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Utility company admits its equipment helped spark huge California fire

The admission was made as red flag warnings for increased fire danger went up across the state amid dry, gusty winds. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qlNDlp

The NFL's first Asian-American quarterback's next challenge is the Hall of Fame

"I like to think, being the first Filipino quarterback, that it impacted a lot of the young people much like how my cousin Emo impacted me." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2QabrE3

Lime pulled thousands of scooters off the streets over battery fire fears

“At no time were riders or members of the public put at risk,” the scooter company said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DeD78g

U.S. Olympic team partners with gun website that hosts Nazi product ads

The U.S. Olympic Shooting organization is partnered with firearms auction website Gunbroker.com which hosts sales of Holocaust relics and concentration camp memorabilia. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JrTqif

Tesla rival Faraday has come unplugged

Faraday joins the long list of battery-car start-ups that have been left on the hard shoulder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q6sNSk

Mother charged after 1-year-old son died in Hurricane Florence

The mom previously said she wasn't from the area and was unfamiliar with the roads. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CRCLmQ

Feds going after biker gang's patches at racketeering trial

The feds have called the Mongol Nation "the most violent and dangerous" biker gang in the country, and they're trying an unusual tactic to dismantle them: Stripping them of the trademarked patches that are prized by members and feared by rivals. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P0QHCj

U.S. takes aim at ally Saudi Arabia, demands end to war in Yemen

"We’ve got to move toward a peace effort here. And we can’t say we’re going to do it sometime in the future. We need to be doing this in the next 30 days." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CQgbeq

Sadness or depression? How to know when to seek treatment

1 in 5 Americans meet the criteria for depressive disorder, but many are undiagnosed. Mental health experts weigh in on how to know if and when you need treatment. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q34h4y

'All we want is our vote': Native Americans fight fallout of North Dakota's voter ID law

Native Americans who want to vote in the midterms must have an ID that shows a street address. Some say it's "a targeted practice" to "suppress the vote." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SzeDuS

Record turnout? Not for millennials — just a third say they'll vote.

That number has remained steady since August, according the results of a new NBC News/GenForward survey. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfMsbu

GOP senators press Trump to cut off nuclear talks with Saudi Arabia

Five Republicans write that they have "serious concerns" about Saudi leadership in the wake of Khashoggi murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jwrk5u

Ghosts, emotional vampires and other monsters mean dating is scarier than ever

It can be downright spooky out there — so be careful and self-aware. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sy7jiP

Christian on Pakistan's death row for blasphemy is ordered released

Human rights groups say blasphemy laws are increasingly being exploited by religious extremists as well as ordinary Pakistanis to settle personal scores. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zqfuVZ

Bones found near Vatican Embassy revive 1983 cold case

The disappearance of 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi has bedeviled investigators for decades. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SymecY

Online rants create dilemma for police

"It's always easy after the fact, to go: 'That was clear.' But clearly everyone spouting their mouth doesn't go and shoot up a synagogue." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zeeN1B

Arizona man accused of helping undercover FBI agents build car bomb

The suspect allegedly told an FBI informant he could offer guidance in building a car bomb destined for Mexico. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PAwNNS

Packers trade running back just days after costly fumble

The Packers have traded running back Ty Montgomery to the Ravens for a seventh-round draft pick in 2020. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ETekIs

Pittsburgh police injured in synagogue mass shooting identified

President Trump visited with an officer who had been shot seven times in the attack, the White House said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CTeEo0

Trump's birthright plan vs. the U.S. Constitution: Here's what wins

Analysis: The 14th Amendment may not have been intended to provide citizenship to everyone born in the U.S. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jr9lgE

Trump visits site of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre

His visit was controversial in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood, the Jewish community here, among city leaders and in the political world. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JvD20c

Bulger was a fixture on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list — for good reason

At one point Bulger was No. 2 on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list — behind only 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DcxNC3

Typhus outbreak in Los Angeles area surpasses 100 patients

Squalid conditions in the city's skid row area have created a 'typhus zone' where cases have cropped up. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfbUOk

Mueller refers sex misconduct scheme targeting him to FBI for investigation

"We immediately referred the matter to the FBI for investigation," said Peter Carr, spokesperson for the special counsel. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DdoGkx

Space telescope dead after long 'blockbuster' mission

"It's changed how we look at the night sky." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zdv2fB

Late Registration: Kanye West says he's 'distancing himself from politics'

The music mogul says his "eyes are now wide open" and he's "been used to spread messages I don't believe in." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DaYqYl

Murdochs plan a new vision of TV with New Fox

With a focus on news and sports, the Murdoch family's suddenly lean operation has a variety of possibilities to grow — but may also look for places to cut. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2C7Xf

Ask a nutritionist: Should I eat the same foods every day?

While consistency can create healthy habits and aid in weight loss, it's important to also focus on nutritional diversity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PuyCfu

Halloween can be a deadly night for children, traffic researchers say

The deadliest hour, researchers found, was 6 p.m. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SCN83w

Home prices continue to cool, in a sign the housing market is slowing down

What remains to be seen is how much rising interest rates will impact home ownership. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2C2CV

Position of crashed Lion Air jet may have been located

Finding the fuselage would bring the search effort closer to retrieving the airplane's flight recorders, which are crucial to the investigation. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CRD3Kk

What's the end game for the Steelers and Le'Veon Bell?

Now that the Steelers can’t trade running back Le'Veon Bell, the possible outcomes to the relationship are more limited. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P0s7Bx

Google employees plan walkout over handling of sexual misconduct

"Hundreds of people are demanding structural change, not just inclusive sounding PR." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qkZEaL

Alabama tops ranking in season's first College Football Playoff poll

The first set of meaningless-but-fun College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfASwN

Two teens charged with manslaughter after officer falls 50 feet during chase

Two 19-year-olds on Tuesday were charged with involuntary manslaughter after an auxiliary police officer fell 50 feet to his death while chasing them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JrGadi

North Dakota’s Native Americans scramble to comply with voter ID law

Activists are scrambling to help North Dakota’s Native American voters comply with a new voter ID law in time to cast ballots for the midterm election. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qigxmm

Murdochs plan a new vision of TV with New Fox

With a focus on news and sports, the Murdoch family's suddenly lean operation has a variety of possibilities to grow — but may also look for places to cut. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q2C7Xf

Indiana missionary gunned down in Cameroon, family says

Charles Wesco "loved the Lord," said his brother, state Rep. Tim Wesco. The State Department said it had no further information. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jrs6k5

Could gum, bottled water and pizza bagels get 'healthy' label from FDA?

"It doesn't have fat. It doesn't have sugar. It has virtually no calories," says one International Chewing Gum Association lawyer on why gum could be considered "healthy." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2DcxLtV

New device promises to reduce fertility clinic storage failures

In March, over 4,000 eggs and embryos were lost in storage malfunctions at two clinics. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jr5aBu

Facebook hits 2.27 billion monthly active users as earnings stabilize

Mark Zuckerberg said in a press release that the company's apps serve more than 2 billion people each day. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qhOPX2

'Great Pumpkin' asteroid returns: Spooky skull-shaped space rock will fly by after Halloween

On November 11, asteroid 2015 TB145 will zoom past Earth at a distance of about 25 million miles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SxXn8Y

Concerns growing over rejection of mail-in ballots in Georgia, other states

Maureen Heard, 57, discovered last year that she was among roughly 319,000 voters across the country whose absentee ballots were rejected. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SxgIar

Space telescope dead after long 'blockbuster' mission

"It's changed how we look at the night sky." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zdv2fB

New brain region that suppresses fear identified

A new study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in patients with psychiatric diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DcoEJT

Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body

New research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live -- and when they reach sexual maturity -- may have more to do with their brain than their body. More specifically, it is not animals with larger bodies or slower metabolic rates that live longer; it is animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex, whatever the size of the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OdIzsR

Potential flaw in our assumptions about unknown opinions of others

Findings from a new study suggest that people assume that those who are silent in a conversation would agree with their own opinion, even if the majority of the speakers in the group have a different opinion. This has implications for how people form opinions about products, politics, and much more. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PuehGV

Single protein controls thousands of genes essential for sperm development

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study. Scientists discovered the protein -- called Dazl -- controls a network of genes essential for developing sperm to replicate and survive. The findings, published in Cell Reports, could lay the groundwork for future research into therapies for infertile men. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PAbg7Y

Facial asymmetry increases with age

Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging -- a finding with important implications for facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrZzxH

One month of abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescents, young adults

A new study finds that one month of abstaining from cannabis use resulted in measurable improvement in memory functions important for learning among adolescents and young adults who were regular cannabis users. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PCPnVX

Solving a 100-year mystery in blood pressure research

New insight into how cells sense blood pressure could present better targets for treating hypertension. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JtdOiI

Brain-inspired methods to improve wireless communications

Researchers are using brain-inspired machine learning techniques to increase the energy efficiency of wireless receivers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQV4sk

Specific networks in brain present much earlier than previously thought

A team of researchers have used the brain's spontaneously generated patterns of activity to glean novel insights into network structure and development. They found the existence of precise organizational networks in the cerebral cortex much earlier in development than previously thought. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zhjI1R

Flexible, stable and potent against cancer

Linking therapeutically active molecules to specific antibodies can help to pilot them to their designated targets and minimize side effects -- especially when treating tumors. Scientists have now described novel conjugates made from antibodies and a kinesin spindle protein inhibitor. Changing the linker between the two components allows for tuning the activity of this cytostatic drug, which is effective against a broad palette of cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yHugYJ

Preventing sudden cardiac death with genome editing

Gene editing successfully prevented sudden cardiac death in a mouse model of inherited cardiac arrhythmia disorder. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qrHIeV

Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children

Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EQz17R

Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention

Studying barn owls, scientists believe they've taken an important step toward solving the longstanding mystery of how the brain chooses what most deserves attention. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SyA9Q5

Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local climate

Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zbVQwC

How LSD changes perception

LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, new research shows. The study also provides insights into how mental health disorders develop and how these could be treated. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2COpoUx

An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'

Researchers have discovered that exposing people with phobias to their fear -- for examples, spiders for those who have arachnophobia -- at the exact time their heart beats, led to the phobia reducing in severity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qlhF98

New anatomic structure in the ankle described

Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1v7O0

Generation Z stressed about issues in the news but least likely to vote

Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress among members of Generation Z -- those between ages 15 and 21 -- with mass shootings topping the list of stressful current events, according to a new report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Dd6jwd

Promising new target for immunotherapy

Researchers have shed new light on a molecule called TIM-3 that might play a key role in the regulation of the immune response. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zeWbyt

Advertising in kids' apps more prevalent than parents may realize

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new study finds. Researchers found play was frequently interrupted by pop-up video ads, persuasion by commercial characters to make in-app purchases to enhance the game experience and overt banner ads that could be distracting, misleading and not always age-appropriate. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qkxgG0

Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness

New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5DLaF

How some heart cells cope with high blood pressure

Individual cells within the same heart cope differently with high blood pressure, according to a new study. This is the first time researchers have identified distinct differences between heart muscle cells that fail and those that adapt to high blood pressure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JrrniM

The 10-foot-tall microscopes helping combat world's worst diseases

The century-old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DaPIJD

High levels of previously unsuspected pollutant uncovered in homes, environment

Scientists have found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AABG1g

Showerhead bacteria and lung infections: Researchers find correlation

Researchers have shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are most common. The study emphasizes the important role of showerheads in the transmission of NTM infections. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQniU6

Discovery of Zika virus in monkeys suggests disease may also have wild cycle

Zika virus has been detected in dead monkeys found in several areas in Brazil. The monkeys had been killed by locals who thought the animals had yellow fever. In fact, the monkeys were not bearers of that disease, but infection by Zika virus had made them sick and more vulnerable to attack by humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zd7FCD

Secrets of mighty cancer killing virus unlocked

Researchers have used high-resolution electron microscopy images to reveal how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumor cells, increasing its potential to save lives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQ7BfM

Novel quantum dots enhance cell imaging

Researchers have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, but it relies on compact quantum dots to illuminate molecules and diseased cells rather than fluorescent dyes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PsGWfM

Rich people don't live that much longer than the poor, study finds

Differences in how many extra years rich people live compared to poor people is only about half of what we thought, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rqd9S9

New brain region that suppresses fear identified

A new study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in patients with psychiatric diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DcoEJT

Single protein controls thousands of genes essential for sperm development

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study. Scientists discovered the protein -- called Dazl -- controls a network of genes essential for developing sperm to replicate and survive. The findings, published in Cell Reports, could lay the groundwork for future research into therapies for infertile men. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PAbg7Y

Facial asymmetry increases with age

Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging -- a finding with important implications for facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrZzxH

One month of abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescents, young adults

A new study finds that one month of abstaining from cannabis use resulted in measurable improvement in memory functions important for learning among adolescents and young adults who were regular cannabis users. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PCPnVX

Solving a 100-year mystery in blood pressure research

New insight into how cells sense blood pressure could present better targets for treating hypertension. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JtdOiI

Flexible, stable and potent against cancer

Linking therapeutically active molecules to specific antibodies can help to pilot them to their designated targets and minimize side effects -- especially when treating tumors. Scientists have now described novel conjugates made from antibodies and a kinesin spindle protein inhibitor. Changing the linker between the two components allows for tuning the activity of this cytostatic drug, which is effective against a broad palette of cancers. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yHugYJ

Preventing sudden cardiac death with genome editing

Gene editing successfully prevented sudden cardiac death in a mouse model of inherited cardiac arrhythmia disorder. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qrHIeV

Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local climate

Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zbVQwC

How LSD changes perception

LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, new research shows. The study also provides insights into how mental health disorders develop and how these could be treated. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2COpoUx

An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'

Researchers have discovered that exposing people with phobias to their fear -- for examples, spiders for those who have arachnophobia -- at the exact time their heart beats, led to the phobia reducing in severity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qlhF98

New anatomic structure in the ankle described

Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1v7O0

Promising new target for immunotherapy

Researchers have shed new light on a molecule called TIM-3 that might play a key role in the regulation of the immune response. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zeWbyt

Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness

New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5DLaF

How some heart cells cope with high blood pressure

Individual cells within the same heart cope differently with high blood pressure, according to a new study. This is the first time researchers have identified distinct differences between heart muscle cells that fail and those that adapt to high blood pressure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JrrniM

The 10-foot-tall microscopes helping combat world's worst diseases

The century-old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DaPIJD

High levels of previously unsuspected pollutant uncovered in homes, environment

Scientists have found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AABG1g

Showerhead bacteria and lung infections: Researchers find correlation

Researchers have shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are most common. The study emphasizes the important role of showerheads in the transmission of NTM infections. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQniU6

Discovery of Zika virus in monkeys suggests disease may also have wild cycle

Zika virus has been detected in dead monkeys found in several areas in Brazil. The monkeys had been killed by locals who thought the animals had yellow fever. In fact, the monkeys were not bearers of that disease, but infection by Zika virus had made them sick and more vulnerable to attack by humans. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zd7FCD

Secrets of mighty cancer killing virus unlocked

Researchers have used high-resolution electron microscopy images to reveal how an anti-cancer virus interacts with tumor cells, increasing its potential to save lives. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQ7BfM

Novel quantum dots enhance cell imaging

Researchers have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, but it relies on compact quantum dots to illuminate molecules and diseased cells rather than fluorescent dyes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PsGWfM

Rich people don't live that much longer than the poor, study finds

Differences in how many extra years rich people live compared to poor people is only about half of what we thought, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rqd9S9

Scientists neutralize reactive nitrogen molecules to enhance cancer immunotherapy

Researchers studying tumors in prostate cancer models found that nitration of an amino acid can inhibit T-cell activation, thwarting the T-cell's ability to kill cancer cells. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CSUom7

Gunshot wounds in children account for $270 million in emergency room and inpatient charges annually

A new study of more than 75,000 teenagers and children who suffered a firearm-related injury between 2006 and 2014 pinpoints the financial burden of gunshot wounds and highlights the increasing incidence of injury in certain age groups. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CR49Bp

Reduced screen time for young highly recommended for well-being

A new study indicates that more hours of screen time are associated with lower well-being in those aged 2 to 17, though the association is larger for adolescents than for younger children. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AAB0J8

Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qigEyj

New platform based on biology and nanotechnology carries mRNA directly to target cells

Researchers have developed a biological approach to directing nanocarriers loaded with protein 'game changers' to specific cells. Their groundbreaking method may prove useful in treating myriad malignancies, inflammatory diseases and rare genetic disorders. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABf299

White woman declaring 'I'm white and I'm hot' fired after harassing two black women in parking lot

Susan Westwood is also facing four criminal summonses for communicating threats and simple assault, according to NBC affiliate WCNC. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2StbyfP

Ask a nutritionist: Should I eat the same foods every day?

While consistency can create healthy habits and aid in weight loss, it's important to also focus on nutritional diversity. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CMFP3L

How one scientist convinces skeptics that faith and climate action aren't at odds

"The first step is to connect over shared concerns." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OWiBPQ

How your brain uses fear to keep you alive

A complex biochemical process regulates how you react to potential danger. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdG3mB

Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited

Evidence has been building in recent years that our diet, our habits or traumatic experiences can have consequences for the health of our children -- and even our grandchildren. The explanation that has gained most currency for how this occurs is so-called 'epigenetic inheritance' -- patterns of chemical 'marks' on or around our DNA that are hypothesized to be passed down the generations. New research suggests this mechanism of non-genetic inheritance is likely to be very rare. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4UV8v

Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited

Evidence has been building in recent years that our diet, our habits or traumatic experiences can have consequences for the health of our children -- and even our grandchildren. The explanation that has gained most currency for how this occurs is so-called 'epigenetic inheritance' -- patterns of chemical 'marks' on or around our DNA that are hypothesized to be passed down the generations. New research suggests this mechanism of non-genetic inheritance is likely to be very rare. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4UV8v

Hormone-blocking injections reduce early menopause from breast cancer treatment

Final results of a clinical trial show continued evidence that women who get injections of the hormone drug goserelin along with standard breast cancer chemotherapy are more likely to become pregnant - without developing negative side effects or shortening their lives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ProUKR

Does the US discard too many transplantable kidneys?

An analysis reveals that many transplanted kidneys in France would have likely been discarded in the United States. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrOdK7

NFL confirms four games in London in 2019

Three games were played in London this season, and fan support was strong enough that the league is showing no sign of slowing down in its efforts to grow the sport across the pond. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ETd3Ru

Facebook looks to recover from recent struggles

One analyst said "anything that isn't a total disaster will be a good news story" for Facebook. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CQzaW4

Three Indiana children boarding school bus killed by pickup truck

The driver of the pickup truck that hit the children was being interviewed by police. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JsRl5x

Aly Raisman speaks out about latest USA Gymnastics lawsuit

On Monday, USA Gymnastics president and chief executive Steve Penny pleaded not guilty to charges of tampering with evidence in the Larry Nassar case. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qio98D

Hormone-blocking injections reduce early menopause from breast cancer treatment

Final results of a clinical trial show continued evidence that women who get injections of the hormone drug goserelin along with standard breast cancer chemotherapy are more likely to become pregnant - without developing negative side effects or shortening their lives. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ProUKR

Does the US discard too many transplantable kidneys?

An analysis reveals that many transplanted kidneys in France would have likely been discarded in the United States. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrOdK7

Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats

Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qkYRXu

AI and NMR spectroscopy determine atoms configuration in record time

Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach that can be combined with experiments to determine, in record time, the location of atoms in powdered solids. Their method can be applied to complex molecules containing thousands of atoms and could be of particular interest to the pharmaceutical industry. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Jpybxv

Missing teen Jayme Closs' home burglarized the same day as funeral for parents

Kyle Jaenke-Annis, 32, told deputies that he took items of her clothing because he was "curious about what size Jayme was," according to a criminal complaint. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q6LCoo

Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats

Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qkYRXu

Biologists discover source for boosting tumor cell drug sensitivity

Biologists have discovered a new way of re-sensitizing drug-resistant human tumor cells to the potency of DNA-damaging agents, the most widely used group of cancer drugs. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sz3l9Z

Improving structural health monitoring with magnetostrictive transducer

A new, more powerful generation of a magnetostrictive sensor withstands extreme temperatures, automatically adjusts frequencies and incorporates a stronger magnet. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EOKKE0

Mass shootings trigger blood donations

A new report focuses on blood transfusion needs and the influence of media coverage on blood bank operations. The report includes comparisons of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting with other recent mass shootings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABH7wS

AI and NMR spectroscopy determine atoms configuration in record time

Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach that can be combined with experiments to determine, in record time, the location of atoms in powdered solids. Their method can be applied to complex molecules containing thousands of atoms and could be of particular interest to the pharmaceutical industry. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Jpybxv

Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness

Researchers have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a significantly lower rate of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qiOEux

Australia's changing relationship with alcohol

New research has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5YuLL

The long-term effects of alcohol demand on retail alcohol markets

As new study has examined the determinants of the number of licensed bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across neighborhoods in 53 California cities from 2000 to 2013. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q6rumm

One week out, Democrats still have a path to winning the Senate. But it's extremely narrow.

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CTCQ9s

How a right-wing troll and a Russian Twitter account created 2016's biggest voter fraud story

A single tweet highlights how Russia’s disinformation campaign was able to seize on political content posted to social media in order to spread distrust. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OXJXFs

Take a look at Halloween's top-costumes list — and into the country's cultural psyche

Take a look at Halloween’s top-costumes list — and into the country’s cultural psyche. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPJbms

Americans strongly believe in alternative therapies

“People feel like these types of therapies align with their personal and philosophical beliefs about managing their health,'"said one expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5iePy

California rent control initiative leaves communities of color split

“These people are one paycheck from being homeless, as well as one major rent increase, from being homeless.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OXJWBo

Filipino cultural schools help bridge Filipino Americans and their heritage

"Showing your kids where they come from, I think, will give them a good basis on anywhere they will go in life." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CRN5uX

U.S. government broadcaster to punish workers for Soros 'Jewish multi-millionaire' report

The TV broadcast was produced by the Agency for Global Media and referenced Judicial Watch as believing the philanthropist was undermining democracies. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OXJVxk

Americans strongly believe in alternative therapies

“People feel like these types of therapies align with their personal and philosophical beliefs about managing their health,'"said one expert. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5iePy

Inside these fibers, droplets are on the move

A team has develop fibers containing systems for mixing, separating, and testing fluids. These fiber-based microfluidics systems may open up new possibilities for medical screening. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AzWZzQ

Biologists discover source for boosting tumor cell drug sensitivity

Biologists have discovered a new way of re-sensitizing drug-resistant human tumor cells to the potency of DNA-damaging agents, the most widely used group of cancer drugs. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sz3l9Z

Improving structural health monitoring with magnetostrictive transducer

A new, more powerful generation of a magnetostrictive sensor withstands extreme temperatures, automatically adjusts frequencies and incorporates a stronger magnet. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EOKKE0

Mass shootings trigger blood donations

A new report focuses on blood transfusion needs and the influence of media coverage on blood bank operations. The report includes comparisons of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting with other recent mass shootings. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABH7wS

Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness

Researchers have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a significantly lower rate of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qiOEux

Australia's changing relationship with alcohol

New research has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5YuLL

Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children

As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In recent tests trained sniffer dogs successfully diagnosed malaria infections simply by sniffing samples from socks worn briefly by children from a malaria endemic area of West Africa, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AA0GG0

The long-term effects of alcohol demand on retail alcohol markets

As new study has examined the determinants of the number of licensed bars, restaurants, and liquor stores across neighborhoods in 53 California cities from 2000 to 2013. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q6rumm

Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children

As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In recent tests trained sniffer dogs successfully diagnosed malaria infections simply by sniffing samples from socks worn briefly by children from a malaria endemic area of West Africa, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AA0GG0

Inside these fibers, droplets are on the move

A team has develop fibers containing systems for mixing, separating, and testing fluids. These fiber-based microfluidics systems may open up new possibilities for medical screening. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AzWZzQ

Trump wants to end birthright citizenship with an executive order

"It's in the process. It'll happen with an executive order,” Trump told Axios. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qhsSar

Doomed Boeing 737's previous flight was a 'roller coaster' ride

"I felt like the plane was losing power and unable to rise," one person aboard the aircraft's penultimate flight said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qk3q4a

World's vertebrate population dropped by 60 percent since 1970, WWF says

"There cannot be a healthy, happy and prosperous future for people" without biodiversity, the report warns. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OeRSJe

Inmate makes joke in last words before execution for killing South Dakota prison guard

Rodney Berget, 56, received a lethal injection of an undisclosed drug for the 2011 slaying of Ronald "R.J." Johnson at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OZ1Fs8

Pharrell Williams sends Trump cease-and-desist for playing 'Happy' at rally

"Pharrell has not, and will not, grant you permission to publicly perform or otherwise broadcast or disseminate any of his music," Williams' lawyer wrote. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CQolTZ

Soon you'll be able to check out at Walmart without going to the register

“That whole in-store shopping experience is dwindling,” said one retail analyst. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zebbge

Is Apple about to unveil iPads with facial recognition?

"With Apple, 'cheap' is always more expensive than everybody else," cautioned one analyst. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yGsVl0

Trump calls Gillum a 'thief' without evidence. What's the federal investigation all about?

There's no evidence that the Democratic candidate for Florida governor is personally under investigation, but there is an FBI probe into Tallahassee's city government. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Roy3Rr

Prayer by 'Christian rabbi' at Pence event provokes backlash

"We often have ecumenical prayers at the beginning of events that aren't an endorsement of any particular faith," an aide to the vice president said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYOt6r

Patriots reach red zone only three times, still win easily

New England put together only one touchdown drive against the Buffalo Bills, going 85 yards in 10 plays in the fourth quarter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPahKq

Democrats launch Spanish-language TV ad to drive up Latino vote

'This multi-state Spanish-language television ad will reach hundreds of thousands of Spanish-speaking voters,' the DCCC says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYQ2S1

Steel worker awarded $87K for forced labor during WWII

Japan denounced the verdict as "unthinkable," while expressing hope cooperation over North Korea would not be jeopardized. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qhfLGf

Obama and Biden are on mission to win back swing state voters

The former president and vice president are campaigning in places they won but flipped to Trump in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPqa3v

Nurse accused of killing more than 100 patients goes on trial in Germany

During another trial, he admitted bringing about cardiac crises in patients because he enjoyed the feeling of being able to resuscitate them. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Royrzw

Ministers interrupt Sessions, are removed from religious freedom conference

The attorney general was speaking at a conference on the future of religious liberty when two ministers challenged his fealty to the Bible. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYOmI3

Does Clayton Kershaw need a change of scenery?

If Clayton Kershaw decides to stay with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he'll receive $68 million. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CSKYHF

Prayer by 'Christian rabbi' at Pence event provokes backlash

"We often have ecumenical prayers at the beginning of events that aren't an endorsement of any particular faith," an aide to the vice president said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2F0Dchc

Gay men reportedly attacked by knife-wielding, slur-yelling couple

The recently married men hope the state will file hate crimes charges against the suspects from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SsrrD7

Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims

New research finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function recovery. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yErL9F

Cephalopods could become an important food source in the global community

With a growing world population and climate challenges that are causing agricultural areas to shrink, many are wondering where sustainable food will come from in the future. A professor of gastrophysics and a chef offer a suggestion in a new research article: The cephalopod population (including squid, octopus and cuttlefish) in the oceans is growing and growing -- let's get better at cooking them so that many more people will want to eat them! from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CMI0nU

Casino lights and sounds encourage risky decision-making

The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behavior, suggests new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OYOvv9

Virus production boosted in cells to generate more vectors for gene transfer

Researchers increased the production of lentiviral vectors by host cells by co-expressing the proteins SPSB1 or Tax. Mechanistically, this was shown to have a range of effects, including increased activity of the HIV-1 and cytomegalovirus promoters, the latter being used for many lentiviral constructs. This approach enables greater ability to generate sufficiently large quantities of viruses for use as vectors for transferring genes into a variety of cells, which has to date been expensive and laborious. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pvy9JR

Imaging collaboration sheds new light on cancer growth

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the normal controls on cell growth are lost in cancer cells, leading to rapid tumor expansion. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RluQ5i

Experimental vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk

An experimental vaccine might one day protect ischemic stroke survivors from developing blood clots and subsequent strokes. The vaccine was found to be as safe and effective as one of the most widely used oral blood thinners currently used to reduce clotting risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RoIsNk

Peer support can help curb acute care for persons with depression and diabetes

A new study describes the impact of a peer coach intervention on hospitalizations and emergency room visits for individuals with diabetes and depression. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1r8Rx

Some Pittsburgh residents want Trump to stay away from their city

"You don't know what's going to come out of his mouth," said Steve Pepper, 65, a member of the Tree of Life synagogue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ETwb1P

Pentagon sending 5,200 troops to the border in 'Operation Faithful Patriot' amid Trump condemnation of migrant caravan

The forces are to be in place by the end of the week, just days before the midterm elections for control of Congress on Nov. 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zdkXzf

Pipe bomb package suspect Cesar Sayoc had list of over 100 potential targets

Sayoc made his first court appearance hours after a suspicious package addressed to CNN's headquarters was intercepted, officials said. It was not immediately clear if the package is connected to ones Sayoc's sent. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z8clcU

Synagogue massacre suspect pushed caravan conspiracies far-right has embraced

Experts who research extremism said the migrant caravan has brought together a spectrum of conspiracy theorists and the far-right. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SrN6v3

Warriors' Klay Thomson drains NBA record 14 3-pointers in blowout of Bulls

Thompson set a new NBA record with 14 three-pointers — 10 in the first half — as the Warriors put up a ridiculous 92 points in the first half (second most in NBA history) on their way to a blowout 149-124 win. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2StCmwn

Guns send 8,300 kids a year to hospitals, study finds

Firearms violence is a public health emergency, the American College of Physicians says. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zbUlhX

Trump family misled investors in money-losing company, lawsuit says

The suit filed by four investors alleged Trump violated federal anti-racketeering law and is seeking class-action status. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2St96Wz

Matt Drudge takes on Fox News over segment on political civility

"Check your soul in the makeup chair!" Drudge tweeted along with screenshots of a segment from the Fox News show "Outnumbered." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SqWHlU

'Defying gravity': A Broadway star's unlikely journey from Wall Street to 'Wicked'

On Wicked's 15th anniversary, Jessica Vosk sat down with Lester Holt to reflect on her unusual path to Broadway stardom. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2StRlq3

Khashoggi's fiancee disappointed in U.S. response

"Like everyone else, I am still waiting for answers," said Hatice Cengiz. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SubD2D

China to allow 'strictly controlled' rhino and tiger trade

The trade "will have devastating consequences globally," a conservationist predicted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zgqXqH

The synagogue shooter and pipe bomber never met. But they have a lot in common.

Anti-Semitism has become a central motivating force in far-right ideology, tying together strands of rage, bigotry and conspiracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SrN869

It's all about Trump now

Analysis: In the midst of his barnstorming tour, and in the wake of political violence, the president is effectively the only candidate who matters in the midterms. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zbLPzE

North Carolina suburban women rally for blue wave in red district

Donald Trump won the district by 12 percentage points in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zmmza3

South Korea asks U.S. for 'maximum flexibility' on Iran sanctions waiver

The exemption issue is the latest sign of strain between Seoul and Washington over a range of issues. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RniA4d

GOP lawmaker says Trump administration to name anti-Semitism envoy soon

The State Department position has been vacant since President Trump took office. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2P01Xia

Shaun White apologizes over 'Simple Jack' costume

White was admonished by the Special Olympics for wearing a costume that disability advocates have called "derogatory and demeaning." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ABTAAR

Local Florida Republican Party office sprayed with gunfire

South Dayton, Florida, police are investigating after a local branch of the GOP discovered its office was shot at Monday morning. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qg9AlU

Ministers interrupt Sessions, are removed from religious freedom conference

The attorney general was speaking at a conference on the future of religious liberty when two ministers challenged his fealty to the Bible. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CMdWZz

China to allow 'strictly controlled' rhino and tiger trade

The trade "will have devastating consequences globally," a conservationist predicted. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zgqXqH

N.J. sends expert team after 9 children die at facility

Outbreaks of infectious disease are common at rehabilitation facilities, and often kill, experts say. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EQWLsz

Kentucky church mourns with Pittsburgh synagogue victims

Less than a week after a gunman tried unsuccessfully to enter its doors, a black church community in Kentucky is expressing solidarity with the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zdWlGz

Sisters sue USA Gymnastics and USOC over Larry Nassar abuse

The organizations "should have known of Nassar's sexual abuse and could have prevented it," the two complaints said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SzCMBs

This teacher makes Chinese cultural costumes for her kindergartners

Every Halloween for the last 17 years, Monica Lun has made Chinese-themed group costumes for her kindergarten classes. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z9amVU

Khashoggi's fiancee disappointed in U.S. response

"Like everyone else, I am still waiting for answers," said Hatice Cengiz. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SubD2D

Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims

New research finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function recovery. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yErL9F

Cephalopods could become an important food source in the global community

With a growing world population and climate challenges that are causing agricultural areas to shrink, many are wondering where sustainable food will come from in the future. A professor of gastrophysics and a chef offer a suggestion in a new research article: The cephalopod population (including squid, octopus and cuttlefish) in the oceans is growing and growing -- let's get better at cooking them so that many more people will want to eat them! from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CMI0nU

Virus production boosted in cells to generate more vectors for gene transfer

Researchers increased the production of lentiviral vectors by host cells by co-expressing the proteins SPSB1 or Tax. Mechanistically, this was shown to have a range of effects, including increased activity of the HIV-1 and cytomegalovirus promoters, the latter being used for many lentiviral constructs. This approach enables greater ability to generate sufficiently large quantities of viruses for use as vectors for transferring genes into a variety of cells, which has to date been expensive and laborious. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pvy9JR

Imaging collaboration sheds new light on cancer growth

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the normal controls on cell growth are lost in cancer cells, leading to rapid tumor expansion. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RluQ5i

Experimental vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk

An experimental vaccine might one day protect ischemic stroke survivors from developing blood clots and subsequent strokes. The vaccine was found to be as safe and effective as one of the most widely used oral blood thinners currently used to reduce clotting risk. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RoIsNk

Peer support can help curb acute care for persons with depression and diabetes

A new study describes the impact of a peer coach intervention on hospitalizations and emergency room visits for individuals with diabetes and depression. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1r8Rx

Exercise may lessen fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer's

A research team decided to explore whether exercise could reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling people with Alzheimer's Disease who also had neuropsychiatric symptoms. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PuzLUf

Evidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer's disease

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer's disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Db6lor

Exercise may lessen fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer's

A research team decided to explore whether exercise could reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling people with Alzheimer's Disease who also had neuropsychiatric symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PuzLUf

Evidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer's disease

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer's disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Db6lor

Daddy Yankee breaks Guinness World Record

"Another item was taken off of my 'bucket list”, said Daddy Yankee. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yFKJwl

Latina music exec's new, personal mission? Breast cancer awareness

"We just don’t think it could happen to us, or that it only happens to older women,” said Pablo, who's 37 and recently battled breast cancer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Odt0S8

Father accused of kidnapping son from Canada 31 years ago

Allan Mann Jr. used fake birth certificates to live in the United States since 1987, prosecutors said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JorImd

New drug candidates reverse drug resistance in multiple myeloma in preclinical models

A new strategy to enhance the activity of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), which are standard-of-care agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), was recently reported. The study introduces a new drug candidate that overcomes PI resistance in cultured cells and extends survival in mouse models of MM. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z7xwvG

New drug candidates reverse drug resistance in multiple myeloma in preclinical models

A new strategy to enhance the activity of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), which are standard-of-care agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), was recently reported. The study introduces a new drug candidate that overcomes PI resistance in cultured cells and extends survival in mouse models of MM. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z7xwvG

Psychologists devise free test for measuring intelligence

Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices is a widely used standardized test to measure reasoning ability. One drawback, however, is that the test takes 40 to 60 minutes to complete. Another is that the test kit and answer sheets can cost hundreds of dollars. Psychologists have now developed a highly comparable free test that takes 10 minutes to complete. The user-friendly test measures abstract problem-solving ability and works on tablets and other mobile devices. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pyxyr2

Squirrel Hill residents look to election to fight hateful political rhetoric

“For my part, I’m going to be phone banking for some candidates between now and Election Day," said one neighborhood resident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PsGz4G

Trump releases campaign ad, calls Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gillum a 'thief'

As Democrats rallied for Gillum in Florida, Trump attacked the candidate on Twitter, who hit back in short order. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLnXpI

NYC mayor announces plan to assist 12,000 veteran students at risk of eviction

The VA says the delay is a result of technical issues that occurred last year after the president signed the Forever GI Act. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CPDaWL

Arizona man who fell into mine shaft describes his two days fighting to stay alive

John Waddell, 60, said he had to kill rattlesnakes, at one point started hallucinating, and thought he was going to die. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RpEy6P

Squirrel Hill residents look to election to fight hateful political rhetoric

“For my part, I’m going to be phone banking for some candidates between now and Election Day," said one neighborhood resident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PsGz4G

First execution set in South Dakota since 2012

Berget wrote to a judge saying he couldn't imagine spending "another 30 years in a cage doing a life sentence." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rh8uSu

Tax, trade uncertainties give Wall Street jitters

Although corporate tax cuts goosed economic activity for a brief period, experts said that window is closing. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q9iehC

Peter King: How a Rolex helped the L.A. Rams remain perfect

The Rams have a lot of weapons in the passing game. Gurley is third in targets. Often, he feels first. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EKSLto

Hundreds of thousands attend pride march amid Taiwan's gay marriage debate

The annual pride parade in Taipei, the largest in East Asia, featured colorful costumes, musical performances and rainbow flags. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AxLzNg

FDA takes step to labeling food for sesame allergy

Sesame could join peanuts, milk and shellfish on the list of allergens than food manufacturers must declare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ENcHf6

What's the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

The two kinds of celestial bodies have a lot in common, but they're not at all the same. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ESh7lf

Why people have lateral preferences when kissing and hugging

Typically, a person will initiate a hug with the right hand. Similar preferences are also present in other forms of social touch. The question of right resp. left-handedness plays a role in the process. However, it is not the only relevant aspect. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q7Fa0J

New suspicious package addressed to CNN discovered at Atlanta mail facility

It wasn't immediately clear if this latest package is connected to the ones allegedly sent by Cesar Sayoc, who is accused of mailing more than a dozen pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qgVj8w

Republican politics overshadows need for doctors

Foreign-born doctors are vital to the national health system, but bitter political arguments exacerbate the current doctor shortage. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CK5zhb

Procrastinate a lot? Here's how to use it to your advantage

Jordan Gonen uses the dread of hated tasks as motivation to tackle other important things on his to-do list. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYiS4T

Protesters unfurl giant transgender-rights banner at World Series

“Trans people deserve to live,” was emblazoned across a massive pink, blue and white trans pride flag that was draped from the upper deck of Dodger Stadium. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SqNLNn

Pirates release a dozen hostages taken from Swiss shipper's crew

The ship carrying wheat was attacked Sept. 22 as it sailed near Nigeria from Lagos to Port Harcourt. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CLPkQG

Drugs' side effects in lungs 'more widespread than thought'

A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qgzl5F

Drugs' side effects in lungs 'more widespread than thought'

A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qgzl5F

Trump vowed to protect Middle East Christians, so why is ICE accused of lying in bid to deport them?

“We’re concerned that this is really the tip of the iceberg in terms of misrepresentations that ICE is providing to the courts,” says the Iraqis' lawyer. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JlRoQr

Trump rips the media as critics call for him to 'tone it down'

The president resumed his attack on the press as the "enemy of the people" just days after a pipe bomb was sent to CNN. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdLYb0

Once the world's most powerful woman, Merkel signals the end is nigh

"Angela Merkel knows quite clearly that she is living through the last months or through the last year of her chancellorship," one analyst said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RmOk9t

Tree of Life rabbi says leaders need to set example in fight against hate

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said he would welcome President Trump if he chose to come to Pittsburgh, while the synagogue's former leader said she felt strongly that he should not come. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AyOKnN

Meet Washington's last-minute lawmakers

In a perennial election-year tradition, members of Congress introduced a string of ambitious proposals this fall. Few will ever get a vote. Then again, that's not the point. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PnX95V

Several shot during Halloween party at California nightclub

The shooting, which left at least seven injured, took place at the Sevilla Nightclub in Riverside during the club's "The First Purge" event. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Dbcdhl

Where some see tragedy in toxic politics, Trump sees opportunity

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q90cvW

Student shoots fellow student at NC high school, police say

Police believe the Monday shooting was an "isolated incident," and authorities have secured the Butler High School campus in Matthews, North Carolina. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JsXvmp

Congressional battleground expands to historically conservative Little Saigon

“Vietnamese Americans can make an incredible difference in close elections, and we’re seeing that in Orange County.” from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2D9qE5D

Consequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits

Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sym45s

Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein

To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zayXtA

Consequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits

Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sym45s

Smell and behavior: The scents of taking action

Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that links olfaction to locomotion. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ObxubN

Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein

To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zayXtA

A doctor rushed toward synagogue gunfire to help the wounded. He was killed.

"You know how they say there are people who just lighten up a room? You know that cliché about people whose laugh is infectious? That was Uncle Jerry." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Pr7OMX

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Evacuated after 'health attacks' in Cuba and China, diplomats face new ordeals in U.S.

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Here's how far-right Bolsonaro won power in Brazil

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Alleged Russian agent Butina studied U.S. groups' cyberdefenses

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Gab becomes latest focal point in battle over online hate speech

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Watch the highlights as Saints get revenge against Vikings

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David Price obliterates his October reputation

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Steve Pearce, who grew up a Red Sox fan, hit three homers in the span of two games, knocking in seven runs as Boston won the championship in five games. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JmCv0u

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Meet the Midterms: Why the Sun Belt is the new political battleground

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These 3 stats reveal scale of what might be worst famine in a generation

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Questions over fiery campaign rhetoric after Pittsburgh mass shooting

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Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Sumatra missing with 188 aboard

Reuters quoted Indonesia's search and rescue agency as saying the plane had crashed into the sea. NBC News has not independently confirmed the report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qhaMW7

Red Sox are World Series champions after dominating Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5

The Boston Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 5 to clinch Boston's fourth World Series title since 2004. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PXfljE

Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Sumatra missing with 188 aboard

Reuters quoted Indonesia's search and rescue agency as saying the plane had crashed into the sea. NBC News has not independently confirmed the report. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qhaMW7

White nationalist accused of violence at political rallies surrenders to FBI

He and three others, who were arrested last week, allegedly traveled to three California cities where they assaulted counter-protesters. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CIBfn7

Brazil just elected a president far more dangerous than Donald Trump

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Thousands at vigil proclaim: Don't be scared to be Jewish

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Red Sox, Dodgers players respond to Trump's armchair managing

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill, told the Los Angeles Times, "The focus, in my opinion, of the president is to be on the country, and not on moves that are made in a World Series game." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Dazgce

Far-right Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential race

He rode a wave of frustration over corruption and crime that brought a dramatic swing to the right in the world's fourth-largest democracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OcYRCi

Far-right Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential race

He rode a wave of frustration over corruption and crime that brought a dramatic swing to the right in the world's fourth-largest democracy. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JmxvIZ

A better (and even cheaper) way to shop at IKEA

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Synagogue shooting victims include 2 brothers, husband and wife

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After synagogue shooting, Squirrel Hill residents shaken but not surprised

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Accused Pittsburgh gunman posted online about HIAS, an agency known for work with refugees

"As our president likes to say, 'We used to help refugees because they were Jewish, but now we help refugees because we're Jewish,'" said a HIAS spokesman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMjtBO

Leicester City confirm owner's death in helicopter crash

Leicester City announced on Sunday that Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of the club since 2010, passed away in the tragic helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AxuKSG

'You can't undo surgery': The growing movement to stop operations on intersex children

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Pipe bomb suspect was spinning records as FBI closed in

In the hours before his arrest, Cesar Sayoc was in his element: spinning classic and Top 40 hits in a nightclub where he'd found work as a DJ. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AvUoXU

LGBTQ History Month: Transgender and gender-nonconforming pioneers

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Polygamy persists in Bedouin culture. That could be changing.

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When it comes to vaccines, celebrities often call the shots

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Megyn Kelly went to our high school. Blackface wasn't 'OK.'

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How plants and animals can help humans fight climate change

In the emerging field of biomimicry, scientists and inventors take inspiration from trees, whales and coral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AxMIUW

A better (and even cheaper) way to shop at IKEA

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Forensic advances led to speedy arrest in bombing case

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How Uber is working to prevent another Halloween outage

Uber’s massive 2014 Halloween outage prompted one rider to raise money to pay her $362 fare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EPJyA8

70 students displaced after fire blazes through Boston apartment building

Those suffering non-life threatening injuries included six students, four firefighters and one non-student. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ax1F9D

David Price will take the ball for the Red Sox in Game 5

The Red Sox will not pit left-hander Chris Sale against the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw as they angle for their ninth franchise championship on Sunday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EOqemP

LGBTQ History Month: Transgender and gender-nonconforming pioneers

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As Republicans run on pre-existing conditions, Dems say they're running from their record

Republican lawmakers have voted for measures that would repeal one of Obamacare's core guarantees. Now some, in the fight of their political lives, are running as its guardians. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EM1f3G

How plants and animals can help humans fight climate change

In the emerging field of biomimicry, scientists and inventors take inspiration from trees, whales and coral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AxMIUW

Cavaliers reportedly fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 start

Tyronn Lue was LeBron James‘ hand-picked guy. But LeBron is no longer in Cleveland. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMSAhj

Author Ntozake Shange of 'For Colored Girls' fame has died

The critically-acclaimed author and playwright was 70. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ax1BXr

House Republican campaign chief defends anti-Soros ads

Amid threats and acts of violence, both sides of the aisle come under scrutiny for campaign messages. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EPaP5R

When it comes to vaccines, celebrities often call the shots

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1 of 2 winning tickets for $687.8M Powerball Jackpot sold in NYC

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Leicester City confirm owner's death in helicopter crash

Leicester City announced on Sunday that Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, owner of the club since 2010, passed away in the tragic helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RkDPUb

Forensic advances led to speedy arrest in bombing case

"If you have 10 or more intact devices, that’s a laboratory scientist’s nirvana," a former assistant FBI director said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yCNFKu

How Uber is working to prevent another Halloween outage

Uber’s massive 2014 Halloween outage prompted one rider to raise money to pay her $362 fare. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Da70pY

Polygamy persists in Bedouin culture. That could be changing.

Israel's right-wing government is helping to crack down on the practice, though some critics question its real motives in doing so. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q6c021

70 students displaced after fire blazes through Boston apartment building

Those suffering non-life threatening injuries included six students, four firefighters and one non-student. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OVa8fO

Shooting suspect posted online about HIAS, an agency known for work with refugees

"As our president likes to say, 'We used to help refugees because they were Jewish, but now we help refugees because we're Jewish,'" said a HIAS spokesman. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qf7BOL

After synagogue shooting, Squirrel Hill residents shaken but not surprised

"What are we going to do when we go to synagogue next? That fear ripples through your mind," said one resident. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RgtBnQ

Synagogue shooting victims include 2 brothers, husband and wife

An official said the victims' families had all been notified and were "are in shock" and "grieving." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2RjIhCy

Shooting suspect posted online about HIAS, an agency known for work with refugees

"As our president likes to say, 'We used to help refugees because they were Jewish but now we help refugees because we're Jewish,'" said a HIAS spokesperson. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qitCMt

'You can't undo surgery': The growing movement to stop operations on intersex children

Kristina Turner is glad she decided not to allow “gender-normalizing” surgery on her child Ori, 11, who is intersex. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PyZD1r

Pipe bomb suspect was spinning records as FBI closed in

In the hours before his arrest, Cesar Sayoc was in his element: spinning classic and Top 40 hits in a nightclub where he'd found work as a DJ. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zaPVIg

Synagogue shooting victims include 2 brothers, husband and wife

An official said at a news conference that the victims' families have all been notified and are "are in shock" and "grieving." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwKFR6

David Price will take the ball for the Red Sox in Game 5

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LGBTQ History Month: Transgender and gender-nonconforming pioneers

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As Republicans run on preexisting conditions, Dems say they're running from their record

Republican lawmakers have voted for measures that would repeal one of Obamacare's core guarantees. Now some in the fight of their political lives are running as its guardians. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zdlHUL

How plants and animals can help humans fight climate change

In the emerging field of biomimicry, scientists and inventors take inspiration from trees, whales and coral. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SozqAW

Cavaliers reportedly fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 start

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting treated as hate crime, victims' families 'in shock'

The victims ranged in age from 54 to 97, authorities said during a press conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMydkg

Megyn Kelly went to our high school. Blackface wasn't 'OK.'

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Author Ntozake Shange of 'For Colored Girls' fame has died

The critically-acclaimed author and playwright was 70. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z7pe7l

House Republican campaign chief defends anti-Soros ads

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Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

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How hibernators could help humans treat illness, conserve energy and get to Mars

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Small risks may have big impact on breast cancer odds of childhood cancer survivors

Scientists found that the combined effect of common genetic variations can dramatically increase risk of breast cancer for female pediatric cancer survivors. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CKeXkW

How hibernators could help humans treat illness, conserve energy and get to Mars

Researchers are evaluating the potential for hibernation and the related process, torpor, to aid human health in spaceflight. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EOdlZT

When it comes to vaccines, celebrities often call the shots

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1 of 2 winning tickets for $687.8M Powerball Jackpot sold in NYC

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First nor'easter of the season hits East Coast

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Pittsburgh mayor to Trump: Armed guards are not the answer

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Thousands in migrant caravan to rest following report of abducted child

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Midterm voter enthusiasm at historic levels

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Rabbi says politicians should 'get off their rear ends' after synagogue massacre

“What are the prayers going to do at this point? We need to take action whatever that might be," said Chuck Diamond, a former rabbi at the synagogue. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CMwI36

Anti-Semitic attacks on the rise in the United States, report says

The Anti-Defamation League reports nearly 2,000 incidents this year — a 57 percent increase from last year. The harassment often begins online and spills over into real life. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2ObcTo8

Brazil is about to elect a president far more dangerous than Donald Trump

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Rabbi says politicians should 'get off their rear ends' after synagogue massacre

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These 3 stats reveal scale of what might be worst famine in a generation

Children are "so malnourished they don’t even have the energy to cry." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SqqQ4D

Good Samaritans who help migrants find themselves in court

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New program tries to combat America’s opioid addiction crisis by taking back unused pills

Surgeons write 28 million opioid prescriptions each year, but 75 percent of the pills go unused and many end up contributing to opioid addiction. This is a crisis that one hospital hopes to end with a new kind of drug take-back program. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SiLfsB

Opinion: Dodgers' Game 4 loss falls squarely on manager Dave Roberts' shoulders

Analysis: The Dodgers’ loss in Game 4 of the 2018 World Series should be laid squarely at the feet of manager Dave Roberts. The players he put in a position to secure the game failed to execute, yes, but they should not have been in that position in the first place. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Oa8FNt

Synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed conspiracies

The suspect frequently wrote on the social network Gab, where he made a specific threat against Jews hours before allegedly conducting Saturday’s attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yF7L6D

Shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue: At least 11 dead, suspect in custody

"It’s a very horrific crime scene. It’s one of the worst that I've seen," Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O5gKTD

Trump laments 'hate in our country' after synagogue murders, says armed guards would have helped

"There must be no tolerance for anti-Semitism in America or anywhere," the president said Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OXUVKT

'Swift' and 'severe' justice vowed for suspect in synagogue attack

"Justice in this case will be swift, and it will be severe," a federal prosecutor said, calling the attack an "unspeakable act of hate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yG5rfA

Attacks on Jewish people rising on Instagram and Twitter, researchers say

Many but not all of the posts mention billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who was among the targets in a series of attempted bombings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JkzGwM

Pipe bomb suspect built devices in his van, sources say

Sayoc lived in a van covered in pro-Trump images. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O5gMuJ

The surprising reason you're not hearing back after job interviews

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Red Sox one win from World Series title after 9th inning fireworks in Game 4

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Netflix's new 'Sabrina' is dark, political — and totally bingeable

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A massive volcano is sliding into the sea. History shows that could be catastrophic.

If the volcano's flank suddenly collapses, it could trigger a tsunami that has the potential to devastate the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PsXG6p
Pipe bombs mailed to Trump critics, caravan reaches Mexico, Dodgers trail Red Sox and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OVsGwv

I was once a proud GOP Congressman. Here's why I quit the Republican Party.

Leaving the party is a personal rejection of Donald Trump, but it is also a rejection of today’s GOP orthodoxy and the partisanship it craves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OaQAyH

A deadly shooting unfolds at Tree of Life synagogue

"After he entered the synagogue, it looks like at that point he murdered the 11," said the FBI's special agent in charge. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qeTeKt

Americans Madison Hubbell, Zach Donohue win Skate Canada, reach Grand Prix Final

Ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue wasted no time, becoming the first skaters to qualify for December’s Grand Prix Final by winning the first two Grand Prix events. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PyfBc9

Security experts say houses of worship vulnerable to attacks

Tougher security became more common after a 1999 shooting at a Jewish community center in Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rn4cJp

Pence rejects suggestions of a link between Trump rhetoric and acts of violence

The vice president defended Trump's attacks on opponents as part of "political debate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2JlfYkE

'Swift' and 'severe' justice vowed for suspect in synagogue attack

"Justice in this case will be swift, and it will be severe," a federal prosecutor said, calling the attack an "unspeakable act of hate." from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yG5rfA

Pipe bomb suspect built devices in his van, sources say

Sayoc lived in a van covered in pro-Trump images. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O5gMuJ

Here are some other things Trump talked about besides the synagogue massacre

The president weighed in on everything from the state of his hair to the Nobel Peace Prize. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OWE4Iw

Report: Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes outside stadium

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha leaves every home game he attends via helicopter, which lands on the field after the King Power stands have emptied. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdeF82

Synagogue shooting suspect threatened Jewish groups, pushed conspiracies

The suspect frequently wrote on the social network Gab, where he made a specific threat against Jews hours before allegedly conducting Saturday’s attack. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yF7L6D

Shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue condemned by religious groups, lawmakers

"This is likely the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the history of the United States," said the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OdexW6

Brothers killed in fatal limo crash were like 'peanut butter and jelly'

Richard and Axel Steenburg were brothers who had their futures mapped out together before a limousine crash killed them and their closest friends. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yEsQhB

Bodies of hikers who fell from popular overlook recovered by Yosemite rangers

More than 10 people have died at the park this year, six of them from falls and the others from natural causes, a park spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O5gLqF

23 members of Chicago gang charged in federal indictment

Authorities allege members of the gang, which is a faction of the Gangster Disciples, terrorized the city’s South Side Englewood neighborhood and were responsible for a total of 11 murders from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yKKO2b

Bodies of hikers who fell from popular overlook recovered by Yosemite rangers

More than 10 people have died at the park this year, six of them from falls and the others from natural causes, a park spokesman said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jj2hm5

23 members of Chicago gang charged in federal indictment

Authorities allege members of the gang, which is a faction of the Gangster Disciples, terrorized the city’s South Side Englewood neighborhood and were responsible for a total of 11 murders from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PnHXFO

Trump laments 'hate in our country' after synagogue murders, says armed guards would have helped

The president said is considering cancelling a campaign rally in Illinois scheduled for later Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PYecbx

Trump laments 'hate in our country' after synagogue murders, says armed guards would have helped

The president said is considering cancelling a campaign rally in Illinois scheduled for later Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2PYecbx

Suspect in synagogue shooting made anti-Semitic remarks

A suspect is in custody and multiple casualties are being reported following a shooting near a Pittsburgh synagogue in what is likely being considered a hate crime. The suspect is said to have made anti-Semitic remarks. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMMZr7

First nor'easter of the season hits East Coast

Coastal flooding and strong winds are also a concern along the coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rjo93w

First nor'easter of the season hits East Coast

Coastal flooding and strong winds are also a concern along the coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Rjo93w

Shooter in custody after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

A suspect is in custody after a shooting near the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Multiple casualties have been reported. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Jj97YZ

At least 8 dead in shooting near Pittsburgh synagogue

It is believed the suspect was armed with an an AR-15-style rifle and multiple handguns, local law enforcement said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OadVAA

Secretary Mattis warns Khashoggi murder threatens regional stability

The U.S. will “consider the implications of this incident within our broader strategic framework,” Mattis said at a regional security conference. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OVLHio

At least 8 dead in shooting near Pittsburgh synagogue

It is believed the suspect was armed with an an AR-15-style rifle and multiple handguns, local law enforcement said. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OadVAA

Attacks on Jewish people rising on Instagram and Twitter, researchers say

Many but not all of the posts mention billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, who was among the targets in a series of attempted bombings. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qdErQ7

In this close race, progressives have barely lifted a finger for one of their own

Kara Eastman won an upset victory in a Democratic primary in Nebraska, but national groups on the left haven't spent much to help her since. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qc9pbg

Israel pounds Gaza after militants launch rockets at border communities

Israel hit about 80 targets in response to more than 30 rockets launched from Gaza. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CHuXnG

Nor’easter to bring strong wind, heavy rain to up to 50 million people

A powerful nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain and the chance of coastal flooding to much of the Northeast. TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer has the forecast. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yFAJmV

A massive volcano is sliding into the sea. History shows that could be catastrophic.

If the volcano's flank suddenly collapses, it could trigger a tsunami that has the potential to devastate the region. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2O4iFrz

Heart over heels

A book about the physical and emotional aspects of the heart, and how one impacts the other from The Hindu - Fitness https://ift.tt/2ENkIB1

I was once a proud GOP Congressman. Here's why I quit the Republican Party.

Leaving the party is a personal rejection of Donald Trump, but it is also a rejection of today’s GOP orthodoxy and the partisanship it craves. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CHKvrE

China wants to portray its vast Muslim detention camps as 'humane'

For decades, criticism of Beijing’s heavy-handed rule in its western region was met with silence. But now Chinese leaders have decided to defend it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qbXx94

2017 was a pretty rough year for the entire human race, according to this poll

Start by listening to others, getting involved and taking care of yourself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OTIYGe

China wants to portray its vast Muslim detention camps as 'humane'

For decades, criticism of Beijing’s heavy-handed rule in its western region was met with silence. But now Chinese leaders have decided to defend it. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qbXx94

2017 was a pretty rough year for the entire human race, according to this poll

Start by listening to others, getting involved and taking care of yourself. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OTIYGe

Muncy's walk-off homer in 18th ends longest World Series in history

The Dodgers won a battle of attrition lasting more than seven hours that had a bit of everything, including 18 pitchers and 27 position players. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SnCZri

Muncy's walk-off homer in 18th ends longest World Series in history

The Dodgers won a battle of attrition lasting more than seven hours that had a bit of everything, including 18 pitchers and 27 position players. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SnCZri

In longest World Series game, Dodgers outlast Red Sox in 18

Max Muncy belts a walk-off home run to lead team to victory in Game 3. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SlMqrb

Financial education key to reducing student loan stress

It is estimated that a quarter of American adults currently have student loans to pay off, and most do not have the financial literacy to manage debt successfully. The average student in the Class of 2016 has $37,172 in student loan debt. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AtypRo

Link between what we see and how we remember 'breaks' as we get older

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint among older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes. Recent research brings us a step closer to uncovering the answer, which could help with distinguishing signs of dementia earlier. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CIioZ9

Study explains why tall individuals are more prone to cancer

For most cancers, risk increases dramatically with age. But what about the effect of having more cells in the body? Might taller people be more prone to cancer because they have more cells? Yes, according to an evolutionary biologist who examined data from four large-scale surveillance projects on 23 cancer categories. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O8mdcj

Fruit fly study challenges theories on evolution and high-carb diets

Fruit fly research challenges neutral theory of molecular evolution and suggests one day we may be prescribed diets according to our genes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O6jJel

Tampering with cellular fats holds great promise

Researchers have found a way to engineer the lipid composition of cell membranes. The method makes it easier to investigate how cells are regulated by their membrane composition. This could lead to optimized cell factories and better understanding of the role of lipids in metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D4JkmU

Easier treatment for blinding eye disease shows promise in clinical trial

A new study shows that an implantable delivery system for a widely used medication to treat a blinding eye disease has enabled some patients to go 15 months in between treatments. This represents a vast improvement over the typical regimen of nearly monthly eye injections. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JjRiJp

Patient care in chemical and biological attacks

The neurologic effects and treatment options for exposure to biologic and chemical agents are outlined in a newly published article by neurologists. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O9sZyC

Gut microbiota products can favor diabetes

A study shows that the gut microbiota has the ability to affect how cells respond to insulin, and can thus contribute to type 2 diabetes. The findings demonstrate an hereto unknown pathological mechanism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OOLXzE

High on the highway -- stoned-driving on the increase

Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now the most commonly detected intoxicant in US drivers. Detecting levels of THC, however, is challenging and the methods used so far cannot accurately determine a person's level of impairment. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z5sYpH

'Navigator' neurons play critical role in sense of smell

Researchers have identified 'navigator' neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell. The new study builds on a breakthrough 2014 report which showed a critical period in olfactory wiring using mice as a model system. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SmkdR6

A new therapeutic avenue for treating insomnia

Insomnia is one of the major sleep problems all over the world. However, the most widely prescribed medicines for the treatment of insomnia are plagued by a wide range of adverse effects. Researchers have succeeded in identifying the first positive allosteric modulator for adenosine A2A receptors and found that it induces sleep without affecting cardiovascular function, unlike classic receptor agonists. Their discovery may unlock the development of the next-generation sleeping pill. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qeo59M

Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects children's social and intellectual development. Conventional diagnostic methods for ASD rely on behavioral observation. Researchers have now identified a potential quantifiable biomarker for diagnosing ASD. Using magnetic brainwave imaging, they correlated altered gamma oscillation with the motor response of children with ASD, which is consistent with previous key hypotheses on ASD. The means of observation potentially offers a noninvasive, impartial form of early diagnosis of ASD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SpyNHF

Testing cells for cancer drug resistance

Biophysicists have demonstrated that Raman microscopy can be used to detect the resistance of tumor cells to cancer drugs. Unlike conventional approaches, this method does not require any antibodies or markers. It detects the response of cells to administered drugs and therefore could determine the effect of drugs in preclinical studies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PYY8Gz

Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently

Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PZ4O7N

Five out of five? Study reveals psychological influences in online reviews

A new study reveals how psychological factors affect the ratings people provide and how they describe their experiences when posting online reviews. Researchers found the length of time between product or service consumption and posting affects the review given. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PZIE5a

Sales staff recommend more round-shaped products for obese customers

Findings from a new study suggest that sales employees are more likely to recommend round products for customers that are overweight or obese, but there is no evidence that these customers prefer round products. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PkVSwn

Turning cells against pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is infamously resistant to treatment options because the tumor is often surrounded by cells which are ''tricked'' into protecting it. Now, researchers have identified the special signals that encourage some of these cells to either help the cancer, or--ideally--hinder it. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qcS3Lm

Concussion and college football: how many hits to the head is too much?

Whether some American football players suffer from concussion after a hit on the head may depend on the number and severity of head impacts that they sustain in the days, weeks, and months leading up to the concussion, rather than a single large head impact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qckPvC

When it comes to respiratory effects of wood smoke, sex matters

Exposure to wood smoke can have different effects on the respiratory immune systems of men and women -- effects that may be obscured when data from men and women are lumped together, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CHy3bh

Study questions certain treatments for diabetic patients at high risk for heart disease

In patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for cardiovascular disease, targeting blood sugar to normal levels reduced the risk for macroalbuminuria, but it had no impact on more significant kidney outcomes such as serum creatinine doubling or the need for dialysis or transplantation. Targeting low blood pressures or the use of fenofibrate to lower cholesterol increased the risk for doubling of serum creatinine, although it had no impact on the need for dialysis or transplantation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qe20rU

New investigational antibiotic effective against drug-resistant bacteria in phase 2 trial

Results from a phase 2 randomised trial suggest that a new investigational antibiotic is as effective as the current standard-of-care antibiotic for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by several multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CH1ryj

Study: 4.6 percent of Massachusetts residents have opioid use disorder

A recent study estimates that more than 275,000 people -- or 4.6 percent of people over the age of 11 in Massachusetts -- have opioid use disorder, a figure nearly four times higher than previous estimates based on national data. The study involved an analysis of several linked public health data sets, allowing for a more accurate picture of the impact of opioids in the state. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qdQKf9

Biologists use 'mini retinas' to better understand connection between eye and brain

Biologists are growing 'mini retinas' in the lab from stem cells to mimic the growth of the human retina. The researchers hope to restore sight when critical connections between the eye and the brain are damaged. These models also allow researchers to better understand how cells in the retina develop and are organized. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6zQHZ

Older adults with strong grip, good memory may avoid or delay disability

To learn more about how and whether being strong can ward off disability, a team of researchers examined information from a study called SHARE. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2O94zVE

Link between DNA-protein binding, cancer onset identified

Researchers have identified a link between how proteins bind to our DNA and how cancer develops. This finding may allow researchers to predict cancer pathways and long-term patient outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qeqOQM

How the brain decides what to learn

Neuroscientists know a lot about how our brains learn new things, but not much about how they choose what to focus on while they learn. Now, researchers have traced that ability to an unexpected place. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CH63ED

How they caught him: Fingerprint led authorities to mail bomb suspect

"We see unbelievable work like this on TV and in Hollywood, but to see it up close in reality is something to behold," said FBI director Christopher Wray. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z7rOKv

Trump says he 'could tone up' rhetoric after mail-bomb arrest

Analysis: With a mail bomb suspect in custody, Trump finds himself in a political box of his own making. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2zfNMLx

Some conservatives scramble to drown out far right 'false flag' theory

With the arrest of a suspect who vehemently supported Trump, some conservatives tried to quell a far right conspiracy theory that edged into the mainstream. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SjK0JL

Bomb suspect is Trump fan who worked as exotic dancer, lived in van

Mail bomb suspect has a criminal history and had worked as a bouncer in strip clubs, according to his cousin. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z5gkXY

Hours after mail bomb arrest, Trump attacks 'Crooked Hillary,' media

"We have seen an effort by the media in recent hours to use the sinister actions of one individual to score political points against me," Trump said at a campaign rally Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z4gO0p

Pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc is charged with sending explosive packages

Packages addressed to Sen. Cory Booker, former National Intelligence Director James Clapper, Sen. Kamala Harris and billionaire Tom Steyer were discovered Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sl8BxC

Megyn Kelly will not return to 'Today'

The announcement comes as Kelly is in talks with NBC News about her future at the network, which sources said were likely to include her leaving the company. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EW9zO2

Trump administration discovers 14 more separated children are in its custody

The discovery raises the official number of babies and children who were separated from their families to 2,668. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SnuLiX

'You're safe now': Matthew Shepard laid to rest 20 years after his death

The gay Wyoming student's 1998 murder sparked a new chapter in the country’s LGBTQ rights movement. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Sobqhj

Migrant caravan members reject offer to stay in Mexico

Under the "You are at home" plan, they would have received benefits if they applied for refugee status and stayed in the country's two southernmost states. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2EMdxsH

Comets and asteroids may be spreading life across the galaxy

Are germs from outer space the source of life on Earth? from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2z9W2fF

DHS chief marks first section of Trump's border wall. (But it kinda looks like a fence.)

At an event in southern California, Kirstjen Nielsen put up a plaque with the president's name. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2SjJYBD

'Bears have more rights than us': Hunters struggle with grizzly coexistence

Montana hunter guides Jaren and Quint Whitman struggle to maintain their business afloat amid the growing population of grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park. They say the growing presence of the bears is keeping outdoorsmen away. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2AwQ6j3

Teens in deadly rock throwing enter pleas

Four other teens were charged in the incident that killed a man in Michigan. from NBC News Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qgwh9r