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Britain to change visa rules for Hong Kong if China imposes security law
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he will overhaul the country's visa system creating a possible path to citizenship for some 3 million Hong Kong residents if China implements its...
'Super Tuesday II': Biden notches early wins as 8 states, D.C. hold primaries
Joe Biden picked up early wins in nearly every state Tuesday night as eight states and Washington, D.C. voted in primary elections.
'Super Tuesday II': Biden notches 3 early wins as 8 states, D.C. hold primaries
Joe Biden picked up three early wins Tuesday night as eight states and Washington, D.C. voted in primary elections.
Washington accepts Seoul's funding proposal for furloughed Korean USFK employees
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it has accepted a roughly $200 million proposal from South Korea to fund labor costs for Korean national employees of United States Forces Korea amid...
Ex-Eagles DT Timmy Jernigan not joining Texans after previously agreeing to deal
Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan will no longer sign with the Houston Texans.
Convenient and stylish K-Cup coffee pod holders
Convenient storage for your K-Cups. (Helena Lopes via Unsplash/)Part of the joy of the K-Cup coffee experience is how much variety it offers. You don’t have to commit to a bulky pound or...
Centers for Democracy and Technology challenges Trump social media executive order
The Centers for Democracy and Technology filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit legal protections of social media companies that censure or edit user posts.
Army scientists say they could have a COVID-19 vaccine by year's end
Army scientists are testing coronavirus vaccines developed by outside laboratories -- but also one created by the Army itself -- and are optimistic they'll have a vaccine ready by the...
Two-thirds of COVID-19 cases in federal prisons limited to 7 facilities, official says
Two-thirds of positive coronavirus cases in federal prisons are limited to seven of the country's 122 institutions, a federal prison official told Congress on Tuesday.
A look at the future as Beijing seeks more influence over Hong Kong
With the National Party Congress, China’s annual legislative session, concluded, the Ash Center sat down with Director Anthony Saich, Daewoo Professor of International Affairs, to discuss a new security law that could define...
Four Native Americans make history at the GSD
For the first time in its history, Harvard Graduate School of Design (HGSD) has four Native American students enrolled. Design and architecture schools across the country have historically had few Native students, with...
CFO offers updates on the University’s future
The COVID-19 pandemic has slammed the brakes on the global economy, putting a number of industries — including higher education — in peril. Some colleges and universities fear for their very existence, but...
Elliott: L.A. and Staples Center make their case to be a part of NHL's playoff plan
Los Angeles is one of 10 cities being considered a hub for the NHL's return. L.A. has held many big events at Staples Center, but its bid is a longshot.
CFO offers updates on the University’s future
The COVID-19 pandemic has slammed the brakes on the global economy, putting a number of industries — including higher education — in peril. Some colleges and universities fear for their very existence, but...
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper won't guarantee GOP can hold 'full' convention in Charlotte
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper told the Republican Party on Tuesday that he can't guarantee they'll be able to have a "full" national convention in Charlotte.
Mt. Whitney trails are closed even to hikers with permits
Inyo National Forest awaits word from health and law enforcement officials before letting hikers up the 14,000-foot peak of Mt. Whitney.
L.A. halts storage-unit evictions during the coronavirus
A new L.A. law gives storage-unit renters the right to temporarily defer payment if they're facing pandemic-related financial difficulties.
Ford, VW finalize autonomous vehicle deal with Argo AI
Ford and Volkswagen finalized a deal Tuesday with Pittsburgh-based Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology to the United States and Europe.
Sled dog race champion, 24 dogs, land after historic plane ride home
An award-winning sled dog racer arrived home Tuesday with 24 dogs in a historic plane after being stranded in Alaska.
Trump administration sanctions 4 companies for Venezuelan oil ties
The Trump administration Tuesday sanctioned four companies and their oil tankers for conducting business with the Venezuelan government under embattled President Nicolas Maduro.
Butte County, among earliest in California to reopen, reports 1st coronavirus-related death
There have been 51 coronavirus cases in Butte County, almost half reported in the two weeks since it was allowed to more fully reopen.
House defense committee chair demands clarity on potential domestic military use
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, on Tuesday called for a hearing on potential domestic deployments of the U.S. military in response to protest activity...
Trump administration sanctions 4 companies for Venezuelan oil ties
The Trump administration Tuesday sanctioned four companies and their oil tankers for conducting business with the Venezuelan government under embattled President Nicolas Maduro.
Finding food security underwater
A key to solving global hunger—which is predicted to intensify during the COVID-19 pandemic—may lie in the ocean. In fact, the ocean could produce up to 75 percent more seafood...
Home prices increase 1.4 percent in April
Home prices across the country increased 1.4 percent in April from last month and 5.4 percent compared to a year ago, according to data from the CoreLogic Home Price Index.
Carnegie Mellon tool automatically turns math into pictures
Some people look at an equation and see a bunch of numbers and symbols; others see beauty. Thanks to a new tool created at Carnegie Mellon University, anyone can now...
Finding food security underwater
A key to solving global hunger – which is predicted to intensify during the COVID-19 pandemic – may lie in the ocean. In fact, the ocean could produce up to 75 percent more...
How ecotourism can harm indigenous communities
Let's time travel to the post-COVID future. It's almost time for summer vacation and you're scrolling on your laptop looking for vacation ideas. Suddenly, an ad pops up from a...