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Look: Carly Patterson, Mark Caldwell expecting third child
Retired gymnast Carly Patterson "can't wait" to welcome her third child with her husband, Mark Caldwell.
Former Florida football star, FIU assistant Aubrey Hill dies at 48
Aubrey Hill, a former football star at the University of Florida and a wide receivers coach at Florida International University, has died. He was 48.
Pastor of South Korean church linked to at least 300 coronavirus cases tests positive
A conservative South Korean pastor who has been a bitter critic of the country's president has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wealthy turn anti-immigrant when their riches are threatened
Anti-immigration sentiment rises when affluent people fear losing their wealth, a psychological study has found.
Workplace transmissions: a predictable result of the class divide in worker rights
How to stop sick people going to work? That's a question the Victorian government has been grappling with since it became clear about 80% of new COVID-19 infections in the...
Party in a pandemic: TikTok star Bryce Hall's birthday celebration prompts visit by LAPD
A party in the Hollywood Hills was shut down by police over the weekend, prompting new concern over gatherings hosted by social media influencers during the pandemic.
Machine learning reveals role of culture in shaping meanings of words
What do we mean by the word beautiful? It depends not only on whom you ask, but in what language you ask them. According to a machine learning analysis of...
Left out of NBA's bubble, Lionel Hollins created his own as he helps Lakers from home
Lionel Hollins, one of coach Frank Vogel's top assistants, was told he couldn't join the Lakers in Orlando for health reasons. A look at how he's handling it.
A city plagued by homelessness builds AI tool to predict who's at risk
The Chronic Homelessness Artificial Intelligence model – or the CHAI model for short – is giving social services in London, Ont. a glimpse into the future so they can better...
Jaguars' Rodney Gunter, 28, retires due to enlarged aorta
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Rodney Gunter has retired from the NFL after he discovered he has an enlarged aorta.
Iran's stranglehold on Iraq may be starting to falter
After almost three decades of conflict, insurgency, genocide and foreign meddling, there may be a glimmer of light appearing at the end of the long, dark tunnel. Iraqis must hope...
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...