Morning Newsdome: Human Womb Transplants October 22 2009
A daily round-up of the weird and wonderful from around the world.
>> In London, the first long-term transplants of a uterus has been performed in rabbits, making human womb transplants possible within two years, researchers say. Rejoice! Soon reproductively-challenged women across the world can carry rabbit uteri! (The Times UK)
>> Also on that side of the pond, workers for the UK’s postal service, Royal Mail, have announced they’re on strike for an additional three days until they feel their pay is fair. So far, England doesn’t care since everyone uses email anyway. (BBC News)
>> A Delta jet landed on Hartsfiel-Jackson airport taxiway instead of the assigned lane on Monday. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently investigating exactly how many pilots were serviced as part of the Mile High Club. (Associated Press)
>> While on the way to the police station to face questioning over a theft charge, a 41-year-old German man squeezed another robbery in along the way, now facing a second set of charges. You may look at him as a criminal. I look at him as just highly productive. (Reuters)
>> And finally, a MSNBC host introduced Rev. Jesse Jackson as Al Sharpton on TV Wednesday night. Even when not being interviewed, Sharpton is a publicity hound. (Access Atlanta)
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