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Wendell Pierce starts campaign to voice Cleveland on 'Family Guy'
Wendell Pierce said on Twitter he is starting a campaign to voice the role of Cleveland on Fox animated comedy series "Family Guy."
Watch: Nikki Blonsky dances in coming out video
Nikki Blonsky, who played Tracy Turnblad in the "Hairspray" remake, celebrated her coming out by dancing to Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out" in a new video.
Watch: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King reunite in California
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King had a "socially distant lunch" amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Studies examine how race affects perceptions of law-involved Black people, school discipline
The extent of discriminatory treatment Black adults and children experience at every point of contact within the legal system and the biases that result in Black children's behavior being managed...
One-third of jobs lost to COVID-19 were back online in May
About one-third of U.S. workers who were laid off or absent from work in April because of COVID-19 were back to work in May, according to a new analysis of...
Local lockdowns could lead to civil disorder, and here is why
The city of Leicester, in the UK's Midlands region, is facing a lockdown following a recent spike in COVID cases. The decision was confirmed by UK home secretary, Priti Patel,...
Kelsea Ballerini calls out Chase Rice for performing crowded show
Kelsea Ballerini and other artists reacted after Chase Rice performed for hundreds of people amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Korean Baseball Organization plans for fans to return, ban on cheering likely
South Korean professional sports leagues welcomed a government decision to reopen stadiums to fans on a limited basis and vowed to ensure a safe experience.
Humans and monkeys show similar thinking patterns
Humans and monkeys may not speak the same lingo, but our ways of thinking are a lot more similar than previously thought, according to new research.
In photos: Protesters march for social justice in New York, D.C., St. Louis
Demonstrations continue in Washington, D.C., New York City, and St. Louis against police brutality and other social justice causes in the wake of the death of George Floyd and other...
Beyonce urges people to vote, take action in BET Awards speech
Beyoncé encouraged others "to change and dismantle a racist and unequal system" while accepting the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards.
'A victory for our Black communities': 4 best friends in Calgary all get into med school
Four Black best friends who met at the University of Calgary not only graduated together this year — each of them were also accepted into medical school.
Manchester City beats Newcastle for spot in FA Cup semifinals
Manchester City claimed a spot in the FA Cup semifinals after a 2-0 shutout of Premier League foe Newcastle United in the tournament quarterfinals.
Racial wealth gap drives disparate responses to income shocks
How do different types of households respond to economic volatility?
In praise of the office: Let's learn from COVID-19 and make the traditional workplace better
Having had to rapidly adjust to working from home due to COVID-19, many people are now having to readjust to life back in the office. Many will have enjoyed aspects...
To persuade an opponent, try listening, Berkeley scholar says
The nation is locked in a state of polarization unprecedented in the past half-century, with deep, volatile divisions around issues of politics, race, religion and the environment. These issues can...
Kansas State players to boycott football activities after student's George Floyd tweet
Kansas State football players plan to boycott team activities until the school creates a policy to expel students for "openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions" after a George Floyd tweet...
Watch: Patti LaBelle says Prince treated her 'like his mother' on 'WWHL'
Patti LaBelle discussed on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" her experience spending a week with the late Prince while they recorded her 1989 album "Be Yourself."
Coronavirus and university reforms put at risk Australia's research gains of the last 15 years
Education minister Dan Tehan will be meeting with university vice-chancellors to devise a new way of funding university research. They will have plenty to talk about.
Employers can't afford to ax mature workers, say researchers
In a new article in the Australian Journal of Management, researchers warn employers not to make hasty decisions in either dismissing or discounting the input of older workers.
During WW II, African American soldiers made England a less racist place, lasting until this day
Can racial prejudice be reduced or is it a constant of the human condition? And can interventions unfold effects that persist? Especially in light of recent events such as the...
Anger is all the rage on Twitter when it's cold outside (and on Mondays)
The link between hot weather and aggressive crime is well established. But can the same be said for online aggression, such as angry tweets? And is online anger a predictor...
Online or in the classroom, teachers and students must show up every day, new rules say
In normal times, it wouldn't seem to be asking a lot for teachers to take attendance and to teach on scheduled school days, but all that changed with the coronavirus.
Solving the medical mystery of a brain that sees numbers as spaghetti
For patient RFS (identified by his initials), numbers appear as random squiggles and swirls. (Johns Hopkins University/)The patient known as RFS looks at a number, but all he sees is “spaghetti.”Show him a...
The truth is out about Iran's economic meltdown
The Iranian economy has collapsed. The ayatollahs can no longer afford to pay the wages of government employees, as the triple whammy of U.S. sanctions, the coronavirus and rampant corruption...
Zoom chats short circuit a brain function essential for trust — and that's bad for business: Don Pittis
Research shows essential cues of real life interaction from pheromones to body language just don’t work on video chats as the lockdown exhausts reserves of office sociability and excludes newbies.
Human Trials of Plasma Exchange
Animal experiments demonstrating the anti-aging effects of exchanging young blood plasma for old have been prominent in the last two months. Several groups are saying it’s time to translate their...
Poland's Andrzej Duda expected to face strong competition in presidential election
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski is expected to force a runoff election as he faces off against incumbent Andrzej Duda in Poland's presidential elections on Sunday.