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U.S. blacklists 11 companies for aiding Iran's export of petroleum
In a move to block Iran from a key revenue source, the Trump administration on Thursday blacklisted 11 foreign companies that aid Iran in the sale of its petroleum and...
O.G. Anunoby drains buzzer-beater to lift Raptors over Celtics
O.G. Anunoby sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Raptors a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal...
U.S. Open tennis: Serena Williams, Sloane Stephens cruise into third round
Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens will meet in the third round of the U.S. Open after both players posted dominant wins Thursday in Queens, N.Y.
Pelosi, Mnuchin reach informal deal to avoid government shutdown
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached an informal agreement Thursday to work toward a short-term funding deal to avoid a government shutdown at the end of...
Betsy DeVos says administration will enforce school standardized testing mandates
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Thursday told states not to anticipate waivers for standardized testings in schools despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Webster's new store offers the COVID-19 weary a chance for retail therapy
The new 11,000-square-foot L.A. store opened earlier this year at the Beverly Center. A 500-square-foot Montecito store recently opened as well.
Appeals court rules against Trump administration in abortion 'gag rule'
A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled against a Trump administration rule denying federal funds to family planning clinics that refer patients for abortions.
Grizzlies' Ja Morant wins Rookie of the Year over Zion Williamson, Kendrick Nunn
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was named the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday.
Your favorite indie craft market might not survive the pandemic
When their foot traffic dropped, some Los Angeles pop-up fashion vendors learned to adapt by offering at-home digital experiences, Instagram Live sessions and online resources.
Tetraglyme proposed as candidate for regulation in EU
ECHA says plan to restrict dechlorane plus flame retardant expected in April
Protests erupt after Rochester, N.Y., police release video of arrest, asphyxiation
Protesters and officers clashed outside a city building in Rochester, N.Y., in response to authorities releasing the arrest video of a Black man who died after police held him to...
Sorry, but your beloved L.A. holiday event has probably been canceled. Blame coronavirus
Labor Day is here, the unofficial end of summer, and the time of year when we start looking toward holiday festivities. But not this year: Coronavirus concerns are canceling popular...
Arthur Goldhammer on the art of translation
Surely there are more direct routes to becoming a respected French-language translator than going to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a Ph.D. in mathematics, getting caught up in the Vietnam draft, and...
Dow loses 800 points in worst day since June; Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall off record highs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 800 points Thursday afternoon, recording its largest single-day loss since June.
Virginia man buys 20 lottery tickets, wins 20 times
A Virginia man won $100,000 from a lottery drawing with a top prize of $5,000 by taking a gamble on 20 identical tickets.
Police arrest teen for hacking Miami-Dade County virtual classes
Police arrested Thursday a 16-year-old student for allegedly hacking virtual classes in Miami-Dade County this week.
Microsoft’s new video authenticator could help weed out dangerous deepfakes
The tool believes the image on the right is fake with 100 percent confidence. (Microsoft/)Deepfakes can be fun. Those videos that perfectly inserted Jim Carrey into Jack Nicholson’s role in The Shining were...
Watch: Nebraska man asks City Council to rename 'boneless chicken wings'
A Nebraska man's plea to the Lincoln City Council is going viral after he passionately laid out the case for the city's restaurants and stores to stop claiming chicken tenders...
Operation Outbreak simulation teaches students how pandemics spread
A new article highlights Operation Outbreak, an educational platform and simulation intended to teach high school and college students the fundamentals of responses to pandemics.
Daisy Ridley, Kristin Scott Thomas, Nina Hoss join WWII drama 'Women in the Castle'
Daisy Ridley, Kristin Scott Thomas and Nina Hoss are set to star in upcoming World War II drama, "Women in the Castle."
Dow loses 800 points in Thursday afternoon trading
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 800 points Thursday afternoon, leveling off after an early slide on Wall Street.
False equivalencies: Online activism from left to right
Digital media are critical for contemporary activism—even low-effort "clicktivism" is politically consequential and contributes to offline participation. We argue that in the United States and throughout the industrialized West, left-...
Can democracy work for the poor?
Millions of the world’s poorest people now live in middle-income democracies that, in theory, could use their resources to end extreme poverty. However, citizens in those countries have not succeeded...
Lisa Campbell becomes the first woman to head the Canadian Space Agency
For the first time, a woman has been tasked with leading the Canadian Space Agency.
Beastie Boys to release 'Beastie Boys Music' compilation
The Beastie Boys will release "Beastie Boys Music," a compilation album featuring 20 of its greatest hits, in October.
'Army of the Dead': Netflix announces prequel film, anime series
Netflix announced on Thursday a prequel film and anime series to supplement director Zack Snyder's upcoming "Army of the Dead" film.
BTS should be allowed to defer military service, lawmaker says
Members of South Korean boy band BTS should be able to postpone their military service for their exceptional achievements in the arts, Seoul lawmakers say.
Many more around world say their economy is 'bad,' Pew Research Center poll shows
A new survey Thursday showed that COVID-19 has significantly soured views on economies around the world.