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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unemployment benefits during the pandemic, government workers tasked with processing claims say they are hampered by outdated technology, bureaucratic red tape...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.
Luke Combs marries Nicole Hocking in Florida
Country music star Luke Combs announced on Instagram he has married his fiancee, Nicole Hocking.
Brandy celebrates success of new album 'B7'
Singer and actress Brandy is celebrating the success of her latest album, "B7," on Instagram.
Deborah Birx: COVID-19 cases 'extraordinarily widespread'
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic is currently "extraordinarily widespread" compared with its early emergence in March and April.
Virtual school: Teachers want to improve but training varies
After a rocky transition to distance learning last spring, Georgia teacher Aimee Rodriguez Webb is determined to do better this fall. She bought a dry-erase board and a special camera...
Drug ingredients considered inert might have biological activity
Systematic investigation of excipients reveals that most are inactive, but a few may act upon biological targets
Letters to the Editor: The cult of Trump is starting to inflict casualties. Just ask Louie Gohmert
Rep. Louie Gohmert is remaining stridently anti-mask even after being diagnosed with COVID-19, because he things that's what Trump wants.
Arizona congressman tests positive for COVID-19
Arizona congressman Raul Grijalva said Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Watchdog alleges Stephen Miller violated Hatch Act, requests probe
A watchdog has accused President Donald Trump's senior policy advisor, Stephen Miller, of violating the Hatch Act.
Appeals court rejects Stormy Daniels' libel suit against Trump
A federal appeals court has rejected adult film star Stormy Daniels defamation suit against President Donald Trump.
Gut feelings help promote positive body image
New research has found that paying greater attention to internal bodily sensations can increase our appreciation of our own bodies.
L.A. Affairs: How 20 weeks of quarantine healed my marriage
We have been married for 12 years. But in spring 2020, under quarantine, and especially in the first weeks, we began talking to each other again just like in our...
New COVID-19 notification app rolls out in Ontario
Residents of Ontario can now download a new app that can tell them whether they have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the previous two weeks....
A semester of creative curriculums at Harvard
This story is part of a series about the ways in which faculty are innovating and planning for fall classes online. Musa Syeed views having the students in his film course geographically...
Harvard addresses the challenges for international students
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a directive on July 6 saying that international students at American universities who limited their class attendance to remote learning in the fall semester would not be...
Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse receives 3-game suspension
New Detroit Lions safety Jayron Kearse was suspended three games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Negotiators fail to agree on COVID-19 relief as Congress adjourns
Congress adjourned for the weekend Friday without coming to an agreement on a new coronavirus relief bill as key stimulus benefits expired.
NFL gives ex-Steelers, Patriots WR Antonio Brown 8-game suspension
Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown has received an eight-game suspension without pay for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.