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D.L. Hughley says he tested positive for coronavirus
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced on Twitter that he has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Look: New photos show Prince William playing with his kids
Britain's Kensington Palace released two new photos of Prince William happily rolling around in the grass with his three young children.
James Van Der Beek says wife Kimberly suffered miscarriage
James Van Der Beek announced on Instagram that his wife Kimberly has suffered her second pregnancy loss in less than a year.
When we were quarantined
Over the last three months, 17 writers provided diaries to the Times of their days in isolation, followed by weeks of protest. This is their story.
Shining light on a malignant lung cancer
Treating a rare type of malignant lung cancer could improve, thanks to near-infrared irradiation and a cancer-targeting compound.
'We can't afford to put ourselves out there': Some Nova Scotians not ready for closer contact
Nova Scotia has begun easing restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, but those with chronic illnesses or who are immunocompromised may continue to be cautious.
Letters to the Editor: Orange County's fact-challenged rationale for making masks optional
In response to Gov. Newsom's order on masks, an Orange County supervisor said something that shows how little she knows about COVID-19.
Superbugs set to worsen amid COVID-19 pandemic
A leading Canadian microbiologist is studying the overuse use of antibiotics in pandemic patients says overuse could have grave consequence down the road.
Adolescents from disadvantaged neighborhoods show gene regulation differences
An 18-year study of 2,000 children born in England and Wales found that young adults raised in communities marked by more economic deprivation, physical dilapidation, social disconnection, and danger display...
L.A. County reports 2,055 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths
Los Angeles County public health officials reported 2,055 new cases of the coronavirus and 48 related deaths Saturday, marking the third-highest daily case count since the pandemic began.
Coronavirus halted L.A.'s biggest K-pop festival. Now fans have a digital alternative
Kim Hyun Soo, head of CJ ENM global festivals, tells The Times about KCON:TACT, the digital K-pop festival replacing KCON amid a coronavirus outbreak.
Francis praises healthcare workers in first public audience in months
Pope Francis praised health care workers and warned against returning to the "illusion of individualism."
NIH halts hydroxychloroquine trial, study showed no harm or benefit
The National Institutes of Health said Saturday it would halt it hydroxychloroquine trial after a study showed no harm or benefit from the malaria drug's use for COVID-19.
'Sherman's Showcase' renewed for Season 2
AMC and IFC have announced they ordered six new episodes of the variety show, "Sherman's Showcase."
Will chemo cause heart failure? A new test may have answers
Yale doctors have developed a technique to predict whether cancer patients receiving a common chemotherapy drug are likely to experience heart failure as a result. The chemotherapy drug, called doxorubicin,...
Repurposed drug shows promise for treating COVID-19 inflammation
Yale clinicians report promising results after treating COVID-19 patients at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) with a drug that reduces hyperinflammation in cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy. The team initially gave...
Unique sugar-sensing neurons work together to prevent severe hypoglycemia in mice.
Keeping blood sugar in balance can be a challenge, especially for people with type 1 diabetes who rely on intensive insulin therapy to prevent blood sugar from going too high....
Family calls for probe of LA police-involved shooting of Andres Guardado
The family of Andres Guardado, an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, has called for an independent investigation into his death.
Negan is getting his own 'Walking Dead' comic book
The villain Negan is getting his own "The Walking Dead" comic book.
AG Barr announces resignation of U.S. attorney; Berman refuses to step down
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman, who has overseen prosecution of associates of President Donald Trump, has denied Attorney General William Barr's claim he's leaving.
Will asymptomatic spread turn Trump's Tulsa rally into a COVID-19 party?
Scientists are still trying to understand the role of asymptomatic spread in the COVID-19 pandemic, but they know enough to be concerned about campaign events.
Post-coronavirus lockdown, customers welcome back a Fullerton nail salon, precautions and all
Nearly three months after coronavirus lockdown, a Fullerton nail salon reopens with new safety guidelines that include taking temperatures and signing a release of liability.
Scientists aren't waiting around for governments to launch antibody testing
Canadian scientists counting on antibody testing to learn more about COVID-19 and how to fight the respiratory illness aren't waiting for the government — increasingly, they're forging ahead themselves.
Will asymptomatic spread turn Trump's Tulsa rally into a COVID-19 party?
Scientists are still trying to understand the role of asymptomatic spread in the COVID-19 pandemic, but they know enough to be concerned about campaign events.
Op-Ed: Don't just cheer wildland firefighters as heroes. Give them affordable healthcare
Wildland firefighters are facing a dangerous fire season and exposure to COVID-19. They deserve affordable year-round health insurance.
Telehealth programs help rural Americans improve blood sugar
If you have diabetes and live in rural America, the closest specialist may be hours away. But new research shows that effective help may be as close as your phone.
Levels of 'stress hormone' cortisol may indicate COVID-19 severity
High levels of the stress hormone cortisol are associated with an increased risk of death among COVID-19 patients, according to a new study.
Webb Simpson grabs 1-shot lead after second round of RBC Heritage
Webb Simpson carded another 6-under 65 to take a 1-shot lead after the rain-delayed second round of the RBC Heritage on Friday at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head,...