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China's economic slowdown may hurt global oil market, says expert
A slowdown in China's demand for oil would profoundly affect the multitrillion-dollar global oil market along with many related industries, according to a new brief from Rice University's Baker Institute...
Africa declared free of wild polio in 'milestone'
Nigeria is now rid of wild polio having had more than half of global cases less than 10 years ago.
Nick Cordero memorial to stream via Broadway On Demand on Sept. 6
Broadway On Demand has announced it will exclusively stream an event honoring the life and career of the late theater actor Nick Cordero on Sept. 6.
NBA playoffs: Paul George ends drought to power Clippers past Mavericks
Paul George ended his playoff struggles with a game-high 35 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their Western...
NHC: Laura may be Category 4 hurricane when it arrives in U.S.
Hurricane Laura strengthened to near Category 3 strength early Wednesday and is expected to pick up even more wind speed before it arrives on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
U.S. gov't set to execute Native American Lezmond Mitchell for 2001 murders
The federal government is preparing to carry out its fourth execution of 2020 in a case that raises questions about tribal sovereignty.
House Democrat launches probe into Pompeo's pre-recorded RNC speech
House Democrat Joaquin Castro of Texas has opened an investigation into U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's participation in the Republican National Convention.
World's biggest rooftop greenhouse opens in Montreal
Building on a new hanging garden trend, a greenhouse atop a Montreal warehouse growing eggplants and tomatoes to meet demand for locally sourced foods has set a record as the...
Teva charged with price fixing generic drugs
The Justice Department has charged Teva Pharmaceuticals with conspiring with its competitors to fix the prices of generic medications.
Quarantines eyed to protect NFL quarterbacks from COVID-19
At least 18 NFL teams are considering placing a quarterback in quarantine in the event that their other quarterbacks contract COVID-19 during the 2020 season.
Jamal Murray scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz, force Game 6
Jamal Murray exploded for 42 points and Nikola Jokic added 31 to guide the Denver Nuggets to a 117-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
The most secure ways to lock up your bike
Use multiple locks to ward off would-be thieves. (Michael Frank/)This story originally featured on Cycle Volta.Let’s get something straight as you read this guide: If a thief is determined, there’s almost nothing you...
Judge denies L.A. County's request to stop Grace Community Church from gathering
The evangelical church in Sun Valley has held its weekly Sunday services since July 26, in defiance of state and county health orders. This led L.A. County officials to file...
L.A. County COVID-19 cases continue to drop, setting up potential for some school reopenings
The 14-day average number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County has dropped below 200 per 100,000 residents, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis ruled out for Game 5s
Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard and Dallas Mavericks All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis both will miss Game 5 of their respective series because of knee injuries.
New York AG files lawsuit to block USPS changes
New York's attorney general filed a lawsuit alongside Hawaii, New Jersey, New York City and the City and County of San Francisco seeking to block policy changes by the U.S....
Man wakes to find 4-foot snake in bedroom
A British man received an unwelcome late night surprise when he awoke to find a 4-foot snake slithering around his bedroom.
Ottawa announces $82.5M to help Indigenous communities deal with COVID-19 mental health fallout
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced $82.5 million in new funding Tuesday for Indigenous communities to deal with increased mental health needs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dow falls as Apple snaps winning streak amid index shake-up
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell Tuesday, as three new companies will join the index next week and three others will leave as part of a shake-up led by Apple's...
U.S. cannot 'snapback' sanctions on Iran, U.N. Security Council president says
U.N. Security Council President Triansyah Djani said Tuesday that the United States cannot snapback sanctions on Iran.
Minnesota man finds $150,000 surprise in bank account
A Minnesota man who discovered an unexpected $150,000 in his bank account said he eventually learned the money had been intended for small business relief.
High human population density negative for pollinators
Population density, and not the proportion of green spaces, has the biggest impact on species richness of pollinators in residential areas. This is the result of a study from Lund...
Internet company offers $1,000 for person willing to 'digital detox'
A satellite internet service provider is offering to pay someone $1,000 to "digitally detox" in nature without any electronic devices.
President Donald Trump to nominate Chad Wolf as secretary of Homeland Security
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he plans to nominate Chad Wolf to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to make official the role he...
U.S. condemns Turkish President Recep Erdogan meeting with Hamas
The United States on Tuesday condemned Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's meeting with Hamas leaders.
Quebec expected to announce it will not ask citizens to use federal COVID-19 notification app
Quebec will not ask people in the province to download the federal COVID-19 notification app for now, officials are expected to announce this afternoon.
Consumer confidence in U.S. falls to 6-year low
Consumer confidence in the United States has fallen to a six-year low, due mainly to the surge in COVID-19 cases this summer, new data showed Tuesday.
Home prices in U.S. climbed more than 4% in June, Case-Shiller Index shows
Home prices in the United States are more than 4% higher, on average, than they were last summer, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index said Tuesday.