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Will Shindel prepares for a gene-editing class using the CRISPR tool at a Brooklyn community lab called Genspace.

How A Gene Editing Tool Went From Labs To A Middle-School Classroom

Some compare the democratization of personal computing in the 1970s to the current changes in access to genetic engineering tools, in part thanks to the CRISPR gene editing tool.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim speak at the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Economic Council in Ankara on Feb. 7. Voters will decide in April whether to give Erdogan broad, new powers that would eliminate Yildirim's job.

Turkey's President Erdogan Pushes For Broader Powers

Turks will vote in April on constitutional changes to eliminate the post of prime minister and shift his powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Critics warn the changes will lead to one-man rule.

Lois Durso, left, holds a picture of her daughter, Roya. Marianne Karth, right, holds a picture of her daughters, AnnaLeah and Mary.

Moms Who Lost Daughters In Truck Underride Collisions Push for Greater Safety

Lois Durso's daughter was killed instantly in 2004 when her car lost control in a blizzard and slid under the side of a truck trailer. Marianne Karth lost two daughters in a truck accident in 2013.

FBI Director James Comey attends the Boston Conference of Cyber Security at Boston College on Wednesday, where he said he has no plans to leave his post before the end of his term.

'You're Stuck With Me,' FBI Director Says, Citing No Plans To Leave Job

James Comey told attendees at a cyber conference in Boston that he does not intend to leave before the end of his 10-year term. Comey has faced critics on both sides of the political spectrum.

A man holds up the latest copy of Turkey's opposition <em>Cumhuriyet</em> newspaper outside its headquarters after Turkish police reportedly detained the chief editor and at least eight of its senior staff on Monday.

Turkey Detains Journalists From The Country's Top Opposition Newspaper

It's the latest move in a sweeping government crackdown that began following a failed coup attempt in July. The government also reportedly closed 15 media outlets over the weekend.

At Everyman Espresso in New York City's East Village, customers were greeted with a sign announcing a fundraiser to help defend immigrants.

Amid Travel Ban Debate, Chefs And Food Brands Take A Stand On Immigration

From pledges to hire refugees to fundraisers for the ACLU, food businesses large and small are getting vocal about their support for immigrants in the wake of President Trump's new policies.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley speaks during the annual State of the State address in Montgomery, Ala., on Feb. 7.

Alabama's Governor Resigns Amid Scandal Over Alleged Affair And Cover-Up

Gov. Robert Bentley was accused of abusing his office to try to conceal an affair with a staffer. He was facing impeachment proceedings and has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors.

Donald Trump enters the debate hall during the Republican presidential debate co-sponsored by CNN in Coral Gables, Fla., in March. CNN is expected to see $100 million in extra revenues this year, thanks largely to its coverage of Trump.

AT&T Deal For Time Warner Casts Renewed Attention On CNN

AT&T's chief promises to maintain CNN's journalistic independence after parent Time Warner merges with the telecom giant. CNN got a $100 million boost this year, propelled by coverage of Donald Trump.

VIDEO: A Heartbreaking Look At A Couple Forced To Marry As Young Teens

Photographer Stephanie Sinclair won a prestigious award for "courage" in documenting the lives of girls and women. See her short documentary on a couple in Nepal who married as young teens.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks about crime to local, state and federal law enforcement officials in St. Louis on March 31.

Justice Department Veterans Warn Federal Money Could Have 'Strings Attached'

A new review announced by Attorney General Jeff Sessions could have big consequences for local jurisdictions that refuse to follow federal immigration and marijuana laws.

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