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Janet Hubert (left), James Avery, Tatyana Ali and Will Smith in the first season of <em>Fresh Prince of Bel Air</em>.

How Shows Like 'Will & Grace' And 'Black-ish' Can Change Your Brain

Go ahead, use this article to justify binge-watching Orange Is the New Blackall weekend.

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

Leaves piled up after her husband's injury. Then a friend showed up with a rake

In 2017, Eileen Freiberg-Dale's husband, Barney, had a serious bicycle accident that caused a brain injury. Those first few months were among the hardest of her life. A friend offered support.

Border Patrol agents apprehend a group of migrants near downtown El Paso, Texas, on Monday. The Department of Homeland Security is struggling to manage a growing number of unaccompanied minors at the border.

Young Migrants Held By Border Patrol Far Longer Than Allowed, Document Shows

The unaccompanied minors are spending an average of 117 hours in detention facilities, beyond the 72 hours allowed, according to a Department of Homeland Security document.

A man receives a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Soweto, South Africa. The omicron variant of the coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, has now spread to at least a dozen other countries. On Friday, scientists presented evidence that the variant spreads twice as fast as the delta variant.

New evidence shows omicron likely spreads twice as fast as delta in South Africa

"This wave seems much faster than the delta wave. And we thought the delta wave was really fast. It's unbelievable," says Juliet Pulliam, the scientist who presented the new analysis at a conference.

Linda McMahon, former administrator of the Small Business Administration, during the Republican National Convention.

RNC speakers want to separate the president from the person to show softer side of Trump

Before former President Donald Trump's marquee address tonight, the schedule of speakers has sought to show a softer, friendlier side of Trump than his persona as president and on the campaign trail.

Aerial image of Jean Lafitte, La. after Hurricane Ida hit the town.

Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida

Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.

The No. 47 car, driven by Kyle Weatherman, had a "Blue Lives Matter" flag painted on its hood this weekend in Homestead, Fla.

NASCAR Team Debuts 'Blue Lives Matter' Car To Show Support For Law Enforcement

The car's driver says it honors first responders. Last week, NASCAR banned the Confederate battle flag from its events. A black driver recently unveiled a Black Lives Matter paint scheme.

Christmas week's shows at SWFL theaters include options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Two theaters have shows on Christmas Eve and two others welcome audiences on Christmas Day among the 11 shows onstage at SWFL theaters Christmas week.

Survey Shows Big Remote Learning Gaps For Low-Income And Special Needs Children

Parents from low-income homes are twice as likely to say remote learning is going poorly or very poorly, and 1 in 3 of all parents say they are "very concerned" about children falling behind.

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