Scientists Sequence Genome Of ‘Living Fossil’ Fish
Scientists have unraveled the genome of the coelacanth, a rare and primitive fish once thought to be extinct, shedding light on how closely it’s related to the first creatures to emerge from the sea.
Adoption Case Brings Rare Family Law Dispute To High Court
Take the usual agony of an adoption dispute. Add in the disgraceful U.S. history of ripping Indian children from their Native American families. Mix in a dose of initial fatherly abandonment. And there you have it — a poisonous and painful legal cocktail that goes before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Poll: Vast Majority Of Undocumented Immigrants Have Connection To Citizens
A vast majority of undocumented Latino immigrants (85 percent) have family connections to U.S. citizens, a new poll finds.
Ford, GM Will Jointly Develop Fuel-Efficient Transmissions
Rivals Ford and General Motors said Monday they will work together to develop new transmissions aimed at helping them meet upcoming fuel efficiency standards.
Obama: ‘All Americans Stand With The People Of Boston’
During a short statement to the country, President Obama promised to find out who perpetrated a bombing attack at the Boston Marathon this afternoon.
European Union Report Details Growth Of Human Trafficking
More than 23,600 people were victims of human trafficking in Europe during a recent three-year period, according to a new European Union report that says the problem is growing worse.
Boston Blasts Lead To Heightened Security Elsewhere
Monday’s explosions in Boston have led to heightened security elsewhere, with New York, Washington and Los Angeles among the cities taking action within hours of the blasts.
Social Media Helped Find Loved Ones After Marathon Bombing
In the chaos and mayhem that followed the Boston Marathon bombing, many people were frantic to learn the fate of friends and loved ones who were either in the race or watched it from the sidelines.
Boston Blast: Man Knocked Over By Explosion, Got Up, Finished Race
In photographs and videos, you can see there is one runner who is closest to the blast. When the device explodes, he’s knocked over by the force.
