Toxic spill endangers Donana Park wildlife in Spain
A mine reservoir breach sent 176 million cubic feet of toxic sludge toward the Guadalquivir River and Donana Park, threatening 6 million migratory birds and vulnerable species such as lynx, otters, and eagles. Environmentalists warn of enormous ecological damage as dikes divert waste toward the river.
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Neanderthals May Have Speech Like Modern Humans
Duke University researchers suggest Neanderthals and some primates possessed the nerve pathway for tongue control similar to modern humans. The hypoglossal canal size in Neanderthals and early humans rivals that of today, challenging the view that speech evolved only 40,000 years ago.
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Hoffa cleared to run for Teamsters office
James P. Hoffa wins permission to run in a Teamsters rerun after a five month probe. A monitor found he was sometimes vague and not credible, but did not unseat him. The aide involved was barred from campaign activity amid broader probes tied to the 1996 election.
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