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United States accuses Venezuela of illegally naming electoral council
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday accused the government of embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of illegally installing a new regime-friendly national electoral council.
UEFA to choose Lisbon as host site for Champions League knockout rounds
The 2019-20 UEFA Champions League season will wrap up with an eight-team knockout tournament held over two weeks in Lisbon, Portugal.
Four must-have tools for any truck owner
Gear to keep on truckin'. (Mark Fuller via Unsplash/)What we keep in our vehicles is a personal choice, certainly. Maybe you keep some cash, a few emergency maps, and a multitool. Maybe...
No California budget deal yet as Newsom, lawmakers approach big deadlines
The state Senate and Assembly met the minimum constitutional standard for an approved budget to ensure that legislators won't forfeit any of their pay, though negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom...
The Oscars have been pushed back. What that delay means for awards season
The Oscars' two-month delay will set off a domino effect, affecting film festivals and every other awards show.
Family of Rayshard Brooks call for justice, change in policing in Atlanta
The family of Rayshard Brooks called for justice during a press conference Monday after the 27-year-old was shot and killed by Atlanta police on Friday.
Man arrested in Tallahassee double homicide of BLM activist, AARP volunteer
Tallahassee police said Monday they have a man in custody in connection with the homicides of a 19-year-old Black Lives Matter activist and a 75-year-old AARP volunteer, who went missing...
Deal alert: Private jet service to Las Vegas and a night at the Wynn for $216
Las Vegas wants you back. The JSX Escape airfare-hotel package takes you there.
Coffee, cocoa and vanilla: An opportunity for more trees in tropical agricultural landscapes
The cultivation of coffee, cocoa and vanilla secures the income of many small-holder farmers and also drives land-use change. In particular, cultivation in agroforestry, in which these crops are combined...
University of California regents endorse ending affirmative action ban
Regents of the 10-campus University of California system voted Monday to endorse a movement by state lawmakers to repeal a decades-old end to affirmative action in the state.
The Fed expands corporate bond buying to help large employers
The Federal Reserve said Monday it will expands its buying of corporate bonds to support credit for large employers.
Man's $830,000 lottery win is 'literally a dream come true'
An Australian man said he woke up from a vivid dream where he won the lottery and soon discovered he had scored a jackpot of more than $800,000 in real...
Dow claws back some losses, begins week with slight gains
U.S. stocks ended Monday with slight gains, rebounding from losses last week and sharp declines after the opening bell.
Joe Biden releases plan to tackle inequality: 'Race-neutral policies' insufficient
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign on Monday released a plan to reduce systemic racial disparities for African Americans.
Russian President Vladimir Putin: Russia is building defenses against hypersonic missiles
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia leads the world in hypersonic weapons research and will have defense systems to counteract opponents' weapons.
Supreme Court declines case against doctrine shielding police
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case seeking to reexamine the legal doctrine of "qualified immunity," which shields police and government officials from some lawsuits.
Four must-haves for training a puppy
Good doggo! (Jamie Street via Unsplash/)Simply buying a pup from a good lineage will not mean you have the perfect pup or hunting buddy. You have to put in the time. Fortunately,...
Imperial County has highest rate of COVID-19 cases in the state; it wants to reopen anyway
Imperial County, with a high COVID-19 rate, is divided. Many businesses are desperate to reopen, but many residents fear reopening now will cost lives.
No single solution helps all students complete MOOCs
In one of the largest educational field experiments ever conducted, a team co-led by a Cornell researcher found that promising interventions to help students complete online courses were not effective...
Elasticity key to plants and animals' ability to sting
A new study explains for the very first time the principles behind the design of stings, needles, and spikes in animals and plants. The principles can be directly used in...
Japan suspends land-based Aegis Ashore missile defense deployment
Japan abruptly suspended plans to deploy its U.S.-developed Aegis Ashore missile defense system on Monday, citing technical issues and mounting costs.
USA Network renews 'The Sinner' for a fourth season
Crime anthology series "The Sinner" starring Bill Pullman has been renewed for a fourth season by USA Network.
British automaker Jaguar Land Rover cutting 1,100 UK jobs
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover announced Monday that it would be eliminating 1,100 contractor jobs in the U.K. as part of a COVID-19-induced "transformation program."
Confederate battle flag banned from U.S. bases in South Korea
Display of the Confederate battle flag was banned by the chief of U.S. Forces Korea on Monday.
AI reduces 'communication gap' for nonverbal people by as much as half
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to reduce the 'communication gap' for nonverbal people with motor disabilities who rely on computers to converse with others.
United Airlines seeks nearly $10B in loans to stabilize amid COVID-19 crisis
United Airlines said Monday it expects to have nearly $20 billion in liquidity by the end of the third quarter, to clamp down mass spending periods that were brought on...
How to reinvent business models after COVID-19
Video: 00:56:23 Replay of a discussion between European experts on how to reinvent your business model in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Recorded on 15 June 2020.The coronavirus pandemic has induced and...
Dow sinks to begin week, but claws back some losses
U.S. stocks on Monday continued sharp declines that began last week, with the Dow falling several hundred points early before it clawed back some of the losses.