The structures, called ‘blastoids,’ can serve as an ethical research alternative to a real embryo, scientists say.
December 2021
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Death of bullied Utah girl draws anger over suicides, racism
The mother of a 10-year-old who died by suicide is speaking out about the bullying and racial harassment that her daughter endured.
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Democrats hope threat to abortion rights will rouse voters
They have been searching for an issue that can both energize a base deflated by slow progress in Washington and repair the party’s strained relationship with suburban voters.
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Crews respond to large fire at Maine Turnpike Authority garage in Litchfield
A Maine Turnpike Authority worker, who had stayed late Thursday, saw the flames and reported the fire at about 5 p.m.
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‘The fire that’s here’: U.S. is still battling delta variant
As the new variant omicron is drawing attention, the extra-contagious delta accounts for practically all cases in the U.S.
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Sports Digest: Ronaldo scores 800th goal as Manchester United beats Arsenal
Cristiano Ronaldo reaches the milestone with two goals in a 3-2 victory.
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Lawyer backs up Alec Baldwin’s assertion he didn’t pull trigger
The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin the prop gun that went off on a New Mexico film set backs up the actor’s claim, the lawyer says.
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UK court backs Meghan Markle in dispute over privacy with publisher
In a statement, Meghan, 40, said the ruling was ‘a victory not just for me, but for anyone who has ever felt scared to stand up for what’s right.’
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Britney Spears’ fiance gives birthday tribute as pop star turns 40
It’s the first birthday for the singer since her highly publicized conservatorship came to an end last month after 13 years.
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Man arrested in death of Jacqueline Avant, music icon’s wife
Philanthropist Jacqueline Avant was fatally shot at the Beverly Hills, California, home she shared with her husband, legendary music executive Clarence Avant.