Advanced Cell Technology has cloned the first human embryo. Their stated intent is to be able to grow organs and tissue, not to create full humans. Part of their work is described in this paper in the online journal e-biomed: the journal of regenerative medicine. They also have a more accessible article in Scientific American.

• Reason has some background on the political debate around cloning and the related legislation.
• New Scientist has a special section with related articles.
• Yahoo! News has a collection of recent news articles and related links.