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Seattle, NHL's 32nd team, unveils Kraken nickname, team colors
Seattle's new NHL team, set to make its debut in the 2021-22 season, unveiled its nickname, logo and color scheme Thursday.
Tracking misinformation campaigns in real-time is possible, study shows
A research team has developed a technique for tracking online foreign misinformation campaigns in real time, which could help mitigate outside interference in the 2020 American election.
Navy certifies 6th weapons elevator on Ford
The Navy's Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers announced the certification of a sixth Advanced Weapons Elevator aboard USS Gerald R. Ford this week.
U.S. Rep. John Lewis to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda next week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday.
State Department authorizes $634.7M deal to upgrade Chile's F-16s
The State Department has authorized a possible $634.7 million deal for upgrades to the F-16 aircraft, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday.
Science money slashed during long European Union negotiations
Research funding becomes a victim of €1.8 trillion budget deal
Chinese, American scientists leading efforts on COVID-19
Despite the political tensions between the United States and China, scientists in the two countries are working together more than ever to study the COVID-19 virus, a new study suggests.
California prisons must set aside space for COVID-19 patients, judge orders
At least 100 beds must be set aside at all 35 state prisons to handle potential COVID-19 outbreaks, a federal judge ruled.
Candidates in smaller swing state races struggle financially amid pandemic
In smaller congressional races, the pandemic has made it harder to raise money for first-time and lesser-known congressional candidates while low-cost options to advertise and outreach have been limited.
Justice Department inspector general to investigate federal police in Portland, Ore., Washington, D.C.
The Justice Department inspector general announced Thursday he's opening an investigation into the use of force by federal law enforcement agents on protesters in Portland, Ore., and Washington, D.C.
Lawmakers criticize Lockheed over F-35 parts, missing equipment files
Lockheed Martin declined to promise lawmakers it would fully reimburse the Department of Defense for defective equipment files relating to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during a Congressional hearing this...
Trump cancels Republican National Convention events in Florida
President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled Republican National Convention events scheduled to take place in Jacksonville, Fla., citing rising coronavirus cases in the state.
B.C. announces restrictions on rental properties, houseboats as COVID-19 cases rise
A new provincial health order will limit the number of people allowed at vacation rentals and on houseboats as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in B.C.
U.S. surpasses 4M COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
Several states including Texas and Florida reported sharp increases in daily COVID-19 cases Thursday as the United States surpassed 4 million cases since the pandemic started.
Dow drops 353 points amid falling tech stocks, high unemployment claims
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all fell on Thursday as tech stocks dropped and the Labor Department reported rising unemployment claims.
Watch: Man makes good on 1992 handshake, splits $22M jackpot with friend
A Wisconsin man proved his devotion as a friend by making good on a 28-year-old handshake promise and splitting his $22 million Powerball jackpot with his longtime buddy.
Dow plans layoffs as COVID-19 bites into earnings
The company is planning a 6% reduction of its workforce as second-quarter sales plummet 24%
Watch: Cash-obsessed kitten twice attempts to steal money from bar
Security cameras at a Russian bar were recording when a cash-obsessed kitten made two attempts to run off with stacks of cash.
Feds begin prosecuting fraudulent PPP coronavirus loans. Some cases will be hard to win
U.S. officials have filed more than a dozen criminal cases in 11 states against business owners accused of cheating the Paycheck Protection Program.
Democrats say Senate GOP COVID-19 relief bill won't pass
Democrats on Thursday said the coronavirus relief bill that Senate Republicans and the White House have hashed out falls "very short" of their expectations and said it likely won't pass...
Loose goat causing traffic hazard on Pennsylvania highway
Pennsylvania State Police are on the hunt for a loose goat that has repeatedly been seen wandering into traffic on a busy highway.
Watch: GFriend films 'Apple' video in behind-the-scenes clip
GFriend shared a "special clip" video featuring footage from day two of their "Apple" music video shoot.
Malaysian minister says all video-makers need government license amid Al Jazeera dispute
Malaysia's communication minister said Thursday that producers are required to apply for a license for all videos amid a dispute over a documentary by Al Jazeera Media Network.
L.A. County could use parks, libraries as learning sites amid school closures
Board of Supervisors votes to have the L.A. County parks department develop a plan to hold school at parks and libraries.
Student-developed device predicts avocado ripeness
Each year, about 40 percent of all food in the U.S. goes uneaten. That means Americans throw away $165 billion worth of food that could been used to make more than 58...
$1.5 million house offered as prize in $2.55 raffle
The owner of a house in England valued at more than $1.5 million is offering it as the prize of a raffle to benefit a pair of hospice charities --...
'Sweet Magnolias': Netflix renews drama series for Season 2
"Sweet Magnolias," starring JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley and Jamie Lynn Spears, will return for a second season on Netflix.
Pole saws to keep trees healthy
For some extra reach. ( David Vig via Unsplash/)If you want to keep your trees healthy and looking their best, it’s important to occasionally prune older or damaged branches. A great tool...