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Can the AC filter in your home, office or local mall protect you from Covid-19?

When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that malls in New York could not reopen until they installed high-efficiency particulate air filters capable of trapping the virus that causes Covid-19, Harvard environmental health researcher Joseph Gardner Allen was thrilled.

Florida's governor took a victory lap on coronavirus -- but it was only halftime

On May 20, Ron DeSantis declared victory over the coronavirus.

Just how far will Clarence Thomas go?

If you follow the Supreme Court, you probably know that "I would have gone further" is a maxim usually associated with Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, given that he often has a more extreme view of the Constitution than his fellow justices. And even if you don't, you've probably gotten the basic idea that "CT," as he's called around the Supreme Court building, is — in Sesame Street-ese — not like the others, even the other conservative justices.

Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex Pullin dies in spearfishing accident

Two-time world champion snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin has died while spearfishing in his native Australia.

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'There's not enough Black people' in golf, says Lee Westwood

Former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood says golf has some work to do in addressing issues of diversity within the sport and that it's "dominated by White people."

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Matthew McConaughey tells fans to 'wear the damn mask' in new video

Matthew McConaughey got straight to the point in a new video posted on social media over the weekend.

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Pharrell Williams is producing a gospel docuseries for Netflix

Pharrell Williams has a lot to be happy about these days The singer has teamed up with Netflix for an upcoming docuseries, "Voices of Fire," about finding talent in the gospel choirs of his hometown of Hampton Roads, Virginia.

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Halle Berry apologizes and is no longer considering a transgender role in upcoming film

After facing backlash on social media, actress Halle Berry announced on Twitter Monday she is no longer considering portraying a transgender man in an upcoming film role.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda responds to 'Hamilton' slavery criticism

Disney+ has scored a hit with the filmed version of "Hamilton," but that success has renewed discussion about how the musical deals with the slaveholders it portrays.

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Tom Hanks says wearing a mask should be so simple in first TV interview since recovering from Covid-19

Having experienced the devastating effects of Covid-19 firsthand, Tom Hanks is urging people to do their part in preventing the virus from spreading even further.

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Comedian Rickey Smiley's 19-year-old daughter shot multiple times

The 19-year-old daughter of comedian and syndicated radio host Rickey Smiley is currently recovering after being shot during an alleged road rage incident.

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Kanye West says he had coronavirus and no longer supports Trump

Kanye West is taking off his MAGA hat. That's just one of the revelations from a four-hour Forbes interview conducted Tuesday with the rapper/mogul/aspiring politician that was released on Wednesday.

Reopening American schools, and why Trudeau skipped a visit to the White House

They might not admit it, but America's kids need to go back to school. As the pandemic spirals out of control, the longest summer vacation on record is now threatening to become a lost year.

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson Apologizes After ‘Harmful And Absolutely Appalling’ Anti-Semitic Posts

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is apologizing after sharing posts supporting anti-Semitism on his social media page.

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The US reaches 3 million coronavirus cases. Here's what happened in the days leading up to it

The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging parts of the country and affecting numerous aspects of American life.

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Trump warns stocks will 'disintegrate' if he loses. But stocks are climbing as Biden pulls ahead

President Donald Trump is warning a blue wave in November will crash into Americans' investment portfolios. Wall Street, however, is hardly cowering at the prospects of a Democratic sweep.

The very clear dangers of Donald Trump's push to reopen schools

President Donald Trump has found a new focus in his attempt to turn around his tumbling political fortunes: Force schools to reopen this fall even as coronavirus continues to rage in several regions of the country.

Please, There’s Hope’: Woman Talks Suicidal Man Off Bridge

“Please, there’s hope. I’m a stranger. I know I am. But, I am here to help. I see you. I hear you.”

Human Chain Helps Pull Distressed Scuba Diver To Safety

A scuba diver in Maine is safe thanks to strangers who joined together to make a human chain and pull him from choppy water. It happened near Nubble Lighthouse in York around 11 a.m. Monday.

Duckworth: Trump sees these true patriots as enemies

Marching and chanting, grieving and kneeling, countless Americans have braved tear gas and rubber bullets over the past six weeks to send an unequivocal message to their elected leaders: that they will not stand idly by as racial injustice continues to tear at our country.