Mnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls
After a torrid week for US stocks, the treasury secretary was keen to get reassurances from big banks. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RfCVft
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Pediatric leukemia 'super drug' could be developed in the coming years
Scientists have discovered two successful therapies that slowed the progression of pediatric leukemia in mice, according to three studies published over the last two years. When a key protein responsible for leukemia, MLL, is stabilized, it slows the progression of the leukemia, the most recent study found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QSGxEY
Alaska husky racing threatened by receding ice
The centuries-old tradition of husky racing is alive and well in Alaska. But for how much longer? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2T7V0cC
Sending astronauts to Mars would be stupid, astronaut says
One of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon thinks there's no public support to send people to Mars. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2EM5nzO
US shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns
A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2T8KTUL
Zoox Inc. Snags First California Permit To Transport Passengers In Self-Driving Cars
The Silicon Valley-based company will offer ride services in its autonomous vehicles, with the supervision of a certified driver. One catch: it's not allowed to charge money. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2BDcw17
Trump names acting defence secretary
Donald Trump announces dep defence secretary Shanahan as acting Pentagon chief following James Mattis's resignation from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2rUeHcs
Syria conflict: Macron criticises Trump's withdrawal decision
The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2EMRQrs
Friends send 533 gift bags to 'lonely' US elderly
The women sent the Christmas presents after learning that 60% of care home residents don't receive visitors. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SeUklC