Supreme Court upholds copyright extension for Disney works
The Supreme Court ruled 7.2 that Congress may repeatedly extend copyright protections for cartoon characters, songs, books and other creations. The decision preserves long term protection for Mickey Mouse and related works, sparing online publishers from early public domain releases and potential royalties losses. Justices Breyer and Stevens dissented, warning of cultural harm and industry impact.
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Study Finds 1500 Patients Damaged by Retained Tools yearly
Boston based study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health reports about 1,500 patients annually experience retained surgical sponges and clamps. Emergencies and obesity raise risk while overall incidents are small compared with 28 million yearly operations. Researchers call it unacceptable despite low frequency.
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Private funeral for Maurice Gibb draws 200 mourners
About 200 mourners including Michael Jackson attended Maurice Gibb's private funeral in Miami Beach as the medical examiner's office reviewed the Bee Gees member's sudden death at 53 after a blocked intestine and cardiac arrest.
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U N arms experts search Saddam palace compound in Baghdad
U N inspectors spent four hours at the Old Palace in Baghdad inspecting two office blocks and safes. The visit marks the second palace search since inspections resumed in November. Iraqi officials protested, calling the move provocative and an intrusion on sovereignty.
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Professor arrested in plague scare at Texas Tech
Texas Tech University professor Dr. Thomas Butler was arrested for allegedly telling federal agents that 30 plague vials were missing when he knew they had been destroyed. The case prompted a terrorism-alert plan as authorities investigated the handling of the lethal samples. Butler, long associated with internal medicine, remains jailed with arraignment scheduled.
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