Inside the debate over animal testing in medical research
"CBS Evening News" reports on the debate over animal testing in medical research after the Trump administration canceled nearly $28 million in federal grants.
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Inside the debate over animal testing in medical research
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Ex-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on Trump comments
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Unpacking Russian aircraft threat in NATO airspace
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Fat Bear Week has arrived once again
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Can leucovorin treat some symptoms of autism?
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