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As school year nears, some warn Canada 'lagging behind' on approving COVID-19 saliva tests
Researchers and public health officials are calling for saliva-based COVID-19 tests in schools. But despite international efforts to make this option a reality, there’s still no word on when saliva-based...
Judge strikes down Florida order tying schools' funding to reopening
A federal judge in Florida ruled against a state order for schools to either open in-person classes amid the coronavirus pandemic or loss already allotted funding, stating it's unconstitutional.
RNC: Sen. Tim Scott declares Democrats want a 'fundamentally different America'
President Donald Trump was officially nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention, during a scaled-down roll call vote in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday.
Miami Marlins outlast Washington Nationals 11-8 to win series
Matt Joyce and Jon Berti each had two RBIs and Jesus Aguilar drove in three runs to lead the Miami Marlins to an 11-8 win over the Washington Nationals on...
Miami Heat sweep Indiana Pacers to advance; Bucks, Thunder earn wins
The fifth-seeded Miami Heat completed their first-round sweep of the Indiana Pacers with a 99-87 win Monday night, while the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder both posted victories in...
Ventilators could be adapted to help two COVID-19 patients at once
New research has shown how ventilators could be adapted to help two patients simultaneously in the event of a shortage.
Wife of California lawmaker sentenced to home confinement in embezzlement scheme
A California judge on Monday sentenced Margaret Hunter, wife of former lawmaker Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., to eight months of home confinement for her role in a scheme...
U.S. Mint asks Americans to circulate change to combat coin shortage
The head of the United States Mint asked Americans Monday to help with a national coin shortage by circulating more coins.
Jerry Falwell Jr. resigns as president of Liberty University
Jerry Falwell Jr.resigned as president of Liberty University on Monday, saying he was blackmailed by a man who had an "inappropriate relationship" with his wife.
Calif. Supreme Court overturns Scott Peterson death sentence in 2002 killing of pregnant wife
The California Supreme Court on Monday overturned the death sentence of Modesto husband Scott Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn son on...
Woman changes up her lotto numbers after 6 years, wins $1.8 million
An Australian woman who plays the same lottery drawing every week said she changed up her numbers for the first time in six years and scored a $1.8 million jackpot.
Op-Ed: Pandemics spread like wildfire, and fire is a contagion too
Fire is like COVID-19. The only response that works is systemic preparedness.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new records amid rising tech stocks, COVID-19 optimism
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite set new records to begin the week on Monday as tech stocks rose and markets responded to positive news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Op-Ed: Pandemics spread like wildfire, and fire is a contagion too
Fire is like COVID-19. The only response that works is systemic preparedness.
Emergency department visits down 25% in early weeks of pandemic, report finds
Canadian Institute for Health Information reports emergency department visits dropped by 25 per cent in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with March 2019.
Contagion model predicts flooding in urban areas
Inspired by the same modeling and mathematical laws used to predict the spread of pandemics, researchers have created a model to accurately forecast the spread and recession process of floodwaters...
New York sues Trump Organization, Eric Trump, tax attorney, filing shows
New York filed a sealed lawsuit against President Donald Trump's company, his son Eric and his personal attorney over compliance with an investigatory subpoena, a filing Monday shows.
Enemy jammer takes first test flight aboard EA-18G Growler
An advanced electronic system to disrupt enemy communications was successfully used aboard a fighter plane for the first time, maker Raytheon said on Monday.
Nellis AFB, Nev., opens pilots' virtual training center
A training center enabling pilot training in both live and virtual environments opened at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the Air Force announced on Monday.
Camp Taji turned over to Iraq Security Forces as coalition departs
Camp Taji, a U.S.-led coalition training facility in Iraq with $347 million of equipment and property, was transferred to the Iraq Security Forces.
Kitten survives 30-mile drive in engine compartment of car
Animal rescuers in Britain said a kitten survived a 30-mile journey under the hood of a car, and now has a new home with the vehicle's owner.
Researchers create a contagion model to predict flooding in urban areas
Inspired by the same modeling and mathematical laws used to predict the spread of pandemics, researchers at Texas A&M University have created a model to accurately forecast the spread and...
The mathematical magic of bending grids
An amazing construction method for curved structures was developed at TU Wien (Vienna): With a flick of the wrist, flat grids become a 3-D shape.
Mahattan DA holds off on enforcing subpoena of Donald Trump's tax returns
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance has decided to hold off on enforcing a grand jury subpoena for President Donald Trump's tax returns until the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals...
Zoom service outages cause disruption in schools, businesses
A service outage and glitches reported by video conference service Zoom disrupted online meetings and remote classrooms Monday morning for millions of users as school began for students worldwide.
Pennsylvania congressman tests positive for COVID-19
A Pennsylvania lawmaker announced Saturday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and wouldn't be participating in a special U.S. House vote on a $25 billion bill to fund...
Watch live: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy faces tough questions from Democrats in hearing
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy again faced tough questions on Monday from Democratic lawmakers in Congress and denied accusations that cost-cutting measures he ordered were intended to hamper mail-in voting.
Up your cocktail game by firing up the grill
Grilling fruits and vegetables for cocktails imparts a smoky, summery flavor. (Eric Medsker/)This story was originally featured on Saveur.There are few things more American than grilling. And as it happens, there are few...