Interior halts new mining claims near Grand Canyon
The Interior Department will pause filing of new mining claims including uranium on about 991000 acres near the Grand Canyon for two years to study possible permanent withdrawal. The block covers 633547 acres under the BLM and 360002 acres in Kaibab National Forest and excludes existing claims.
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Sorry pays off for U. Michigan doctors
University of Michigan Health System reduces malpractice costs by admitting errors and offering compensation before lawsuits. From 2001 to 2007 claims fell, open cases dropped, processing time shortened, and reserves declined as peers review events and doctors meet with patients to explain outcomes.
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Early bilingual brain research sparks language learning promise
Washington AP reports that babies can distinguish all language sounds at birth, then narrow to their native set by 11 months. Studies by Dr. Patricia Kuhl and colleagues show bilingual exposure may train dual neural circuits for two languages, suggesting adult learning programs could borrow from child learning. Italian scientists note bilingualism may boost brain flexibility.
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China cites evidence of coordinated Xinjiang riots
Beijing says surveillance video shows women in Islamic dress directing rioters in Urumqi on July 5. Authorities claim the violence across 50 locations was premeditated and coordinated, countering claims of spontaneous unrest amid Han migration tensions.
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