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In Photos: 50 Cent turns 45: a look back

4 years ago from UPI

Grammy-winning rapper, actor, writer and producer 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, celebrates his 45th birthday on July 6, 2020. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Machine Gun Kelly mourns father's death: 'Never felt a pain this deep'

4 years ago from UPI

Machine Gun Kelly is mourning the death of his father on Instagram.

Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner surprises mom with house

4 years ago from UPI

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner celebrated the Fourth of July weekend by surprising his mother with a new home.

Gallup poll shows concern about lack of coronavirus distancing in U.S.

4 years ago from UPI

Record numbers of Americans are wearing masks in public and expressing concern that there's a critical lack of distancing in their communities, a survey showed Monday.

Atlanta mayor appeals for end of violence after girl shot dead

4 years ago from UPI

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pleaded with the public to end violence in the city after an eight-year-old girl was shot and killed over the weekend.

Atlanta mayor pleads for violence to end after 8-year-old girl is shot dead

4 years ago from UPI

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms pleaded with the public to end violence in the city, which has been disrupted by weeks of protests, after an eight-year-old girl was shot and...

U.S. Olympians improvise during pandemic as Games' future remains cloudy

4 years ago from UPI

Though COVID-19 has denied the world's premier athletes a chance to compete in the now-postponed Olympics in Japan, Team USA's stars are adopting unorthodox ways to stay in shape while...

Lawyer: Army identified remains as missing soldier Vanessa Guillen

4 years ago from UPI

Human remains found near Texas' Fort Hood military base have been positively identified as Spc. Vanessa Guillen, the lawyer for the missing soldier's family said Sunday evening.

Washington Redskins' minority owners wanting to sell stakes in team

4 years ago from UPI

The three minority owners of the Washington Redskins are attempting to sell their shares in the franchise because they are "not happy being a partner" with majority owner Dan Snyder.

Woman dies after falling off of French roller coaster

4 years ago from UPI

A 32-year-old woman died on Sunday after falling off of the Formula 1 Coaster at France's Parc Saint-Paul theme park.

Woman dies after falling off of French roller coaster

4 years ago from UPI

A 32-year-old woman died on Sunday after falling off of the Formula 1 Coaster at France's Parc Saint-Paul theme park.

Black Lives Matter, Indigenous groups rally for justice on Fourth of July

4 years ago from UPI

Demonstrators gathered throughout the nation to call for justice for victims of police violence as well as calling attention to injustices faced by indigenous people and people of color on...

Trump's views — bleak about the U.S., rosy about coronavirus — put Republicans on the spot

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

GOP lawmakers, Trump surrogates tread carefully on president's inflammatory remarks over the Fourth of July weekend, denounced by Democrats.

Look: Julia Roberts shares photo in honor of Danny Moder wedding anniversary

4 years ago from UPI

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts shared on Instagram a rare photo of her with her husband, Danny Moder.

Op-Ed: Feeling the stress of the coronavirus lockdown? Take a hike in the San Gabriels

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Regularly escaping to the Angeles National Forest is one way to deal with the stress and uncertainty of life during the pandemic.

First LAPD officer dies of COVID-19

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

Another 287 LAPD employees are currently quarantined at home after having been exposed to the novel coronavirus.

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo win Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest

4 years ago from UPI

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won the Fourth of July Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, held this year without a crowd.

5 dead, 16 injured in attacks in Somalian cities

4 years ago from UPI

Five people died and 16 people were injured in attacks in two major Somalian cities Saturday.

Jennifer Grey, Clark Gregg ending 19-year marriage

4 years ago from UPI

"Dirty Dancing" icon Jennifer Grey and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." star Clark Gregg have announced they are ending their marriage.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump campaign official, Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, has COVID-19

4 years ago from UPI

Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump campaign official and Donald Trump Jr.'s girlfriend, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly to divorce

4 years ago from UPI

Country music stars Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly have announced they are divorcing after nearly three years of marriage.

Karina Roman: Parents, provinces call on Ottawa to help ensure schools open in the fall

4 years ago from CBC: Health

Children, Families and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says that while he understands the burden working parents have been carrying for months since schools closed due to the pandemic, Ottawa's ability to help provinces fully reopen...

Lil Baby's 'My Turn' tops the U.S. album chart

4 years ago from UPI

Rapper Lil Baby's "My Turn" is the No. 1 album in the United States.

Tell us: How can we help you with your job search, finances, sending kids off to college?

4 years ago from LA Times - Health

We're listening, L.A.: Tell us what you want to know about the most pressing questions you have at this time — how to find a job, the best ways to...

Accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests questioned

4 years ago from C&EN

Systematic review finds that the quality of diagnostic results strongly depends on when patient samples were taken

Career Ladder: Lana Rossiter

4 years ago from C&EN

This FDA reviewer doubles as a commissioned officer called to action for emergencies like COVID-19

It's time to rethink police wellness checks, mental health advocates say

4 years ago from CBC: Health

Integrated units with police and mental health workers are being used for wellness checks in some jurisdictions, but it's only a small solution to a more systemic problem. Critics say...

Duterte signs antiterrorism bill despite criticism from human rights activists

4 years ago from UPI

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte signed an antiterrorism bill Friday that critics say could allow greater suppression of criticism of the government and human rights abuses.