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Dodgers' Mookie Betts ties MLB homer record vs. Padres
Mookie Betts tied the Major League Baseball record for most three-home run games for a career when he went deep twice in a Los Angeles Dodgers win over the San...
New U.S. COVID-19 cases decline to 51K; California tops 600,000
New COVID-19 cases in the United States declined on Thursday by a few thousand, updated data from researchers at Johns Hopkins University showed Friday.
WTF, when will scientists learn to use fewer acronyms?
Have you heard of DNA? It stands for Do Not Abbreviate apparently. Jokes aside, it's the most widely used acronym in scientific literature in the past 70 years, appearing more...
Dolphin viewing more profitable than swimming in research
Wild dolphin-swim tourism has grown in specific locations where Hawaiian spinner dolphins have known resting habitat. Under normal operations, Hawaiʻi's dolphin-swim tourism industry is estimated to generate hundreds of millions...
Editorial: Six ways to ensure Americans can vote safely amid the pandemic
Make it easier for Americans to vote during a health emergency.
Justice Dept. says Yale discriminated against Asian, White applicants
The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of discriminating against Asian and White applicants in its undergraduate admissions process.
COVID-19 has altered how and where Americans go online, experts say
Much like what's been seen in the brick-and-mortar economy, the coronavirus pandemic is producing clear winners and losers online, according to an analysis of web traffic in the United States.
Google stops responding directly to data requests from Hong Kong government
Alphabet Inc.'s Google has said it will no longer provide data in response to requests from Hong Kong authorities following the enactment of a new national security law imposed by...
Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?
Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.
U.S. seizes millions in cryptocurrency from 3 terrorist groups
The Justice Department announced it has seized millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency intended to finance the activities of al-Qaeda, the al-Qassam Brigades and the Islamic State.
Fortnite developer Epic Games sues Apple after removal of video game from App Store
Apple Inc. on Thursday removed popular video game Fortnite from its App Store for violating the company's in-app payment guidelines — prompting developer Epic Games to sue the iPhone maker, seeking...
Justice Department accuses Yale of discriminating against Asian, White applicants
The Justice Department on Thursday accused Yale University of discriminating against Asian and White applicants in its undergraduate admissions process.
A $400 unemployment extension is unlikely to arrive soon, if at all. What you need to know
President Trump's order for a $400 unemployment extension might end up being $300 -- if it arrives at all. Here's everything you need to know.
Biden calls on governors nationwide to issue mask mandates
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday called for governors nationwide to mandate that Americans wear masks outside their homes for at least three months to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
US EPA changes PFAS rule after signing
Top Democrat on Senate environment committee asks inspector general to investigate
L.A. County sues church for violating COVID-19 orders with indoor worship services
Earlier, Grace Community Church in Sun Valley filed suit against state and county officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Charles Lieber pleads not guilty to charges of tax offenses and lying to investigators
Federal authorities allege Harvard nanoscientist didn't disclose a Chinese bank account or income he earned from Wuhan University of Technology in tax filings
Ontario education minister 'unlocks' $500M to improve distancing, ventilation for back-to-school
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce also announced an additional $50 million for upgrades to ventilation systems and $18 million for online learning amid concerns over student safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big dogs face more joint problems if neutered early
Heavier mixed-breed dogs have higher health risks if neutered or spayed early, according to a new study.
Navy acquisition chief says the branch needs COVID-19 relief funds to avoid cuts
The Navy will need to make cuts to procurement and modernization efforts if it doesn't get relief funding to cover acquisition costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Navy...
Lady Gaga to perform at 2020 VMAs
Lady Gaga announced Thursday that she will perform a song from her new album "Chromatica" live at the MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30.
Team is researching at-home coronavirus testing, Garcetti says
A coalition of scientific experts, bioscience firms, government leaders and foundations is researching at-home coronavirus testing, L.A. mayor says.
Amazon cuts ties with several U.S. delivery contractors
Retailer Amazon has ended contracts with several small delivery companies in the United States, which resulted in more than 1,200 layoffs.
Watch: Minnesota woman dubbed world's fastest backward speller
A Minnesota woman's unusual talent made her a Guinness World Record holder when she spelled 56 words backward in 1 minute.
Man lets clerk choose lottery ticket, wins $500,000
A Michigan man said allowing a store clerk to choose his lottery ticket for him paid off when he scored a $500,000 jackpot.
U.S. Supreme Court rules Rhode Island residents can vote by mail without witnesses
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of Rhode Island's decision to allow residents to vote by mail without witnesses observing them.
Pushing an electric Corvette to 212 mph isn’t easy without causing a meltdown
The 800-horsepower electric Genovation GXE costs $750,000. (Genovation /)Earlier this month, before the country knew who former Vice President Joe Biden’s running mate would be, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee punningly tweeted about his...
Employers reject transgender people
Employers in Sweden more often reject job applications from transgender people—especially in male-dominated occupations. Moreover, transgender people face discrimination from two different grounds for discrimination. This is according to a...