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Media coverage fostered support for gun control in wake of mosque shootings, study finds
Media coverage of the March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings contributed to an increase in public support for gun control, a study by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington has...
Racism, regret and rat hunters: what history tells us about previous pandemics
To cope with COVID-19 pandemic fatigue, some are making sourdough starter from scratch while others binge TV shows from a growing number of streaming services. Dan Wallace found relief by...
22 arrested in Portland protest; activists accuse feds of exceeding power
Federal officers arrested 22 people over the weekend during protests at a Portland courthouse, Oregon prosecutors said, as pro-democracy groups filed a lawsuit arguing federal officers have exceeded their authority.
Ohio lawmakers to vote on removing House Speaker Larry Householder after bribery arrest
State lawmakers in Ohio will decide Tuesday whether to remove House Speaker Larry Householder from his leadership post after his arrest last week on corruption charges.
Eight great sandwiches to make with your wild game and fish
Catch it, cook it, and put it on some bread. (Michael Kilcoyne/Unsplash/)This story was originally featured on Field & Stream.If there is one meal that’s more satisfying than a delicious, well-crafted sandwich—it’s a...
Diego Rossi scores twice, leads LAFC to MLS Is Back quarterfinals
Diego Rossi scored twice to lead LAFC to a 4-1 triumph against the Seattle Sounders and push his squad into the MLS Is Back Tournament quarterfinals.
Lollapalooza virtual festival to feature Future, Ellie Goulding, Paul McCartney
Lolla2020, a four-night broadcast featuring new sets and classic performances from Lollapalooza music festival, will stream July 30 to Aug. 2.
Watch live: Rep. John Lewis lies in state at U.S. Capitol for final day
The body of civil rights leader and longtime Rep. John Lewis will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol for one more day Tuesday before he will be moved to...
Watch live: 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced during a virtual event Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
Lawsuits challenge Trump's federal agents in Portland
President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will send a "surge of federal law enforcement" into American cities run by "extreme politicians."
Kairi Sane announces exit from WWE: 'Every day was full of happiness'
Professional wrestler Kairi Sane has announced that she is exiting WWE after joining the company in 2017.
Column: We all want lower drug prices. Why is that so hard to accomplish?
President Trump's executive orders and a California bill on insulin prices highlight America's go-nowhere approach to healthcare reform.
Toronto Blue Jays' Teoscar Hernandez replaces Bo Bichette, homers twice vs. Washington Nationals
Last-minute leadoff replacement Teoscar Hernandez hit two home runs Monday night to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a win against the defending champion Washington Nationals.
Tracking space enterprises will change accounting, professor says
Emerging space businesses will drive new innovations in the accounting needed to provide an accurate picture of operations, says an associate professor of accounting at The University of Alabama in...
Braun bats Brewers to extra-innings comeback win vs. Pirates
Six-time All-Star Ryan Braun hit a game-tying, two-run double in the ninth inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers stage a comeback victory in extra innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
WWE Raw: Sasha Banks becomes double champion
Sasha Banks has joined her partner Bayley in becoming a double champion after facing Asuka on Raw.
AG William Barr to denounce violent protests, Democrats at House hearing
Attorney General William Barr will testify in Congress on Tuesday about his leadership and is expected to answer questions about politicizing the Justice Department and federal policing during protests.
Facebook partners with Ontario university on 'global network' to counter rise in online hate
Faced with a rising tide of online hate and advertiser boycotts, Facebook Canada will announce today that it is teaming up with Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate, Bias and...
22 arrested in Portland protest; activists accuse feds of exceeding their power
Federal officers arrested 22 people over the weekend during protests at a Portland courthouse, Oregon prosecutors said as pro-democracy groups filed a lawsuit arguing federal officers have exceeded their authority.
Report links world's top meat firm to deforestation
Brazilian firm JBS, the world's biggest meat processing company, was again accused Monday of "laundering" cattle from ranches blacklisted for destroying the Amazon rainforest.
Link between education, income inequality has existed for a century
Income is inextricably linked to access to education in America and it has been for a century, according to a new study from researchers at Stanford University and Rice University.
Malaysian court finds former PM Najib Razak guilty in 1MDB case
A Malaysian court on Tuesday found former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty of corruption and money laundering charges in connection to the alleged theft of billions of dollars from a...
Famous birthdays for July 28: John David Washington, Elizabeth Berkley
Actor John David Washington turns 36 and actor Elizabeth Berkley turns 48, among the famous birthdays for July 28.
Florida man charged with using COVID-19 relief funds on Lamborghini
Federal prosecutors in Florida on Monday accused a man of defrauding nearly $4 million from a coronavirus aid program and buying himself a Lamborghini sports car with some of his...
Trump administration petitions FCC to regulate social media companies
The Commerce Department on Monday sent a petition for rulemaking to the FCC asking the agency to reinterpret Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.
Ravens' De'Anthony Thomas becomes second NFL player to opt out of season
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and return specialist De'Anthony Thomas voluntarily opted out of the 2020-21 NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Link between education, income inequality has existed for a century
Income is inextricably linked to access to education in America and it has been for a century, according to a new study.
Randomness theory could hold key to internet security
Researchers identified a problem that holds the key to whether all encryption can be broken -- as well as a surprising connection to a mathematical concept that aims to define...