‘The Call to Unite’ 24-hour livestream will feature Oprah, Julia Roberts, more
Celebrities from all over will come together (virtually) on Friday for a 24-hour global livestream event called “The Call to Unite.”…
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New Mexico sees 101 new virus cases, while Doña Ana County has 10 additional
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials said New Mexico now has at least 2,823 coronavirus cases as of Monday with 104 known dead. The officials…
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Texas governor will allow state’s stay-at-home order to end on Thursday and open businesses Friday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he will allow his stay-at-home order for the Lone Star State to expire on Thursday, commencing a phased exit from…
Continue Reading ‘Never Have I Ever’ adds fresh wrinkles to an old coming-of-age formula
Overcoming the saturation of coming-of-age titles, “Never Have I Ever” adds fresh wrinkles to an old formula, thanks in part to a…
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Supreme Court avoids new Second Amendment ruling, dealing blow to gun rights advocates
The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped issuing a major ruling on a New York handgun law, a blow to gun rights advocates and the Trump…
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Colorado and Nevada join Western States Pact as states work on unified coronavirus strategy
Colorado and Nevada on Monday became the latest states to join California, Oregon and Washington in the Western States Pact, a working group of…
Continue Reading People crowd Southern California beaches despite coronavirus concerns
Seeking relief from a heat wave, thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California this weekend amid the coronavirus pandemic, despite a…
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Contact tracing 101: How it works, who could get hired, and why it’s so critical in fighting coronavirus
Thousands of Americans could soon join the ranks of disease detectives in one of the most important battles against coronavirus. Contact tracing has…
Continue Reading Coronavirus forced a group of teens to sail home across the Atlantic
As journeys home go, it was a particularly long and unusual one. The Covid-19 pandemic forced a group of 24 Dutch teenagers to sail the Atlantic to…
Continue Reading ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ to stream early on Disney+
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” will begin streaming two months early on Disney+ in honor of “May the 4th,” a.k.a.…
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White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules press briefing
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
Continue Reading Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald celebrate Sondheim in their bathrobes
Meryl Streep, Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski, boozing in their bathrobes while singing “The Ladies Who Lunch.” This was the…
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Police: Man ambushed police; stood over body, kept shooting
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A man accused of murder ambushed two officers sent to interview him about a killing hours earlier, then stood over a dead…
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White House schedules, cancels, then reschedules press briefing as Trump’s grievance spiral continues
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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Juárez virus deaths now 52; German visitors suspected of triggering deadly maquiladora outbreak
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — There are now 52 deaths in Juárez stemming from the coronavirus, accounting for the bulk of the 61 deaths statewide in…
Continue Reading Chelsea Peretti released an album in quarantine and she jokes she wants a Grammy for it
This is way better than that celebrity attempt at “Imagine.” During our coronavirus quarantine, Chelsea Peretti has released an EP of…
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The court case that could change the trajectory of the Trump administration
When the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Tuesday rehears the legal dispute over a congressional subpoena to former White House…
Continue Reading Miley Cyrus gave a haunting ‘SNL’ performance
Miley Cyrus, please give us an acoustic album. The singer/actress appeared on the latest at-home “Saturday Night Live” episode this…
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Reopening US states are taking their first steps toward a new normal
Carlos Davis used to have about 200 clients drop by his CUT-ology barbershop in Albany, Georgia, every day. On Friday, the first day he was allowed…
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Newcastle United takeover will ‘greatly stain’ Premier League, says Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée
The fiancée of late journalist Jamal Khashoggi has urged the English Premier League to block Newcastle United’s potential takeover, given the…
Continue Reading Tribeca and YouTube announce ‘We Are One’ online film festival
Some major film festivals are joining together to carry on amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tribeca Enterprises and YouTube have announced the…
Continue Reading The Academy of Country Music Awards show will broadcast from Nashville for first time ever
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced Monday that it plans to make history with its awards show. This year’s show will be broadcast from…
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Great Depression comparisons are depressing but this time is different
Enter the dreaded “D” word. Kevin Hassett, an economic adviser to President Trump, Sunday compared the coronavirus collapse in the US…
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As Trump’s grievance spiral continues, White House may scale back coronavirus task force meetings
As President Donald Trump languishes in a grievance spiral that began with his offhand suggestion last week about ingesting household disinfectants…
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Supreme Court sidesteps major ruling on 2nd Amendment after New York changes gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped issuing a major ruling on a New York handgun law, a blow to 2nd Amendment advocates and the Trump…
Continue Reading ‘Melrose Place’ cast to reunite for a special to support The Actors Fund
“Melrose Place” is coming back for a good cause. Creators and executive producers of “Stars In The House” Seth Rudetsky and…
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North Korean media publishes letter from Kim Jong Un to South Africa’s President dated April 27
North Korean state media on Monday published a letter from the country’s leader Kim Jong Un to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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The coronavirus pandemic could push telemedicine into the mainstream
Telemedicine has been around for more than two decades, but its adoption among Americans has been relatively low. The coronavirus pandemic is quickly…
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Public transit during the reopening: Masked commuters and cordoned off seats
Masked rush-hour commuters. Subway cars and stations that reek of bleach. Legs crossed with empty seats on each side on the express. As US cities…
Continue Reading John Krasinski hosts food edition of ‘Some Good News’ with Guy Fieri and Martha Stewart
John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck on Sunday’s episode of his YouTube show, “Some Good News.” The actor reminded viewers that…
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