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Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings
Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.
CBS orders first seasons of 'Clarice,' 'Equalizer,' 'B Positive' for 2020-21
CBS said it has ordered first seasons of three new shows -- "Clarice," "The Equalizer" and "B Positive" for the 2020-21 television season.
Older does not equal expendable. We need to act in a way that protects our elders from coronavirus
Older Americans deserve our protection from coronavirus. They want to get back to their busy lives, too
Hershey Felder salutes Irving Berlin, plus 13 other must-sees on Mother's Day weekend
Celebrate Mother's Day with a livestream of the musical bio-drama "Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin"
Ohio State University agrees to $10M settlement with abuse victims
Ohio State University will pay more than $40 million to 162 former students who said a team doctor abused them over two decades, the school announced.
'Always up on everything': Woman remembers sister who died from COVID-19 at Northwood
A woman who lost her sister to COVID-19 at the start of the month is thanking the staff at Northwood who took "excellent" care of her in her final days....
For the class of 2020, all those once-in-a-lifetime moments are gone
For the high school and college classes of 2020 — and their families — the coronavirus outbreak has left a large, empty space where signature coming-of-age moments should be.
With attention on virus, Amazon deforestation surges
It has not gotten much attention with the world focused on coronavirus, but deforestation has surged in the Amazon rainforest this year, raising fears of a repeat of last year's...
Roy Horn, dark-haired half of flamboyant illusionists Siegfried & Roy, dies of complications related to coronavirus
Roy Horn, the dark-haired half of Siegfried & Roy, the flamboyant, German-born illusionists whose lavish stage productions and trademark disappearing white tigers and lions made them one of the biggest...
Group calls for social distancing, more testing during coronavirus counter-protest in Huntington Beach
Three members of the group Indivisible OC 48 staged an hourlong protest to bring attention to the people who are following Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commissioner Adam Silver tells NBA players that resuming the season remains fluid
Adam Silver told NBA players that a return to the court is up in the air but that games could be held in Las Vegas or Orlando, likely without fans.
'It's not what this town is about': Seal Beach's Main Street struggles to come back
It is an "eerie" day in Seal Beach as businesses struggle to come back and crowds stay away.
News Analysis: Is the coronavirus crisis reason to worry about how other nations view U.S. leadership?
U.S. leadership, or the lack thereof, in the time of coronavirus
Judge declines to dismiss Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli's college admissions case
A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss charges filed against Lori Loughlin and 13 others in a national college admissions case based in Massachusetts.
Social media used to spread, create COVID-19 falsehoods
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...
Yosemite employees evicted amid coronavirus pandemic
The group of Yosemite Hospitality workers were told this week layoffs require them to leave Yosemite by May 21.
To err is human, to learn, divine
New research describes a new model for how the brain interprets patterns in complex networks. They found that the ability to detect patterns stems in part from the brain's desire...
To climb like a gecko, robots need toes
Robots with toes? Experiments suggest that climbing robots could benefit from having flexible, hairy toes, like those of geckos, that can adjust quickly to accommodate shifting weight and slippery surfaces....
'You talkin' to me?' Watch Andrew Cuomo's spot-on Robert De Niro impression
Robert De Niro told Stephen Colbert he wants to play New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a pandemic movie. And Cuomo approves.
How does the brain link events to form a memory? Study reveals unexpected mental processes
The brain has a powerful ability to remember and connect events separated in time. And now, in a new study in mice, scientists have shed light on how the brain...
Britons told not to expect big changes in lockdown as death toll passes 31,000
There are no major changes coming to Britain's current coronavirus lockdown orders anytime soon, a government official said Friday as health officials reported 626 more deaths from COVID-19.
Pour one out for 2020 grads. It'll be hard to find a job in this market
The coronavirus outbreak makes finding jobs more difficult for everyone. College seniors face unique career challenges.
In Photos: Mother's Day: Celebrity moms with their kids on the red carpet
In honor of Mother's Day, May 10, here's a look at celebrity moms with their kids on the red carpet.
Talent is key to school turnarounds
New research has demonstrated that the key to implementing successful reform in low-performing schools is hiring and retaining effective principals and teachers. These findings, reported in Educational Evaluation and Policy...
Expectant parents are anxious. This doula wants to help
Carson Meyer, daughter of an NBCUniversal executive and sister of jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, is reaching parents-to-be virtually in the COVID-19 age.
Aide to VP Mike Pence tests positive; Gov. Andrew Cuomo says N.Y. 'ahead' of COVID-19
An aide to Vice President Mike Pence has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, the White House said Friday, just one day after it said a personal valet to President...
Look: Netflix shares teaser for 'Baby-Sitters Club' revival
Netflix shared a premiere date and teaser trailer for its "Baby-Sitters Club" series, based on the Ann M. Martin book series.
Men take Guinness record for ping pong ball catches in shaving cream
A pair of Idaho men tackled an unusual Guinness World Record by most table tennis balls caught in shaving foam on the head in 30 seconds (team of 2).