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U.S. 7th Army prepares for 'Saber Junction 20' exercise
The U.S. Army's Europe-based 7th Army announced on Monday that over 4,000 U.S. and allied troops will participate in "Saber Junction 20" exercises in August.
Watch Live: Colleagues and friends remember John Lewis at U.S. Capitol
Colleagues and friends remembered civil rights leader and Georgia Rep. John Lewis Monday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as his body lay in state in the Rotunda.
Slugfests, quirky fake fan interactions highlight MLB's first weekend
The first weekend of the 2020 MLB season featured several slugfests and some peculiar interactions with fake fans made of cardboard because real supporters aren't allowed in stadiums due to...
'Tenet' to open internationally before U.S. release
Warner Bros. announced on Monday that director Christopher Nolan's Tenet will be released into theaters outside the United States starting on Aug. 26.
How to watch: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced during a virtual event Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
Defense team alleges U.S. officials using Julian Assange case for political ends
The defense team for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange alleged Monday during a court hearing that U.S. officials may be using his extradition case for political ends.
'Call of Duty,' 'Fall Guys' going free for PlayStation Plus members in August
Sony announced on Monday that "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered" and "Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout" will be free to download for PlayStation Plus subscribers for August.
GAO recommends TSA establish security targets
The Government Accountability Office on Monday recommended that the Transportation Security Administration establish "quantifiable targets" for its Surface Transportation Security Inspectors Program.
Melania Trump unveils plan to renovate White House Rose Garden
First lady Melania Trump unveiled plans Monday to renew the White House Rose Garden this summer.
Nine tweaks to supercharge your gaming PC
You think you might need a new PC to boost up your gaming? Try these tips first. (Fredrick Tendong / Unsplash/)When it comes to PC gaming, frame rates and user experience matter—even...
Target, Dick's Sporting Goods to close on Thanksgiving this year
Big-box retail chain Target and Dick's Sporting Goods both said Monday that they will not open on Thanksgiving Day this year, acknowledging that the 2020 holiday season will be different.
'We hugged and hugged': Families reunite at N.W.T. seniors' homes after COVID-19 rules loosen
Cailey Mercredi didn't expect to see her grandparents again in person this year because of COVID-19, but a recent change of rules made for a lovely family surprise.
Diagnosing single trees from above
Models based on images from unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites can help farmers to monitor the health of individual trees.
Enable, Maximum Security, United star in weekend horse racing
Enable was back to her magnificent self in the King George, Maximum Security just did get the job done at Del Mar and United ran so well on the turf...
Luca Guadagnino's 'We Are Who We Are' to premiere Sept. 14 on HBO
"We Are Who We Are," a drama series from "Call Me By Your Name" director Luca Guadagnino, is coming to HBO in September.
White House: National security adviser Robert O'Brien has COVID-19
Robert O'Brien, President Donald Trump's national security adviser, has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House said Monday.
Even with incomplete data, L.A. County records 1,703 new coronavirus cases and 10 related deaths
L.A. County officials say state lab data is incomplete and six hospitals did not provide information
Video Game Teaches Productive Civil Discourse and Overcoming Tribalism
A Carnegie Mellon University researcher is proposing that students can learn to make their civil discourse more productive through an video game powered by artificial intelligence. The educational system targeted...
Novel cutting mechanism devised for automated, robotic apple-tree pruning system
The first robotic cutting mechanism—or "end-effector"—for a fully automated, computerized pruning system for modern apple orchards has been designed by a Penn State research team, an early step in the...
Gallup report: Global approval of U.S. leadership still at historic low
About three months before the U.S. presidential election, a new survey Monday showed that international approval for President Donald Trump's leadership is still historically low.
DNA detection tool allows researchers to identify invasive species in Canadian forests
UBC researcher Richard Hamelin says the tool is a game changer because it brings the lab into the field.
Agonizing over school-reopening plans? Think Marie Kondo
Her advice has helped millions declutter their lives. Now organizing expert Marie Kondo's philosophy of letting go of nonessentials can help K-12 educators scrambling to design creative back-to-school plans in...
Pirates' Derek Shelton has MLB's first socially distanced umpire argument
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton and umpire Jordan Baker participated in the first socially distanced on-field argument since Major League Baseball started its shortened season during a Pirates win in...
RuPaul announces new Dutch version of 'Drag Race'
RuPaul and World of Wonder, the production company behind "RuPaul's Drag Race," have announced a new international spinoff series, titled "Drag Race Holland."
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson become citizens of Greece
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson showed off their new passports in a photo with Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife, Mareva Grabowski.
Carlos Carrasco returns, Jose Ramirez homers twice in Indians win
Carlos Carrasco and Jose Ramirez led the Cleveland Indians to a dominant win against the Kansas City Royals, with the Indians pitcher striking out 10 and Ramirez hitting two home...
Coronavirus and its impact on carbon emissions
The emergence of a novel coronavirus towards the end of 2019 that has led to the major ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has already taken its toll on people's lives, healthcare systems,...
Meek Mill announces split from girlfriend Milan Harris
Meek Mill announced on Twitter that he has split from his girlfriend Milan Harris.