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Finding some change in the blood of an Alzheimer's patient that accurately reflects the damaging changes in the brain has been tough.

Scientists Aim For Better, Cheaper Tests For Alzheimer's

1:43pm August 04, 2017

by Shirley S. Wang

The goal is to find accurate, painless tests that can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's early and track the progression of the illness and any response to treatment. A few tests seem promising.

Vera Anoshina walks her bicycle down a path in Spartak in April.

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In Eastern Ukraine, A Struggle For Survival In The Crossfire Of A Little-Seen War

12:55pm August 04, 2017

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

This year, 59 civilians have been killed and 280 injured as fighting continues in a 3-year-old war between Russian-backed separatists and government forces. Residents despair of ever seeing peace.

The Aldi supermarket chain is pulling all eggs in its German stores amid a scare over possible pesticide contamination.

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Aldi Supermarket Chain Withdraws All Its Eggs In Germany Over Contamination Fears

12:42pm August 04, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The egg crisis is believed to have originated in Belgium in June and was then detected in the Netherlands. Millions of eggs have been recalled over concerns about the presence of an insecticide.

Is Corruption Really A Big Problem In Foreign Aid?

10:33am August 04, 2017

by Malaka Gharib

In his new book, economist Charles Kenny argues that we're obsessed with tracking down corruption when we should be measuring results.

Saving Vultures With Nepal's 'Vulture Restaurant'

7:49am August 04, 2017

by Danielle Preiss

A unique conservation attempt is underway in Nepal to save vultures that have nearly been decimated through much of South Asia over the past few decades.

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Fire damage is shown on the Torch Tower at Marina district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday.

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Multistory Fire In Dubai's Torch Tower Extinguished Without Injuries

7:46am August 04, 2017

by Scott Neuman

It's the second time in two years that the 1,100-foot structure — one of the world's tallest residential skyscrapers — experienced a major fire.

Uncovering A 'Little Pompeii' In France

7:27am August 04, 2017

by Joanna Kakissis

Archaeologists in France have discovered the well-preserved ruins of a Roman town, whose inhabitants appear to have fled to avoid a fire — leaving their belongings and household objects behind.

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New 'Constituent Assembly' To Sit In Venezuela

5:07am August 04, 2017

Gideon Long of the Financial Times talks with David Greene about events in Venezuela, as the "constituent assembly" backed by President Maduro and criticized by opponents plans to convene Friday.

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Morning News Brief: Trump In West Virginia, Chinese Trade, Usain Bolt Retires

5:07am August 04, 2017

President Trump dismissed the Russia investigation at a rally in West Virginia. Also, the White House is poised to investigate Chinese trade policies, and sprinter Usain Bolt says he's retiring.

Sen. Sherrod Brown On China's Trade Policies

5:07am August 04, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown about some Democrats supporting the Trump administration's decision to launch an investigation into China's intellectual property and trade practices.

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