War in Ukraine: airstrikes, drones and a looming counteroffensive
This week saw heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A wave of drone strikes hit the Russian capital Tuesday morning, bringing the war to Moscow for the first…
Washington Post columnist David Von Drehle clams of a possible deal between President Trump and congressional Democrats to protect young undocumented immigrants, what Robert Mueller may be learning about Trump’s business ties, and sharper questions on the role of social media in the 2016 election. Then, Dr. Francis Collins, director of National Institutes of Health, explains gene editing, regenerative medicine, and immunotherapy — and how these advances may lead to cures for some of our most debilitating and deadly diseases.
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- David Von Drehle Columnist, The Washington Post, former, editor at large, Time magazine author of several books including “Triangle: The Fire That Changed America.”
- Dr. Francis Collins Director, National Institutes of Health
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