In this October 10 photo, He Jiankui speaks at an interview in a laboratory in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, southern China. He claims to have contributed to the creation of the first genetically modified babies in the world: binoculars whose DNA he has altered.(Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP)

Caravan of migrants: Mexico will open a second shelter in Tijuana

The Mexican Federal Immigration Agency is is preparing to open a second emergency shelter Thursday for thousands of Central American migrants who have traveled to the US-Mexico border to seek asylum in the United States. Mexico has opened Unidad Deportiva Benito Juarez, an open-air sports complex located less than 1.5 km from the border, to accommodate migrants, while US immigration officials are processing about 40 asylum seekers. asylum per day. But some migrants complained of lack of food and water in the complex, as well as being exposed to rain, mud and other elements. The decision to open a second shelter comes days after the end of a tear gas confrontation between migrants and US border and customs officials who had fled from the clouds Of hot gas near the US-Mexico border in Tijuana.

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A suspect involved in the massacre of the Rhoden family

One of the accused in the murder of eight members of an Ohio family is to be brought to justice Thursday in a Pike County hearing room. Angela Wagner, 48, will be the third member of the Wagner family to appear in court this week to face escalating murder charges in the 2016 Rhoden family murder. Edward "Jake" Wagner, 26 years, was brought to court Tuesday and George Wagner IV 27 years old Wednesday. The husband of Angela Wagner, George "Billy" Wagner, 47, is scheduled to appear in court next week. Officials said the killings resulted from a dispute over the custody of the child of Jake Wagner and the murder victim Hanna Rhoden.

Investigation ongoing after the discovery of the body of a missing teenager

The dark discovery of a body near the place where a teenager from North Carolina has disappeared from outside his family's mobile home is causing the worst fear to relatives, friends and an entire community. On Wednesday, the authorities identified the remains as those of 13-year-old Hania Noelia Aguilar, with a positive identification pending as of Thursday, for the Lumberton high school student. She was abducted on November 5th after being out to start a sport utility vehicle for a family member who was to drive her to the school bus. The FBI quickly joined the search, offering the reward and transmitting his photo across the country. Investigators said they currently have no suspects or people of interest.

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The discovery of a body near the disappearance of North Carolina teenager, Hania Aguilar, brought family, friends and an entire community together to prepare for the outcome.
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Scientists condemn the gene editing experiment carried out by a Chinese researcher

A group of renowned scientists said Thursday that it was irresponsible to try to modify genes on eggs, sperm or embryos, except in the laboratory, because we did not know enough about its risks or its safety . The statement of the leaders of a 14-member conference in Hong Kong was issued following a Chinese researcher who claimed to have helped create the world's first genetically modified baby and said a second pregnancy could be In progress. He Jiankui claims to have changed the DNA of binoculars born earlier this month to try to make them resistant to infection with the AIDS virus. Traditional scientists have already condemned his work.

New Ariana Grande documentary series on YouTube

A four-part documentary series launched on Thursday, "Ariana Grande: The Dangerous Woman's Newspapers," offers fans the highlights of the filming of Grande's latest album, "Sweetener". The documentary also contains new images of her Dangerous Woman tour, suspended after a terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena during her concert in the UK in May 2017. The One Love Manchester concert parts of Grande, which collected funds for victims of the attack will also be shown. Great has had a tumultuous time over the past two years, with the aforementioned bombing, the death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller and the flash romance, the engagement and the subsequent breakup with comedian Pete Davidson. However, she has become a positive force to be reckoned with, especially with her latest single, "Thank U, Next".

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