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Look: Demi Moore celebrates Rumer Willis' birthday with throwback photos
Demi Moore marked daughter Rumer Willis' 32nd birthday by releasing a number of throwback family photos on Instagram.
'Dragon Ball FighterZ': Master Roshi joins the fight in new trailer
Master Roshi is the latest playable character announced for publisher Bandai Namco's fighting game, "Dragon Ball FighterZ."
3 officers shot; suspect barricaded with hostages in Texas home
Police in Texas said a man has barricaded himself in a home with three hostages after shooting three officers who were responding to a call at the residence.
Jim Herman wins Wyndham Championship, qualifies for FedEx playoffs
Jim Herman overcame a four-stroke deficit to win the Wyndham Championship on Sunday for his third PGA Tour title and a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Academia from home
As the uncertainty around reopening college and university campuses this fall continues, those who work, study, teach and conduct research are navigating the uncertain terrain of the 'new normal.' They...
Pregnant mother's immunity tied to behavioral, emotional challenges for kids with autism
Children with autism born to mothers who had immune conditions during their pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral and emotional problems, a new study has found. Offspring sex may...
Robert Trump, younger brother of president, dies at 71
Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night in a New York hospital, the White House said in a statement. He was 71.
Robert Trump, younger brother of president, dies at 71
Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night in a New York hospital, the White House said in a statement. He was 71.
'Neglected' school ventilation systems worry parents, experts during COVID-19 pandemic
Ventilation is considered key to keeping COVID-19 out of schools. But some doctors and experts are concerned that ventilation in schools isn't up to the task.
Goofing off is good for kids—here’s the evidence
Friendships can be made stronger through play-acting and problem solving. (Robert Collins/Unsplash/)Archaeological records— and the modern-day antics of our primate relatives—make it clear that monkeying around goes way back. Less certain, however, are...
Sounds of action: Using ears, not just eyes, improves robot perception
People rarely use just one sense to understand the world, but robots usually only rely on vision and, increasingly, touch. Researchers find that robot perception could improve markedly by adding...
Seth Rogen tells B.C.'s young people to 'smoke weed and watch movies' instead of partying
Premier John Horgan put out the call, and now Seth Rogen and Ryan Reynolds have both answered, pleading with young people in B.C. to stop partying and protect themselves and...
Seth Rogen tells B.C.'s young people to 'smoke weed and watch movies' instead of partying during pandemic
Premier John Horgan put out the call, and now Seth Rogen along with actor Ryan Reynolds have both answered, pleading with young people in B.C. to stop partying and protect...
You can change careers and fix your finances -- even during a pandemic. Here's how
Millions of Americans lost their jobs this year due to coronavirus. and many students who graduated this spring entered an uncertain job market. Whether you're looking to switch careers or...
Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang to star in Netflix's 'Love Hard'
Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang and Charles Melton are set to star in Netflix's romantic comedy, "Love Hard."
Long Beach mayor loses mother, stepfather to COVID weeks apart. He wants people to learn from it
"The days go pretty late" for Mayor Robert Garcia, who must guide Long Beach through a global health crisis while mourning two family members.
Can kids still see their grandparents? That and other back-to-school COVID-19 questions answered
With the first day of school just weeks away, CBC News readers have had lots of questions. Can kids see their grandparents once school starts? Should kids get tested before...
Harvard CFO outlines endowment effects caused by COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant and immediate financial challenges for colleges and universities. Many institutions of higher learning are faced with difficult decisions about the best way to manage declining revenue coupled...
How to adapt special education to the remote-learning reality
Parents of children in special education programs and students may find remote learning incredibly difficult. Here are some ideas parents, educators and service providers say can help.
11 tips for finding a job when you're over 50, from an 'ageism' expert
Job hunting is never easy, and during the COVID economy it's gotten even harder. But what if you're over 50? Ageism expert Kerry Hannon weighs in on whether older adults...
Kentucky expands mail-in, early voting for November election
All voters in Kentucky will be allowed to vote by mail in the November election if they're concerned about the risks of catching COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday.
Ryan Reynolds helps B.C. premier out, pleads with province's young people to stop partying during pandemic
Premier John Horgan put out the call, and actor Ryan Reynolds has answered, pleading with young people in B.C. to stop partying and protect "some of the coolest older people...
You lost your job. You're broke. Here's a 12-step action plan to save yourself
What do you do when you've lost your job due to coronavirus layoffs and your monthly expenses far exceed your savings? Three financial advisors weigh in with steps you should...
An AI algorithm to help identify homeless youth at risk of substance abuse
While many programs and initiatives have been implemented to address the prevalence of substance abuse among homeless youth in the United States, they don't always include data-driven insights about environmental...
A closer look at America’s pandemic-fueled anger
Tensions are high about many things right now in America, and health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 virus rank high among them, particularly in families. Many parents are fearful about in-person classes...
Eight tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19
No parties, no football games, but plenty of reading and other assignments to work through. Fall '20 is going to be one for the books (for the wrong reasons). (Alex Bierwagen/Unsplash/)Follow all of...
Social connection is the strongest protective factor for depression
Researchers have identified a set of modifiable factors from a field of over 100 that could represent valuable targets for preventing depression in adults. The team named social connection as...
Linking sight and movement
Researchers found that image-processing circuits in the primary visual cortex not only are more active when animals move freely, but that they receive signals from a movement-controlling region of the...