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Paul Moorhead, Human Genetics and Pediatrics

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almanac.upenn.edu – – 2023-07-17 23:01:58

SUMMARY: Paul Sydney Moorhead, a former associate professor of human genetics and pediatrics at Penn’s School of Medicine, passed away at the age of 99. He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, and had a passion for civil rights after serving as a bodyguard for Henry Wallace during his anti-segregationist campaign tour in 1948. Dr. Moorhead conducted groundbreaking research on cellular senescence at the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology, which led to the development of a foundational cell line used for life-saving vaccines. He held various leadership positions and retired in 1985. He is survived by his second wife, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren. A gathering was held to celebrate his life. Donations in his name can be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center or the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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1 dead, two injured in Galveston County

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www.fox26houston.com – – 2024-05-19 11:53:10

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Pedestrian dies in crash involving off-duty officer

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www.fox26houston.com – – 2024-05-17 13:55:49

SUMMARY: A 63-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a police officer driving to work in his personal vehicle. The officer reported the accident on the police channel and CPR was performed before the man was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Galveston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the crash due to the involvement of the officer. The Galveston PD Chief expressed condolences to the man's family, calling it a tragic accident. The incident occurred near Broadway and 58th in Galveston, Texas. FOX 26 Houston covered the story and is available on the FOX LOCAL app for various streaming platforms.

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Pelican Island residents evacuate after barge strikes Galveston bridge (Video)

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www.socialnews.xyz – – 2024-05-16 15:11:22

SUMMARY: Residents of Pelican Island, including Texas A&M students, evacuated after a barge struck the Galveston bridge, causing it to partially collapse. The only bridge to the island remained closed on Thursday. The incident led to a mass evacuation. The barge collided with a pillar supporting the span, leading to its collapse. The of the incident is available for archive licensing. Social News XYZ, an Indo-American news website established in 2015, covers gossip, politics, movies, technology, and sports news, as well as live event coverage via YouTube. #galveston #texas #galvestontexas #galvestontx

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