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COVID-19: 1.5 Billion Compounds to Undergo Virtual Screening
French scientists have set up a multidisciplinary, large-scale virtual screening project that should enable them, during the next 18 months, to look at 1.5 billion small molecules in order to...
Tom Hanks' film 'Greyhound' to premiere on Apple TV+
Tom Hanks' new World War II picture, "Greyhound," is to premiere on Apple TV+ instead of getting a theatrical release.
U.S. mortgage applications up again; home buys barely off 2019 mark
U.S. mortgage applications are up another 6 percent, as more potential homebuyers aim to re-enter the housing market, according to new data Wednesday.
South Korea ruling party prepared to eradicate ‘fake news’
South Korea's ruling party is supporting new laws that could punish people for disseminating "fake news," according to multiple press reports.
Why baseball players ‘bone’ their bats
Not that kind of boning. (Unsplash/)What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast....
Economist: 'Reopening an infected economy is no shortcut' to financial recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the global economy to a virtual standstill as many governments placed restrictions on day-to-day business operations and personal activities in order to prevent the spread of...
Editorial: A judge doesn't get to pick which homeless people in L.A. get housed first
It's awful that homeless people live near freeways but a judge doesn't get to house them first.
Pastor Todd Tilghman wins Season 18 of 'The Voice'
Todd Tilghman was crowned the winner on Tuesday's finale of "The Voice" Season 18.
Ruby Rose quits 'Batwoman' ahead of Season 2
Australian actress Ruby Rose has announced she will not return for a second season as the titular, openly gay heroine in The CW's action-drama, "Batwoman."
NASCAR pushes Darlington Xfinity race to Thursday
NASCAR has moved the Toyota 200 Xfinity Series race to Thursday after rain soaked the track Tuesday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.
U.N. chief warns pandemic threatens African progress; cases near 5M
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday the coronavirus pandemic threatens Africa's economic progress and could force millions into extreme poverty.
Students return to school in South Korea amid COVID-19 concerns
Life in South Korea took another step towards a new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday as high school seniors returned for their first day back to school following...
Unsung heroes? How hoverflies play key pollination role
That bee you see buzzing from flower to flower might actually be an undercover operator: a hoverfly. And a team of scientists wants you to stop taking them for granted.
Thousands evacuated following Michigan dam failures
The Edenville Dam structure broke in Gladwin County, Mich., which sparked immediate evacuations in the area Tuesday evening.
Famous birthdays for May 20: Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Olyphant
Actor Tony Goldwyn turns 60 and actor Timothy Olyphant turns 52, among the famous birthdays for May 20.
Joe Biden wins Oregon presidential primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won Oregon's Democratic presidential primary.
O.C. supervisors eager to get state OK to further loosen lockdown on local businesses
coronavirus: 'Let's open,' said Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner.
Trump administration designates Chinese company for working with Iranian airline
The Trump administration has announced sanctions against a Chinese company for working with an Iranian airline that has been designated by U.S. authorities for supporting terrorism.
Justice Department warns California coronavirus rules may violate religious freedoms
In a letter to the governor, the Justice Department said state coronavirus rules led to the "unequal treatment of faith communities."
Canadian resident sentenced to time served in college admissions scandal
A U.S. district judge sentenced a Chinese woman living in Canada on Tuesday to time served and fined her $250,000 for bribing her son's way into a prestigious university as...
Washington Nationals to unveil World Series rings in virtual ceremony
The Washington Nationals will hold a virtual ceremony to unveil their 2019 World Series rings, the team announced Tuesday.
Escondido crime spree, enabled by coronavirus booking change, ends with arrest for stabbing
Escondido police said the suspect was not jailed on suspicion of several crimes, including auto theft, because of new jail booking criteria meant to slow spread of virus
Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook's new platform for small businesses
Facebook has launched Shops, a new platform that allows companies to set up online stores. Facebook's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg joins "CBS Evening News" with more.
L.A. pet grooming services, car washes can reopen, Garcetti says
L.A. pet grooming services, car washes can reopen, Garcetti says
Federal judge says all Texas voters can apply to vote by mail during pandemic
A federal judge opened a path for a massive expansion in absentee voting in Texas by ordering Tuesday that all state voters, regardless of age, qualify for mail-in ballots during...
Edenville Dam breaks, sparking immediate evacuations in Michigan
The Edenville Dam structure broke in Gladwin County, Mich., which sparked immediate evacuations in the area Tuesday evening.
Powell, Mnuchin testify economic recovery may take time but administration is prepared
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday the economic slowdown brought on by coronavirus restrictions could last for a while, but the government is prepared...
President Donald Trump signs executive order to cut regulations hampering economic recovery
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to review regulations that have been suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic and cut any that would hinder economic recovery.