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Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines
A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands already hunkered down at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Court appoints retired judge to argue Justice Department's bid to drop Flynn case
A federal judge presiding over the case of former national security adviser Michael Flynn appointed a retired judge on Wednesday to argue against the Justice Department's request for the case...
The whole world is spending to fight coronavirus. In Mexico, the leftist president is making cuts
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is one of the world's most powerful leftists. So why is he drawing comparisons to Margaret Thatcher?
Rise in hate incidents toward Asian Americans during coronavirus crisis, head of L.A. County commission says
The head of the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission said civic groups and police departments have fielded more than 100 reports of hate incidents tied to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Chula Vista church sues Newsom, San Diego County over coronavirus stay-at-home orders
The lawsuit filed says the governor's stay-home orders 'denigrated' churches around the state; the suit follows a similar one filed by a congregation in Campo
Wilson to replace Spalding as NBA's official basketball manufacturer
The NBA and Wilson announced a multiyear partnership Wednesday that will make the sporting goods company the official game ball of the league again.
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns state's stay-at-home order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled to overturn the state's restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following a challenge by the Republican legislature.
Riverside County adopts alternative plan to reopen the local economy
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to adopt an alternative plan to reopen the local economy.
California community colleges sue U.S. for denying COVID-19 funds to undocumented students, others
The nation's largest community college system filed a lawsuit this week over the use of federal coronavirus relief funds.
FX, BBC working on 'Great Expectations' remake
Steven Knight is writing and will executive produce a modern adaptation of Charles Dickens' 19th century novel, "Great Expectations," for FX and the BBC.
Orange County will unveil proposed coronavirus 'reopening' guidelines this week
Orange County supervisors, and dozens of residents who turned out to lobby them this week, are increasingly itching to relax restrictions that were imposed in response to the coronavirus outbreak...
Bus drivers rally for federal aid in Washington, D.C., amid coronavirus pandemic
Bus drivers participated in a "Rolling Rally" in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, calling for $15 billion in grants and loans as well as reforms to disaster pay programs.
Senate questions tech executives on broadband access amid pandemic
A Senate committee on Wednesday heard testimony regarding efforts to maintain and expand broadband Internet access throughout the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMC adapting Anne Rice's 'Vampire,' 'Mayfair' books
AMC Networks said it plans to adapt Anne Rice's "The Vampire Chronicles" and "The Lives of the Mayfair Witches" novels as new television dramas.
Newsom promises new wildfire prevention efforts during coronavirus crisis
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California is preparing for a particularly tough fire season as it continues its efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Drive-ins in New Jersey, haircuts in Florida, gyms in Iowa — a patchwork of coronavirus rules grows
As states and cities let restrictions expire amid the COVID-19 pandemic, others extend stay-at-home orders to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Can the coronavirus live on clothes and shoes? And for how long?
You know you need to wash your hands after going to the grocery store — what about your favorite hoodie? Here's what we know so far.
Can the coronavirus live on clothes and shoes? And for how long?
You know you need to wash your hands after going to the grocery store — what about your favorite hoodie? Here's what we know so far.
Stocks fall after Fed chief Jerome Powell says more help may be needed to revive economy
U.S. stocks fell Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the U.S. government may need to throw more help at the coronavirus crisis.
San Francisco and two other Bay Area counties plan to partially reopen Monday
San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties announced Wednesday they will ease restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus on Monday. Santa Clara is sticking with its current restrictions.
California's $1-billion masks deal with Chinese automaker faces uncertainty. Here's why
Federal regulators denied BYD certification after a visit to its factories in China and a review of the project's documents.
Op-Ed: President Trump is obsessed with Asia for all the wrong reasons
On COVID-19, South Korea and other Asian countries have outshone the United States. So why does Trump keep boasting about his response?
Scarcity reduces consumers' concerns about prices, even during a pandemic, research shows
New research finds that scarcity actually decreases consumers' tendency to use price to judge a product's quality.
Essential end-of-the-world reading list offers a glimpse of the abyss
Emily St. John Mandel, Susan Orlean, T.C Boyle, Marlon James and others share apocalypse reading picks.
Bankrupt OneWeb seeks DoD financing to keep assets from Chinese purchase
Bankrupt satellite company OneWeb could get Defense Department funding, a Space Force official said while warning China to stay away from the company's assets.
New software supports decision-making for breeding
Researchers have developed an innovative software program for the simulation of breeding programs. The ''Modular Breeding Program Simulator'' (MoBPS) enables the simulation of complex breeding programs in animal and plant...
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders name leaders to Democratic 'unity' groups
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday named leaders and members to task forces that will work to unite the party on policy issues going...
U.S. grocery prices up 2.6%; eggs see largest spike
Grocery prices in the United States increased by 2.6 percent in April -- with the largest spike, 16.1 percent, in the cost of eggs -- the Labor Department said in...