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Report: North Korea laborers still deployed overseas
North Korea's state-sanctioned guest workers continue to be deployed to overseas sites in violation of international sanctions, according to a Japanese press report.
Gallup: Fewer in U.S. satisfied with treatment of women
While slightly more than half of Americans say they're satisfied with society's treatment of women, a new survey Thursday showed the share is way down from where it was five...
What will it take to persuade people to wear masks? Focus on benefits to others
The more people see wearing face masks and practicing social distancing as ways to protect the health of others, the more likely they are to comply, research shows.
Donor incentives don't always equate to more charitable giving, study finds
People are accustomed to getting cash in the mail from an aunt or grandparent. But what about from complete strangers?
Research shows delaying school has little effect on children's maths and reading skills
Whether to hold a child back from starting school when they are first eligible is a question faced by many parents in Australia each year.
Coronavirus leaves international students in dire straits
Many international students in private rental housing in Sydney and Melbourne were struggling before COVID-19 hit. Our surveys of these students before and during the pandemic show it has made...
'I can't teach when I'm dead.' Professors fear COVID-19 as college campuses open
As the fall semester kicks off in person on many campuses, some professors are protesting, saying it's too dangerous.
The 1918 Flu Faded in Our Collective Memory: We Might 'Forget' the Coronavirus, Too
The legacy of the 20th century’s deadliest pandemic shows how large groups remember—and forget—their shared past -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
FC Dallas becomes 1st U.S. pro team to allow fans to attend
MLS club FC Dallas allowed fans to attend Wednesday's game against Nashville SC, becoming the first American professional sports team to allow spectators since the early part of the coronavirus...
Letters to the Editor: Unemployed Californians are desperate for EDD money. It's time for journalists to help
Californians waiting for their unemployment benefits have almost no way of knowing if they've filed correctly.
For those experiencing homelessness, lives already hanging by a thread 'snapped' by COVID-19, say advocates
The already dire situation for people in stretched shelters and temporary housing has been worsened by physical distancing requirements, say advocates who fear the problem will only get worse when...
Effectiveness of COVID Alert app is hard to track — but that might be the necessary tradeoff for privacy
The government's COVID Alert app has received positive reviews from privacy advocates, but myths persist about what data it collects. Experts stress the more people who use it, the more...
Formal education benefits brain later in life, study says
People who go further in school may have a longer period of mental impairment before going below the "functional threshold" -- the point when brain decline becomes so obvious it...
Salt Lake City Police suspends K9 Unit after dog attacks kneeling Black man
The Salt Lake City Police Department has suspended its K9 unit a day after bodycam footage was published showing an officer ordering his police dog to attack a Black man...
3 men linked to R. Kelly charged for seeking to influence victim testimonies
Three men connected to R. Kelly have been arrested and charged with attempting to influence the testimony of victims in a racketeering case against the R&B singer.
L.A. County offering money to renters affected by COVID-19 pandemic
The assistance is available to residents who live outside of the city of Los Angeles, with much of the money being directed to specific zip codes identified as especially in...
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day -- all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new...
TV-watching snackers beware: You won't notice you're full if your attention is elsewhere
Eating while doing something perceptually-demanding makes it more difficult to notice when you feel full, shows new research.
Adaptation in single neurons provides memory for language processing
To understand language, we have to remember the words that were uttered and combine them into an interpretation. How does the brain retain information long enough to accomplish this, despite...
Column: Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19
L.A. Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke talks about experiencing COVID-19. Yes, he says, it's really as bad as you've heard.
Biden, Harris slam Trump COVID-19 response in first joint public appearance
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his selection for vice president, Kamala Harris, appeared together in public for the first time Wednesday as they criticized the Trump administration's coronavirus response
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day—all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found...
Young children would rather explore than get rewards
Young children will pass up rewards they know they can collect to explore other options, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when adults and 4- to 5-year-old children played...
Mexican Consulate in L.A. opens new coronavirus testing center
The testing center was opened in an effort to better serve Latinos, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Angels lineup vs. Oakland Athletics: Griffin Canning on the mound as team eyes sweep
The starting lineup for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics on Aug. 12.
Navajo Nation president seeks clemency for death row inmate Lezmond Mitchell
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has appealed to President Donald Trump to grant clemency to a death row prisoner scheduled to be executed later this month.
NDP asks auditor general to investigate procurement process for private surgical facilities
The Opposition NDP alleges Health Minister Tyler Shandro and other senior government officials have politically interfered in the procurement process for private surgical facilities.
Look: Baekhyun, Mark, Lucas appear in photos for SuperM's '100'
K-pop stars Baekhyun, Mark and Lucas appear in teasers for SuperM's "100," a single from the group's album "Super One."