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Michelle Obama on first night of DNC: Donald Trump is 'wrong president' for U.S.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention tackled ongoing social issues including the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic as it opened on Monday night.
Letters to the Editor: Let's try fixing inequality in education before the next crisis
Remember when LAUSD tried giving iPads to all students in 2013? We could have used that kind of thinking before the coronavirus pandemic.
Puerto Rico legislator, family indicted for theft, bribery, fraud
Puerto Rico House Rep. Maria Milagros Charbonier-Laureano, her family and one of her associates have been indicted for running a years-long scheme of theft, bribery and kickbacks to defraud the...
On This Day, Aug. 18: 19th Amendment ratified giving women the vote
On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, was ratified by Tennessee.
Women less likely to receive pay for college internships
The odds of women receiving pay for a college internship are 34% lower than for men, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
U.S. targets Uganda adoption scheme with charges, sanctions
The Trump administration has filed charges and imposed sanctions against an adoption scheme that removed more than two dozen Ugandan children from their families and placed them in American homes.
Measuring social networks of young adults with autism
While social isolation is a core challenge associated with autism, researchers have laid the groundwork to show how interpersonal relationships, and the resources they provide, could impact autistic youth's adult...
UNC Chapel Hill cancels in-person learning after 130 students test positive first week
The Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that all in-person classes would shift to remote learning after more than 130 students tested positive for COVID-19 and 349 were...
How the brain's internal states affect decision-making
By recording the activity of separate populations of neurons simultaneously, researchers have gained an unprecedented insight into how the 'waxing and waning' of our mental state influences the decisions we...
High schoolers' accuracy in classification of their peers
A study examines the accuracy of adolescent peer group classifications based on similar values, behaviors, and interests.
New diagnostic criteria shine light on early dementia mimics
Experts estimate up to one third of people attending specialist memory clinics in the UK could have a condition that is commonly mistaken for early dementia. I
Society perceives the poor as less affected by distress than those with more means
Negative life events can cause crippling distress, significant hardships, and even lifelong trauma. The poor are perceived to be "hardened" by these events and therefore less harmed by them than...
Unemployment fraud ring filed bogus California jobless benefits for inmates, officials say
In California's first major unemployment fraud case in the coronavirus outbreak, 21 people in Northern California allegedly helped steal $250,000.
Will Smith and Kevin Hart to remake 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'
Paramount Pictures is developing a remake of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" to star Will Smith and Kevin Hart in the Steve Martin and John Candy roles.
Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparent over parenting
Nearly half of parents describe disagreements with one or more grandparent about their parenting, with one in seven going so far as to limit the amount of time their child...
Three ways to get kids to tune in and pay attention when schools go virtual
When nearly all U.S. brick-and-mortar schools suddenly closed in March 2020 and went online, large numbers of students simply didn't log into class. Even if they did show up, many...
In Photos: Moments from Chrissy Teigen's career
Model and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen is expecting her third child with husband, John Legend. Here's a look back at her career through the years.
Restaurant apologizes after encouraging customers to weigh themselves
A Chinese restaurant apologized for any offense caused when it placed scales at its entrance and suggested customers weigh themselves to determine what they should order.
Kenya: How stark inequality frustrates the dreams of Nairobi's jobless young men
"Today I woke up late, because there was nothing I was doing," Wilfred wrote in his diary. Like many of his peers, the 21-year-old lacks permanent employment, seeking small amounts...
N.W.T. embarks on 2-year project to reduce wait times, improve options for mental health services
The Northwest Territories government is working with the Mental Health Commission of Canada on a two-year project that intends to provide a greater variety of mental health support options.
To perceive faces, your brain relies on a process similar to face recognition systems
Imagine if every time you looked at a face, one side of the face always appeared distorted as if it were melting, resembling a painting by Salvador Dalí. This is...
Nearly half of teens who vape say they want to quit, study finds
Forty-five percent of teens who use e-cigarettes want to quit the habit, according to an analysis published Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.
Tensions are high about many things right now in America, and health and...
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...
Study shows business travel correlates to economic growth
New research from Harvard’s Growth Lab finds a direct link between a country’s incoming business travel and the growth of new and existing industries. The findings, published in the journal...
Hit 'em where it hurts – how economic threats are a potent tool for changing people's minds about the Confederate flag
Activists nationwide have resumed demanding the removal of statues and symbols that are considered racially offensive—such as of slave owners, Confederate leaders and the Confederate flag.
Parents and grandparents disagree on parenting about half the time, poll finds
About half of all parents and grandparents disagree over parenting choices for children like discipline, meals and TV time, according to the results of national poll released Monday.
Families of children with special needs face additional challenges during quarantine
Ever since schools closed for in-person learning in mid-March, my numerous chat groups on WhatsApp have been buzzing with moms asking each other: "What are the schools planning to do?"...
'The Gift' Season 2 to premiere Sept. 10 on Netflix
"The Gift," a Turkish drama fantasy series starring Beren Saat, will return for a second season on Netflix in September.