Surgeons Work to Split Iranian Twin Sisters in Singapore
Neurosurgeons at Raffles Hospital in Singapore cut brain tissue millimeter by millimeter to separate Ladan and Laleh Bijani who share a head. The twins remain joined but brains are separating while blood flow and brain pressure show instability. The four day operation began Saturday with Iran promising nearly 300000 dollars for costs.
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Weather aids firefighters in battling Arizona blaze near Ventana Canyon
The Aspen fire, started June 17, threatened Ventana Canyon in the Santa Catalina foothills. About 200 homes and a resort hotel were evacuated as crews prepared to backfire and use retardant drops while awaiting safer conditions.
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U.S. Bridges Reach Turning Point in Safety Push
More than a quarter of U.S. highway bridges are deficient though improved after a decade of federal spending. Deficient bridges fell 18 percent from 1992 to 2002 to 163,010, or 28 percent of all bridges, with ongoing risks and rising costs for states and communities.
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Iowa Bridges Deficient and Obsolete Across State
A Gazette March report notes 7 027 of 24 955 Iowa bridges are deficient per the Federal Highway Administration. An additional 2 000 bridges are functionally obsolete unable to carry full loads due to narrow or misaligned design. Iowa ranked seventh nationally for structurally deficient bridges in 2001 per The Road Information Program.
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Deficient Bridge Condition Report Highlights FHWA Findings
The Federal Highway Administration’s special report identifies deficient bridges nationwide. It details risks, inspection gaps, and remediation needs underscoring the role of state agencies and the Gazette’s accompanying coverage.
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Gazette
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