Government warned about anger of voters over BBC's decision to scrap free TV licences for over-75s
The corporation says it was forced to limit free licences to those on pension credit from August 1 because it could no longer afford to waive the 157.50 annual fee for all over-75s. Read more...
Im elated New Hampshire woman is first to receive a second face transplant
For the second time in a decade, a New Hampshire woman has a new face. Read more...
Relief Package Deal Remains Elusive as Impasse Over Jobless Benefits Persists
Negotiators acknowledged some progress over the weekend, but said they remained far apart on a number of issues. Read more...
George W. Bush to publish new book with 43 of his paintings of immigrants
34;My hope is that this book will help focus our collective attention on the positive impacts that immigrants are making on our country. Read more...
West Brom hold talks with Brighton over defenderShane Duffy
The 28-year-old is viewed by Bilic as a player who can add no-nonsense defending and Premier League experience to his side as they look to re-establish themselves in the top flight. Read more...
Marcus Samuelssons Streetbird Delivers to Your Door
The closed Harlem restaurant now offers a dinner of fried chicken, waffles and sides. Read more...
Gods, Monsters and H.P. Lovecrafts Uncanny Legacy
The authors stories have influenced countless works, including the new HBO series Lovecraft Country. But how do modern adapters reckon with his racism, his sexism and his profound weirdness? Read more...
Chanel Millers Secret Source of Strength
Drawing was a way for me to see that I was still there, says the author, who refuses to be defined by an assault. A new mural in San Francisco is her museum debut. Read more...
Scientists behind Armageddon flu virus suspend their research because it 'could put world at risk of catastrophic pandemic'
Researchers studying a potentially more lethal, airborne version of bird flu have suspended their studies because of concerns the mutant virus they have created could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism or accidentally escape the lab. Read more...
Barclays attempts to close advice gap with Plan Invest service
Barclays has launched digital advice service 'Plan Invest' to help people with a minimum of 5,000 to get into investing with a tailor-made plan to reach their personal goals. This is Money takes a look. Read more...
White House and Congress Remain Far From Any Stimulus Deal
White House officials and Democratic leaders continued to dig in on crucial points of any potential deal, jeopardizing additional relief for small businesses and laid-off workers. Read more...
Bear breaks into a parked pickup truck and makes off with a picnic basket in Colorado
Video footage from Colorado shows a plucky bear standing on its hind legs to open the door of a parked pick-up truck and swipe its lunch from a picnic basket. Read more...
BUSINESS CLOSEBP slashes dividend; Easyjet raises flight capacity; Diageo profits slide
The Footsie closed flat after a day of mixed results from some heavyweight companies. The FTSE 100 closed just 3 points higher at6,036, while the FTSE 250 ended the day 149 points higher at 17,307. Read more...
Picture Prompt 124; Speech Bubble
What do you think this image is saying? How does it relate to recent news events? Read more...
Biden39;s V.P. Search Chris Dodd, a D.C. Insider Helping Pick the Democratic Running Mate
As Biden works to win over progressive voters, he has empowered a Washington uber-veteran long trailed by allegations of personal and financial indiscretion. Read more...
What happened when I tried to become French
Julien was a tennis instructor with steel shoulders, blue eyes and two terraces we could never sit on because he stuffed them both with his marijuana plants. Read more...
Away From Gridlock in Washington, Trump Puts on a Show for His Club
The president held what was billed as a news conference. But there was almost no news, he again said the virus would disappear and his audience seemed at times less the nation than his golf club members. Read more...
Saudi Aramco Says Profit Fell 73 Percent as Demand for Oil Shrank
The coronavirus pandemic took a major toll on the oil giants earnings, but Aramco will maintain its hefty dividend for shareholders. Read more...