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Dwayne Johnson sends retiring teacher swag box and personal video after Twitter campaign

He’s teaching a class on how to be a good guy.




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Pete Davidson asks people to stop bringing drugs to his mom’s house on Staten Island

Pete Davidson, who recently said he quit using drugs, urged people not to drop off any weed or other illegal substances at his mom’s Staten Island house after a stranger did just that a few days ago.




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Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11, tickets sell out in minutes

As residents in China’s biggest city and its neighboring provinces gradually return to normalcy following closures due to the coronavirus crisis, people can’t wait to return to the Magical World of Disney.




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Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures

Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus.




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Emmy and Tony-winning Leslie Uggams tapped for virtual reading of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to benefit The Actors Fund

‘Hamilton’ star Renee Elise Goldsberry, Drama Desk Award winner Montego Glover, Thom Sesma, Angel Desai, Kendyl Ito, William Jackson Harper, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join Uggams in the comedy about a wealthy novelist who invites the eccentric clairvoyant to his home to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. And Uggams is playing the medium, named Madame Arcati.




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DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first

Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures

Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus.




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Supermarkets limiting meat purchases amid tight supply and buyer panic

Meat is going the way of toilet paper, and grocery stores are rushing to stay ahead of panic buying as supplies tighten during the coronavirus pandemic. Just as scared shoppers snapped up hand sanitizer, soap and yes, toilet paper at the beginning of the pandemic, now they are rushing to stock meat. Grocery chains across the country have begun limiting meat purchases in response to the dual pressures.




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Trump’s valet tests positive for coronavirus, but both the president and Pence are fine

A member of the U.S. Navy who serves as one of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive for coronavirus.




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DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first

Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Ex-NFL star Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million for no-show speeches: auditor

Former NFL star Brett Favre said Wednesday he would repay the state of Mississippi $1.1 million after a state auditor discovered the Mississippi Department of Human Services paid the ex-quarterback for speaking engagements that never happened.




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UK rapper Ty dies from coronavirus at age 47

He was first admitted to a hospital back in April after being diagnosed with COVID-19.




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SEE IT: Monkey gives ATM the business in brazen caper

Show me the monkey! Watch a primate break into an ATM in India




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All buzz and no sting? Experts say ‘murder hornets’ are overhyped

They don’t want people bugging out.




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Fire forces more than 1,000 people to evacuate homes in Florida panhandle

Wildfires brought evacuations in the Florida panhandle.




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Southwest Airlines plane hits and kills person as it lands on Texas runway

A Southwest jet traveling from Dallas fatally struck a person as it touched down at a Texas airport Thursday night, authorities said.




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Pete Davidson asks people to stop bringing drugs to his mom’s house on Staten Island

Pete Davidson, who recently said he quit using drugs, urged people not to drop off any weed or other illegal substances at his mom’s Staten Island house after a stranger did just that a few days ago.




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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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No burglaries were reported in neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was killed, contradicting suspects’ claim: report

An already-unlikely motive in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case became even more suspicious on Friday. The two Georgia men who were caught on video shooting the unarmed jogger to death in February claim they were chasing a suspect behind a series of burglaries in the area. But a local police official said the last break-in the neighborhood was reported nearly two months before the shooting.




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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Disney Springs in Orlando starting phased reopening after coronavirus closures

Disney World is beginning to spring into action. Disney Springs, the company’s outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex near its Florida theme parks, is set to begin a phased reopening on May 20 following closures to reduce the spread of coronavirus.




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Costco shoppers upset the retailer is requiring customers to wear face masks during a pandemic

Some Costco customers are not happy about having to wear masks in stores.




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Boeing 737 fatally strikes pedestrian on Texas runway

A Boeing 737 ran over a man who was on an Austin, TX runway




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4-drug combination may speed up coronavirus recovery, Hong Kong study finds

The cocktail includes three antiviral drugs and a different drug that boosts natural immune system chemicals.




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Suspect in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says

A suspect accused in the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black jogger killed in a Georgia suburrb more than two months ago, was involved in a previous prosecution of the 26-year-old runner back when he worked for the local district attorney’s office.




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Russia holds ‘safe’ parade, Belarus packs in people, ignoring coronavirus fears

Vladimir Putin and Russia played it safe for their Victory Day parade, but Belarus.




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Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Alaska begins to lift stay-at-home rules.

The islands will keep rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.




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Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19

The near total collapse of tourism has left recreational-vehicle companies — those that rent or sell RVs and the like — scrambling to survive.




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LAX FlyAway Bus suspends service to Long Beach and Hollywood

The airport shuttle is cutting back on schedules due to drop-offs in passengers




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Social distancing rules: People, 6 feet. Bison, at least 75 feet

A video of a Montana reporter's encounter with bison in Yellowstone prompts a reminder of social distancing rules -- for wildlife




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Escape to Catalina? No, it's closed up tight

The island has always depended on visitors, but this moment is different




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Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now

Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13




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Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now

The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed.




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California

As coronavirus restrictions tighten, tips for walkers, hikers, cyclists and runners




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks, beaches in Southern California

Amid coronavirus restrictions, tips for walking, hiking, cycling, running near home




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What's open and closed this week? Trails, parks and beaches in Southern California

Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place.




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Believe it or not, people are still booking cruises for next year

Cruise bookings for next year are up despite waves of bad publicity for the industry caused by coronavirus outbreaks on some ships.




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Avoiding Easter crowds: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As pandemic stay-at-home campaign presses on, public lands restrictions keep tightening




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When can we travel again? Experts share their predictions

As U.S. faces its most trying coronavirus pandemic days, industry leaders imagine the future of travel.




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As of April 15: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

Officials stress stay-at-home campaign and public lands restrictions stay tight as California struggles to slow the spread of the coronavirus.




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As of April 17: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As California struggled against the pandemic, leaders stress isolation. Public lands restrictions remain tight, especially in L.A. County.




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Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California

Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now.




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As of April 22: What's open and closed among Southern California beaches, parks and trails

In fight against pandemic, restrictions remain tight in L.A. County, but easing has begun elsewhere




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Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity

The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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As of April 26: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic battle evolves, much public property is still off-limits but some is open for locals




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Hawaii won't reopen anytime soon. Coronavirus stay-at-home order extended through May

The islands will keep stay-at-home rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus.




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As of April 30: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic fight evolves, some public lands are easing restrictions




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Teaching kids at home? Classroom-worthy virtual experiences can ease your burden

From across the U.S., these virtual learning experiences can help your kids learn with help from museums, a memorial and even lei-making.




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As of May 4: What's open and closed this week: Beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic fight evolves, state officials have stuck with closures while some cities ease up




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When will national parks reopen? Some are starting now

Parks are opening the way they closed, each in its own way.