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Senate committee subpoenas former Obama officials
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday authorized Chairman Lindsey Graham to issue more than 50 subpoenas to former Obama administration officials as part of an investigation into the origins of...
U.S. to send $250M in military aid to Ukraine
The Department of Defense said Thursday that it plans to send $250 million in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative funds additional training, equipment and advisory efforts to defend itself against Russian...
Pew Research Center: Unemployment rise is higher amid COVID-19 than Great Recession
The number of unemployed rose more during three months of the COVID-19 pandemic than it did during two years of the Great Recession, the Pew Research Center said Thursday.
Watch: Car fleeing from deputies ends up in backyard swimming pool
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a 911 call about 4 a.m. reporting two cars driving recklessly in Lemon Grove.
Woman walking through flooded road gets lift from man in canoe
A woman attempting to get a document notarized in a flooded New Orleans neighborhood ended up getting a lift from a man in a canoe.
Federal government asks for another 5 months to revamp assisted dying law
The federal government is asking for another extension of five months to comply with a court ruling ordering changes to Canada’s medical assistance in dying law, arguing the global pandemic...
Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court
The Trump administration Thursday announced new sanctions against the International Criminal Court over investigations of U.S. military and intelligence officers in Afghanistan, claiming Russian influence.
Alex Trebek eager to resume 'Jeopardy!' production
Alex Trebek wants to return to "Jeopardy!" as soon as possible, as restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic begin to lift.
Lady Antebellum changes name to Lady A
Country music band Lady Antebellum announced on Instagram Thursday that they are changing their name to Lady A, due to the word antebellum's association with the pre-Civil War south.
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad dismisses Prime Minister Imad Khamis
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad issued decree No. 143 Thursday to dismiss Prime Minister Imad Khamis from his post.
'Flack': Amazon acquires Anna Paquin series
Amazon has picked up "Flack," a comedy-drama starring Anna Paquin, following its cancellation at Pop TV.
Israeli scientists produce energy from plants
Israeli scientists say they have produced hydrogen from plants in a development that they hope could eventually lead to using vegetation to produce electricity.
Montreal's poorest and most racially diverse neighbourhoods hit hardest by COVID-19, data analysis shows
Since the start of the pandemic, Montreal districts with higher numbers of Black people and more cramped housing have registered the most cases of COVID-19, according to an analysis of...
Watch Live: Sony presents PlayStation 5 games
Sony is hosting a new livestream event Thursday at 4 p.m. EDT, showcasing new PlayStation 5 games for the first time.
Garth Brooks to perform concert shown at 300 drive-in theaters
Country music star Garth Brooks will host a concert event June 27 that is screened at drive-in theaters across North America.
New faculty deans announced for five Houses
Rakesh Khurana, Danoff Dean of Harvard College, announced the appointments of new faculty deans for five Houses: Ian Jared Miller and Crate Herbert to Cabot, Eric Beerbohm and Leslie Duhaylongsod to Quincy, Stephen...
First space tourists will face big risks, as private companies gear up for paid suborbital flights
On May 30, 2020, millions of Americans watched the inaugural SpaceX Crew Dragon launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. This mission marked two significant events: First, the return...
A new glacier website from the Austrian Alps
A new website dedicated to glacier education has launched. OGGM- Edu, as it's known, is geared towards educators and instructors. Fabien Maussion, a glaciologist at the University of Innsbruck, was...
Paying for coronavirus will have to be like war debt – spread over generations
The macroeconomic shock to the world economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably unprecedented in modern times. The financial response by governments of the major economies has been substantial.
City compost programs turn garbage into 'black gold' that boosts food security and social justice
Almost overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many Americans' relationships with food. To relieve some of the stress associated with shopping safely for groceries and ensure food security, many people...
Life on welfare isn't what most people think it is
When Americans talk about people receiving public assistance—food stamps, disability, unemployment payments and other government help—they often have stereotypes and inaccurate perceptions of who those people are and what their...
Red Sox make MLB Draft reach with high school phenom Nick Yorke
The Boston Red Sox took a deep dive down consensus prospect rankings and plucked high school star Nick Yorke with the No. 17 overall pick for one of the surprise...
Dow sinks more than 1,000 points in early trading Thursday
After weeks of significant growth, U.S. stocks fell sharply Thursday after the opening bell on Wall Street, mainly due to concern about a rise in coronavirus cases in some states...
Python captured in Florida might be new state record
A python hunter in Florida said he might have a new record on his hands after bagging a 17-foot snake that put up a fierce fight.
What can maritime shipping learn from brain network science?
Researchers show how network science computational theories used for brain analysis can help us to understand global shipping networks and their impact on the world economy.
Cory Wharton 'disappointed' by MTV cutting ties with Taylor Selfridge
"The Challenge" star Cory Wharton reacted to MTV severing ties with Taylor Selfridge and pulling their "Teen Mom OG" special.
EU court: Anti-Israel activists wrongly convicted in France
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday French justices wrongly convicted "Boycott Israel" activists who protested at a market and were prosecuted.
MIT, guided by open access principles, ends Elsevier negotiations
Standing by its commitment to provide equitable and open access to scholarship, MIT has ended negotiations with Elsevier for a new journals contract. Elsevier was not able to present a proposal that aligned...