A full genome sequence costs about $1,000. But Nebula Genomics expects that companies and researchers would defray the cost in exchange for key medical information about the person involved.
Buzz, Buzz: Bitter Tasters Like Coffee Better
A genetic analysis of samples taken from a large UK health database suggest that people who are more sensitive than their peers to the bitter taste of caffeine tend to drink more coffee — not less.
Camp Fire Missing-Persons List Grows To More Than 300 Names
At least 56 people have died in the Camp Fire, which has destroyed entire neighborhoods and continues to burn. Meanwhile, Butte County says about 300 people are missing.
Arizona Residents, Officials Skeptical As Border Troops Move In
As thousands of troops arrive to reinforce security at the U.S.-Mexico border, Arizona officials worry migrants will try to storm the border.
Khashoggi Case Update: Saudi Prosecutor Says 5 Suspects Should Be Executed
Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor agrees with Turkey that Jamal Khashoggi was murdered — but he says the journalist died in Istanbul from a drug overdose, not at the hands of a brutal hit squad.
Deputy National Security Adviser Leaves Post After Criticism From Melania Trump
The First Lady’s office said on Tuesday Ricardel “no longer deserves the honor of serving in this White House.” She is headed to an unspecified role in the administration, the White House says.
‘My Family Has Been Broken’: Pakistanis Fear For Uighur Wives Held In China
Rights groups estimate as many as 1 million Uighurs are detained in Chinese camps, with the aim of stripping away their ethnic identity, suppressing their Muslim faith and ensuring loyalty to China.
Trump Is Reshaping The Judiciary. A Breakdown By Race, Gender And Qualification
President Trump, the GOP-controlled Senate and the Federalist Society are putting their stamp on the federal judiciary for a generation with a corps of conservative appointments.
Federal Judge Weighs Delay As Deadline Looms For Florida Recounts
Florida statute requires machine recounts to be completed by Thursday, unless a federal judge says otherwise.
Decision Expected Today In CNN Suit Over White House Revoking Acosta’s Press Pass
CNN is calling the action unconstitutional. However, the White House argues that a president gets to select chose who interviews him and that a news conference is just “an interview with 100 people.”
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer, Charged With Domestic Violence
Avenatti was booked Wednesday on a felony domestic violence charge a day after police took a report of the alleged incident. He was released on $50,000 bail and has vehemently denied the allegations.
‘Toxic’ Is Oxford Dictionaries’ Word Of 2018
The publisher’s research found “the sheer scope of its application” made “toxic” stand out this year.
Sigrid Nunez, Elizabeth Acevedo Among 2018 National Book Award Winners
Nunez and Acevedo won for fiction and young people’s literature, respectively. The prestigious literary prize also honored Jeffrey C. Stewart, Justin Phillip Reed, Yoko Tawada and Margaret Mitsutani.
Betsy DeVos Sued For Failing To Implement Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness
A new lawsuit claims tens of thousands of borrowers are still waiting for the Department of Education to erase their debt — about $250 million — as it was ordered to do last month.
Flake Pledges To Block Committee Votes On Judges — Until Mueller Bill On Senate Floor
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., holds the deciding vote on a narrowly divided Senate Judiciary Committee. There are currently 21 judicial nominees awaiting a vote by the committee.
Photo Of Hitler Posing With A Girl Who Had A Jewish Grandmother Auctioned For $11.5K
Rosa Bernile Nienau was apparently a favorite of the man responsible for the murder of 6 million Jews. Hitler personally inscribed the photo.
Trump Backs Package Of Changes To Criminal Justice System As Lame-Duck Session Begins
The president’s support is a big win for activists who have been pushing for criminal justice measures that roll back the stiff penalties imposed as a part of America’s decades-long “war on drugs.”
Why A ‘War On Children’ Could Get Worse
That’s what a UNICEF official calls the conflict in Yemen. And escalating violence in a key port city is jeopardizing aid to hundreds of thousands of starving children.
Rebel Democrats Claim They Can Defeat Pelosi In Speaker Vote
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi continues to express confidence she will be elected speaker of the House despite effort by small group of Democrats who say enough members want change to defeat her.
Mexico’s Endangered Stingless Bees Mysteriously Find A Sweeter Home In Cuba
The bee, cultivated and revered by the Maya for thousands of years, is leaving its shrinking habitat for the Caribbean island, which uses its small-batch citrus-flavored honey mostly in pharmacies.
Maybe Neanderthals Weren’t Quite So Nasty And Brutish
New research finds they sustained skull injuries at about the same rate as early modern humans. “I definitely think that it’s evidence these guys were not beating each other up,” one expert says.
More Deaths Are Reported In California Fires
The Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California’s history, has killed at least 56 people. On Wednesday, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office said more than 100 people are still missing.
Trump Versus News Media Lands In Court
A federal judge in Washington appointed by the president will hear a case brought by CNN and joined by other outlets about the stripped credentials of a reporter.
2 Reports On The U.S. Military, 2 Different Messages
The U.S. has spent nearly $6 trillion on wars since 2001, with no end in sight, according to one report. Another says the U.S. needs to ramp up military efforts to counter Russia and China.
Opinion: ‘Nationalist’ Arises, With Myriad Connotations, As The Word Of 2018
President Trump created a firestorm when he described himself as a “proud” nationalist at a recent rally. Linguist Geoff Nunberg says the word carries a specter of racism and belligerence.
How Doctors And Nurses Cope With The Human Toll Of Gun Violence
Researchers are trying to understand how exposure to trauma cases affects clinicians and how they can get the mental health care they may need. For now, there are more questions than answers.
Houston Got Hammered By Hurricane Harvey — And Its Buildings Are Partly To Blame
The city itself — skyscrapers, homes and factories — snagged the moist air of Hurricane Harvey and caused more rain to fall. Two new studies detail how humans are making hurricane flooding worse.
Embattled Broward County Elections Supervisor Suggests She’ll Step Down
“It is time to move on,” said Brenda Snipes. She’s under intense criticism for her handling of vote counting, especially from Republicans.
It Was A Big, Blue Wave: Democrats Pick Up Most House Seats In A Generation
Democrats have picked up 33 seats in the House and could get to 39. While some felt a letdown on election night, Democrats’ House gains are their biggest since the wave election following Watergate.
Florida Man Made ‘Highly Volatile’ Explosive That’s Popular With ISIS, Police Say
“The white crystal powder has been referred to as ‘Mother of Satan’ by terrorist organizations,” the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said of the explosive TATP.
2 Years Later, 4 Family Members Arrested In Gruesome Ohio Killings
The suspects allegedly spent months planning the deaths. “They did this quickly, coldly, calmly and very carefully … but not carefully enough,” the Pike County sheriff said.
Hamas And Israel Agree To Egyptian-Brokered Cease-Fire
Hamas leaders announced the truce late Tuesday afternoon, thanking Egypt, Qatar, Norway and U.N. efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the cease-fire was “not easy,” but “right.”
A Search For New Ways To Pay For Drugs That Cost A Mint
Installment plans and refunds for treatments that don’t work are two options getting more attention as ultra-expensive therapies become more common. The financial strains will only grow.
House Republicans To Choose Leaders After Midterm Defeat
With Democrats winning control of the House in the midterm elections House GOP members and incoming freshmen will elect leaders to run a smaller more conservative conference in the next Congress.
Yes, It’s Almost Decision Time For 2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls
Dozens of Democrats are preparing to run for president in 2020. Advisers to some say that the Thanksgiving holiday next week begins a short window for potential candidates to make decisions.
Trump Nominates Retired Gen. John Abizaid To Be Ambassador To Saudi Arabia
Abizaid, a former CENTCOM commander, is best known for overseeing the Iraq War. The president’s pick highlights the importance placed on the military partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.