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Man wins $1M thanks to favorite lottery ticket being sold out
A Michigan man said a store being sold out of his preferred scratch-off lottery ticket turned out to be fortuitous when his second choice earned him a $1 million jackpot.
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli get prison in college scandal
Actor Lori Loughlin was sentenced to two months in federal prison and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, received five months Friday for taking part in a college admissions scam.
Saliva tests show promise for widespread COVID-19 surveillance at universities and workplaces
Protocols developed at University of Illinois and Yale School of Public Health join growing list of spit-and-test diagnostics
Pentagon announces $17.4M in contracts under Defense Production Act
The Pentagon announced contracts totaling $17.4 million on Friday to retain contractors' workforce capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCLA sharply scales back reopening plans under strict county rules
UCLA will further scale back fall reopening plans, sharply limiting on-campus housing and in-person classes, to comply with strict L.A. County public health rules on what local colleges and universities...
U.S. Army pilot commitment extended to 10 years
Army pilots will be required to serve at least 10 years, four years longer than the previous policy, Army officials said this week.
California shut off power grids this week, but not because of clean energy
As of 2020, all new homes in California are required to have rooftop solar panels, which should be a boon to the sapped energy grid. (Pexels/)Jeremy Deaton writes for Nexus Media, a...
Mossimo Giannulli sentenced to 5 months in college admissions scandal
Fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli was sentenced to five months in federal prison for taking part in wide-ranging college admissions scam as his actress wife Lori Loughlin awaits her sentencing.
Watch: Bear wanders into California grocery store, steals bag of chips
A customer at a California grocery store captured video of a shoplifting wear strolling into the store and nonchalantly walking off with a bag of chips in its mouth.
Skat and poker: More luck than skill?
Chess requires playing ability and strategic thinking; in roulette, chance determines victory or defeat, gain or loss. But what about skat and poker? Are they games of chance or games...
Watch: 8,600 Funko Pop! Vinyl figures form world's largest mosaic
Collectibles company Funko broke a Guinness world record when is used 8,600 of its Pop! Vinyl figures to create the world's largest mosaic.
Tony Awards 2020 to take place virtually in the fall
The 74th annual Tony Awards will be held online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
LA Phil filmed concerts in an empty Hollywood Bowl. You can stream them for free
Summer concerts at the Bowl were canceled by COVID-19, but the LA Phil has used the venue to make new concert films, some centered on social justice.
Sales of existing homes in U.S. rise by record 24.7%
Sales of existing homes in the United States increased about 25% in July, the largest-ever single-month gain, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
Artificial intelligence wins over man in simulated aerial dogfight
An artificial intelligence algorithm soundly defeated an experienced U.S. F-16 fighter pilot in a simulation of an aerial dogfight, the Pentagon said.
Watch: Deftones share 'Ohms' video ahead of new album
Deftones released a video for "Ohms," a first single from their forthcoming album of the same name.
Amazon consumer chief Jeff Wilke to retire in early 2021
Jeff Wilke, one of Amazon's top leaders, will retire from his post as CEO of the retailer's consumer division early next year, a regulatory filing showed Friday.
New Overseers, Alumni Association directors elected
Five alumni have been elected as new members of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers and six as directors of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA). The new Overseers, whose terms will extend through Commencement...
Krystal Nielson files for divorce from Chris Randone: 'It's time to let go'
Krystal Nielson filed for divorce from her husband and former "Bachelor in Paradise" co-star Chris Randone following their separation.
Padres hit grand slam in fourth consecutive game
The San Diego Padres have hammered homers at a surprising rate, with grand slams in four consecutive games and back-to-back walk-off wins. The Padres latest exploits came in a win...
Economy and weapons priorities for Kim Jong Un, analyst says
Kim Jong Un's reorganization of Politburo Standing Committee of the Korean Workers' Party indicates the North Korean leader seeks parallel economic and strategic weapons development, according to a South Korean...
Smartphone, blockchain technologies to open new frontier in fight against food fraud
Food fraudsters have found myriad ways to trick shoppers—from cheap horsemeat sold as beef to conventional apples labelled as organic. But new rapid testing and tracing technologies may help turn...
Full text: Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination for president
Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday in Delaware, capping the party's virtual national convention. Read the full text of his speech.
Islanders, Stars advance to Stanley Cup playoffs conference semifinals
The New York Islanders and Dallas Stars have each clinched conference semifinals spots after four-goal victories in their first-round series finales.
NBA playoffs: Davis leads Lakers to bounce-back win over Blazers
The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers looked vulnerable in Game 1 of their playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, but bounced back to rout the No. 8 seed in Game...
3M to make critical N95 masks at Brockville, Ont., plant
The federal and Ontario governments have convinced manufacturing giant 3M to start making N95 respirator masks at its plant in Brockville, Ont., a move that will give Canada a domestic...
Ghaiyyath, Love triumph in England; Maximum Security favored out West
Plenty of tempting goodies are on the weekend horse racing menu, including Maximum Security in the entrée list.
Fantasy football: McCaffrey, Elliott lead top-75 running back rankings
Carolina Panthers All-Pro Christian McCaffrey leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's list of the top-75 running backs for the 2020 fantasy football season.