57Mobile County has used lab involved in reported NFL false positive COVID tests
A report about COVID-19 tests results in the National Football League is attracting attention here in Mobile. The NFL first reported 77 false positive test results of players over the weekend.
'The West Wing' cast will reunite to benefit Michelle Obama's When We All Vote
Add "The West Wing" to the list of TV reunions in the age of coronavirus, but this time, they're coming together for a specific cause: To benefit Michelle Obama's voter-participation organization When We All Vote by staging an episode for the streaming service HBO Max.
'Bring It On' at 20 is as timely as ever
With themes of cultural appropriation, homophobia and sexism, the cheerleading cult-classic "Bring It On" is as as timely today as it was when it premiered on August 25, 2000.
New York, Hawaii, New Jersey file new lawsuit challenging Postal Service changes
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday her office has filed a federal lawsuit challenging changes to US Postal Service operations ahead of the November election.
Your Roomba just got a lot smarter
Your robot vacuum is getting a big upgrade. Roomba's parent company iRobot announced Tuesday it's giving its robots a "genius" software update.
First day of classes at Susquehanna University
There was a feeling of excitement at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove as students started their first day of classes.
First day of school comes with a lot of 'firsts' as COVID-19 creates a new normal for students
For most students waking up Monday morning marked notable changes to everything from riding the bus to passing friends in the hallways to sitting inside classrooms.
Five states removed from CT's travel advisory, Guam added
The governors of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey adjusted the joint travel advisory, taking Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, and Montana off the list.
GOP candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene spread conspiracies about Charlottesville and 'Pizzagate'
In the years before she ran for office, GOP congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote two conspiracy-laden blog posts speculating that the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to one counter-protester's death was an "inside job" and promoting a debunked conspiracy alleging some Democratic Party leaders were running a human-trafficking and pedophilia ring -- known as "Pizzagate" -- was real.
NBA and Audible team up for 'Beyond The Last Dance' podcast
"The Last Dance" was a huge hit for ESPN earlier this year, when the documentary caught a captive audience stuck at home. Now, the story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls will continue. This time in podcast form.
Man who recorded Jacob Blake's shooting says he's traumatized and cannot sleep
Raysean White had only seen Jacob Blake a couple times since moving to a neighborhood in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in February.
Georgia State reports largest freshman class ever; record enrollment
Georgia State University saw its largest enrollment and largest freshman class in history when classes started.
House lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution to condemn 'dangerous' QAnon conspiracy theory
Democratic Rep. Tom Malinowski and Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US House to condemn QAnon, which has increasingly started to take hold in mainstream politics after originating as a fringe conspiracy theory on the internet.
YouTube is banking on tech to clean up controversial content, as moderators stay home
YouTube said Tuesday that it is increasingly relying on technology to moderate content, resulting in a sharp rise in removed videos, including some that didn't violate its policies.
Australian bushfires likely to happen again -- and they could be even worse, inquiry warns
Australia's record-breaking 2019-20 bushfires were likely made worse by climate change, an inquiry has found, warning that such devastating wildfires are likely to happen again.
While nationwide surge may be slowing, officials warn of troubling Covid-19 signs across US heartland
New Covid-19 cases in the US may be on the decline, but some officials across the country's heartland reported worrisome news this week.
Best Buy's sales surged but it doesn't expect the momentum to last
Best Buy said Tuesday that its sales soared over the summer months but cautioned that the momentum may not continue given the uncertainty over a stimulus bill getting through Congress and the risk of higher unemployment.
'Doubling Down With the Derricos' is the latest big family bet for TLC
Imagine quarantining with 14 children. Karen and Deon Derrico are living that life now, but it's not much different from their pre-pandemic days.
Melania Trump aims RNC speech at erasing memories of 2016
In 2016, first lady Melania Trump rejected at least two drafts of speeches provided by seasoned political speechwriters, opting instead to rely on a woman who worked in New York for the Trump Organization, also an occasional ghostwriter for some of Donald Trump's books. It was a decision that would culminate in a case of plagiarism so egregious it would overshadow her convention appearance and follow her into the White House.
Exxon's exit means there's just one oil company left in the Dow
A shake-up in the Dow Jones Industrial Average shows just how far once mighty oil companies have fallen in the corporate pecking order.
Americans are resorting to frozen PB&J and instant coffee. That's good news for Smucker
As the Covid-19 pandemic has kept more people at home, they're turning to coffee and PB&J sandwiches -- and that hits right in the sweet (and sticky) spot for J.M. Smucker.
The pandemic's financial impact on airlines will be worse than the 9/11 attacks
Covid-19 will impact the US airline industry even more than the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Planes have been grounded and the financial impacts of the pandemic will change the industry and air travel for the foreseeable future.
Laura is now a hurricane and is forecast to strengthen more before hitting the Gulf Coast
After battering western Cuba as a tropical storm, Laura has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf Coast and is expected to grow even stronger as it heads toward Texas and Louisiana.
Fortnite will stay blocked on Apple's app store for now. But Epic did win one important court battle
Apple will not have to reinstate Fortnite to its app store, at least for now, a federal judge ruled Monday night in a historic legal battle between the iPhone maker and the producer of one of the world's most popular video games.
Thailand issues new charges against fugitive Red Bull heir
A court in Bangkok has ordered the arrest of the heir to the Red Bull fortune on fresh charges, adding another twist to a scandal that has turned a spotlight on one of Thailand's wealthiest families.
Twelve killed in India building collapse as rescue operation is suspended overnight
The death toll from a five-story apartment building collapse in the Indian state of Maharashtra has risen to 12, as rescue operations to locate the missing were suspended overnight.
American Airlines will lay off 19,000 workers if it doesn't get additional federal help
American Airlines says it will lay off or involuntarily furlough 19,000 employees as of October 1 unless the airline industry gets more help from Congress.
Democratic groups launch $7.5 million campaign to encourage voting by mail
Two Democratic super PACs are launching a $7.5 million advertising campaign on Monday to encourage voters to request mail-in ballots in several states crucial to their party's hopes of winning the White House and flipping control of the Senate.
Hong Kong man 'first case' documented of getting coronavirus twice, researchers say
A 33-year-old man living in Hong Kong had Covid-19 twice this year, according to preliminary research.
Muslim ICE detainees forced to choose between expired meals or eating pork, advocate groups say
Muslim detainees at a federal immigration facility in Florida have been repeatedly served pork or pork-based products, which goes against their religious beliefs, according to legal and civil rights advocates.
Singer Justin Townes Earle dies at 38
Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has died, according to a Sunday announcement from his representatives. He is the son of country rocker Steve Earle.
California's new normal: How the climate crisis is fueling wildfires and changing life in the Golden State
The orange glow from wildfires in the evening sky is a new way of life in the Golden State.
Confrontation caught on camera outside KU fraternity house raises concerns
A video going viral this weekend shows a Lawrence man as he says he was being harassed and having a drink thrown at his face by KU students.
Annual backpack fundraiser updates school supply list for remote learning
Organizers of an annual backpack giveaway, in the Montbello neighborhood, are filling bags with some different school supplies this year.
KFC suspends its 'finger lickin' good' slogan because of coronavirus
Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to pause using its "finger lickin' good" slogan because ... well, that's probably not the best idea right now.
Manhattan DA agrees to delay enforcement of subpoena of Trump's tax returns
The Manhattan district attorney's office said Monday that it has agreed not to enforce a subpoena to an accounting firm for President Donald Trump's financial records until after a federal appeals court has ruled on Trump's request for a stay pending appeal of his lawsuit.
Another Penn State fraternity in trouble
Another fraternity at Penn State University is in trouble after a party in violation of what's called "Penn State expectations."
Damaged, looted businesses in Kenosha, WI wonder why protesters targeted them
Business owners across downtown Kenosha are cleaning up a mess after some protesters turned destructive overnight Sunday, Aug. 23. This, after a man was shot by a Kenosha police officer as he walked away near 28th Avenue and 40th Street.
Wisconsin police shoot Black man as children watch from a vehicle, attorney says
Two Wisconsin police officers are on leave Monday as state authorities investigate why a Black man was shot multiple times in the back as he entered the driver's side door of an SUV, officials said.
More than two dozen former Republican lawmakers endorse Joe Biden on first day of GOP convention
More than two dozen former Republican lawmakers announced Monday they are endorsing Joe Biden for president.
Sofia Vergara shoots down claim Ellen DeGeneres was being racist
Ellen DeGeneres has been getting some bad press lately, but Sofia Vergara is saying she's not a part of that.
McCloskeys, widow of David Dorn to speak at Republican National Convention
The McCloskeys and the widow of a murdered police captain will be speaking at the Republican National Convention this week.
Trump claims 'political reasons' held up convalescent plasma emergency authorization
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he believed "political reasons" had slowed down the Food and Drug Administration's approval of emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma but that he "broke the logjam" over the last week.
Try this Earth-friendly diet: How to shop, cook and eat to fight climate change
There is no avoiding it — we have to eat every day. And as the effects of climate change become increasingly evident, the choices we make about what we're eating are more significant than ever.
Elijah McClain died after a police encounter almost one year ago. Here's what happened since
On the night of August 24, 2019, Elijah McClain was walking home from a convenience store with an iced tea when he was confronted by three Aurora, Colorado, police officers.
Here's exactly why Donald Trump made his plasma announcement on Sunday night
In politics, there is no such thing as a coincidence. Politics is a game of timing, calculation and appearances, and it's very, very rare that anything happens entirely by chance.
Bulgaria: Wild majesty in one of Europe's oldest countries
For more than a century, Bulgaria has had little trouble enticing people to its beach resorts scattered along the Black Sea coast. City-breakers head to its main cities -- including Sofia, the capital, and Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture -- for an enjoyable blend of culture and hearty Bulgarian gastronomy.
Here's what Tiffany's renovated Fifth Ave. store looks like
Tiffany & Co. couldn't reopen its flagship location in New York without some dazzle -- a sparkling box lit in its iconic blue.
It's not just you. Zoom is down across the US
Zoom, the video conferencing app that's become a go-to for many stuck at home during the pandemic, is down in some parts of the world.
Connecticut mayor slaps back at John Oliver with sewage plant renaming announcement
It doesn't sound like he would anyway, but John Oliver may not want to visit Danbury, Connecticut, anytime soon.