Fetus Recovers From SCID After In-Utero Bone Marrow Transplant
In a medical first a four month fetus with severe combined immunodeficiency received a bone marrow transplant while still in the womb. The child was born healthy and shows no signs of the disease at 18 months. Doctors say the method may avert other genetic illnesses. The procedure was led by Dr. Alan W. Flake and described in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Cooley Indicted Over Korea Service Claims in Oregon
GOP Congressman Wes Cooley of Oregon faces an indictment accusing him of falsely stating in 1994 voter guides that he served in Korea with the Army Special Forces. Prosecutors say he made two false statements and could face prison and fines. A federal grand jury also probes whether he lied about marriage timing to keep benefits for a Marine widow.
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Mariah Carey Leads AMAs Nominees With Five Nods
Mariah Carey tops the American Music Awards nominations with five for Daydream. Toni Braxton Garth Brooks D Angelo Celine Dion and others each earn two nominations. The 24th annual show airs January 27 on ABC based on sales airplay and a national listener survey.
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