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California to towns defying the COVID-19 shutdown: No cash for you
As coronavirus cases surge in California's rural Central Valley, a self-declared 'sanctuary city for business' is defiant, even as the state is threatening to withdraw funding. On both sides of...
How computers beat us at our own games
Victory is not always assured (Totto Renna/)Humans have been playing games for centuries, but we’re still not perfect at them: We make mistakes, underestimate opponents, and can think only a few moves ahead....
Champions League: Manchester City, Lyon advance to quarterfinals
Manchester City and Lyon advanced to the final eight of the Champions League with aggregate wins Friday, nearly five months after the first leg.
Judge issues order shutting down Ventura County church's crowded, unmasked indoor services
A Ventura County Superior Court judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order against Godspeak Calvary Chapel and pastor Rob McCoy, forbidding the church's indoor services and demanding adherence to statewide...
A judge commandeers L.A.'s City Hall in his campaign to curb homelessness
Judge David O. Carter, who has ruled that local agencies must clear homeless people from encampments alongside freeways, holds a hearing at City Hall — a reflection of how a...
MV Wakashio: Ship aground off Mauritius begins leaking oil
Mauritius declares a state of emergency after Japanese-owned carrier MV Wakashio starts leaking oil.
Apple Fire spreads, prompting new evacuation warning
The Apple Fire grew by more than 1,000 acres Friday, prompting a new evacuation warning in Southern California, local officials said.
Giants' Baker formally charged in Florida robbery; Seahawks' Dunbar not charged
Prosecutors in Florida said they are charging New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker with four counts of robbery with a firearm but won't file criminal charges against Seattle Seahawks defensive...
Stimulus negotiations stall, White House considers executive orders
Negotiations on the next COVID-19 relief bill fell apart Friday, with Democratic leaders and administration officials failing to meet their self-imposed deadline for a deal.
SpaceX, ULA win large government launch contracts
The U.S. military on Friday awarded new defense contracts worth billions of dollars to space launch companies United Launch Alliance and SpaceX, which won a four-way contest, defeating Blue...
San Diego Catholic high school files lawsuit against Newsom to reopen in the fall
St. Augustine High School in North Park is an all-boys Catholic school with an annual enrollment of 700 students.
The top MP3 players for all your music
Have all your music on you. (Devon Divine via Unsplash/)It might be hard to believe, but there is a dedicated contingent of MP3 player loyalists who swear by the technology for several...
Decline in plant breeding programs could impact food security
Public plant breeding programs are declining across the United States.
France-Cyprus defense cooperation pact takes effect
A defense cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus, three years in the making, is now in force, the Cypriot government announced this week.
F-16 pilots to face off against artificial intelligence in simulated dogfight for DARPA
An aerial combat simulation between an F-16 pilot and an artificial intelligence algorithm is part of the government-sponsored "Alpha Dog Trials" on Aug. 20.
'Can you bless our quarantine room?' In a city scarred by the coronavirus, a priest revives a nervous parish
When the coronavirus shut down the Smithfield pork factory in Sioux Falls, it also decimated the city's only Spanish-speaking Catholic congregation.
Prepared food vendors at farmers markets try to battle coronavirus ban
Restaurants and food trucks can operate but L.A. County public heath officials continue to shut out vendors who prepare food at farmers markets.
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives green light to reopen schools
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday all New York school districts can reopen in the fall after meeting seven-day rolling infection rates in all 10 regions, but officials still...
Outage cuts power to 187,000 homes, businesses in NYC
Large sections of New York City were briefly left without power early Friday, which delayed the subway system and trains at Grand Central Station in Manhattan.
'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' Season 20 to film in U.K.
ITV moved "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" Season 20 from Australia to the U.K. due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal appeals court says Congress can sue to enforce subpoenas
A federal court ruled Friday that congressional Democrats have the right to enforce subpoenas in court, affirming a previous order calling former White House counsel Don McGahn to testify.
To slow coronavirus, a California county might pay the sick to stay home
Alameda County in California's Bay Area is planning to offer stipends of $1,250 for low-income residents to stay home if they have tested positive for COVID-19.
Marlins continue post-outbreak hot streak, manager Mattingly sets record
The Miami Marlins continued their post-coronavirus-outbreak hot streak with a fourth-consecutive win over the Baltimore Orioles. Their latest victory also helped manager Don Mattingly set the franchise wins record.
'Batman' developer announces 'Suicide Squad' video game
A "Suicide Squad" video game was announced on Friday by developer Rocksteady, the studio behind the critically acclaimed "Batman: Arkham" series.
4 more employees at Maple Leaf plant in Brandon test positive for COVID-19: union
There are four more workers at the Maple Leaf Foods plant in Brandon, Man., who have COVID-19, the union that represents workers says.
Despite differences, negotiators optimistic for next COVID-19 relief bill
Republicans and Democrats say they're making progress, but still aren't in agreement on the next COVID-19 relief bill as a self-imposed deadline looms Friday.
California colleges in last-minute scramble to open without state guidance
Just days before fall semester is set to begin, California colleges and universities are scrambling to finalize reopening plans, but top leaders say the state's lack of guidance has frustrated...
Watch: Kane Brown enlists Nelly for 'Cool Again' remix, video
Country music singer Kane Brown released a video for his "Cool Again" remix featuring Nelly.