'There is No Grand Vision'
Beijing's conflicting economic goals are raising concerns that leaders might put off changes needed to reinvigorate a cooling economy that faces surging debt and trade tensions with Washington and Europe
The Brief
Senate Moves Ahead With Health Care Deal
After a bipartisan group of Senators crafted a deal to stabilize the insurance markets, selling it to the Republicans in Congress and the White House who want the Affordable Care Act repealed began presenting its own set of challenges
Trump Denies Disrespecting Widow of Slain Soldier
President Donald Trump pushed back against reports that he told the widow of a slain American soldier that her husband "knew what he signed up for," dismissing a Democratic lawmaker's account of the phone call as "totally fabricated"
Jeff Sessions Says He Urged Firing of James Comey
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he urged the firing of former FBI Director James Comey because of Comey's handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. He said Comey usurped prosecutors when he announced Clinton would not face criminal charges
Goodell: NFL Won't Force Players to Stand
The NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand during the national anthem. Commissioner Roger Goodell said altering the language in league rules to say players "must stand" was not discussed in a recent meeting
Las Vegas Security Guard Breaks Silence
"I'm doing better each day," the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino security guard shot during Stephen Paddock's Oct. 1 shooting spree said during a taping of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Chelsea Handler Drops Show to Focus on Activism
Comedian Chelsea Handler has announced over social media that she is moving on from her eponymous late night talk show in order to pursue more political activism. "The past presidential election and the countless events that have unfolded since have galvanized me," she says
Maryland Gunman Involved in Later Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a Maryland office park, killing three co-workers and wounding two others, authorities and the business owner said. He is also suspected in a later shooting in Delaware
Netflix Reveals What You Binge Watched Fastest
In a rare look at Netflix's closely guarded viewership numbers, the company revealed 8.4 million users have watched an entire TV show season within 24 hours of its release, a habit the streaming service calls "binge racing"
Project Runway Star Mychael Knight Has Died at 39
Mychael Knight, a fashion designer and former contestant on the show Project Runway, has died. He was 39, and his friend Jerris Madison confirmed that he died outside of Atlanta, Ga. The cause of death was not immediately released
Sean Spicer Interviewed in Russia Probe: Report
Sean Spicer, President Donald Trump's former Press Secretary, was reportedly questioned by special counsel Robert Mueller's team on Monday as part of its Russia probe, according to Politico, which cited unnamed sources close to the matter
Weinstein's Brother Accused of Sexual Harassment
Spike network is investigating allegations of sexual harassment by the brother of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein against the female showrunner of a series produced by The Weinstein Co. that aired on Spike. An attorney for Weinstein refuted the allegations
