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Maroon 5's Mickey Madden arrested for domestic violence charge
Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden was recently arrested in Los Angeles for alleged domestic violence.
Autopsies are more important than ever. Here’s what they can tell us.
Causes of death can be harder to figure out than you'd think. (Image by skeeze from Pixabay /)When someone dies, at first it might seem like there was an obvious reason. But...
Space-equipped lab tests key workers for COVID-19
Space-enabled tests are underway to empower healthcare workers, civil protection volunteers and members of the emergency services to help other people.As the immediate crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic fades...
Op-Ed: Are Trump's coronavirus failures Ronald Reagan's fault?
The author of the Trump administration's coronavirus fiasco is in many ways the man who remade the Republican Party in the 1980s.
Letters to the Editor: Teenagers are suffering badly from school closures. We need to talk about it
Time is running out for teens who are missing out on in-person instruction and badly needed social connections.
Government plans new office to attract scientists to UK
The government says it wants to make immigration "easy and quick" for researchers and innovators.
Is it safe to play hockey? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We’ll publish a selection of answers every weekday online, and also...
Spanish language increasingly more relevant to presidential elections
Discourse in and about Spanish was present on both sides of the political spectrum, more so leading up to the 2016 presidential election than in previous cycles, according to research...
Role models have major influence on female university choices
Women exposed to successful and charismatic role models are more likely to follow them in choosing a university major.
Huntington Beach restaurant's no-mask position deeply divides O.C. diners
When Basilico's Pasta e Vino proclaimed its #nomasksallowed stance on social media, some pledged never to patronize the Huntington Beach establishment again. Others supported the viewpoint.
At least 176 test positive for coronavirus at Ventura County farmworker housing complex
Of the 216 tests administered to residents and staff at the facility, more than 80% have come back positive for COVID-19.
2 in 3 parents would send kids to school in the fall, survey finds
About two-thirds of U.S. parents say they'll send their kids to school again this fall, and most also support COVID-19 testing and social distancing policies for schoolchildren, a new survey...
Cardinals' team website calls out Kyler Murray for workout despite NFLPA advisory
The Arizona Cardinals' official website called out second-year quarterback Kyler Murray for hosting a private workout in Texas despite the NFL Players Association advising against players training together.
Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard named first 'NBA 2K21' cover athlete
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was revealed as the first cover athlete for this year's edition of the popular video game series "NBA 2K."
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signs bill to remove Confederate emblem from state flag
Missisippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill mandating the removal of the Confederate emblem from the state flag and beginning the process to select a new flag bearing the phrase...
Watch: Lionel Messi scores 700th career goal in draw with Atletico Madrid
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi netted his 700th career goal in a draw with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday at Camp Nou in Spain's La Liga.
Lori Vallow charged with lying to police to conceal deaths of children
Lori Vallow was charged with conspiracy to commit destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence in the deaths of her children Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
Great sketchbooks to help you chronicle your life through art
Practice your skills with the right tools. (Rachael Gorjestani via Unsplash/)Many of the world’s most recognizable and beloved works of art started with a simple sketch. A quality sketchbook allows artists of any...
Wife's gesture 'out of love' leads to $350,000 lottery jackpot
An Australian woman's thoughtful gesture for her husband earned the couple a lottery jackpot of nearly $350,000 -- but it was weeks before they realized it.
Study asks who's playing 'hard-to-get' and who's attracted by the ploy
New research looks at the psychological underpinnings of making yourself seem more desirable by withholding obvious signs of romantic interest.
Auditory hallucinations rooted in aberrant brain connectivity
A study reports that auditory hallucinations, a phenomenon in which people hear voices or other sounds, may arise through altered brain connectivity between sensory and cognitive processing areas.
Refresh your bathroom with these tasteful towel sets
Comfort for daily use. (LumenSoft Technologies via Unsplash/)When your towels begin to feel like an exfoliating scrub as you shiver into your morning routine, it’s time to think about replacing them. Adding a...
Column: Arizona's rules for rationing healthcare in the COVID-19 pandemic should terrify you
Arizona implements rationing for hospital care--but they won't be alone
Watch: Russell Dickerson, wife Kailey expecting baby boy
Country music singer Russell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey Dickerson, are expecting their first child, a son.
Life-hack: Rituals spell anxiety relief
Researchers are examining the important roles rituals play in reducing our anxiety levels.
Reading to explore the resonance of Douglass’ famous speech
Frederick Douglass delivered his famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in 1852, drawing parallels between the Revolutionary War and the fight to abolish slavery. He implored the Rochester,...
Alan Garber and Brian Lee discuss the University’s gift policy
Provost Alan Garber and Brian Lee, vice president of Alumni Affairs and Development, discuss the critical role of philanthropic support at Harvard and the principles behind Harvard’s gift policy. Q&A Alan Garber and...
How coronavirus could wipe out two decades of progress in the war against child labor
Experts warn the pandemic could force millions of children worldwide out of school and into the work force, exposing them to stress and exploitation.