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'Project Convergence' exercise tests Army's modernization efforts
The U.S. Army's "Project Convergence" is underway in Arizona to integrate its various fighting capabilities into a unified force, its chief said on Friday.
Political rhetoric may impact your hurricane preparedness
Evacuees from Hurricane Irene being housed in the Maryland National Guard's Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, MD. (The National Guard/)In many ways, it feels like Americans increasingly live in two different realities. Now,...
Look: Sigourney Weaver films 'Avatar 2' in new photos
Production is underway on "Avatar 2," starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver.
Look: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki thank fans on final day of filming 'Supernatural'
Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki voiced their gratitude before wrapping the 15th and final season of "Supernatural."
'Operation Convergence' exercise tests Army's modernization efforts
The U.S. Army's "Operation Convergence" is underway in Arizona to integrate its various fighting capabilities into a unified force, its chief said on Friday.
Netflix: A zebra among horses
Netflix is often criticized as a Hollywood-style entertainment behemoth crushing all competition and diminishing local content, but an academic says that's a simplistic view. A media studies expert said there...
Pandemic spawns 'infodemic' in scientific literature
The science community has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with such a flurry of research studies that it is hard for anyone to digest them all, underscoring a long-standing need...
Sabotage, negligence eyed as possible causes of new Beirut, Lebanon fire
A large fire that broke out in Beirut is now under control and authorities are trying to determine what set it off, officials said Friday.
President Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Mike Pence attend 9/11 events in NYC, D.C., Pennsylvania
The names of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks were read aloud Friday at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City to observe the 19th anniversary, which saw similar...
U.S., South Korea agree to ‘Alliance Dialogue’ on defense costs
U.S. and South Korean diplomats agreed to form a new working-level dialogue to address cooperation on U.S. troops on the peninsula amid an impasse over defense costs.
Watch: Katy Perry wins Impact Award, sings 'What Makes a Woman'
Katy Perry was honored with the Impact Award at The Gracies, an awards show held by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
Pandemic spawns 'infodemic' in scientific literature
The science community has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with such a flurry of research studies that it is hard for anyone to digest them all, underscoring a long-standing need...
Website seeks 'cheeseburger tester' to find top burger in U.S.
A gambling website is offering $500 to a winning applicant willing to serve as a "professional cheeseburger tester."
Explosion rips through munitions warehouse in Jordan
A large explosion damaged a military munitions warehouse in Jordan on Friday, authorities said.
Q&A: Black, Latinx people are over-represented in prison, study says
A new report by the Criminal Justice Policy Program (CJPP) at Harvard Law School shows that Black and Latinx people are overrepresented in Massachusetts' criminal justice system and that they...
Kentucky Downs becomes horse racing focal point
Weekend horse racing brings some rich turf races at Kentucky Downs, five Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" events in Ireland and preps for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe...
Taiwan condemns Chinese exercises as ‘severe threat’ to security
Taiwan is urging China to exercise restraint following the flight of Beijing's military aircraft off the coast of Taiwan, actions that endanger international commercial flights, according to Taipei.
Many childcare providers face big financial problems as a result of the pandemic
New research carried out by a team of researchers from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the University of Surrey, the University of Birmingham, Frontier Economics and Coram Family and Childcare,...
Most Americans not ready to resume daily life outside of home, COVID-19 study shows
According to a new study from the USC Center for the Digital Future, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have profound effects on the lives, livelihoods and outlooks of Americans. This...
NBA playoffs: Davis dominant, Harden cold as Lakers beat Rockets
Six-foot-10-inch Anthony Davis toyed with smaller defenders for a game-high 29 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of a Western Conference semifinals...
Britain signs trade deal with Japan in 1st post-Brexit pact
The British government signed its first international trade deal independent of the European Union on Friday, agreeing with Japan on tariff-free trade for virtually all exports.
Re-imagining Africa's food future at the intersection of agriculture and conservation
With more than half of the world's acutely food insecure people living in Africa, achieving food security is critical to the continent. Across Africa, agriculture is the primary source of livelihoods and the...
Watch: John Legend says DJ Khaled predicted Grammy win, performs 'Wild' on 'Kimmel'
John Legend guest hosted "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and spoke with DJ Khaled about their Grammy-winning song "Higher," which also features the late Nipsey Hussle.
PM agrees to virtual meeting on federal health transfers to provinces
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has agreed to hold a virtual first ministers meeting on federal health care transfers to the provinces and territories.
Robotics company Kraken signs deal to help Danish navy hunt for mines
A Newfoundland and Labrador-based robotics company has landed a $36-million contract to supply the Danish and Polish navy with minehunting sonar equipment.
COVID shut down his set. How Paul Schrader finished shooting 'The Card Counter' in 5 days
Director Paul Schrader needed five days to finish shooting "The Card Counter." Plus a shave for Oscar Isaac, who stars with Tiffany Haddish. How he did it.
Mahomes, Edwards-Helaire lead Chiefs to win over Texans in NFL season opener
All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes and rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire engineered a dominant win for the Kansas City Chiefs over the Houston Texans Thursday night to kick off the 2020...
Justice Dept. charges dozens with trying to steal $175M in relief funds
The Justice Department has charged dozens of people with trying to defraud hundreds of millions of dollars from a government loan program created to aid small businesses amid the COVID-19...