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San Diego County shuts down Pacific Beach restaurant after images of crowds emerge
San Diego County shut down a Pacific Beach restaurant and bar Friday after video emerged of crowds flouting the county's public heath orders, which require patrons to practice social distancing.
Caylin Newton, younger brother of Cam Newton, transferring to Auburn
Caylin Newton, the younger brother of former NFL MVP Cam Newton, announced that he is joining Auburn as a graduate transfer.
Nevada casinos may reopen June 4 if coronavirus cases don't spike this weekend
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will make the final announcement Tuesday at a news conference. Vegas hotel-casinos look to reopen soon.
Seattle Seahawks adding RB Carlos Hyde on one-year contract
The Seattle Seahawks reached an agreement with running back Carlos Hyde on a short-term contract Friday.
Commercial airliner crashes in Pakistan; dozens dead
At least two passengers survived a fiery plane crash in Pakistan Friday that may have been caused by a double engine failure, officials said.
Major support for University in legal battle over admissions approach
Hundreds of social scientists, Nobel Prize-winning economists, corporate executives, higher-education experts, attorneys general from 15 states, 15 colleges and universities, as well as 26 Harvard alumni and student organizations representing thousands of Asian American,...
Newsom promises reopening plan for churches as Trump demands immediate action
Newsom promises reopening plan for churches as Trump demands immediate action.
Trump administration warns Garcetti against 'heavy-handed' stay-at-home orders
The Trump administration sent a warning letter Friday to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, saying the Department of Justice is concerned the city may pursue "an arbitrary and heavy-handed approach" to...
Fauci offers candid advice to city leaders at virtual gathering
For more information, explore the Coronavirus Update series where Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may bring....
Sacramento County pulls plug on fitness studios, small gatherings after state intervenes
State health officials say gyms can't open and gatherings of any size are still forbidden in Sacramento County, even under relaxed restrictions.
Man wins two $50,000 Keno jackpots in just two days
An Australian man has back-to-back reasons to celebrate after winning two $50,000 lottery jackpots in just two days.
China's 2020 military budget growth is 6.6 percent, a decline from 2019
China announced Friday a 6.6 percent increase in its $178 billion defense budget, down from last year's increase of 7.5 percent.
Deep learning accurately stains digital biopsy slides
Tissue biopsy slides stained using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) dyes are a cornerstone of histopathology, especially for pathologists needing to diagnose and determine the stage of cancers. A research team...
L.A. County reopens bike paths, parking lots at beaches and allows curbside service at malls
Los Angeles County officials also give car parades and other drive-through celebrations the green light.
Deep learning accurately stains digital biopsy slides
Tissue biopsy slides stained using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) dyes are a cornerstone of histopathology, especially for pathologists needing to diagnose and determine the stage of cancers. A research team led by MIT...
Opinion: A fight over unemployment benefits is brewing as businesses reopen. Here's what you need to know
Higher benefits may be a disincentive to work, but when the economy is in a deep hole, cutting those benefits means less economic activity.
Surging numbers of first-generation learners being left behind in global education
'First-generation learners' -- a substantial number of pupils around the world who represent the first generation in their families to receive an education - are also significantly more likely to...
NASA Science Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting
NASA’s Science Mission Directorate will hold a community town hall meeting via teleconference with Associate Administrator for Science Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen and his leadership team at 3 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 28, to...
As states reopen after coronavirus shutdowns, consumers' unpaid utility bills loom as costly problem
A wave of unpaid utility bills coming due will not only saddle Americans still out of work with new debt, it could also drive up rates for everyone.
Watch this haunting 'Empty L.A.' video and see a COVID-shocked city devoid of people
Commercial director AJ Bleyer spent three weeks documenting L.A. landmarks minus people and cars. His eerie video captures a historic time.
West Point prepares for June 13 graduation ceremony
The U.S. Military Academy announced plans Friday to ensure the safety of cadets at their June 13 graduation ceremony.
House Democrats seek protections for inspectors general
House Democrats on Friday introduced legislation to protect inspectors general from political retaliation after President Donald Trump fired five watchdogs in the past three months.
Watch: Pop-up drive-in theaters bring movies back in New Jersey, New York
Businesses in New Jersey and New York are reviving a once-dwindling concept by opening pop-up drive-in movie theaters in their parking lots.
Court orders zoo to free 'Pakistan's loneliest elephant' after years of Cher campaign
A Pakistani elephant named Kaavan will soon be set free into the wild after a long campaign by iconic entertainer Cher and a court ruling that said it should be...
NASCAR back on track as F1 and IndyCar stuck in virtual world
NASCAR will have a clear run this Sunday on what would normally be motor racing's most glamorous and busiest day, with Formula One and IndyCar remain stuck in the virtual...
California's unemployment rate leaps to 15.5% as 2.3 million jobs vanish
"We've basically wiped out a decade worth of job creation in a month and a half," an economist says. May's unemployment figures will likely look even grimmer.
Google search data reveals American’s concerns about abortion
Residents of states with limited access to contraceptives and high rates of unplanned pregnancies are more likely to turn to the internet for information about abortion. These are the findings...
Listen: Suga releases 'D-2' mixtape as Agust D
K-pop star Suga released the mixtape "D-2" and a music video for the single "Daechwita" under the alter ego Agust D.