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Why crude oil trains keep derailing and exploding in Canada — even after the Lac-Mégantic disaster
The former top investigator of Canadian train crashes says Ottawa needs to "drop the hammer" on the rail industry in the wake of seven oil train derailments since 2015.
Russian court sentences ex-U.S. Marine Paul Whelan to 16 years for espionage
A Russian court on Monday convicted former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, a decision that is expected to inflame simmering tensions...
South Korea conveys ‘deep regret’ to Japan over wartime labor omission
South Korea expressed regret and summoned the top Japanese diplomat to Seoul over information omission regarding Korean wartime laborers.
Column: Already devastated by the coronavirus, seniors stand to lose again in Newsom's budget
COVID-19 hit vulnerable seniors the hardest. But Newsom crippled the economy, hurting programs for needy seniors.
BTS holds world’s largest paid virtual concert
A concert streamed online Sunday by K-pop megastars BTS drew the largest paid audience ever for a virtual musical event, the band's management company said on Monday.
Denny Hamlin holds off Chase Elliott to win at Homestead-Miami Speedway
Denny Hamlin earned his third NASCAR Cup Series win of the season after a sweeping performance in Sunday night's Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
MLB owners to meet Monday after union rejects latest proposal
Major League Baseball owners are scheduling a conference call Monday to discuss their next course of action in the ongoing labor dispute.
Airline passengers brought COVID-19 into LAX in March — and no one warned the public
L.A. County public health officials did not warn travelers or the public about early COVID cases at LAX, a Times investigation has found.
'Inheritance,' 'Loop' win big at virtual Drama Desk Awards ceremony
"The Inheritance" won the Drama Desk Award for Best Play and "A Strange Loop" was declared Best Musical in a virtual ceremony Saturday night.
Nickelodeon supports the LGBTQ+ community with post featuring SpongeBob, Korra
Nickelodeon posted a message on Twitter this weekend celebrating Pride Month and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The Rise of the ‘Liberaltarian’
Tech industry millionaires are moving the Democratic Party to the left on almost every issue except government regulation. Unions beware. Political economists Neil Malhotra and David Broockman have documented a...
Louisville, Ky., law named for Breonna Taylor bans no-knock warrants
Louisville, Ky., Mayor Greg Fischer has signed an ordinance passed unanimously by the city's 26-person Metro Council this week that bans no-knock search warrants.
Can stores refuse my money? Your COVID-19 cash questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online and also...
Trump addresses class of 2020 at West Point
President Donald Trump gives a graduation speech at the West Point graduation ceremony at Plain Parade Field in New York on June 13, 2020.
Minnesota lawmakers split on police reform as Minneapolis leaders unite
Minnesota lawmakers appeared divided this week on sweeping police reforms while the Minneapolis City Council agreed on replacing the department after the police-involved killing of George Floyd.
Repairing thousands of disease-causing mutations
Researchers have created a new searchable library of base editors -- an especially efficient and precise kind of genetic corrector. Using experimental data from editing more than 38,000 target sites...
Fuel walking and cycling with low carbon diets
Walking and cycling have many benefits and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but researchers say we need to think about what people eat to fuel their walking and cycling.
Watch: President Donald Trump praises West Point graduates as 'bravest of the brave'
President Donald Trump praised the 2020 West Point graduates as the "bravest of the brave" during his first commencement address at the military school on Saturday.
Watch: President Donald Trump praises West Point graduates as 'bravest of the brave'
President Donald Trump praised the 2020 West Point graduates as the "bravest of the brave" during his first commencement address at the military school on Saturday.
'Bill & Ted,' 'Matrix 4,' 'Godzilla vs. Kong' get new release dates
The theatrical release of the time-travel comedy, "Bill & Ted Face the Music," has been moved up a week to Aug. 14.
San Antonio police launch manhunt after 8 shot at bar
San Antonio police said they launched a manhunt for a man accused of shooting eight people outside a bar.
Beijing district shuts down market after new coronavirus outbreak
Beijing has shut down its biggest fruit and vegetable market after 50 people tested positive for COVID-19 in a new cluster of cases.
Self-driving cars that recognize free space can better detect objects
It's important that self-driving cars quickly detect other cars or pedestrians sharing the road. Researchers have shown that they can significantly improve detection accuracy by helping the vehicle also recognize...
How to find a tablet that works for you
With a few accessories, a tablet can become a sleek laptop alternative. ( Brooke Cagle / Unsplash/)Tablets pack all the power of smartphones behind a larger screen, which comes in handy when you’re...
Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica' tops the U.S. album chart
Pop star Lady Gaga's "Chromatica" is the No. 1 album in the United States.
AACT's Science Coaches program celebrates 10 years of connecting chemists with teachers
Nothing can slow down these driven partners-not even the coronavirus pandemic
Opinion: O.C.'s mask capitulation draws readers' focus back to the coronavirus
The drama in Orange County over its departed public health director and its mask rule has resulted in a spike of letters on the coronavirus.
The Android 11 Public Beta is out now—here are some of its exciting features
The official version of Android 11 is coming later this year—depending on what phone you have. (Android/)If you clicked into this article, then you’re the kind of person who gets excited about mobile...