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Robotic future is on display in South Korea

World News // 2 days ago

Robotic future is on display in South Korea

Robots that mix cocktails, teach children programming, care for the elderly and work alongside humans in factories and warehouses were on display this week in Seoul at an industry trade show.

Fall blizzard hits Great Plains before harvest, burying crops

U.S. News // 3 days ago

Fall blizzard hits Great Plains before harvest, burying crops

FDA, Customs inspecting international mail in vaping investigation

U.S. News // 3 days ago

FDA, Customs inspecting international mail in vaping investigation

Nurse sues university, alleging she didn't get job because of abortion views

U.S. News // 3 days ago

Nurse sues university, alleging she didn't get job because of abortion views

Will Smith was inspired by his 23-year-old self in 'Gemini Man'

Movies // 3 days ago

Will Smith was inspired by his 23-year-old self in 'Gemini Man'

Will Smith and Ang Lee discuss how they brought a 23-year-old Will Smith back to the screen in their sci-fi action movie "Gemini Man." The movie hits theaters Friday.

Damaging storms increasing in West's 'hail alley'

U.S. News // 3 days ago

Damaging storms increasing in West's 'hail alley'

As the hail season ends in the "hail alley" states east of the Rocky Mountains, weather scientists say these destructive storms appear to be increasing, causing greater damage and injuring more people.

Florida inspectors discover diseased tomatoes imported from Mexico

U.S. News // 4 days ago

Florida inspectors discover diseased tomatoes imported from Mexico

Agricultural inspectors in Florida have discovered a highly virulent virus in tomatoes that were imported from Mexico.

Nikki Glaser crafts 'proud feminist' comedy couched in sex jokes

Entertainment News // 4 days ago

Nikki Glaser crafts 'proud feminist' comedy couched in sex jokes

Comedian Nikki Glaser said her Netflix special "Bangin'," an hour of sexual humor with underlying messages about gender politics, was written with a specific audience in mind: the 17-year-old version of herself.

K-pop all-stars SuperM hit 'Ellen' in U.S. debut

Music // 5 days ago

K-pop all-stars SuperM hit 'Ellen' in U.S. debut

K-pop supergroup SuperM made its debut this week with an appearance on "Ellen" and a performance in Los Angeles.

Seoul sets up sex assault reporting center at sports festival

World News // 5 days ago

Seoul sets up sex assault reporting center at sports festival

After a high-profile South Korean athlete stepped forward with sex assault allegations against her coach, Seoul set up a sexual assault resource center at one of the country's biggest sporting events.

U.S. News // 5 days ago

NASA launches ICON space weather satellite

After a two-year delay, NASA launched new space weather technology from Florida on Thursday night -- the Ionospheric Connection Explorer or ICON satellite.

Protesters call for South Korean justice minister's arrest

World News // 5 days ago

Protesters call for South Korean justice minister's arrest

Conservative groups calling for the arrest of embattled South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk and the resignation of President Moon Jae-in held a massive rally in central Seoul for the second week in a row.

'Riverdale' star Molly Ringwald calls Luke Perry her 'touchstone'

TV // 5 days ago

'Riverdale' star Molly Ringwald calls Luke Perry her 'touchstone'

Molly Ringwald said working on The CW mystery drama "Riverdale" after her co-star Luke Perry died has been a bittersweet experience.

100 years later, historians still debate baseball's darkest moment

MLB // 5 days ago

100 years later, historians still debate baseball's darkest moment

Players from the team are long gone, but tales remain from the Black Sox scandal from the 1919 World Series considered by many historians to be the darkest moment in America's pastime.

Industry group sues California over mandate on cage space for farm animals

U.S. News // 5 days ago

Industry group sues California over mandate on cage space for farm animals

An industry group is trying to stop California from requiring that out-of-state farmers raise their animals in more spacious cages if they want to sell animal products in the state.

Launch of Cosmic Crisp could revitalize premium apple industry

U.S. News // 6 days ago

Launch of Cosmic Crisp could revitalize premium apple industry

Washington state, the biggest apple producer in the United States, will launch Cosmic Crisp, a new variety growers believe could revitalize the premium apple industry.

Deon Cole: Stand-up comedy is 'my sanctuary'

Entertainment News // 6 days ago

Deon Cole: Stand-up comedy is 'my sanctuary'

Comedian Deon Cole's latest stand-up special, "Cole Hearted," hits Netflix on Tuesday, and the comic and TV star said no topic is off-limits for his comedy, provided it is done "in a classy way."

Religious liberty cases on docket for Supreme Court's return

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Religious liberty cases on docket for Supreme Court's return

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to grapple with religious liberty cases ranging from transgender rights to religious ads on public transit to abortion when justices return to the bench Monday.

Florida grapefruit growers take risks on new plants in bid to save industry

U.S. News // 1 week ago

Florida grapefruit growers take risks on new plants in bid to save industry

Florida grapefruit growers are trying to help preserve the industry with new plantings, taking a risky step in the face of disease and storms that continue to decimate their groves.

'Batwoman' co-star Meagan Tandy: 'We are representing so many women out there'

TV // 1 week ago

'Batwoman' co-star Meagan Tandy: 'We are representing so many women out there'

"Teen Wolf' alum Meagan Tandy said she was excited to join the cast of "Batwoman" because it is largely written by women and focuses on fascinating female characters.

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