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Op-Ed: Would the guy who spelled out our inalienable rights wear a mask? You bet.
In Thomas Jefferson's quasi-utopian view, 'self-governance' meant humans would choose to internalize their obligations to others.
L.A. restaurants hit with looting, vandalism during George Floyd protests
Less than 24 hours after Los Angeles County restaurants were told they could reopen for dine-in service, many were looted and vandalized in association with citywide George Floyd protests.
Benefits of social networks to disaster response questioned
Faced with a common peril, people delay making decisions that might save lives, fail to alert each other to danger and spread misinformation. Those may sound like behaviors associated with...
COVID-19 around the world: U.S. cities fear protests may fuel new wave of outbreaks
The massive protests sweeping across U.S. cities following the police killing of a black man in Minnesota have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge...
Poll: Most Americans say economy is in a recession or depression
Since mid-April, most Americans have said they believe the country is in a recession or depression, a new poll shows.
Adolescent exposure to anesthetics may cause alcohol use disorder, new research shows
Early exposure to anesthetics may make adolescents more susceptible to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to new research.
In photos: U.S. protests death of George Floyd
Protests broke out in cities across the United States the week of May 25, 2020, after a white police officer in Minneapolis was recorded kneeling on the neck of George...
Julianne Hough, Brooks Laich split up after nearly 3 years of marriage
Television personality Julianne Hough and hockey player Brooks Laich have announced they are splitting up after nearly three years of marriage.
Instagram influencer Ashley Stock's 3-year-old daughter dies of brain cancer
Social media star Ashley Stock announced on Instagram that her 3-year-old daughter Stevie has died of brain cancer.
L.A. Affairs: How being alone during coronavirus helped me make a real connection
Instead, trying to remain positive about the coronavirus isolation, I created a quarantine bucket list. One item on it was to try online dating again and make more of an...
Protests grip dozens of cities in response to George Floyd's death
Protests erupted in more than a dozen cities across the United States overnight as activists called for justice for the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Supreme Court upholds California's limits on churches amid pandemic
The Supreme Court has ruled against a church's challenge to California's executive order limiting church crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Can a store make me wear a mask to shop? 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...
Fearful Great Danes provide new insights to genetic causes of fear
Researchers have identified a new genomic region and anxiety-related candidate genes associated with fearfulness in dogs. Findings support their hypothesis that fearfulness and anxiety are hereditary traits in dogs, and...
L.A. allows restaurants to use sidewalks, parking lots for outdoor dining
The city's "L.A. Al Fresco" program grants temporary permits to expand outdoor seating into public spaces
Harvard Art Museums uses collections to help doctors decompress
David Odo from the Harvard Art Museums led a virtual conversation with a group of radiologists on a recent afternoon. The topic? A likeness of singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder. In particular,...
Details on Harvard Honoring the Class of 2020
It will be a day to reflect on challenges and triumphs, growth and change. It will be a celebration of accomplishment and the shared commitment to put the wisdom gained to use...
Adventures from the homes of the Harvard community
Shannon Ingraham felt shell-shocked when she started working from home. “We went from having full-time child care at day care to becoming the full-time child care ourselves,” said the department administrator in the...
Holding her own commencement in her childhood home
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Graduate student Talia Gillis, quarantining in Israel, planned to have her own commencement ceremony upon graduating from Harvard Law...
Martin Baron’s message to Class of 2020: Facts and truth matter
Washington Post executive editor Martin Baron offered a ringing defense of facts and the truth on Thursday, telling Harvard seniors who tuned in to an online graduation program for the Class of...
Conan O’Brien addresses Harvard College Class of 2020
Comedian and late-night talk-show host Conan O’Brien ’85 addressed the Harvard College Class of ’20 Thursday as part of an afternoon of virtual ceremonies that captured the joy, poignancy, and humor of the...
Shanna Peeples returns to Texas with a renewed sense of self
This is one in a series of profiles showcasing some of Harvard’s stellar graduates. Shanna Peeples was back in her home state of Texas. It was week eight of the COVID-19 quarantine...
Bob Scalise leaves with tenure full of accomplishment, change
Bob Scalise reckoned that he’d be Harvard’s athletics director for eight to 10 years. It’s now been about 19, and he’s still at his desk overlooking the stadium. “It became a different...
Minneapolis officer charged for George Floyd's death; curfew ordered
A Minneapolis police officer who was fired after being videotaped kneeling on the neck of George Floyd -- who died during the arrest -- has been arrested and charged with...
Florida judge denies new trial for James Dailey
A Florida judge on Friday denied a new trial for a death row inmate convicted of killing a 14-year-old girl in 1985.
All-Star pitcher David Price giving Dodgers minor leaguers $1K amid pandemic
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price is donating funds to each minor league player in the organization to help the individuals stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Relive your UCLA glory days for free with the first virtual Spring Sing concert
UCLA's annual Spring Sing talent show, which launched the careers of Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles, is going virtual this year. Here's how you can watch it.
Bob Scalise leaves with tenure full of accomplishment, change
Bob Scalise reckoned that he’d be Harvard’s athletics director for eight to 10 years. It’s now been about 19, and he’s still at his desk overlooking the stadium. “It became a different...