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High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US court

High court to decide whether Nazi art case stays in US court

WASHINGTON — Jed Leiber was an adult before he learned that his family was once part-owner of a collection of centuries-old religious artworks now said to be worth at least $250 million.
Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease

Gene-editing treatment shows promise for sickle cell disease

Scientists are seeing promising early results from the first studies testing gene editing for painful, inherited blood disorders that plague millions worldwide, especially Black people.
'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis

ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis

When children and teens are overwhelmed with anxiety, depression or thoughts of self-harm, they often wait days in emergency rooms because there aren’t enough psychiatric beds.
Scene from 'Elf' comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston

Scene from 'Elf' comes to life as Buddy meets dad in Boston

BOSTON — Just like a real-life movie, the story of Buddy the Elf meeting his biological father has come to life, just in time for the holidays.
Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic

GENEVA — Two weeks after beating COVID-19, Thierry Salamin huffs as his ski boots crunch through Swiss snow near the Matterhorn peak, readying for a downhill run with his mood as bright as his blue and fluorescent yellow ski getup and the sun overhea
Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

Colorado student, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

LONE TREE, Colo.
''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

''Purpose in the pain:' People appreciate life more, grieve differently in pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we live our lives, but also the way we view death, say some experts. More than 12,000 Canadians have so far died due to COVID-19.
As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom

BURLINGTON, Vt. — By late morning on Oct. 28, staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center noticed the hospital’s phone system wasn’t working. Then the internet went down, and the Burlington-based centre 's technical infrastructure with it.
Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Review: 'Promising Young Woman' sdtk takes you on dark ride

Various artists, “Promising Young Woman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Capitol Records) The “Promising Young Woman” soundtrack will not play with your emotions.
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