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The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said it was likely the Trump backer lied to Congress. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GUrpAf

Netflix announces deal for film about Thailand's cave boys

Netflix announced Tuesday it is joining a production company to make a film about last July's dramatic rescue of 12 village boys in northern Thailand. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GOdiLj

Tony Awards nominations 2019: 'Hadestown,' 'Ain't Too Proud,' 'Tootsie' dominate

Theater veterans were surprised to see Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" not get best play nods from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GXnUsV

Suffer from road rage? Try these tips to keep calm

80 percent of drivers experience some form of aggression behind the wheel. Try these tips to keep calm. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GIZXnG

'Avengers: Endgame' spoiler sparks alleged assault by co-worker

A police officer said her department's report on the incident spoiled the movie's ending for her, but she said "of course I will" see the movie anyway. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GVmOOi

'Seeing the light' behind radiation therapy

Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in a new study, researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsWu7x

'Seeing the light' behind radiation therapy

Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in a new study, researchers have developed a system they say may improve the ability to maximize radiation doses to cancer tissues while minimizing exposure to healthy ones. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vsWu7x

Official accused of harassing trans student gets job back

The ACLU said the official "has demonstrated he is incapable of conducting himself in a professional manner in any environment with children." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XR2Rxq

Trump's pick for Federal Reserve says main economic issue is decline in male earnings

“Is there no area in life where men can take a vacation from women?” Moore wrote in a past editorial. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J4toU0

Border Patrol disinvited from California college's job fair

An activist group, Dump Trump San Jose, said a planned rally Tuesday will go on, as disinviting the Border Patrol is a "tiny step in the much greater struggle" to support immigrants. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Vba5ji

Cambridge to study how it profited from Atlantic slave trade

The research will examine specific gifts, bequests and historical connections with the slave trade. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GYmhKj

India's army says it has discovered 'mythical' yeti's footprints

Mount Makalu is the world's fifth highest mountain and is located about 12 miles south of Mount Everest. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Vba3rG

Battle for the Senate in 2020 is critical for presidential candidates' plans

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://nbcnews.to/2VA4UbU

Venezuela's opposition leader takes to streets with armed soldiers

"The moment is now," he said, as several heavily armed soldiers backed by a single armored vehicle looked on. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DGyjqD

Dr. Google is making real doctors' jobs harder. And putting patients at risk.

With misleading medical news metastasizing across the internet, the management and prevention of illnesses is becoming more treacherous. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IPSEhn

The Morning Rundown: Today's top headlines

The president and his family sued two banks to block congressional subpoenas. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2JcPtzZ

Boeing says it didn't 'intentionally' deactivate safety alert on 737 Max jets

The statement comes in response to reports that Boeing failed to tell Southwest Airlines and the FAA that the safety feature was deactivated before recent deadly crashes. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2JcJPhh

25-year-old woman struck and killed by random bullet while driving home

Police said one possibility is the shooter was a hunter. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IPZS56

Stacey Abrams rules out 2020 Senate bid

Abrams said she did not see being a senator as "the best role for me in this battle for our nation's future." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PE1SxU

Southwest Airlines loses top spot in passenger satisfaction as others gain

"Recent deadly crashes of the Boeing 737 Max (for Ethiopian Airlines and Air Lion) have left Southwest particularly vulnerable to safety concerns," the survey report said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vuMquQ

NRA's Wayne LaPierre re-elected despite gun lobby's internal struggles

The National Rifle Association's former president, Lt. Col. Oliver North, stepped down Saturday after trying to force LaPierre out. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XOnlaa

Pope Francis warns hair stylists: Thou shall not gossip

The pope told some 230 Italian Catholic hair cutters, stylists and beauticians on a group pilgrimage to Rome to avoid the temptation of gossip. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IOOeay

'Truth over lies': Biden takes aim at Trump at kickoff campaign rally

The former vice president stumped in Pittsburgh and ignored the other Democrats running for president. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J58qED

'Martyrdom, bro:' U.S. Army veteran busted in domestic terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo boasted about amassing an arsenal of weapons, but he struggled to pinpoint a target or develop a plan. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBd6Dr

Strong winds are supersizing the ocean's biggest waves

Amped-up winds and waves could aggravate the effects of climate change, adding destructive strength to storms already fueled by rising seas. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VuXeHW

Japan's emperor abdicates, leaving imposing legacy for his son

Akihito, 85, stepped down after more than 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V37LL6

Tour helicopter crashes in Hawaii suburb, killing 3

Kailua is home to a Marine Corps base. In recent years it's become a popular destination for tourists to go to the beach, hike and shop. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XY2UYj

On a budget? Here's how you can actually save money by going green

Sustainable, eco-friendly habits (and a few products) that will put some extra cash in your wallet. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XVKIyQ

Sixers snap 14-game cross-border losing streak, even up series vs. Raptors

Philadelphia's defense was on another level, holding Toronto to just 36.3 percent shooting from the field and surviving third and fourth quarter flurries. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2GUuzUv

Rod Rosenstein resigns from Justice Department, effective May 11

The deputy attorney general submitted his letter to Trump and said he enjoyed the president's "humor and courtesy." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J4ecpQ

Chase Bank's 'Monday Motivation' tweet backfires

“Our #MondayMotivation is to get better at #MondayMotivation tweets,” the Chase account later said. “Thanks for the feedback Twitter world.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J3UZ7W

8 chefs share their favorite meat-free main courses

Vegetarian recipes from food pros like Giada De Laurentiis and Kevin Curry that will keep you full and satisfied on #meatlessmonday (or any day of the week). from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IRrQ09

What if a killer asteroid were headed our way? NASA plans to find out this week

The space agency and its partners are using a make-believe asteroid to address a real risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IQRbY5

Breast cancer in young women: Good outcomes with advised therapy

Breast cancer in young women is characterized by more aggressive biological features as compared to those arising in older patients but outcomes are good when guideline-recommended treatments are given. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LdPeXP

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas -- the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression -- than those with only brain injuries. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZJREk7

Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WftQTc

Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. It also shows that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an eight-hour day can boost short-term memory compared to uninterrupted sitting, according to the study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V49XSh

Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a standard, reliable diagnostic test. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GIlYmx

Patterns of compulsive smartphone use suggest how to kick the habit

Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to learn why we compulsively check our phones. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vpoB7E

Widespread brain connections enable face recognition

Remembering a familiar face engages a wider network of brain regions than previously thought, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2URIQ81

US 1 of 8 nations where child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened

The United States is one of only eight countries in the world where decreases in child and adolescent mortality over a 27-year period haven't also been matched by reductions in maternal mortality, according to a new scientific study. This divergent trend also was found in American Samoa, Canada, Greece, Guam, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Zimbabwe. Of these countries, the United States had the largest increase in maternal mortality rate at 67.5%. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vrjQKL

Inhaled hydrogen could protect the brain during heart-lung bypass

Newborns with life-threatening congenital heart disease often need open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, which carries a risk of damaging the brain. Critically ill newborns who are placed on ECMO are at even higher risk for brain injury. A new study, performed in a large animal model, suggests that adding a dash of hydrogen to the usual mix of respiratory gases could further protect babies' brains. The researchers are now planning a small safety trial. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8u9Oj

Same brain cells active during sleep and exploration in mice

Researchers have mapped the activity of individual neurons deep in the brain during sleep and exploration of novel objects in male and female mice. The study suggests these cells may facilitate memory formation. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKSRYo

First genome-wide association study for Type 2 diabetes in youth findings

First Genome-Wide Association Study for Type 2 diabetes discovers seven genetic variants associated with the disease in young people. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VAMoQA

Radiotherapy after chemo may improve survival in patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LbM4Uz

Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IRgB8i

Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer

A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a safe and effective technique for treating men with low-risk prostate cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J3Bjkg

Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IPnXZA

Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuVijU

New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries

Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside. The high-resolution 3D images provided by the instrument could potentially be used to detect diabetes, sickle cell disease, malaria and other diseases. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vqAUAF

Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V5FfZe

New view on the mechanisms of how the brain works

After a series of studies, researchers have shown that not only one part, but most parts of the brain can be involved in processing the signals that arise from touch. The results open the way for a new approach to how the brain's network of neurons processes information, and thereby the mechanisms by which the brain works. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1QYrE

What makes memories stronger?

Scientists have found that highly demanding and rewarding experiences result in stronger memories. By studying navigation in rats, the researchers traced back the mechanism behind this selective memory enhancement to so-called replay processes in the hippocampus, the memory-processing center of the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LlIl74

Precision medicine for pediatric cancers: New hope for children and adolescents

In 87% of patients, the study identified genomic anomalies that allowed for better patient management, either through better follow-up of residual disease, reclassification of the disease, or through the application of targeted therapy or to guide treatment and identify options for future personalized targeted therapy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZGK8Xb

H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it

A new technology may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier. Researchers describe a new cell line that enables better growth of H3N2 for vaccine use. The virus is also far less likely to mutate during production using this cell line, improving the chances of a match between vaccine and circulating influenza viruses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UNTCfF

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier treatment is feasible. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DBniH6

As synagogue shooting unfolded, extremists gathered on Facebook page connected to gunman

The shooting adds to a growing list of violent acts with ties to fringe parts of the internet that can also be found on mainstream platforms. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J3eXiT

Trumps sue to quash congressional bank subpoenas

Deutsche Bank has continued to lend money to the president when other banks have refused. Trump wrote a check to Michael Cohen on his Capital One account. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Dz2eB9

Family wins battle to sponsor immigrant boy separated from father

A judge gave a Texas family permission to foster the boy, who's 8 and was held 11 months despite having a willing sponsor. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2INRMd9

John Singleton dies at 51 after suffering stroke

At 24, Singleton became the youngest and the first black filmmaker to receive an Oscar nomination for best director and best original screenplay for "Boyz n the Hood." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IOuLXt

'Our great shame': Family of Poway shooting suspect releases public apology

"To our great shame, he is now part of the history of evil that has been perpetrated on Jewish people for centuries," the family said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IRRWA7

Trump proposes charging asylum seekers fee to process their claims

Trump ordered changes to ensure that all asylum applications are adjudicated within 180 days, except for those representing exceptional circumstances. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GR16ut

'Martyrdom, bro:' California man busted in domestic terror plot

Mark Steven Domingo boasted about amassing an arsenal of weapons, but he struggled to pinpoint a target or develop a plan. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J58qV9

Arya's heroism puts icing on 'Game of Throne's' most ambitious episode yet

As the final episodes count down, fans have been anxiously awaiting the fates of their favorites. And “The Long Night's” biggest twist delivered. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J12Xys

Purported Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi tape emerges

The man, claiming to be the caliphate's leader, praises those who carried out Easter bombings of churches in Sri Lanka. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J5GtfB

Google's parent company struggles with mobile clicks, YouTube changes

Shares of Alphabet dropped 7 percent after hours after closing up 1.5 percent at a record-high of $1,296.20. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2INRGCj

Loved ones searching for missing Illinois mother

Tiffini Murphy, 38, was last seen in Lacon, Illinois in the early morning hours of September 1, 2018. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating her disappearance. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IQXTgI

This Chicago student got a perfect score on his AP Spanish exam

"I would say to students and young people who come from Spanish-speaking families to embrace that," the star student said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J58swf

Woman develops 'Not Reaching' pouch to save black lives during traffic stops

Jackie Carter didn’t know Philando Castile. But the young man’s death inspired her to come up with something to prevent routine traffic stops from becoming deadly. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2INREub

Swarthmore suspends frat activity amid backlash over leaked letters

Students staged a sit-in at the Phi Psi house amid outrage over leaked documents that contain derogatory comments about women, minorities and the LGBTQ community. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J3eZav

Scientists say they're closer to possible blood test for chronic fatigue

Some doctors remain skeptical citing the study's small sample size and that a blood test isn't needed to make a diagnosis as reasons why. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IPBm48

Halima Aden becomes first Sports Illustrated swimsuit model to wear hijab, burkini

The 21-year-old Somali American was also the first person to wear a hijab at the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GWhM49

Gay BYU student comes out in valedictorian speech

Matt Easton, the 24-year-old political science major and valedictorian of the Brigham Young University class of 2019, came out as gay in his graduation speech. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J3gENt

Mystery of moon's formation may have been solved

New look at lunar rocks suggests that the moon formed when a Mars-size rock struck Earth while it was still young and covered in molten rock. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2INFJMZ

Trump's washing machine tariffs are leaving Americans high and dry

American manufacturers have also jacked up the cost of their appliances, in order to match the higher price of their competitors. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J2pcnL

Armenian trans woman gets threats after parliament speech

Lilit Martirosian spoke to the human rights committee in Armenia's parliament on April 5. Then the threats began. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IPoNFS

Burger King plans to release Impossible Whopper nationwide

Burger King's plant-based Impossible Whopper will be in all 7,300 locations by the end of 2019. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Wckjfu

These artists want to draw the Chinese railroad workers back into history

In the fourth of five articles about the Transcontinental Railroad anniversary, two Chinese artists explain the inspiration behind their railroad projects. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XSR7up

Can Congress make Attorney General Barr testify? It won't be easy

Congress has three methods at its disposal to seek compliance with a subpoena by holding a witness in contempt, and all have shortcomings. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Y0nlEl

DHS won't answer questions about staff, funds for domestic terror fight

Former DHS officials who previously worked on terrorism prevention worry the new office lacks the funding and staff to be effective. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IOLutS

Four family members killed in Ohio apartment

A family member called the police in West Chester, Ohio, after finding four relatives shot to death. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J2crcU

Breast cancer in young women: Good outcomes with advised therapy

Breast cancer in young women is characterized by more aggressive biological features as compared to those arising in older patients but outcomes are good when guideline-recommended treatments are given. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LdPeXP

Brain area tied to emotions is larger in vets, service members with mild TBI and PTSD

A new study finds that veterans and active-duty service members with combat-related PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury had larger amygdalas -- the region of the brain that processes such emotions as fear, anxiety, and aggression -- than those with only brain injuries. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZJREk7

Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

Caregivers of veterans who engaged in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy found it relieved stress, anxiety and worry, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WftQTc

Morning exercise can improve decision-making across the day in older adults

A study of older Australians has found a morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves cognitive performance like decision-making across the day compared to prolonged sitting without exercise. It also shows that a morning bout of exercise combined with brief walking breaks to frequently disrupt sitting throughout an eight-hour day can boost short-term memory compared to uninterrupted sitting, according to the study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V49XSh

Biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers have created a blood test that can flag chronic fatigue syndrome, which currently lacks a standard, reliable diagnostic test. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GIlYmx

US 1 of 8 nations where child and adolescent health improved but maternal mortality worsened

The United States is one of only eight countries in the world where decreases in child and adolescent mortality over a 27-year period haven't also been matched by reductions in maternal mortality, according to a new scientific study. This divergent trend also was found in American Samoa, Canada, Greece, Guam, Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Zimbabwe. Of these countries, the United States had the largest increase in maternal mortality rate at 67.5%. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vrjQKL

Inhaled hydrogen could protect the brain during heart-lung bypass

Newborns with life-threatening congenital heart disease often need open-heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, which carries a risk of damaging the brain. Critically ill newborns who are placed on ECMO are at even higher risk for brain injury. A new study, performed in a large animal model, suggests that adding a dash of hydrogen to the usual mix of respiratory gases could further protect babies' brains. The researchers are now planning a small safety trial. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8u9Oj

First genome-wide association study for Type 2 diabetes in youth findings

First Genome-Wide Association Study for Type 2 diabetes discovers seven genetic variants associated with the disease in young people. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VAMoQA

Radiotherapy after chemo may improve survival in patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma

Patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma who have large tumors at the time of diagnosis may benefit from radiotherapy after chemotherapy even when all traces of the cancer appear to have gone. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LbM4Uz

Radiotherapy doubles survival for patients with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years or longer, if they are treated with a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IRgB8i

Single dose of targeted radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer

A single high dose of radiation that can be delivered directly to the tumor within a few minutes is a safe and effective technique for treating men with low-risk prostate cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2J3Bjkg

Fecal transplants may be best answer to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Unlike antibiotics, which are destructive by definition, fecal transplants or microbial replacement therapies, repopulate the gut with a diverse group of microbes that may block the C. diff's spore from germinating and propagating disease via its toxins. Transplants have several delivery methods, including enemas, capsules and direct instillation, to replace the diverse flora that maintain health and improve metabolism. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IPnXZA

Caffeine prevents PGE1-induced disturbances in respiratory neural control

Researchers propose PGE exerts adenosine-mediated effects on brainstem mechanisms of respiratory control, which may lead to destabilization of breathing in human infants undergoing treatment for congenital heart disease. Prostaglandin's effects could be mediated thorough microglia, and caffeine could be a convenient treatment to prevent respiratory instability in infants receiving PGE1 infusion. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vuVijU

New 3D printed microscope promising for medical diagnostics in developing countries

Researchers have used 3D printing to make an inexpensive and portable high-resolution microscope that is small and robust enough to use in the field or at the bedside. The high-resolution 3D images provided by the instrument could potentially be used to detect diabetes, sickle cell disease, malaria and other diseases. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vqAUAF

Heavier and taller children are more likely to develop kidney cancer as adults than their average-sized peers

A study of more than 300,000 individuals in Denmark reveals that heavier and taller children are at greater risk than their average-sized peers of developing the kidney cancer renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as adults. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V5FfZe

Precision medicine for pediatric cancers: New hope for children and adolescents

In 87% of patients, the study identified genomic anomalies that allowed for better patient management, either through better follow-up of residual disease, reclassification of the disease, or through the application of targeted therapy or to guide treatment and identify options for future personalized targeted therapy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZGK8Xb

H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it

A new technology may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier. Researchers describe a new cell line that enables better growth of H3N2 for vaccine use. The virus is also far less likely to mutate during production using this cell line, improving the chances of a match between vaccine and circulating influenza viruses. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UNTCfF

Autism diagnoses prove highly stable as early as 14 months

Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by trained professionals in children as young as 14 months are remarkably stable, suggesting that accurate screening and earlier treatment is feasible. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DBniH6

John Singleton to be taken off life support weeks after suffering stroke

The director, 51, who was nominated for an Academy Award for "Boyz n the Hood," suffered a stroke April 17. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DPlmuX

Your present self is your best future self

Predicting similarity over time is strongly related to happiness later on in life according to new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ7WU

Susceptibility to disease develops during childhood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have demonstrated this in a study in which they identified five classes of early immune-system programming. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Win7YM

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ5hK

How the olfactory brain affects memory

How sensory perception in the brain affects learning and memory processes is far from fully understood. Neuroscientists have discovered a new aspect of how the processing of odors impacts memory centers. They showed that the piriform cortex -- a part of the olfactory brain -- has a direct influence on information storage in our most important memory structure, the hippocampus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V0tG5o

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1xfIG

These artists want to draw the Chinese railroad workers back into history

Susceptibility to disease develops during childhood

Traumatized children and children who develop multiple allergies tend to suffer in adulthood from chronic inflammatory diseases and psychiatric disorders. Researchers have demonstrated this in a study in which they identified five classes of early immune-system programming. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Win7YM

Urine test could prevent cervical cancer, study finds

Urine testing may be as effective as the smear test at preventing cervical cancer, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DCJ5hK

Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States

According to a new study, energy drink consumption in the United States has increased substantially over the past decade among adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. Energy drink consumers had significantly higher total caffeine intake compared with non-consumers and the beverages represented a majority of their total daily caffeine. Use by young adults continues to steadily rise. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1xfIG

Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBHbYN

Paving the way for innovative treatment of epilepsy

Researchers have discovered that a drug commonly used to treat multiple sclerosis may, after necessary modifications, one day be used to treat patients with epilepsy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VBHbYN

Can Congress make Attorney General Barr testify? It won't be easy

Congress has three different methods at its disposal to seek compliance with a subpoena by holding a witness in contempt, and all have shortcomings. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XVnNmW

DHS won't answer questions about staff, funds for domestic terror fight

Former DHS officials who previously worked on terrorism prevention worry the new office lacks the funding and staff to be effective. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vqyd1J

NFL draft pick called dad of slain teammate: 'It's not good'

Dwane Simmons was killed in a shooting hours after his friend was drafted by the New York Giants. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZBqlbE

Four family members killed in Ohio apartment

A family member called the West Chester, Ohio, police after finding four relatives dead in the apartment from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2USybu8

Arya's heroism puts icing on 'Game of Throne's' most ambitious episode yet

What if a killer asteroid were headed our way? NASA plans to find out

The space agency and its partners are using a make-believe asteroid to address a real risk. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GInvcj

Officer pleads not guilty to allegedly killing fellow officer in deadly gun game

Supporters of the slain female officer greeted the accused officer in court with chants, "Lock him up, lock him up!" from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V2lbaf

Consumer spending bounced back in March

“The consumer is in good shape. Income is growing at a fast enough pace to drive healthy levels of consumption,” said one market strategist. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UILQ6J

Man accused of marrying 4 women pleads guilty

Michael Middleton, 43, married a Georgia woman in 2006, an Alabama woman in 2011, a New Hampshire woman in 2013 and a woman in Kentucky in 2016. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GVNGfV

Ex-officer who posted video mocking black female motorist hit with 2 lawsuits

The officer was fired after he posted a video of a motorist whose car was seized walking home, as he said, 'bye Felicia' and 'what black girl magic looks like.' from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Lchf25

Measles outbreak: CDC finds 704 cases in U.S., most in 25 years

CDC stresses immunization as new measles cases in the U.S. climbs to the highest number in a year since 1994. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vtEsSC

Gunman who fatally shot 5 vowed to kill all his coworkers if he was fired

The Henry Pratt Co. employee told authorities in Aurora that he knew Gary Martin carried a firearm in his vehicle but he often made off-the wall comments. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PGkI7G

Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly

Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GGOeWO

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaONJ

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V2ZtD0

Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism

Allopregnanolone, a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, is such a potent neurosteroid that disrupting its steady supply to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GFy93w

Finding antibiotic-effect in molecules quickly

Scientists have developed a method with which they can quickly test a very large number of molecules for antibiotic effect. With it, they have already successfully discovered new antibiotic candidates produced by microorganisms. In the future, they will use their new technology to examine soil samples and the microbiome on human skin for medically useful microorganisms. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GGOeWO

Unmanned aircraft delivered kidney for transplant

In a first-ever advancement in human medicine and aviation technology, an unmanned aircraft has delivered a donor kidney to surgeons for successful transplantation into a patient with kidney failure. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GMaONJ

New study aims to validate pediatric version of sequential organ failure assessment

A new study aims to validate the pediatric version of Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score in the emergency department setting as a predictor of mortality in all patients and patients with suspected infection. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V2ZtD0

Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism

Allopregnanolone, a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, is such a potent neurosteroid that disrupting its steady supply to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GFy93w

A renegade general with past CIA links is attacking Libya's capital

Libya is like "'Game of Thrones' where every house is ruled by Joffrey," one expert said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GIdSKH

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9hwR

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKNY1q

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhpMa

Education may be key to a healthier, wealthier US

A first-of-its-kind study estimate the economic value of education for better health and longevity. The new study finds that the reduced disability and longer lives among the more educated are worth up to twice as much as the value of education for lifetime earnings. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UJ9hwR

Novel method to produce purer, safer drugs

Physics and Chemistry scholars have invented a new method which could speed up the drug discovery process and lead to the production of higher quality medicinal drugs which are purer and have no side effects. The technique, which is a world-first breakthrough, uses a specific nanomaterial layer to detect the target molecules in pharmaceuticals and pesticides in just five minutes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ZKNY1q

DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery

A new study shows that nanostructures constructed of DNA molecules can be programmed to function as pH-responsive cargo carriers, paving the way towards functional drug-delivery vehicles. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UPhpMa

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to a mutation in the gene SHANK3 that in turn regulates the genes of the body's 24-hour day and night cycle. Their study showed that people who were missing the SHANK3 gene and mice that lacked part of the gene had difficulty falling asleep. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GLC52y

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V7b2ZF

Gene variant linked to sleep problems in autism

Researchers have found that sleep problems in patients with autism spectrum disorder may be linked to a mutation in the gene SHANK3 that in turn regulates the genes of the body's 24-hour day and night cycle. Their study showed that people who were missing the SHANK3 gene and mice that lacked part of the gene had difficulty falling asleep. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GLC52y

Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It's more serious than you think

Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V7b2ZF

Whitey Bulger's prison warden: 'I think he wanted to die'

The elderly ex-crime boss refused to see a doctor for his ailing heart before his transfer to a West Virginia prison where he was murdered. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XYchaJ

'In Living Color' cast reflects on making TV history

Twenty-five years after the finale of "In Living Color," creator and star Keenen Ivory Wayans still knows that his groundbreaking show took big chances to make television history. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GFsdrg

Trump says NRA 'must get its act together quickly' amid internal strife, New York probe

Trump said the NRA "is under siege" by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James as the state investigates the organization. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GPioIs

Dems face defining 2020 question: Does defeating Trump outweigh all?

Joe Biden's entry into the race reignites arguments within the party over what kind of candidate can beat Trump. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XUWmts

Spotify hits 100 million paid subscribers

The company has launched in regions like India, Middle East and North Africa in recent months as it looks to hold off Apple's streaming music competitor. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PGavbm

Beto O'Rourke releases $5 trillion plan to combat climate crisis

The Democratic presidential candidate Monday released his first major policy proposal of the campaign, a four-pillar plan to battle climate change. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PzTS0W

Mexico grapples with migrants from around the globe as it increases detentions

Mexico is detaining more migrants, not just from Central America but from around the globe, from Nigeria and Bangladesh to Cuba. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vqZjWD

Biden is the Democratic frontrunner, but a vulnerable one

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://nbcnews.to/2vpQ8pz

Seattle crane accident video shows it hitting a building, then cars below

The accident killed four, including Sarah Wong, a nursing student. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GSatdy

Go behind the scenes with Ocasio-Cortez in new Netflix documentary

From bartender to congresswoman: "Knock Down the House" tells the story of the New Yorker's stunning upset — with rare glimpses of her moments self-doubt. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vs7fXD

The Morning Rundown: Today's top headlines

"Hating Jews is hating humanity. We are all humans," rabbi says after synagogue shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DONGO3

North Carolina zinc plant burns, residents flee airborne acid

Authorities in North Carolina say a fire at a zinc production plant in Mooresboro forced some residents to evacuate early Monday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IQ0zeL

The making of 'Mayor Pete': How a data geek learned to govern with heart

NBC News interviewed Buttigieg and dozens of people who have worked with him to better understand the candidate who has shaken up the 2020 race. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WevUdY

Peter King unpacks the best stories from the 2019 NFL Draft

Peter King's Football Morning in America: Getting to the truth in Arizona, to drama in Oakland, and to agony in New Jersey. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2WevXGG

What Nigel Shelby's death reveals about being Black and queer in America

While we are waiting for people to grow out of homophobia, kids are losing their lives. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DzpbE3

Soccer star dies after luxury van returning from game crashes in Turkey

The state-run Anadolu Agency said the vehicle veered off the road and overturned near the town of Alanya, which is located on Turkey's Mediterranean coast. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IMIwWT

5 hospitalized after Virginia cave ordeal, rescue drama

Officials said they were suffering from hypothermia and exhaustion. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UO4g6f

Hundreds work themselves to death while counting ballots in Indonesia

Conducting a vote in a country that stretches more than 3,000 miles from its western to eastern tips has been both a Herculean logistical feat and deadly. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2J454BM

Socialists set to reign in Spain, but will need help

The Vox party claimed 10 percent of the vote and 24 seats, the first time since the 1980s that a far-right party will sit in the national parliament. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DDgyIV

Woman dies after fight with neighbor who'd set up grill in parking spot

Authorities in Philadelphia haven't determined a cause of death. It's not clear whether the other woman will face charges. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2Pyc370

Hurricanes steal another win on road; Avs even up series

The Carolina Hurricanes entered the 3rd period trailing on the scoreboard and won on the road. And Tyson Barrie was the difference for the Colorado Avalanche. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2L7pV9F

Four food myths – busted!

We don’t know where these originated, but dieticians say, these beliefs are simply not true from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2vtvfcS

What is mom shaming?

When I joined office as a new mother, a senior told me to pay no attention to the critics. “There will always be someone who is critical of you, as a from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2Wcnlk3

A reset is what wellness is at

Detox is so 2018. The thing to do this year is to reset. To pretend that the old did not exist — that you (I) did not overeat, overdrink and under-exe from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2XVnVTt

On sexual wellness in India

Why the conversation around sexual wellness needs to move beyond ‘family planning’ into pleasure and how it’s related to mental and emotional health from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2V0lEJK

7 found dead in two Tennessee homes; suspect in custody

Investigators are looking for a possible motive behind the deaths and trying to establish if the suspect knew the victims. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GO8xCS

Rockets' Chris Paul ejected from Game 1 of playoff series against Warriors

The Houston Rockets lost Game 1 of their second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Chris Paul was ejected in the closing seconds of the game. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2Vwc9Bv

College freshman among four killed in Seattle crane accident

Seattle Pacific University freshman Sarah Wong and three men, two of them crane operators, were killed Saturday when a crane fell at a busy intersection. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Wd726u

Guantanamo's top commander fired over 'loss of confidence' in leadership

He had appealed for upgrades to accommodate the detention camp's aging population. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Wbc8QI

Gunman opens fire on Baltimore cookout, killing 1, wounding 6

The suspect "began firing indiscriminately into the crowd, striking a number of people," a police official said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XLK1rA

Eliud Kipchoge wins his 4th London Marathon in second-fastest time ever

Eliud Kipchoge, the 34-year-old Kenyan runner, smiled en route to the second-fastest marathon in recorded history. He clocked a 2:02:37, second only to his world record 2:01:39 set in Berlin in September. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ZKDm2y

Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

Voters across multiple states said that they recognize the "electability" question is often unfairly aimed at women running for office — but stressed what they said was a need to be realistic. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBOZnQ

Woman killed in synagogue shooting near San Diego was 'a kind soul'

"She is a steadfast member, supporter, philanthropist — just a kind soul," said Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyRWFY

'Avengers: Endgame' obliterates records with $1.2 billion global debut

The opening weekend of "Avengers: Endgame" demolished box office records with a stunning $350 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vsLFCg

Conway: Trump's Charlottesville remarks 'darn near perfection'

When mentioning "very fine people on both sides," Conway said Trump "was talking about the debate over removing statues." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Pybomh

Former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, foreign policy expert, dies

Lugar served for decades on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, twice as chairman, where he helped steer arms reduction pacts for several presidential administrations and supported an expansion of NATO. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vtkYh4

Washburn University football player killed, Giants draftee injured in shooting

The university said it "was a terrible way to end a day which should have been a day of celebration" for both football players. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PwM4gc

Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore 'embarrassed' by past writings

"They were humor columns, but some of them weren't funny and so I am apologetic; I'm embarrassed by some of those things," Moore told ABC's "This Week." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PzkQWl

How to get better service in a restaurant, according to an ex-waiter

Here are some do's and don'ts if you're dining out this weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vzQcmN

Why Putin is a better match for Kim Jong Un than Trump is

The ambitious autocrats are more natural allies, and the U.S. is at risk of being squeezed out. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PxgqiT

With no comedian and no Trump, author Chernow gives White House correspondents' dinner a reset

Author Ron Chernow sought to make up for the lack of a comedian with a powerful mix of humor and history. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vsx3Tu

Mexican man traps himself in hole he dug to spy on ex

The man had been ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend due to domestic violence charges. He is now in jail. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Pzrs7e

Judge and civil rights icon Damon J. Keith dies at age 96

Keith captured the nation's attention with the wiretapping case against Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell in 1971. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vsza9Y

Barr threatens to skip House Judiciary Committee hearing over proposed format

The threat marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and House Democrats. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyvL2B

Boy who escaped stolen car with sister hailed as a hero

"This little guy is a hero. No question. He pulled his sister out of the car with no concern for his own safety," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vrrGEc

States weigh banning a widely used pesticide even though EPA won't

Some state and federal lawmakers want the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, banned, but federal regulators are fighting to keep it on the market. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PzkT4t

With churches shut after bombs, Sri Lankans hear Mass on TV

Raids and police curfews have shut down areas of eastern Sri Lanka, and Catholic leaders have canceled Sunday Masses indefinitely. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vp9ZVL

Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore 'embarrassed' by past writings

Democratic turnout looked presidential in '18

The real impact of the 2018 electorate can be seen when you compare turnout of particular groups of voters to the most recent midterm in 2014. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vq3p1d

Woman killed in synagogue shooting near San Diego was 'a kind soul'

"She is a steadfast member, supporter, philanthropist — just a kind soul," said Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyRWFY

Dog park etiquette: What you need to know before you head to the dog park

Done right, the dog park can be a great way to exercise and socialize your pup. Done wrong, it can be a recipe for disaster. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vrmcJv

Jewish leaders urge 'wake-up call' after latest synagogue attack

Saturday's attack came six months after a man fatally shot 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh — the deadliest attack against Jews in American history. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBXDmh

How one man's trip to all 419 national parks took on deeper meaning

Mikah Meyer showed people that growing up gay in America’s heartland doesn’t prevent individuals from finding love and purpose — or from knowing God. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vpOIey

Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower

The sky show will peak on May 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vp1IRP

NHL Playoffs: Panarin, Hintz help Blue Jackets and Stars even up Round 2 series

Saturday is alright for evening up playoff series. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2PIwbnj

Why Putin is a better match for Kim Jong Un than Trump is

The ambitious autocrats are more natural allies, and the U.S. is at risk of being squeezed out. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vpdjAf

"She is a steadfast member, supporter, philanthropist — just a kind soul," said Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ILM0Zx

Woman killed in San Diego synagogue shooting was 'a kind soul'

"She is a steadfast member, supporter, philanthropist — just a kind soul," said Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ILM0Zx

Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GNUflI

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XXwWM9

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GR3MII

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPzXhp

Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4qL8

Influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRb7YL

New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XSWRnU

Early lipids boost brain growth for vulnerable micro-preemies

Dietary lipids, already an important source of energy for tiny preemies, also provide a much-needed brain boost by significantly increasing global brain volume as well as increasing volume in regions involved in motor activities and memory. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pyo64l

Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth

Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vom916

Children, their parents, and health professionals often underestimate children's higher weight status

More than half of parents underestimated their children's classification as overweight or obese -- children themselves and health professionals also share this misperception. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GNUflI

Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications

Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery appear to be at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy, and their babies seem more likely to be born prematurely, small for gestational age, have congenital anomalies and be admitted to intensive care, according to the most comprehensive assessment of how bariatric surgery affects pregnancy outcomes. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XXwWM9

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

New research shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of early death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GR3MII

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age seven years. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XPzXhp

Nationwide study suggests obesity as an independent risk factor for anxiety and depression in young people

Obesity is linked with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents, independent of traditional risk factors such as parental psychiatric illness and socioeconomic status, according to new research. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UN4qL8

Influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new study. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GRb7YL

New study examines the resurgence of milk sharing

A new study examines the history and resurgence of milk sharing. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XSWRnU

Mexican man traps himself in hole he dug to spy on ex

The man had been ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend due to domestic violence charges. He is now in jail. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GRajmH

Judge and civil rights icon Damon J. Keith dies at age 96

Keith captured the nation's attention with the wiretapping case against Nixon and Attorney General John Mitchell in 1971. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBNdTV

3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DzTM4w

3D optical biopsies within reach thanks to advance in light field technology

Researchers have shown that existing optical fibre technology could be used to produce microscopic 3D images of tissue inside the body, paving the way towards 3D optical biopsies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DzTM4w

Barr threatens to skip House Judiciary Committee hearing over proposed format

The threat marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and House Democrats. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W6mv8l

Washburn University football player killed, Giants draftee injured in shooting

The university said it "was a terrible way to end a day which should have been a day of celebration" for both football players. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PBwBLQ

I use Instagram to recall the details of my kids' lives, not just to get 'likes'

Social media gets a bad rap, but it's allowed me to make memories in which my entire family can share. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vpNS1p

Boy who escaped stolen car with sister hailed as a hero

"This little guy is a hero. No question. He pulled his sister out of the car with no concern for his own safety," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vs1s4w

Conway: Trump's Charlottesville remarks 'darn near perfection'

When mentioning "very fine people on both sides," Conway said Trump "was talking about the debate over removing statues." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PzYRif

Stuck on the sidelines: A transgender powerlifter fights for the right to compete

"It’s not fair to genetically eliminate an entire group of people," said JayCee Cooper, who was barred from USA Powerlifting competitions. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GJ2mil

States weigh banning a widely used pesticide even though EPA won't

Some state and federal lawmakers want the pesticide, chlorpyrifos, banned, but federal regulators are fighting to keep it on the market. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DAFErI

Former US Sen. Richard Lugar, foreign policy expert, dies

'Avengers: Endgame' obliterates records with $1.2 billion global debut

The opening weekend of "Avengers: Endgame" demolished box office records with a stunning $350 million in North America and $1.2 billion worldwide. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GNwD0y

With churches shut after bombs, Sri Lankans hear Mass on TV

Raids and police curfews have shut down areas of eastern Sri Lanka, and Catholic leaders have canceled Sunday Masses indefinitely. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XQRAxa

Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore 'embarrassed' by past writings

Democratic turnout looked presidential in '18

The real impact of the 2018 electorate can be seen when you compare turnout of particular groups of voters to the most recent midterm in 2014. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XQRwNW

Woman killed in Chabad synagogue shooting remembered as 'a kind soul'

"She is a steadfast member, supporter, philanthropist — just a kind soul," said Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was injured in the shooting. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IZUJ9L

With no comedian and no Trump, author Chernow gives White House correspondents' dinner a reset

Author Ron Chernow sought to make up for the lack of a comedian with a powerful mix of humor and history. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Pyy59F

Fatal falls at the Grand Canyon: A closer look

The Grand Canyon's natural beauty can draw visitors too close. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GEsWsN

Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

Dog park etiquette: What you need to know before you head to the dog park

Done right, the dog park can be a great way to exercise and socialize your pup. Done wrong, it can be a recipe for disaster. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VD3LAw

How one man's trip to all 419 national parks took on deeper meaning

NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams

Rotoworld's Thor Nystrom assigns grades for each of the 32 franchises after the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Draft from Nashville. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2GDPQAt

College admissions scandal has California lawmakers taking aim at 'side doors'

Other proposals include denying Cal Grants — the state's financial aid program — to schools that offer preferential decisions for donors, and phasing out standardized tests. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZF3Keq

How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower

The sky show will peak on May 6. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ULKjNp

NHL Playoffs: Panarin, Hintz help Blue Jackets and Stars even up Round 2 series

Saturday is alright for evening up playoff series. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2PCjoCz

Alabama Navy recruit, 18, dies during training

Kelsey Nobles died at the Navy Recruit Training Center in Illinois. Doctors said she went into cardiac arrest, according to her father. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vpdgo3

5 found dead in two Tennessee homes

A man was in custody for questioning in what authorities believe were homicides, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UFGx88

5 found dead in two Tennessee homes

A man was in custody for questioning in what authorities believe were homicides, officials said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UFGx88

Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign unveils app to increase its voter database

He says the online organizing tool called BERN will give him an edge in the crowded Democratic primary field. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IZYJXN

Houses of worship become targets of violence on holy days

A synagogue shooting near San Diego marks the latest tragedy in an increasingly dangerous trend of attacks on houses of worship during services. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L8NXBs

4 dead after crane falls into traffic on Seattle street

Four people were killed and three injured, the Seattle Fire Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DBKRQi

Melania Trump's bizarre birthday photo

Mrs. Trump turned 49 on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XVktIN

Authorities search for arsonist who set fire outside of National Archives

The National Archives houses beloved historical documents such as the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GO4uX1

Putin calls Butina's sentence 'lawless'

"It's not clear what she was sentenced for," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "What crime did she commit? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XS704a

Fusion power start-ups go small in effort to bring commercial reactors to life

After decades of research and development, fusion may be poised for its “SpaceX moment." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W9S01t

Fifteen dead in Sri Lanka gun battle

At least 15 people, including six children, were found after a fierce gun battle on the east coast of Sri Lanka, a military spokesman said on Saturday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GQJRtz

4 dead after crane falls into traffic on Seattle street

Four people were killed and three injured, the Seattle Fire Department said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DBKRQi

Shooting at Chabad synagogue near San Diego kills one, injures three

As the 19-year-old suspect was being placed in custody, police "clearly saw a rifle sitting on the front passenger seat," authorities said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DA0SGa

Infighting on display at NRA as president Oliver North steps down

North's departure comes amid a heated battle with Wayne LaPierre, chief executive officer and the longtime spiritual leader of the NRA. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WcmVds

'Avengers: Endgame' is the rare blockbuster that truly deserves the hype

It is a movie with no precedent, carving a path no franchise has managed to navigate before. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DAxkIo

Anti-Semitic open letter posted under name of synagogue shooting suspect

A user self-identifying himself as John Earnest posted an open letter to the far-right message board 8chan hours before a shooting near San Diego. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W65hYG

Bond set at $400,000 for driver in deadly Denver-area crash

He has not yet been formally charged with vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed four people. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DAxjUQ

How to get better service in a restaurant, according to an ex-waiter

Here are some do's and don'ts if you're dining out this weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DDz97u

Netflix cancels 'Santa Clarita Diet' after 3 seasons

"The world had never known a 'zom-com' until Santa Clarita Diet, and we're indebted to creator Victor Fresco for bringing this idea," Netflix said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W9ZiC9

Woman walking her dog survives attack by 6 pitbulls

"I thought I was going to die," the woman said. "The chunks that were coming out of my body, I could feel them." from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2DCqTox

Picturing himself in the future helped one man lose 100 pounds

This visualization technique encouraged Dustin Worth to lose 100 pounds in six months. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W65fQy

Durant's 50 lead Warriors past Clippers for showdown with Rockets

Kevin Durant had enough. The Final MVP put the Warriors on his back Friday night and dropped in a playoff-career high 50 to help eliminate Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2DAXiLX

3 children shot when officer fired at robbery suspect in Oklahoma

The names, ages and conditions of the children have not been released. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W9RBMf

American released from Venezuelan prison after 5 years

The release of Todd Leininger, 37, comes despite sharply deteriorating U.S.-Venezuela ties. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DDmu4v

Samantha Bee roasts Trump at second 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner'

The comedian mocked the president and journalists alike in her second counter-event in Washington on Friday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W65c7k

Nearly 700 quarantined in measles scare at two Los Angeles universities

The threat is part of a nationwide burst of measles outbreaks in California, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Michigan, federal health officials say. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DDBpvs

After 16 police-involved shootings, California city asks for DOJ help

The call for federal intervention comes after a tense City Council meeting this week that highlighted issues of policing, particularly within the city's minority community. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Wec0zS

Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony responsive, no longer critical

"All praise, glory and honor to Jesus! He saved our son's life and is healing him in the most miraculous ways," his family said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DBpAWK

Houston prosecutors drop 27 drug cases tied to 2 officers embroiled in scandal

Authorities allege an officer lied in a search warrant affidavit for a home where drugs were allegedly being sold and two suspects died in the raid. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WcmUWW

NRA chief Wayne LaPierre asked to resign, report says

The NRA faces fundraising challenges and a threatened inquiry into its nonprofit status. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DxXiw7

Driver who struck pedestrians in California thought victims were Muslim, police say

Suspect Isaiah Joel Peoples "intentionally targeted the victims based on their race and his belief that they were of the Muslim Faith," police said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2WbCBh0

FDA expands blood pressure drug recall for fifth time this year

Not all versions of the widely used medications are contaminated, but ongoing recalls may cause shortages, an FDA spokesperson said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DC1ICa

Illinois officials probed dead 5-year-old boy's parents for abuse, neglect multiple times

The 5-year-old was found dead Wednesday, about a week after his father reported him missing. Both his parents are charged with his murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W656fY

As Florida weighs which ex-felons can vote, a financial roadblock remains

"We shouldn't have a system where if you have money, you're able to vote, and if you don't have money, you can't," one voter rights advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Dz8hFK

Robert Kraft flashed Super Bowl ring at officer after alleged solicitation, prosecutors say

Kraft asked the officer if he was a Miami Dolphins fan before saying he owned the Patriots and showing off his ring, according to court documents. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W9ZilD

Blame my brain: A killer's bold defense gets a court hearing

More criminal defendants are turning to brain science to argue that they shouldn't face harsh punishment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DFiyAq

Bond set at $400,000 for driver in deadly Denver-area crash

He has not yet been formally charged with vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed four people. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DAxjUQ

Anti-Semitic open letter posted under name of synagogue shooting suspect

A user self-identifying himself as John Earnest posted an open letter to the far-right message board 8chan hours before a shooting near San Diego. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vrnfco

Bond set at $400,000 for driver in deadly Denver-area crash

He has not yet been formally charged with vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed four people. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vrWEMh

Four shot at Southern California Chabad synagogue on last day of Passover

The extent of the injuries was unknown. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZOAkL0

How to get better service in a restaurant, according to an ex-waiter

Here are some do's and don'ts if you're dining out this weekend. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UJUwd2

After 16 police-involved shootings, California city asks for DOJ help

Infighting on display at NRA as president Oliver North steps down

North's departure comes amid a heated battle with Wayne LaPierre, chief executive officer and the longtime spiritual leader of the NRA. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2W8t6Py

Netflix cancels 'Santa Clarita Diet' after 3 seasons

Nearly 700 quarantined in measles scare at two Los Angeles universities

Driver who struck pedestrians in California thought victims were Muslim, police say

The dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years

New analysis predicts the dead may outnumber the living on Facebook within 50 years, a trend that will have grave implications for how we treat our digital heritage in the future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2XQbVmw

Fatal falls at the Grand Canyon: A closer look

The Grand Canyon's natural beauty can draw visitors too close. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IYxZqF

Woman walking her dog survives attack by 6 pitbulls

"I thought I was going to die," the woman said. "The chunks that were coming out of my body, I could feel them." from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2ZIljtQ

Authorities search for arsonist who set fire outside of National Archives

The National Archives houses beloved historical documents such as the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UEAgtj

Picturing himself in the future helped one man lose 100 pounds

This visualization technique encouraged Dustin Worth to lose 100 pounds in six months. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZAOQ93

3 children shot when officer fired at robbery suspect in Oklahoma

The names, ages and conditions of the children have not been released. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XUsxJT

College admissions scandal has California lawmakers taking aim at 'side doors'

'Avengers: Endgame' is the rare blockbuster that truly deserves the hype

It is a movie with no precedent, carving a path no franchise has managed to navigate before. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IL0JDZ

Putin calls Butina's sentence 'lawless'

"It's not clear what she was sentenced for," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "What crime did she commit? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V0pCCj

Putin calls Butina's sentence 'lawless'

"It's not clear what she was sentenced for," Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "What crime did she commit? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2V0pCCj

Blame my brain: A killer's bold defense gets a court hearing

More criminal defendants are turning to brain science to argue that they shouldn't face harsh punishment. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZCa46m

Illinois officials probed dead 5-year-old boy's parents for abuse, neglect multiple times

The 5-year-old was found dead Wednesday, about a week after his father reported him missing. Both his parents are charged with his murder. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XTJhRt

Robert Kraft flashed Super Bowl ring at officer after alleged solicitation, prosecutors say

Kraft asked the officer if he was a Miami Dolphins fan before saying he owned the Patriots and showing off his ring, according to court documents. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GM6gIq

More Americans are nixing the summer vacation and paying off debt instead

"One-quarter of people with debt think they’ll never get out of it, a figure that has almost tripled in the past six years,” said one consumer spending analyst. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VqrEuX

Melania Trump's bizarre birthday photo

Mrs. Trump turned 49 on Friday. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GwRALG

Still rocking: Los Lobos' Louie Pérez talks music, America and 45 years on the road

"If you want to do art or music, do it because you love it so much it keeps you up at night," Pérez says. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XKdoug

Trump vs. Biden: The two 70-somethings go at it over age, energy

The former vice president only joined the 2020 contest Thursday, but already he and the current occupant of the White House are trading shots. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZETRgT

Scholar's search for Chinese railroad workers' history leads to East Coast railways

In the third of five articles about the Transcontinental Railroad anniversary, a Stanford professor uncovers additional projects the Chinese laborers worked on. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GMDAyX

Samantha Bee roasts Trump at second 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner'

The comedian mocked the president and journalists alike in her second counter-event in Washington on Friday night. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UVNdUy

Militaries go green, rethink operations in face of climate change

“Militaries are great planning organizations, we need to utilize that great planning capability to get further ahead of the climate threat than we have.” from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2DAgxoV

Wheelchair cricket is becoming big — now, with a T-20 tournament too

The third tri-nation T-20 wheelchair cricket worldcup is underway in Kolkata. Here’s what you need to know. from The Hindu - Fitness http://bit.ly/2IZJIp1

Fifteen dead in Sri Lanka gun battle

Durant's 50 lead Warriors past Clippers for showdown with Rockets

Kevin Durant had enough. The Final MVP put the Warriors on his back Friday night and dropped in a playoff-career high 50 to help eliminate Los Angeles. from NBC News Top Stories http://bit.ly/2IZf3YW

Ex-staffer at home for at-risk kids says she's haunted by what she saw

Aislinn Johnson said she watched in shock as Clarinda staff picked up a child, dropped him, and pushed him forward till his head hit the floor — 10 times. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Vx1Jld

NRA chief Wayne LaPierre asked to resign, report says

The NRA faces fundraising challenges and a threatened inquiry into its nonprofit status. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyZo3E

The disturbing subtext that runs throughout 'Avengers: Endgame'

Real atrocities make everyone weaker, not stronger. Is repurposing them as action-movie tropes actually heroic? from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyZqbM

American released from Venezuelan prison after 5 years

The release of Todd Leininger, 37, comes despite sharply deteriorating U.S.-Venezuela ties. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UZ9gtv

Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony responsive, no longer critical

"All praise, glory and honor to Jesus! He saved our son's life and is healing him in the most miraculous ways," his family said in a statement. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VqV2kJ

Houston prosecutors drop 27 drug cases tied to 2 officers embroiled in scandal

FDA expands blood pressure drug recall for fifth time this year

Not all versions of the widely used medications are contaminated, but ongoing recalls may cause shortages, an FDA spokesperson said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vlelNJ

Latina chef Daniela Soto-Innes named 'World's Best Female Chef'

“I grew up with a line of really strong women that love to cook,” the 28-year-old said. "I knew it was the thing that made me the happiest." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PAi6rJ

Young girl's disappearance still unsolved 16 years after she vanished while walking to bus stop

Tabitha Tuders, 13, was last seen on the morning of April 29, 2003, as she walked from her family’s Nashville, Tennessee home to her school bus stop. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2voMpbD

Trump refers to Mueller probe as attempted 'coup,' says 'I didn't need a gun' to fend it off

Speaking at the annual NRA meeting, Trump accused Democrats and U.S. intelligence of using the Mueller investigation as an attempted "overthrow." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2GMQ9u8

Connecticut motorist wins 'hash brown' case

Judge declares breakfast-loving defendant is not guilty of distracted driving. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Pz2wMV

Archdiocese of New York releases list of 120 clergy 'credibly accused' of sexual abuse

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said parishioners have been demanding more transparency and accountability. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2voMnAx

Cell phone thrown on stage as Trump approaches lectern at NRA event, man detained

The 31-year-old claimed that someone had stolen his phone, but law enforcement officials found his account to be confusing. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XSIG2l

Kids II recalls rocking sleepers weeks after Fisher-Price

The deaths in both sleepers occurred after infants rolled over from their backs to their stomachs or sides while unrestrained. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PwmYhG

Peanut allergy treatment may trigger harmful reaction

Oral immunotherapy was associated with higher risk of serious adverse events and allergic reactions such as vomiting and swelling. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vmwWsF

Kansas court bolsters abortion rights, blocks ban

The law was model legislation drafted by the National Right to Life Committee and the group says similar bans have been enacted in 10 other states. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UHKE3x

The universe is expanding faster than we thought, and no one knows why

New research indicates that everything is moving about 9 percent too fast. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyovDU

Russian operative Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison

The American University grad student and gun rights activist worked as an unregistered foreign agent for the Kremlin. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PysaRW

For kicker Justin Yoon, the NFL draft is a waiting game

"My grandfather told me ... he talked about how important it was to know that your body's not important only to you. It's also important to others." from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2vobJyr

Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, a beached whale necropsy, White House egg roll and more. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L7GVg3

DOJ opens criminal probe into Ford emissions certifications

Ford has been looking into concerns that incorrect mathematical calculations could have impacted mileage and emissions data submitted to regulators. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2Vwjgdf

Trump on measles vaccination: 'They have to get the shot'

The president spoke amid a big increase in the number of cases of the highly contagious virus. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2L5Z2De

Economy grew by 3.2 percent in the first quarter, the best growth in four years

The economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter and posted its best growth to start a year in four years. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2VnYT1W

As Florida weighs which ex-felons can vote, a financial roadblock remains

"We shouldn't have a system where if you have money, you're able to vote, and if you don't have money, you can't," one voter rights advocate said. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2voMFr7

The universe is expanding faster than we thought, and no one knows why

New research indicates that everything is moving about 9 percent too fast. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2PyovDU

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, suggest researchers

An international group of researchers has taken one of the first major steps in finding the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. New work using chaos theory to analyze brain signals shows the long-term effects. Researchers found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered brain connections that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwZsX6

A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down

When treated with peppermint oil, 63 percent of patients with disorders of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain reported feeling much or slightly better, report researchers. Eighty-three percent of patients with spastic disorders of the esophagus reported feeling better. Peppermint is an attractive first-line treatment because it has few side effects and can be taken as needed by patients. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PvLpM8

TET proteins regulate factors essential for normal antibody production

A report has shown that genetic deletion, or mutation, of TET2 and TET3 in mouse B cells damps down the generation of functional IgG antibodies, decreasing the effectiveness of immune responses. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8BoG7

Biological machinery of cell's 'executioner' yields secrets of its control

Researchers by structural biologists have discovered how the cell switches on an executioner mechanism called necroptosis that induces damaged or infected cells to commit suicide to protect the body. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IKwk94

Common oral infections in childhood may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood

A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5NorO

Significant delays in West Nile virus reporting

Researchers found significant delays in reporting human cases of West Nile virus, hampering real-time forecasting of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VvoPZA

How to combine 'leg day' with running

Scientists say they have the solution for a problem gym-goers have when they combine endurance and weight training. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vn9VEE

Association between high blood PCB levels and premature death

High levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood are associated with premature death. This is shown by a cross-disciplinary study, based on 1,000 randomly selected 70-year-olds. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5DA1d

Gestational diabetes in India and Sweden

Indian women are younger and leaner than Swedish women when they develop gestational diabetes, a new study shows. The researchers also found a gene that increases the risk of gestational diabetes in Swedish women, but which, on the contrary, turned out to have a protective effect in Indian women. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UWRU0A

Humanization of antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

A research group have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B. The team created ''humanized'' antibodies based on mouse antibodies. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GAeMc9

Key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers have identified what keeps some cancer cells dormant -- a finding which could uncover new approaches to preventing the spread of cancer. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vwo81W

Researchers verify new method of HIV transmission among injection drug users and effective prevention technique

New studies have found for the first time that HIV can be transmitted through the sharing of equipment used to prepare drugs before injection and that a simple intervention - heating the equipment with a cigarette lighter for 10 seconds - can destroy the HIV virus, preventing that transmission. The findings, used to inform a public health campaign called 'Cook Your Wash,' have helped reduce rates of HIV transmission in London, Ontario. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VteJZ6

Blood cancer's Achilles' heel opens door for new treatments

New findings about an aggressive form of leukemia could aid the development of novel drugs to treat the condition. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L4P5G8

Dengue research in the Philippines evolving over time

Communicable diseases including dengue continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. Now, researchers have reviewed 60 years of published literature on dengue in the country to identify trends in previous studies and areas where more research is needed. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkkkCr

Scientists unlock new role for nervous system in regeneration

Biologists have developed a computational model of flatworm regeneration to answer an important question in regeneration research - what are the signals that determine the rebuilding of specific anatomical structures? The model confirms experiments showing how numerous factors determine body pattern formation, and the critical role nerve fibers play in determining polarity in regeneration. The model could help understand regeneration in mammals, birth defects, and bioengineering of organoids. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PB2mVC

Pericytes may improve muscle recovery

Extended periods of limb immobilization -- whether from long-term bed rest, casting, spaceflight, or other circumstances -- can reduce skeletal muscle mass and strength to the extent that recovery is delayed or never achieved. The biological basis for this lack of recovery, however, remains unclear. An animal study provides the first evidence that pericytes (cells integral to blood vessel formation) are important for regulating muscle mass, particularly in the context of recovery following disuse atrophy. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LeRX34

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, suggest researchers

An international group of researchers has taken one of the first major steps in finding the biological changes in the brain that drive fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. New work using chaos theory to analyze brain signals shows the long-term effects. Researchers found that teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb showed altered brain connections that were consistent with impaired cognitive performance. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VwZsX6

A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down

When treated with peppermint oil, 63 percent of patients with disorders of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing and non-cardiac chest pain reported feeling much or slightly better, report researchers. Eighty-three percent of patients with spastic disorders of the esophagus reported feeling better. Peppermint is an attractive first-line treatment because it has few side effects and can be taken as needed by patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PvLpM8

TET proteins regulate factors essential for normal antibody production

A report has shown that genetic deletion, or mutation, of TET2 and TET3 in mouse B cells damps down the generation of functional IgG antibodies, decreasing the effectiveness of immune responses. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L8BoG7

A personality test for ads

People leave digital footprints online, and this information could helps marketers personalize ads based on individual personality types. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UDawxz

Biological machinery of cell's 'executioner' yields secrets of its control

Researchers by structural biologists have discovered how the cell switches on an executioner mechanism called necroptosis that induces damaged or infected cells to commit suicide to protect the body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IKwk94

Common oral infections in childhood may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood

A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5NorO

Significant delays in West Nile virus reporting

Researchers found significant delays in reporting human cases of West Nile virus, hampering real-time forecasting of the potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VvoPZA

AI-generated profiles? Airbnb users prefer a human touch

With so much at stake, should Airbnb hosts rely on an algorithm to write their profiles for them? That depends, according to new research. If everyone uses algorithmically generated profiles, users trust them. However, if only some hosts choose to delegate writing responsibilities to artificial intelligence, they are likely to be distrusted. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V05aS4

How to combine 'leg day' with running

Scientists say they have the solution for a problem gym-goers have when they combine endurance and weight training. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vn9VEE

Association between high blood PCB levels and premature death

High levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the blood are associated with premature death. This is shown by a cross-disciplinary study, based on 1,000 randomly selected 70-year-olds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L5DA1d

Gestational diabetes in India and Sweden

Indian women are younger and leaner than Swedish women when they develop gestational diabetes, a new study shows. The researchers also found a gene that increases the risk of gestational diabetes in Swedish women, but which, on the contrary, turned out to have a protective effect in Indian women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UWRU0A

Veterans suffer from 'culture shock' when returning to university

War veterans experience such extreme 'culture shock' at university, that they struggle to communicate their feelings and begin a destructive cycle of silence, according to a new study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vosfic

Humanization of antibodies targeting human herpesvirus 6B

A research group have succeeded in humanization of mouse antibodies that can neutralize the infection caused by human herpesvirus 6B. The team created ''humanized'' antibodies based on mouse antibodies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GAeMc9

Key to targeting dormant cancer cells

Researchers have identified what keeps some cancer cells dormant -- a finding which could uncover new approaches to preventing the spread of cancer. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Vwo81W

Researchers verify new method of HIV transmission among injection drug users and effective prevention technique

New studies have found for the first time that HIV can be transmitted through the sharing of equipment used to prepare drugs before injection and that a simple intervention - heating the equipment with a cigarette lighter for 10 seconds - can destroy the HIV virus, preventing that transmission. The findings, used to inform a public health campaign called 'Cook Your Wash,' have helped reduce rates of HIV transmission in London, Ontario. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VteJZ6

Blood cancer's Achilles' heel opens door for new treatments

New findings about an aggressive form of leukemia could aid the development of novel drugs to treat the condition. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2L4P5G8

Dengue research in the Philippines evolving over time

Communicable diseases including dengue continue to be major causes of morbidity and mortality in the Philippines. Now, researchers have reviewed 60 years of published literature on dengue in the country to identify trends in previous studies and areas where more research is needed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkkkCr

Scientists unlock new role for nervous system in regeneration

Biologists have developed a computational model of flatworm regeneration to answer an important question in regeneration research - what are the signals that determine the rebuilding of specific anatomical structures? The model confirms experiments showing how numerous factors determine body pattern formation, and the critical role nerve fibers play in determining polarity in regeneration. The model could help understand regeneration in mammals, birth defects, and bioengineering of organoids. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PB2mVC

Pericytes may improve muscle recovery

Extended periods of limb immobilization -- whether from long-term bed rest, casting, spaceflight, or other circumstances -- can reduce skeletal muscle mass and strength to the extent that recovery is delayed or never achieved. The biological basis for this lack of recovery, however, remains unclear. An animal study provides the first evidence that pericytes (cells integral to blood vessel formation) are important for regulating muscle mass, particularly in the context of recovery following disuse atrophy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LeRX34

UMBC program to support diverse students in STEM successfully replicated at PSU, UNC

Five years ago, Pennsylvania State University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched replications of UMBC's Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which over the last 30 years has earned national recognition for its strength in supporting diverse students in STEM. The positive results at PSU and UNC demonstrate that likely any institution committed to Meyerhoff principles can reproduce the program's results, and hopefully encourage other colleges and universities to partner with UMBC to launch similar initiatives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PvdEuo

New exhibit shows why Argentina's Evita was a 'champion of the poor'

Long before politicians started using social media to influence public opinion, Juan Perón and his wife Evita handed out toys to 4 million poor children. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2XG8I8I

American Airlines to take $350 million hit from 737 Max groundings

Most of the airline's revenue comes from the busy summer travel season — but the Max jets will remain grounded until mid-August. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2voYlu8

Sunday Masses canceled in Sri Lanka after Easter bombings

The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has warned people to stay away from places of worship this weekend over concerns about possible further attacks. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2IJ2t0x

If it's Biden v. Bernie, buckle up

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://nbcnews.to/2XM7DfE

Lung cancer under-recognized in people who have never smoked

Lung cancer in people who have never smoked is more common than most people think, and on the rise. Historically strong, and correct, messaging on smoking and lung cancer has inadvertently contributed to lung cancer receiving much less attention than breast, prostate and ovarian cancers. Increasing awareness could help lead to earlier diagnosis, reduce the blame culture around lung cancer and re-balance research funding. from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Pz35Xo

Despite series of Grand Canyon deaths, tourists still drawn to the edge

“It’s really tempting because you see the way to go down and you want to go down there to get a better view,” said a park visitor. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2UCoi3v

Trump says no money paid to North Korea to have Otto Warmbier returned

The president tweeted about the case after the Washington Post reported North Korea had issued a $2 million bill to the U.S. for medical care. from NBC News Top Stories https://nbcnews.to/2ZyjXSJ

Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm

Exposure to violence does not change the ability to learn who is likely to do harm, but it does damage the ability to place trust in 'good people,' psychologists report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PsN9pi

Creativity is not just for the young, study finds

If you believe that great scientists are most creative when they're young, you are missing part of the story. A new study of winners of the Nobel Prize in economics finds that there are two different life cycles of creativity, one that hits some people early in their career and another that more often strikes later in life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vkIaOk

Lung cancer under-recognized in people who have never smoked