Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 217

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February job growth fell short of expectations amid economic uncertainty; Reporter's Notebook: "Bloody Sunday" and the hope found in the despair

Researchers seek to demystify the biology of aging

The foundation of the study stems from an Amish community in Indiana, where researchers found a genetic variation in about 10% of the population allows them to live, on average, a decade longer.

What to know about hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus days before her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died of heart disease, New Mexico officials said.

Reporter's Notebook: "Bloody Sunday" and the hope found in the despair

Exactly 60 years ago, John Lewis was among hundreds of peaceful protesters who were crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, when they were met by brutal police violence. What gave him the courage to stand there in the face of a beating that would crack his skull? John Dickerson got the answer 50 years later.

Is a genetic variant in Amish people the key to living longer?

Every year, scientists learn more about the aging process. As Charlie De Mar reports, they're now starting to understand how to measure your body's biological age, as opposed to your actual age.

When a beloved doctor couldn't afford treatment, his patients came to his aid

When Dr. Michael Zollicoffer was diagnosed with two types of cancer, his patients started a crowdfunding campaign that raised more than $100,000.

Unexploded WW II bomb discovered near tracks at major Paris train terminal

An unexploded WW II bomb was found near tracks leading to a major Paris train terminal, causing major service disruptions as police tried to disable it and looked for more.

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European leaders hold emergency summit after U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine; Reporter's Notebook: World Video Game Hall of Fame nominees

Trump signs executive order yanking security clearances of Perkins Coie lawyers

Trump says he's suspending security clearances of lawyers at Perkins Coie, which was involved in launching oppo research during the 2016 campaign into any ties between Trump and Russia.

Court orders impeached South Korean president released from jail

A South Korean court ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol released from jail, more than a month after he was arrested and indicted over his brief martial law imposition.