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NFL owners delay decision on draft stock rewards for minority hires
The NFL has announced new policies designed to give minorities and women more opportunities, but owners delayed voting on a proposal that would reward teams for minority hires.
Watch: Sia on adopting two teenage boys in 2019
"Together" singer Sia voiced her love for her sons, whom she adopted as they were aging out of the foster care system.
'Smash' cast reunites for 'Bombshell in Concert': Your daily quarantine must-watch
The cast of the NBC musical drama "Smash" is reuniting for a watch party and you're invited.
You can have outdoor fun in the COVID era, but keep your distance
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak...
All-women Delta crew flies 120 girls to NASA to encourage female aviators
To celebrate International Girls in Aviation Day, Delta took 120 girls, ages 12 to 18, to NASA's headquarters to learn about STEM and careers in aviation and aerospace.
Watch: Leslie Jordan says George Clooney once pranked him on set
Leslie Jordan recalled how his "Bodies of Evidence" co-star George Clooney tricked him into thinking he had lost weight.
What does recovery from COVD-19 look like?
Unless you or someone you know has been infected with the coronavirus, it may be hard to imagine what it’s like to have COVID-19—and recover from it. Does it feel like...
For people in diverse areas, community identity supersedes racial, ethnic differences
In an increasingly polarized world, many see people who are different from them as “outsiders,” or even a threat. Yet, around the world, this tends to be more common in...
MLS cancels 2020 All-Star Game, Campeones Cup due to coronavirus pandemic
Major League Soccer has canceled its All-Star Game and the Campeones Cup due to restrictions and concerns spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
Watch: Ben Stiller shares memories of his dad, Jerry Stiller, on 'Tonight Show'
Ben Stiller paid tribute to his late father, fellow comedian Jerry Stiller, while appearing on "The Tonight Show."
L.A. uneasy about order to move homeless people from freeways. 'There's ethical issues'
A federal judge has ordered L.A. to move homeless people away from freeways. Mayor Garcetti says he worries it will lead to confrontations with police.
A universal basic income: Amid the coronavirus crisis, its appeal is broadening
Backers of direct-cash programs such as universal basic income see new opportunity because of coronavirus relief. And support appears to be growing fast.
Justice Dept.: California pandemic plan discriminates against churches
The Justice Department has told California Gov. Gavin Newsom that his plan to reopen the state violates the Constitution as it discriminates against churches.
Google celebrates Israel Kamakawiwo'ole with new Doodle
Google is celebrating late singer-songwriter Israel 'IZ' Kamakawiwo'ole with a new Doodle on what would have been his 61st birthday.
Op-Ed: COVID-19 is affecting our collective mental health. These resources can help
A full human experience requires good mental health. It shouldn't have taken a global pandemic to showcase that reality.
Column: Plenty of sunbathers are violating coronavirus beach rules. Why aren't they getting tickets?
The Los Angeles mayor does not want to turn the city into a 'police state' during the coronavirus crisis and the police chief agrees.
Squirrels star in Ontario couple's elaborate backyard photo shoots
A Simcoe, Ont., couple built elaborate sets stocked with nuts for the squirrels that visit their backyard, and are snapping adorable pictures of the results.
China, Taiwan tensions escalate after Tsai Ing-wen speech
China warned Taiwan on Wednesday after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she rejects Beijing's demand Taipei reunify with China.
Justice Department: California's pandemic plan discriminates against churches
The Justice Department has told California Gov. Gavin Newsom that his plan to reopen the state violates the Constitution as it discriminates against churches.
Thousands of volunteers come forward to offer mental health support during COVID-19
As Canadians continue to grapple with an unprecedented level of stress as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, empathy can be an effective coping strategy in maintaining mental wellness, experts say....
Can I let cleaners into my house? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also...
Professor experimented with cats illegally, South Korea animal activists say
A South Korean pet rescue group has charged a professor at an elite university of illegally experimenting with cats in a laboratory.
School segregation by wealth creating unequal learning outcomes in the Global South
Millions of the world's poorest children are leaving school without mastering even basic levels of reading or maths because of an overlooked pattern of widespread, wealth-based inequalities in their countries'...
Comedy club performances provide insights on how robots, humans connect via humor
A robot comic is more funny when it has good timing.
How experiencing traumatic stress leads to aggression
Traumatic stress can cause aggression by strengthening two brain pathways involved in emotion, according to new research. Targeting those pathways via deep brain stimulation may stymie aggression associated with post-traumatic...
You can have outdoor fun in the COVID era, but keep your distance
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may...
Reality TV and documentary writers, producers seek pandemic relief
As people binge on documentaries during the pandemic, filmmakers are seeking help. The Writers Guild of America, East, is petitioning studios for relief.
Woman credits lottery win to unusual schedule change
An Australian woman said an unusual shift in her schedule led to her winning a lottery jackpot worth more than $250,000.