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NIH researcher presents encouraging results for gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease
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- Written by NHLBI NHLBI
- Category: Health News Health News
- Published: 09 December 2018 09 December 2018
San Diego, California - A scientist from the National Institutes of Health will present promising, early results from a human clinical trial testing a novel gene replacement therapy in people with severe sickle cell disease. Preliminary findings suggest that the approach has an acceptable level of safety and might help patients consistently produce normal red blood cells instead of the sickle-shaped ones that mark this painful, life-threatening disease.
Benicia Man Pleads Guilty to Bankruptcy Fraud
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- Written by SDNC SDNC
- Category: California News California News
- Published: 09 December 2018 09 December 2018
San Francisco, California - Steven Brian Homan, 62, of Benicia, pleaded guilty Monday to concealment of bankruptcy assets, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
D.C. Resident Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the IRS
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- Written by Justice Department Justice Department
- Category: National News National News
- Published: 09 December 2018 09 December 2018
Washington, DC - A Washington, D.C. resident pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and aggravated identity theft on December 4, 2018, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Kelly R. Jackson, Special Agent in Charge of IRS-Criminal Investigation, Washington D.C. Field Office.
Lebanese Businessman Tied by Treasury Department to Hezbollah Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Washington, DC - Kassim Tajideen, the operator of a network of businesses in Lebanon and Africa whom the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated as an important financial supporter to the Hezbollah terror organization, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges associated with evading U.S. sanctions imposed on him.
Santa to Visit San Diego County Parks
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- Written by Michelle Mowad Michelle Mowad
- Category: News News
- Published: 08 December 2018 08 December 2018
San Diego, California - Santa Claus is coming to town! County Parks and Recreation will host several festive events this joyful season.
Shop Safely Over the Holiday Season
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- Written by Yvette Urrea Moe Yvette Urrea Moe
- Category: News News
- Published: 08 December 2018 08 December 2018
San Diego, California - During the holidays, criminals are working overtime and they are looking for any opportunity to steal your purse, wallet or packages when you are out shopping.