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Robot takes contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs
The research described in this article has been published on a preprint server but has not yet been peer-reviewed by scientific or medical experts. During the current coronavirus pandemic, one...
In scramble to reopen schools in a pandemic, concerns raised about after-school child care
Sending kids back into classrooms as schools reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic is a decision many families are grappling with, but child care both before and after school is another...
Extra support needed for English-second-language students in junior high, study shows
A sizable proportion of junior high school students whose first language is not English are falling behind in oral language and literacy skills, according to a recent U of A...
Gallup poll: COVID-19 has Americans working many more days from home
Americans are now working many more days remotely than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived months ago, Gallup said in a new survey Monday.
Look: Emma Roberts expecting son with Garrett Hedlund
"American Horror Story" actress Emma Roberts is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Garrett Hedlund.
Beirut disaster aid distribution reflects Lebanese societal divides
Humanitarian aid after the Beirut explosion has not equally reached affected individuals and neighborhoods. It remains fragmented based mainly on citizenship and class status.
CRA's handling of COVID-19 benefit cyberattacks 'reprehensible,' alleges proposed class action lawsuit
If you applied for financial help during the COVID-19 pandemic under the CERB and CESB benefits programs, you might have had your identity stolen — and you're now included in...
Netanyahu: Palestinians will no longer have 'veto on peace' with Arab nations
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday Israel will no longer allow Palestinians to have "a veto on peace" between Israel and Arab nations, following a normalization deal with the United...
St. Louis police officer dies after being shot by gunman
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said that an officer shot while responding to a call over the weekend has died.
Netanyahu: Palestinians will no longer have 'veto on peace' with Arab nations
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday Israel will no longer allow Palestinians to have "a veto on peace" between Israel and Arab nations, following a normalization deal with the United...
Trump and allies seek to turn violence at protests to his advantage
Trump hopes violence at protests will generate a backlash against Democrats; opponents accuse him of inciting more violence with his rhetoric.
Disney working on new 'Haunted Mansion' movie
Disney is working on a second, live-action movie based on its popular theme-park attraction, "The Haunted Mansion."
Could the coronavirus make for a lighter flu season?
The social distancing that tamps down the coronavirus could also keep many people from getting the flu.
‘Top Gear’ host Chris Harris calls harrowing Nepal trek ‘life-affirming’
"Top Gear" co-hosts Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness said they might have refused a Season 28 challenge in Nepal if they knew ahead of time it would include driving on...
Study finds that sleep restriction amplifies anger
Feeling angry these days? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need.
Defense seeks case dismissal for ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin
Lawyers for a former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd have asked a judge to dismiss his case, court documents indicate.
United Arab Emirates abolishes 1972 boycott law against Israel
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed issued a decree Saturday to abolish a 1972 boycott law against Israel.
LA crews paint 'All Black Lives Matter' mural on Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles city workers have installed an "All Black Lives Matter" mural on Hollywood Boulevard to commemorate demonstrations against racism in the wake of George Floyd's death.
'Women of the Movement' limited series set for ABC in 2021
ABC has announced it plans to air a limited series called "Women of the Movement" in 2021.
Stars mourn the death of actor Chadwick Boseman
Celebrities have taken to social media to mourn the death of "Black Panther" and "Get On Up" star Chadwick Boseman.
Belarus cracks down on journalists; world leaders decry violence
Belarusian authorities have detained dozens of journalists and stripped them of their accreditation after reporting on protests against President Alexander Lukashenko.
Which OCD treatment works best? New brain study could lead to more personalized choices
New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them - something that eludes more than a third of those...
New York Yankees put star OF Aaron Judge back on injured list
The New York Yankees placed star outfielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a strained right calf, just days after the slugger returned from the injury.
Saints, Pelicans owner Gayle Benson tests positive for coronavirus
Gayle Benson, the owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints and NBA's Pelicans, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
U.N. North Korea investigator: Seoul’s singling out of defectors a mistake
A recent South Korean government decision to audit North Korean defector-led human rights groups has led to the increased stigmatization of activists.
New book helps teachers, principals confront their own racism
When Sarah Fiarman and Tracey Benson met in 2014 as class instructors at the Graduate School of Education (GSE), they bonded over their common experience as former school principals and their shared desire...
Mississippi Supreme Court orders new trial for Eddie Lee Howard Jr.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a death row inmate convicted of murder based on bite-mark evidence, a technique that has since been discredited.
First-years arrive on campus with excitement leading the way
For first-year students, move-in day is a milestone filled with excitement — and a touch of anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic has given double meaning to this “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. We asked students to describe...