Dolly the sheep pioneer knighted
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Professor Ian Wilmut, the man who led the team which created the clone known as Dolly the sheep, is knighted.
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SOMERSET, Pennsylvania - Henrietta the chicken was living inconspicuously for 18 months among 36,000 other chickens at Brendle Farms - until a farm foreman discovered she had four legs. Farm-owner Mike Brendle was amazed by the discovery among his standard two-legged, egg-laying hens.
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"I am honoured to join an Order which includes such distinguished practitioners in the arts. It is particularly pleasing that 'equality' is included in my citation"  Ian McKellen is already a knight, but his highest British honor is right around the corner. via My58.com
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THE scientist who made his name by cloning Dolly the sheep said yesterday that he was &quot;very optimistic&quot; about gaining a licence to clone human embryos to aid understanding of motor neurone disease.
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The scientist who attracted the world's attention by cloning Dolly the Sheep is about to take another major step for medical research: cloning human embryos and experimenting on them with the British government's permission.
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By SALLIE SEBRELL  BY Sallie Sebrell  The tradition of a citizen legislature in Virginia has stood the test of time.
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The inventor of the world wide web receives one of Britain's most prestigious honours, the Order of Merit.
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The creator of Dolly the sheep has been given permission to clone human embryos for medical research.
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&quot;I&#39;ll never retire!&quot;  exclaimed an effervescent Dolly Parton, sporting a new upswept  hairdo, as she presided at a Music Row event on Thursday  recognizing country music&#39;s most neglected talent -- the  songwriter.
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Sir Ian McKellen _ Gandalf to 'Lord of the Rings' fans _ rose further in status Saturday as he joined the elite circle of Britain's Companions of Honor.Kylie Minogue rivaled McKellen for attention as Britain announced Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honors list. The Australian pop diva was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE.Companion of Honor is the top honor in the British system, limited to 65 living people. It was the latest addition to the list of honors collected by Mckellen, 68, who was knighted in 1991. Read more
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A leading figure in the effort to minimise the impact of disease in developing countries has been knighted.
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It is an unlikely pairing. One, a publicity-shy member of the British aristocracy, was bridesmaid to Princess Margaret.
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By GALLOWAY, Jill  It's one of the things they do at Massey's sheep and beef research farm.
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coat as she stepped out to be godmother at the christening of Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham. Liz and Sir Elton John topped the bill of celebrities at the service for the children of England footballer David Beckham
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The first female Beefeater at the Tower of London overturned more than 500 years of tradition when she took up the post on Monday.
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An actor-turned comedian has won the prestigious Perrier Award with his first comedy show. Jackson&#39;s Way began on a week-long trial run at this year&#39;s Edinburgh Fringe, but has gone on to win one of comedy&#39;s most coveted prizes.
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CLARKSDALE, Miss. - When Dorothy Marie goes for a stroll, a few blocks can take a toll. Dorothy Marie is a 300-pound potbellied pig. On Christmas Eve, the Betty Streett family left their pet pig at home while they went away for the holiday.