Hit animation “Shrek” was released in the U.S.. (May 18)
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Phone chats combat senior isolation in Texas city
A Texas city is reaching out to older adults with an offer of small talk to help them fight the loneliness felt by people shut in during the coronavirus pandemic. (May 18)
Today in History for May 18th
Highlights of this day in history: Mt. St. Helens erupts in Washington State; The U.S. Supreme Court upholds racial segregation; Pope John Paul II born in Poland; Movie director Frank Capra born; ‘Les Miserables’ ends its Broadway run. (May 18)
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Kindness comes one slice of pizza at a time
When Shalinder Singh’s temple closed temporarily due to the pandemic, he and his family found a new way to give back to the community, by buying and delivering pizza to Detroit’s first responders. (May 17)
AP Top Stories May 16 A
Here are the top stories for Saturday, May 16th: House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill; Trump fires watchdog critical of alleged bias; Italy seeks to boost tourism by opening borders June 3; Israeli beachgoers enjoy sweltering day by the sea.
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House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill
House Dems pass new $3T virus relief bill
Baby pygmy hippo makes a splash at San Diego Zoo
A baby endangered pygmy hippopotamus is getting used to his surroundings at the San Diego Zoo. (May 15)
Thunderbirds salute workers in California flyover
F-16s of the US Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying team conducted flyovers across Southern California Friday in salute of healthcare workers and other frontline personnel in the fight against COVID-19. (May 15)
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Sailors on U.S carrier get virus for second time
Five sailors on the U.S. aircraft carrier sidelined in Guam due to a COVID-19 outbreak have tested positive for the virus for the second time and have been taken off the ship, according to the Navy. (May 14)
The future of medicine could live in outer space
Cedars-Sinai, a non-profit hospital in Los Angeles, is teaming up with Space Tango of Lexington, Kentucky to send induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCS) to the International Space Station. (May 15)