden biopic get him a presidential pardon?

Oliver Stone's new biopic about the former NSA contractor and whistleblower is being accompanied by a push to get Edward Snowden pardoned by the Obama administration.

Iranians mark Feast of Sacrifice as day of charity rooted in history

At a charity foundation south of Tehran, hundreds of donated sheep are slaughtered for Eid al-Adha, a feast that recalls God's test of Abraham's faith.

Lower oil prices forecast for 2017: Will OPEC take action?

In a reversal of last month's outlook, the IEA now sees the oil glut persisting in 2017, the fourth straight year. What does this mean for producers and consumers?

Wilderness on Earth diminishes by 10 percent, says study

Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society used satellite and survey data to conclude that human interference has led to a 10 percent decline in wilderness on Earth over the last few decades.

Is the Chevy Bolt gaining on Tesla?

Energy-efficient, inexpensive, and on sale next year, Chevy's Bolt is giving other electric vehiclemakers a run for their money.

Visitors flock to see Great Barrier Reef before it's gone: Is that a good thing?

In a show of 'last chance tourism,' many visits to the Great Barrier Reef are largely driven by a desire to see the site before it is lost.

Ford says self-driving cars to be affordable for masses by 2025

Ford announced Monday it would have an entirely autonomous vehicle available to the general public by 2025. But Ford isn't using the same technology as Tesla.