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The Chimera Quandary: Is It Ethical To Create Hybrid Embryos?

The National Institutes of Health proposed lifting its moratorium on funding for research on part-animal, part-human embryos — which raises a huge dilemma, says bioethicist Insoo Hyun.

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The Costs Of The Pulse Nightclub Shooting

Researchers are taking a look at the economic costs of the mass shooting at the Orlando nightclub. Meanwhile, those affected personally are fretting about their bills.

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On His New Album, Will Downing Pays Tribute To Mothers Of Soul

The R&B singer speaks with guest host Ray Suarez about the female artists who inspired his latest album and how he made their songs his own.

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The Chimera Quandary: Is It Ethical To Create Hybrid Embryos?

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40 Years On, A Controversial Film On Islam's Origins Is Now A Classic

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These 250-Plus Violins Are About To Be Owned By The U.S. Government

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