Ebola vaccine benefits gorilla population

Along with thousands of people, the deadly Ebola virus is also threatening gorilla populations. Primates that are affected with the disease suffer a 90-98 percent chance of death. However, based on a scientific study published on Thursday, a small trial of vaccinations on gorillas resulted in a positive response from the primates.

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-39229625

Infant abducted in car theft

A South African woman was the victim of a car theft on Friday and one of her children was abducted by the suspects. City officials have been investigating the case and searching for the one-month-old. The stolen car was found later the same day, but the suspects and infant had since left the scene.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-39237753

Work limit increases for first-year doctors

Starting July of this year, first-year medical residents will be able to work 24-hour shifts, which is an eight hour increase from their work limit as of right now. Various studies were conducted before this announcement was made, including effects on patient care, which was the primary concern regarding this change.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/health/us-doctors-residents-24-hour-shifts.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fus&action=click&contentCollection=us&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront

Trump fires prosecutors

President Trump has ordered the resignations of 46 prosecutors who were originally appointed by former President Obama on Friday. Among these members of the Department of Justice is Preet Bahara, who allegedly refuses to leave his position.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/10/us/politics/us-attorney-justice-department-trump.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fus&action=click&contentCollection=us&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=sectionfront