Dec 30 3 brain technologies to watch in 2018 By Sharon Begley, STAT Some tiny technologies could lead to some big advances in neuroscience in 2018. Here's what we'll be paying attention to. Continue reading
Dec 30 State Department releases emails from Clinton aide By Associated Press The State Department has released emails from Huma Abedin, a top aide to Hillary Clinton, that were found by the FBI on her husband's laptop. Continue reading
Dec 30 Australian diplomat’s tip a factor in FBI’s Russia probe By Associated Press An Australian diplomat's tip appears to have helped persuade the FBI to investigate Russian meddling in the U.S. election and possible coordination with the Trump campaign. Continue reading
Dec 30 Transgender people cleared to join military, for now By Associated Press The Justice Department has made clear its proposed ban on transgender military recruits is on hold, meaning their enlistment can start Monday. Continue reading
Dec 30 Racial justice activist Erica Garner dies at 27 By Kamala Kelkar Racial justice activist Erica Garner died Saturday at the age of 27, less than four years after her father was put in a fatal choke hold by police. Continue reading
Dec 30 Sickle cell patients, families and doctors face a ‘fight for everything’ By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News Premature death, a dearth of treatments, mistreatment in emergency rooms and a woeful lack of funding are just a few of the problems. Continue reading
Dec 30 Ethics measure approved to be on South Dakota’s 2018 ballot By James Nord, Associated Press Supporters of a constitutional amendment targeting government corruption have turned in enough valid signatures to put the ballot question before South Dakota voters in 2018. Continue reading
Dec 29 Virginia GOP pushes to declare winner in disputed House race By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Republican leaders said it was time to pick the winner in a bitterly contested election for the Virginia House of Delegates. They also urged a recount court to reject a bid by a Democratic challenger to reverse its decision declaring… Continue reading
Dec 29 Turkey, Russia finalize deal on anti-missile defense system By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkey has finalized a deal with Moscow for the purchase of Russia's S-400 anti-missile system, Turkish defense officials announced Friday, despite concerns voiced by some of the NATO member's allies. Continue reading
Dec 29 Trump says China ‘caught red handed’ selling oil to North Korea By Matthew Pennington and Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump criticized China on Thursday following reports that Chinese ships transferred oil to North Korean vessels at sea in violation of U.N. sanctions over North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Continue reading