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Unfertilized Eggs Generate Tissue

Science & Tech, Video -- U.S. scientists have created human stem cells using the the same technique that produced Dolly the cloned sheep in 1996.

Toddler is youngest ever to get lab-made windpipe

A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.

Boeing Says May Apply Tighter Test Criteria For New Technologies

A senior Boeing Co. executive on Tuesday said his company may apply tighter test criteria for new technologies to be used on new aircraft after problems with lithium ion batteries that have grounded the entire fleet of 787 Dreamliners.

FAA Approves Boeing Dreamliner Battery System Design

U.S. regulators approved a revamped battery system for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a crucial step in returning the high-tech jet to service after it was grounded in January.

Google buying $39M fiber service in Utah for $1

Google is making its first plans to take over an existing fiber system in Provo, Utah. It will pay $1 for a municipal fiber-optic system that cost $39 million to build.

Parking in NYC- there's an app for that

New York City just unveiled a pilot program that allows drivers to pay for parking without using a meter. Ebru's Femi Redwood has the scoop on a "high tech meter beater.

New Suite Makes Facebook the Home Screen

Facebook is keeping busy after de-cluttering its news feed. Now, the social network is unveiling new phone software that makes Facebook the home screen.

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Japan Economy on the Road to Recovery

Do these numbers show that the Japanese economy is finally back on track? Joining us to help answer that question is 'Hiroko Naka-mura...' an independent journalist in Tokyo. full story

Preparing for the Olympics, World Cup

Brazil is hosting the World Cup next year, followed by the Olympics in 2016. Giving us insight into these and other issues is Ben Tavener, who is a journalist based in Rio De Janiero. full story

Campaign Ignited to Raise Smoking Age

New York City's mayoral candidate Christine Quinn wants to raise the legal smoking age and is looking to strike a deal with a neighboring state to follow suit. Ebru's Femi Redwood joins us live with more on the story. full story

National Peace Officer's Memorial Service

We are in the midst of National Police Week, a time to remember fallen heroes and their families. Ebru's Kyle Schmoyer joins us to tells us why President Obama took time out to address the growing fatalities in the police force. full story

Atty. Gen. denies involvement in AP case to Congress

It’s been a stressful week for U.S. Attorney Eric Holder and it didn’t get any easier today. During his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on the IRS scandal and the AP phone records seizure, Ebru’s Gabe Caggiano was at the hearing, and joins us live from Washington with the latest. full story

Cellular Carriers: Don't text and drive

Dont text and drive. You've seen the ads a hundred times but this summer, cellular carriers are risking business so that drivers don't risk their lives. Ebru's Tasmin Mahfuz tells us why the "It Can Wait" campaign is a unique effort. full story

How serious is the financial damage in Europe?

For over 2 years now, the EU economy has faced multiple falls. We go to Paul Ames, a Senior European Correspondent for the GlobalPost, in Brussels, for more on EU economics. full story