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Column: Trump says mail-in voting will be a disaster. So why isn't he trying to prevent that?
Mail-in balloting will definitely complicate November's presidential election. But Trump would rather tweet apocalyptic predictions than ensure it goes smoothly.
Watch: Taemin teases '2 Kids' music video
K-pop star Taemin shared a preview of his video for "2 Kids: Never Gonna Dance Again: Prologue," the pre-release single from his new, two-part album.
Kids' mental health can struggle during online school. Here's how teachers are planning ahead.
When her South Carolina high school went online this spring, Maya Green struggled through the same emotions as many of her fellow seniors: She missed her friends. Her online assignments...
Language may undermine women in science and tech
Despite decades of positive messaging to encourage women and girls to pursue education tracks and careers in STEM, women continue to fall far below their male counterparts in these fields....
DNA test kits that may enlighten you
Know your family better. (Tyler Nix via Unsplash/)Your grandfather’s photo albums and hand-drawn family tree is a great way to get a feel for where you come from but a DNA test...
Abused, neglected children show increased signs of biological aging, study shows
Children who have been abused or exposed to violence while young age faster than those who haven't experienced these traumas, according to a study published Monday by the journal Psychological...
Kosovo PM Avdullah Hoti tests positive for COVID-19
Kosovo Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti has COVID-19 and will work from home for two weeks while he self-isolates, he said.
South Korea defends action against defector groups
Legal action needed to be taken against defector organizations, South Korea's newly appointed unification minister said Monday.
Look: Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz spend 10th wedding anniversary with family
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz celebrated their wedding anniversary during a family vacation with their sons.
Abused, neglected children show increased signs of biological aging, study shows
Children who have been abused or exposed to violence while young age faster than those who haven't experienced these traumas, according to a study published Monday by the journal Psychological...
Dogs process speech hierarchically, just like humans
New findings, published this week in the journal Scientific Reports, suggest dogs process speech hierarchically, just like humans.
Many in U.S. using social media less as national tension rises
The coronavirus pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have prompted some Americans to take a break from social media, new research finds.
Violence and trauma in childhood accelerate puberty
Experiencing adversity early in life has a direct effect on a person’s mental and physical health as they grow, and certain kinds of trauma can affect the pace of aging, according to...
Experiencing childhood trauma makes body and brain age faster
Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity, according to new research. The study...
Look: Jenna Ushkowitz engaged to David Stanley
Jenna Ushkowitz, who played Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee," got engaged to her boyfriend, David Stanley.
Stephen King to release crime novel 'Later' in March 2021
Stephen King shared the cover for "Later," a new book centering on a child with an "unnatural ability."
Watch: Keke Palmer 'expected' her 'GMA' show to be canceled
Keke Palmer said she wasn't surprised when "Strahan, Sara & Keke," aka "GMA3," was canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic.
California unemployment agency workers say internal problems are stalling claims process
As California grapples with a deluge of requests for unemployment benefits during the pandemic, government workers tasked with processing claims say they are hampered by outdated technology, bureaucratic red tape...
South Korea, New Zealand spar over diplomat in sex harassment case
South Korea and New Zealand are at odds over the case of a South Korean diplomat who has been accused of groping a New Zealand staff member at Seoul's Embassy...
In Photos: Martin Sheen turns 80: a look back
The Emmy and Screen Actors Guild-winning actor Martin Sheen, best known for "Apocalypse Now," and his portrayal of President Jed Bartlet in "The West Wing," turns 80 on August 3,...
Gallup: Far fewer parents want children returning to school full-time
The number of parents in the United States who want to send their children back to school full-time this fall has dramatically fallen in recent weeks, a new Gallup survey...
Boycotts or buycotts? The role of corporate activism
Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of Arizona, University of Oregon, and Portland State University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the effect of corporate...
Famous birthdays for Aug. 3: Martin Sheen, Martha Stewart
Actor Martin Sheen turns 80 and TV personality Martha Stewart turns 79, among the famous birthdays for August 3.
Clippers' Montrezl Harrell continues to work through grief away from team
Center Montrezl Harrell, whose grandmother died, is one of several Clippers whose preparation for the league's restart was interrupted by mourning.
Pelosi: Democrats still at odds with GOP, White House on stimulus
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats remain at odds with Republicans and the White House as they continue to fight for an extension of $600 weekly unemployment for Americans in...
Brie Bella gives birth to second child, a son
Pro wrestler and television personality Brie Bella has confirmed she gave birth to her second child, a son.
Watch: Warner Bros. releases short showing Annabelle haunting empty studio lot
Warner Bros. Pictures posted on YouTube Sunday a 90-second video showing what Annabelle, the demonic doll from its "Conjuring" movies, has been doing during the coronavirus pandemic.
White House and Congress still far from agreement on coronavirus relief bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House advisors reported some progress in weekend talks but remained far apart, as Trump played golf and tweeted.