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Presidential campaign becoming America's most uncivil war
The Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions became Fort Sumters, with both parties firing broadsides at the other, opening what could be America's most uncivil political war in history.
U.S. warns on North Korea missile plans, extends travel ban
A group of U.S. government agencies issued a joint advisory saying that North Korea continues to seek key items for its weapons development programs.
QAnon merchandise still sold by major online retailers despite social media crackdown
E-commerce giants Amazon and eBay continue to sell thousands of items promoting QAnon, even as social media companies crack down on the dangerous conspiracy theory that the FBI has called...
Judge bars University of California from using SAT, ACT in admissions
A judge has blocked the University of California school system from using the SAT and ACT tests as part of its admissions process, stating its "test-optional" policy discriminates against those...
Bus drivers more likely to let white customers ride for free: study
A new paper in The Economic Journal finds that bus drivers are more likely to let white riders ride for free and less likely to let Black riders ride without...
On This Day, Sept. 2: Japan signs unconditional surrender ending WWII
On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan signed an unconditional surrender aboard the U.S. battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay, formally ending World War II.
Rachelle Lefevre: ‘Sounds’ offers humanity, mystery and a reckoning
Rachelle Lefevre said her new TV drama, "The Sounds," helped her explore her philosophy that humanity is "beautifully broken."
New index helps forecast US supply chain risks
Lehigh University College of Business has launched the Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index. The LRMI will report quarterly on how supply chain managers rank 10 broad areas of...
ICE arrests 46 in San Diego County over monthlong operation
The arrests were part of a nationwide effort by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Advocates condemned the agency's presence in immigrant communities during the pandemic.
Ed Markey defeats Joe Kennedy III in Massachusetts primary race
Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Joe Kennedy III in a bid for his Senate seat during Massachusetts' primary elections on Tuesday night.
Boston Celtics beat Toronto Raptors for 2-0 series lead
Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart powered the Boston Celtics to a 102-99 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, putting the reigning NBA champions in a 2-0 hole in their...
U.S. Open: Serena Williams begins quest for 24th Grand Slam title with win
Serena Williams started her latest attempt to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title with a win over Kristie Ahn in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday...
Mnuchin: Congress must approve 'substantial funds' to aid coronavirus economic recovery
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that "substantial funds" are needed to aid economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, pledging to reach out to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to restart...
Cincinnati Bengals signing RB Joe Mixon to 4-year, $48M extension
Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension that will tie the standout running back to the franchise through the 2024 season.
Following test results dust-up, California to unveil a new COVID-19 reporting system in October
The state signed a contract with software company OptumInsight Inc. for a database that will handle all COVID-19 testing results, replacing the troubled California Reportable Disease Information Exchange, or CalREDIE.
San Francisco won't use state's 'broad brush' in reopening plan
In an effort to keep COVID-19 cases in check, Mayor London Breed and Dr. Grant Colfax, the city's director of public health, plan a more cautious approach to reopening.
Pentagon report: China seeks to double number of nuclear warheads
China plans to double its stockpile of nuclear warheads within the next decade, but its nuclear force would still be a fraction of that of the United States, says a...
Appeals court blocks NYC subpoena of Trump's tax documents
A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily blocked Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance's subpoena to access President Donald Trump's business and personal tax returns.
Boeing delivers first MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopter to Special Ops
Boeing has delivered the first of two dozen MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters to Army Special Operations Command, the company announced Tuesday.
Study identifies effective linguistic styles for restaurant crowdfunding
Online crowdfunding is a multibillion dollar industry, but crafting a compelling pitch that stands out among thousands of projects and lands investors is challenging. This is especially true for small-scale...
L.A. to spend $10 million on eviction defense, $50 million on new programs for poor
L.A. plans to spend nearly $10 million on a program to help tenants threatened with eviction, and $50 million to help poor people amid the pandemic.
Watchdog: Congress misled about Bureau of Land Management's relocation
U.S. Interior officials misled Congress when they said cost was behind the department's decision to relocate the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Colorado, a watchdog report...
Trump promises millions to Kenosha, Wis., to rebuild after protests
President Donald Trump promised millions in funding Tuesday to help Kenosha, Wis., rebuild after protests he described as "domestic terror."
L.A. County weighs indoor reopening of hair salons, shopping malls
Los Angeles County officials are expected to meet Tuesday to discuss the state's new COVID-19 guidance for reopening sectors.
Lockheed, York nab $281.6M for new military satellite network
The Space Development Agency awarded two contracts Monday -- totaling $281.6 million -- to develop two sets of satellites that will serve as the communications backbone for a network that...
Breonna Taylor's boyfriend sues Louisville police
The boyfriend of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by Louisville Metro Police executing a no-knock search warrant in March, said Tuesday he is suing the department for assault,...
Apple, Google expand COVID-19 exposure notifications to all phones
Apple and Google announced Tuesday they're making their coronavirus contact tracing system native to their phones so users don't have to download an app to access the feature.
Amazon’s new fitness tracker listens to your voice to figure out your mood
The $99 Halo wearable will track a variety of health and fitness variables. (Amazon /)Modern fitness trackers often try to set themselves apart by adding more advanced hardware and sensors inside. Now, many...