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Details on Harvard Honoring the Class of 2020
It will be a day to reflect on challenges and triumphs, growth and change. It will be a celebration of accomplishment and the shared commitment to put the wisdom gained to use...
Adventures from the homes of the Harvard community
Shannon Ingraham felt shell-shocked when she started working from home. “We went from having full-time child care at day care to becoming the full-time child care ourselves,” said the department administrator in the...
Holding her own commencement in her childhood home
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Graduate student Talia Gillis, quarantining in Israel, planned to have her own commencement ceremony upon graduating from Harvard Law...
Martin Baron’s message to Class of 2020: Facts and truth matter
Washington Post executive editor Martin Baron offered a ringing defense of facts and the truth on Thursday, telling Harvard seniors who tuned in to an online graduation program for the Class of...
Conan O’Brien addresses Harvard College Class of 2020
Comedian and late-night talk-show host Conan O’Brien ’85 addressed the Harvard College Class of ’20 Thursday as part of an afternoon of virtual ceremonies that captured the joy, poignancy, and humor of the...
Shanna Peeples returns to Texas with a renewed sense of self
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Shanna Peeples was back in her home state of Texas. It was week eight of the COVID-19 quarantine...
Bob Scalise leaves with tenure full of accomplishment, change
Bob Scalise reckoned that he’d be Harvard’s athletics director for eight to 10 years. It’s now been about 19, and he’s still at his desk overlooking the stadium. “It became a different...
Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered
A Minneapolis police officer who was fired after being videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd -- who died during the arrest -- has been arrested and charged with...
Florida judge denies new trial for James Dailey
A Florida judge on Friday denied a new trial for a death row inmate convicted of killing a 14-year-old girl in 1985.
All-Star pitcher David Price giving Dodgers minor leaguers $1K amid pandemic
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is donating funds to each minor league player in the organization to help the individuals stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Relive your UCLA glory days for free with the first virtual Spring Sing concert
UCLA's annual Spring Sing talent show, which launched the careers of Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles, is going virtual this year. Here's how you can watch it.
Bob Scalise leaves with tenure full of accomplishment, change
Bob Scalise reckoned that he’d be Harvard’s athletics director for eight to 10 years. It’s now been about 19, and he’s still at his desk overlooking the stadium. “It became a different...
Using brain imaging to demonstrate weaker neural suppression for those with autism
A new study shows the differences in visual motion perception in autism spectrum disorder are accompanied by weaker neural suppression in the visual cortex of the brain.
Yes, your dog wants to rescue you
Imagine you're a dog. Your owner is trapped in a box and is crying out for help. Are you aware of his despair? If so, can you set him free?...
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people...
Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd charged with murder
A Minneapolis police officer who was fired after being videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd -- who died during the arrest -- has been arrested and charged with...
Minneapolis cop seen kneeling on George Floyd taken into custody
A Minneapolis police officer who was fired after being videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd -- who died during the arrest -- has been taken into custody.
Engineer? Cancer expert? Physicist? They're coronavirus researchers now
Scientists of all kinds are putting their day jobs on hold and focusing their attention on trying to solve the coronavirus.
Engineer? Cancer expert? Physicist? They're coronavirus researchers now
Scientists of all kinds are putting their day jobs on hold and focusing their attention on trying to solve the coronavirus.
Shanna Peeples returns to Texas with a renewed sense of self
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Shanna Peeples was back in her home state of Texas. It was week eight of the COVID-19 quarantine...
Look: Sarah Ferguson sends love to Princess Beatrice on would-be wedding day
Princess Beatrice received a sweet tribute from her mom, Sarah Ferguson, on what was supposed to be her wedding day to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Watch: 79,001 flags strung together for world's largest knitted bunting
Knitters from around the world submitted 79,001 yarn flags for an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest knitted bunting, the British organizers of the effort...
Melvin Gordon rips Chargers for not having fans
Denver Broncos star Melvin Gordon said if he has to play in empty stadiums this year it won't feel much different than when he played for the Los Angeles Chargers...
Look: Meghan McCain to keep pregnancy private for 'comfort' and 'safety'
"The View" co-host Meghan McCain won't be posting about her pregnancy on social media due to past experiences with "cruelty" online.
Five exquisite, easy martinis you can make at home
All you need to whip up these classic cocktails at home is a mixing glass (or a Mason jar) and a butter knife. (Erik Delanoy/)This story was originally featured on Saveur.In the...
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according...
Phil Robertson says he has daughter from past affair
Phil Robertson and his sons Alan, Jase, Willie and Jep discussed how Phil learned he has a daughter, Phyllis, from an affair in the 1970s.
Taraji P. Henson working to end mental health stigma amid pandemic
"Empire" star Taraji P. Henson got emotional while discussing her virtual therapy campaign for underserved communities.