Mice given human brain genes learn to talk

Say Cheese!  Genetic engineering intended to increase the learning ability of mice has created quite an ethical stir in the scientific community.  Genetically enhanced mice have surprised scientists by asking for their freedom.  You can still find reports of their original experiment online.

Russia and the Catholic Church begin joint airforce efforts

Don't be surprised if the next time you see the Pope he is being escorted by his very own air squadron.  The Russian government has started supplying the Catholic Church with fighter jets in exchange for help stabilizing Eastern Europe.  Something of this scale can't be completely covered up, read what the traditional media is saying here.