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How civil wars affect wildlife populations
A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict. Researchers found that the main impacts of civil wars on native mammals are often indirect,...
Alvin Kamara, Saints roll over Tom Brady's Buccaneers
The New Orleans Saints scored 24 unanswered points after they trailed early on to spoil Tom Brady's debut for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans.
Studying sparrows and launching a movement in support of Black scientists
How one ornithologist spent her summer doing double duty studying coastal marsh sparrows and organizing a social media movement in support of Black birders.
Reports: TikTok agrees to partner with Oracle, not Microsoft, in U.S.
TikTok will partner with Oracle in an agreement reached just ahead of a deadline set by the Trump administration over security concerns about the Chinese video app, according to news...
Mail-Sorting Machines Are Crucial for the U.S. Postal Service
An expert explains how automation enables quick deliveries—which will include ballots for November’s election -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Study examines how civil wars affect wildlife populations
A new study comprehensively reveals how civil wars impact wildlife in countries affected by conflict.
Look: Pregnant Bindi Irwin shares ultrasound image of first child
Television personality and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin has shared on social media an ultrasound of the first child she is expecting with her husband, Chandler Powell.
Look: Pregnant Bindi Irwin shares ultasound image of first child
Television personality and wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin has shared on social media an ultrasound of the first child she is expecting with her husband, Chandler Powell.
Watch: Andrew Lloyd Webber releases song from his new 'Cinderella' musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber released on Twitter Sunday a video of Carrie Hope Fletcher singing a song from his upcoming "Cinderella" stage musical.
Look: Ryan Reynolds shares photos from COVID-19 nasal swab
Actor Ryan Reynolds shared on Twitter this weekend photos of him undergoing a nasal swab to test for the coronavirus before he went back to work on the film, "Red...
Buddy up for a longer, harder workout
Working out together makes everything a bit easier. ( Quino Al / Unsplash/)Even with gyms reopening at limited capacity, it’s still safer to exercise at home or outdoors. So, we’re dubbing this September...
Breeders' Cup 2020 will be run without fans
Breeders' Cup 2020 will be run without fans in the Keeneland facility, organizers announced amid a weekend of international qualifying events for those races
Op-Ed: How to get through to your risk-taking friends in the COVID-19 pandemic
There are ways to reduce conflicts, but lecturing others on the correctness of your view isn't one of them.
On This Day, Sept. 13: Margaret Chase Smith is 1st woman elected to House, Senate
On Sept. 13, 1948, Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to serve in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, representing Maine as a Republican.
Women lead fifth week of protests against Belarus election
Thousands of women have become the leaders of daily protests in Belarus against a contested election now in their fifth week.
Iran executes wrestler who said he was tortured for false confession
The Iranian government executed decorated wrestling champion Navid Afkari on Saturday, prompting outcry from human rights activists.
Watchdog report: US democratic indicators plummet amid racial justice protests and pandemic
The health of democracy in the United States has reached its lowest point since an academic watchdog group of political scientists began tracking its performance in 2017. Results of the August...
U.S.-brokered Taliban, Afghan government peace talks begin
Taliban and Afghan government peace talks to form a unity government and end war began Saturday.
Gordon Ramsay to host BBC game show 'Bank Balance'
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has signed on to host a new BBC game show called "Bank Balance."
Opinion: Readers don't like Trump. The Woodward tapes take their disgust to a new level
Some L.A. Times readers say Trump should face legal consequences for failing to warn Americans about the seriousness of COVID-19.
US democratic indicators plummet amid racial justice protests and pandemic
The health of democracy in the United States has reached its lowest point since an academic watchdog group of political scientists began tracking its performance in 2017.
Smiling may boost overall outlook, study shows
Smiling can trick your mind into being more positive, according to a new study.
'Coastal Elites' cast say show gave them anxiety
Bette Midler, Issa Rae, Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson and Kaitlyn Dever all experienced different anxieties while filming HBO's special presentation "Costal Elites," premiering Saturday.
Florida judge sentences Granville Ritchie to death for rape, murder of 9-year-old
A Florida judge on Friday handed down a death sentence for a man convicted of the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl six years ago.
Kids desks are selling out. Where to find alternatives.
Student desks, small tables, chairs and other furniture are selling out, just when frantic parents need them the most for children attending school remotely from home.
Virginia woman wins $1M lottery jackpot on her birthday
A Virginia woman who recently won a $2,000 lottery prize had an extra happy birthday when her winning streak continued with a $1 million jackpot.
Suicide rate keeps rising among young Americans
A nearly 60% jump in suicides by young Americans since 2007 has experts alarmed and somewhat puzzled.
40-pound African serval cat on the loose in New Hampshire
Police in New Hampshire are asking residents to be on the lookout for an unusual missing family pet: a 40-pound African serval cat.