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'Hoosiers' star Hackman found dead at age 95

Gene Hackman, the prolific Oscar-winning actor whose films included what is considered one of the greatest sports movies of all time in "Hoosiers," has died at the age of 95.
ESPN - 1d
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language

Why did humans start speaking
ABC News - Feb. 18
Watch: Tough guy to eccentric grandad - a look back at Hackman's greatest roles

The much-celebrated actor's filmography includes Oscar-nominated dramas to comedic roles.
BBC News - 1d
Blind children given sight after experimental gene therapy

Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.
BBC News - Feb. 21
Once high-flying Bluebird Bio sells itself to private equity after tough times for the gene therapy maker

Bluebird Bio will sell itself to private equity firms Carlyle and SK Capital for about $30 million, the company said Friday.
CNBC - Feb. 21

'Hoosiers' star Hackman found dead at age 95