They’re in a race to save their children with a rare disease. A new drug has given them hope.

Like other children with Hunter syndrome, Cole is deficient in an enzyme required to break down certain molecules. Over time, toxins accumulate, and the genetic disorder ravages children’s organs, including their heart — and in many cases, their brain, leading to dementia-like symptoms. The condition, also called mucopolysaccharidosis type II, or MPS II, affects about…

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Supreme Court weighs Trump’s contentious attempt to limit birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON — Tackling one of President Donald Trump’s most provocative policies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday considers the lawfulness of his proposal to limit the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for people born on U.S. soil. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Announced on the first…

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