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Meet the farming footballers who swapped AFL shoes for gumboots, amid COVID-19

With coronavirus putting a pause on the AFL season, Melbourne's Marty Hore and Collingwood's Flynn Appleby return to their family dairy farms.




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More NRL players refuse flu vaccination, Raiders seek exemption

The restart of the NRL could be jeopardised as Raiders forwards Sia Soliola, Joe Tapine and Josh Papalli join Titans forward Bryce Cartwright in refusing to sign an unedited version of the vaccination waiver.




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Adelaide Crows avoid police sanction over social distancing 'mistake'

The Adelaide Crows will be dealt with in an "educative way rather than a punitive way", police say, after players broke coronavirus quarantine guidelines during a training session.




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Three Gold Coast Titans players stood down amid flu vaccine furore

Three Gold Coast Titans players, including Bryce Cartwright, have been stood down for refusing to have a flu shot only a day after the NRL announced its revised stance on vaccinations.




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Top NBCUniversal executives take 20% pay cut amid coronavirus fallout

Rank-and-file employees will take 3% cuts. The company follows Walt Disney Co., Fox and others that have trimmed the pay of senior executives.




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Commentary: U.S. should build a memorial 'plague column' for COVID-19, but where? Hint: Trump

Sculptures commemorating plagues were common in Europe. Our art critic suggests America could build its own, and Trump provides inspiration for where.




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We're choosing the ultimate summer movie. This week 'Bridesmaids' and 15 more compete

"Short Circuit," "Twister" and "Crimson Tide" are also in the running for this week's crown in the #UltimateSummerMovie Showdown.




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Chris and Cristina Cuomo's teen son has 'healed' after contracting COVID-19

All members of CNN anchor Chris Cuomo's family are healthy again, according to a recent Instagram update from his wife, Purist founder Cristina Cuomo.




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Disney theme parks take a $1-billion hit amid coronavirus closures

Walt Disney Co. reported earnings for the first time since its U.S. parks closed amid the coronavirus crisis.




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Amid the coronavirus lockdown, TikTok gives hope to L.A. entertainers

TikTok, a popular based social video app owned by China-based ByteDance, has seen explosive growth this year amid the coronavirus crisis. The company has plans to hire more people, including at its Culver City office.




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Meghan Markle reads baby Archie a story on his first birthday in adorable video

Prince Harry shot the sweet video of Meghan Markle reading a book to their son, Archie, for #SaveWithStories, a coronavirus-relief initiative.




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Florian Schneider, co-founder of electronic pioneers Kraftwerk, dies at 73

Florian Schneider, the co-founder of Kraftwerk, the German electronic group that changed the sound of pop music, has died of cancer.




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Len Fagan, Coconut Teaszer rock impresario, dies of COVID-19 complications at 72

Onetime musician Len Fagan booked Sunset Strip nightclub Coconut Teaszer and provided bands like Guns N' Roses and Green Day some of their earliest L.A. gigs.




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Broadway star Nick Cordero showing 'early signs' of waking up from COVID-19 coma

Dancer Amanda Kloots offered a hopeful update Wednesday on her husband, Nick Cordero, who has been in a medically induced coma after contracting COVID-19.




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Video: L.A. Phil musicians give porch recitals for their Pasadena neighbors

L.A. Phil players Jonathan and Cathy Karoly find a new way to share music. "It's a privilege to get to play for people who want to listen," Cathy says.




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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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What's on TV Friday: L.A. Phil's 100th birthday; coronavirus

What's on TV Friday, May 8: Great Performances: L.A. Phil's 100th Birthday in PBS; Coronavirus; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows




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You can play video games with your cat — yes, your cat! Here's how

'Mew and Me' is a game designed for cats. Well, cats and humans. The surprising lessons the game's creator learned from cats.




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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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Even Elon Musk and Grimes can't decide how to pronounce their baby's name

Is the "Æ" in the name X Æ A-12 pronounced "A-I" or "ash"? Depends on which parent (Elon Musk or Grimes) you ask.




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Unions praised coronavirus aid for Hollywood workers. Now they say it falls short for some

In March, Hollywood unions applauded a government package to help entertainment gig workers. Flaws in the rollout meant many couldn't access it.




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Gamergate: Videogame industry speaks out against harassment


‘Gamergate’ controversy shines spotlight on the ugliest part of gaming culture.




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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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'This is a siege': Inside the NYPD depot at the heart of New York's coronavirus fight

Since coronavirus outbreak started, the NYPD has used at least 1.5 million surgical masks, 1.2 million gloves and 400,000 disinfectant wipes.




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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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Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown

Ease up or clamp down: Differences over ending coronavirus lockdown turn into power struggle




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Colorado, Tennessee and other states ease coronavirus restrictions; New York cancels presidential primary

Colorado, Montana and Tennessee are among states to reopen amid coronavirus outbreak.




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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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Do I have coronavirus? CDC updates list of COVID-19 symptoms

The CDC has added six new symptoms to its list of signs that a person has been infected with the new coronavirus, including chills and loss of sense of smell.




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COVID-19 has now killed more Americans than the Vietnam War

Trump has lauded states that have eased restrictions. But as cases reached 1 million in the U.S., several governors extended restrictions.




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Photo gallery | Americans killed from COVID-19 surpass fatalities in Vietnam War

More Americans killed from virus than in Vietnam War




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Over 60,000 lives claimed by COVID-19 in U.S. — a tally some models predicted for late summer

New York sees a dip in deaths, and Louisiana governor meets Trump, as each state in the union thinks about how to move forward amid coronavirus.




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Germany avoids the worst of coronavirus crisis — but how?

Germany's leadership, history help stave off catastrophe from the coronavirus crisis — so far




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Assault allegation puts Joe Biden — and the Democratic Party — in a bind

Joe Biden has tried to move past an allegation that he assaulted a female staffer decades ago by not talking about it. It isn't working. Some Democrats worry the story line will fester into a much bigger problem for him and the party if he keeps ignoring it.




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U.S. spy officials say coronavirus isn't manmade but do not rule out lab accident

U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that the new coronavirus is "not manmade or genetically modified."




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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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Trump administration skimps on coronavirus aid for Medicaid providers

Medicaid and other parts of the healthcare safety net get left behind in the Trump administration's plans for distributing aid to battle the coronavirus.




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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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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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Why you should avoid some cough syrups if you think you've got the coronavirus

A common cough syrup ingredient has pro-viral properties and should be avoided by people infected by the coronavirus, scientists warn.




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Biden denies allegation of sexual assault decades ago

After trying to remain silent, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says the allegation of an assault dating to the 1990s 'isn't true.'




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How does the COVID-19 death toll compare with other deadly events in U.S. history?

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has surpassed that of 9/11, even the Vietnam War. Here's a look at COVID-19's place in history.




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States reopen theaters, restaurants amid coronavirus outbreak as experts warn of second wave

Texas reopens restaurants, Utah reopens salons. As several states lift coronavirus restrictions, many warn of a second wave if social distancing ends too soon.




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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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Six months from the election, six states are poised to decide Trump-Biden race

Toss-up contests from Arizona to Florida hold the key for President Trump and Joe Biden.




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'You could literally kill someone': Masks become a new COVID-19 battleground

As more states reopen their economies, officials say fighting the coronavirus outbreak means wearing a face covering. But some are balking at restrictions.




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'A pure hypocrite': De Blasio blasts Trump over coronavirus aid

De Blasio says he needs Trump to lift New York City from the ashes of COVID-19. But the president says no 'bailout' is coming for his old hometown.




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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




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'A profound danger': Experts warn against broad U.S. reopening amid COVID-19 pandemic

As states lift coronavirus restrictions, none has met federal benchmarks, a health expert warns. The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. surpasses 73,000.