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New York Fertility Doctor Says He Created Baby With 3 Genetic Parents
The New York-based doctor has sparked praise and criticism by going to Mexico and using DNA of three adults to create a child for a couple from Jordan who lost two children to a genetic disorder.
Who Got What They Wanted From The First Clinton-Trump Debate?
On this occasion, the often dour Clinton gave way to beaming smiles and occasional chuckles. Trump had just one salient objective — to project a calm and presidential air — yet struggled with it.
It May Not Cost You More To Drive Home In A Climate-Friendly Car
It has been a common belief that low-emissions vehicles, like hybrids and electric cars, are more expensive than other choices. But researchers at MIT have found otherwise.
Aleppo Under The Most Intense Air Bombardment Since Syrian War Began, U.N. Says
The U.N. Secretary-General said he was “appalled by the chilling military escalation,” and that the bombing of densely populated urban areas may amount to war crimes.
Your Cheat Sheet To The Issues That Could Come Up In The Presidential Debate
From jobs and taxes to health care and immigration, there are a host of issues that will come up Monday night. Here’s what you should know to get smart quick.
Dozens Of U.S., Canadian Tribes Unite Against Proposed Oil Pipelines
At least 50 First Nations and tribes signed a treaty Thursday opposing tar sands expansion plans that they view as “a collective threat to our Nations.”
Obama Vetoes Bill To Allow Sept. 11 Victims To Sue Saudi Government
The president warned that the bill could undermine government actions to fight government-sponsored terrorism and threaten the immunity that protects many U.S. citizens, including military, overseas.
Tribe Claims Cross-Border Rights as Hunting Violations Head to Canadian Court
The Canadian government deemed the Sinixt tribe “extinct” and reclaimed their land. The Sinixt still have federal recognition in the United States, however.
How A ‘Sixth Sense’ Helps Simone Biles Fly, And The Rest Of Us Walk
Scientists are finally beginning to understand proprioception, a sense that tells us where our body is in space. Much of what they’ve learned comes from two girls with a rare genetic disorder.