Monday, November 26, 2018

Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies by GINA KOLATA, SUI-LEE WEE and PAM BELLUCK


By GINA KOLATA, SUI-LEE WEE and PAM BELLUCK

The researcher, He Jiankui, offered no evidence or data to back up his assertions. If true, some fear the feat could open the door to “designer babies.”

Published: November 25, 2018 at 07:00PM

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Social Security Runs Short of Money and Ideas Fly on How to Repair It by PAULA SPAN


By PAULA SPAN

As Social Security dips into its trust fund, policymakers propose changes to fix the program’s finances and strengthen its benefits, especially for women.

Published: November 25, 2018 at 07:00PM

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AP Exclusive: First Gene-Edited Babies Claimed in China by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.

Published: November 24, 2018 at 07:00PM

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

This City’s Overdose Deaths Have Plunged. Can Others Learn From It? by ABBY GOODNOUGH


By ABBY GOODNOUGH

Dayton, Ohio, had one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation in 2017. The city made many changes, and fatal overdoses are down more than 50 percent from last year.

Published: November 24, 2018 at 07:00PM

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Federal Ban on Female Genital Mutilation Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge by PAM BELLUCK


By PAM BELLUCK

In a Michigan case involving members of a small Muslim sect, the court found that only states, not federal prosecutors, could bring charges.

Published: November 20, 2018 at 07:00PM

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Chickenpox Outbreak at School Linked to Vaccine Exemptions by CHRISTINA CARON


By CHRISTINA CARON

It is the largest outbreak in North Carolina since the chickenpox vaccine first became available in 1995.

Published: November 19, 2018 at 07:00PM

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Do Not Eat Romaine Lettuce, Health Officials Warn by ANDREW JACOBS


By ANDREW JACOBS

The C.D.C. issued the sweeping alert after 32 people in 11 states were sickened with a virulent form of E. coli. Investigators have not been able to pinpoint the source.

Published: November 19, 2018 at 07:00PM

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