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Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon coming to YouTube TV

ViacomCBS' first-quarter earnings beat expectations, leading to a stock rally.




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Back in 2012, Marvel and 'The Avengers' were no sure thing

When the "The Avengers" was released eight years ago, there was no guarantee it would be the huge hit it became and boost the Marvel franchise's fortunes.




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What Microsoft's Xbox Series X preview does and doesn't tell us about the future of gaming

Coronavirus muted the hype of Microsoft's Xbox Series X reveal. But there was "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" excitement and a "Madden NFL 21" end run.




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'80s teen gem 'Valley Girl' unconvincingly remade as a jukebox musical

The new version of "Valley Girl" reconfigures the '80s teen classic as a flashback jukebox musical, but it lacks the spark and charm of the original without finding a new tune to call its own.




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Review: 'Spaceship Earth' is a captivating look back at Biosphere 2 and life in isolation

Matt Wolf's latest documentary, "Spaceship Earth," is a layered and absorbing account of a widely dismissed but remarkable scientific study.




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X's John Doe's quarantine staples: vinyl, history books and riding his pretty horses

X was supposed to tour behind its new album "Alphabetland." Now, bassist John Doe is home in Austin with his partner, his two horses nearby: "They keep me sane."




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Is Bob Dylan dropping a new album tonight?

On Thursday, Bob Dylan's Twitter account posted an image of what may be the cover of an album, "False Prophet." Two songs have been surprise-released in past weeks.




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Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly living in a Tyler Perry-owned L.A. mansion

According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are quarantining in a Beverly Hills home owned by "Madea" franchise mastermind Tyler Perry.




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Bob Dylan releases another single — and announces a new double album, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways'

Bob Dylan will release 'Rough and Rowdy Ways,' his first collection of original material in eight years, on June 19. Listen to a new song, 'False Prophet.'




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Love is love: How do you go on without your 'little darling'?

What happened to Pat Henschel after the end of Netflix's documentary "A Secret Love"?




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For Mother's Day, Michelle Obama asks her own mom for the secret to raising kids

Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid a personal tribute to her mother, Marian Robinson, on Instagram ahead of Mother's Day this weekend.




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Queen's Brian May hospitalized for butt injury after 'over-enthusiastic gardening'

"I managed to rip my Gluteus Maximus to shreds," Queen guitarist Brian May shared on Instagram, along with a photo of himself sporting a mask in the hospital.




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Tekashi 6ix9ine shares 'Gooba,' first song since prison release

"Gooba" is 6ix9ine's first single since being granted an early release from prison due to the spread of COVID-19.




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End of the iPod: Goodbye to the little box that changed everything





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Toronto man looking for Elizabeth Gallagher inspires new ticket-sharing website


Connections allows users to post spare plane tickets and the name of the person the ticket is registered to in hopes of finding a traveler with the same name.




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Reposting your first profile picture is the latest Facebook craze


Essentially, you surface your first-ever Facebook profile picture — and then nominate three friends to do the same.




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Cat clings to wing of plane during flight


A stowaway cat shocked small-plane pilot and passenger.




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When it comes to climate change not all opinions are valid, scientists say


While featuring all sides of an issue is a hallmark of good journalism, many in the scientific community feel that the media should do a better job of separating facts from opinions.




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Marine heat waves are lasting longer and hitting more often, research shows


Dalhousie professor says the heat has been altering marine ecosystems, harming fisheries and killing various species — and the phenomenon is likely to continue.




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Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus

Indonesia's government dithered for nearly two months before enacting social restrictions. Tens of thousands could die of COVID-19.




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Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown

Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday.




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COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 in the U.S. as states push ahead with reopenings

Amid the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. death toll passes 50,000, some governors push ahead with reopening their states' economies.




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Trump's improvised medicine show prompts frantic health warnings

The FDA warns that President Trump's much-touted coronavirus drugs could cause deaths. The White House says media 'irresponsibly' reported his words.




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Coronavirus and disinfectant: Why you shouldn't ingest it

If President Trump has persuaded you to use a disinfectant like bleach or Lysol to protect yourself against the coronavirus, scientists have some advice: Don't.




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Cuomo on coronavirus stay-home sacrifices: 'What you're doing is actually saving lives'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged frustration with coronavirus stay-at-home orders but compared them with past sacrifices during national crises.




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Supreme Court declines to make 2nd Amendment ruling in New York gun case

Gun rights advocates had hoped Supreme Court would uphold a right to carry a gun in public, but justices said the case was moot.




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Op-Ed: If Kim Jong Un dies, who's next in line for his seat? North Korea has no idea

There is no clear favorite in the in the race among those who might take over in North Korea if Kim Jong Un dies.




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China's new 'rule of law' in Hong Kong sets stage for new protests

China's interpretation of the 'rule of law' governing Hong Kong is likely to further incite protesters following the arrest of activists.




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Rumors over Kim Jong Un's health make one thing clear: North Korea's cult of personality endures

Recent speculation about Kim Jong Un's health shows how the fate of North Korea is still seen as inextricably linked to that of one much-hyped individual.




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Feeling drained by coronavirus quarantine? Science can explain why

As the coronavirus keeps us stuck at home, scientists and health officials fear that social distancing could take a toll on our mental health.




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Clinical trial of remdesivir may be a turning point in coronavirus fight

In a clinical trial, the drug remdesivir shortened recovery time for patients with advanced cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.




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'A tracing army': As they reopen, states look to contact tracers in COVID-19 fight

As more states reopen, an army of contact tracers will have to be enlisted to join the effort to stop the coronavirus.




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Congress looks at options to punish China over the coronavirus outbreak

Republican lawmakers, determined to punish China for concealing early data on the coronavirus outbreak, are proposing ways to turn up the heat.




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U.S. implicates Honduran president in drug trafficking as it seeks his help on immigration

U.S. prosecutors accused a former commander of the Honduran police of importing tons of cocaine into the United States on behalf of the country's president, a Trump ally.




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El Salvador's president accused of using coronavirus to bolster autocratic agenda

Before a single case of coronavirus, President Nayib Bukele placed El Salvador in lockdown and has engaged in other moves that critics say are authoritarian.




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Does the coronavirus-killing power of sunlight make it safe to go to the beach?

Since the sun's UV rays are lethal to the coronavirus, it seems like a safe place to be, right? Wrong. Here's what sunlight can and can't do.




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The U.S. is pushing Mexico to reopen factories even as workers die of COVID-19

The United States wants Mexico to reopen its border factories, even as the coronavirus spreads and worker deaths rise.




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Around the globe, snapshots of a halting return to a changed world

Gradual easing of coronavirus restrictions brings hopes, fears




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'It's too soon': In small towns and big cities, Georgia's experiment in reopening moves slowly

A week after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp plunged Georgia into the middle of a national social experiment — rolling back restrictions on businesses in an effort to restart the economy after a monthlong shutdown to halt the spread of COVID-19 — some restaurants, salons and tattoo parlors remain shuttered. Most that are opening are proceeding cautiously.




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Philippine nurses, long treated like exports, now told to stay home to fight coronavirus

The Philippines is promising better pay for its nurses to lure them to the front lines against COVID-19, but a legacy of exploitation and poor working conditions in the nation's hospitals has dampened the enthusiasm to answer the call.




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Drugs for heartburn, gout and depression now being tested as coronavirus treatments

The search for existing drugs that may help treat coronavirus infections now has researchers testing the heartburn drug Pepcid, among others.




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As weather warms amid coronavirus outbreak, states face new challenges

Governors across the U.S. are encouraging people to continue practicing social distancing amid summer weather




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Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes?

Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination




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L.A. Times wins Pulitzer Prizes for art criticism, immigration reporting

Los Angeles Times journalists Christopher Knight and Molly O'Toole won Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, bringing the newspaper's total to 47.




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Mexico's fragile health system running out of room for coronavirus patients

The coronavirus pandemic is threatening Mexico's fragile public health infrastructure.




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Missing Major League Baseball? Here's Korean baseball to the rescue

While much of the world is under lockdown, baseball returned to South Korea on a day when the country reported just three new cases of COVID-19.




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Italy begins easing lockdown and rebooting its economy

Italy Easing Lockdown




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Trump officials ignored coronavirus warnings, ousted scientist says in complaint

Rick Bright, pushed out of a job heading a federal research agency, files a complaint saying he was retaliated against for resisting Trump's plans.




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Hospitals prepare for wave of mental health disorders among their workers

As many as 20% to 25% of healthcare workers in hard-hit areas, experts say, are likely to develop disorders such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress.




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Column: The U.S. and China are sliding into a Cold War nobody needs

The coronavirus is pitching the U.S. and China into a new Cold War -- a confrontation over ideology as well as trade and security. It's happening partly because President Trump needs an issue to run on -- and it's dangerous