Massive land buyback bill drawn as environmental landmark
A sprawling conservation bill seeks nearly 45 billion dollars over 15 years to buy public lands for urban parks wildlife habitats and coastal restoration. Key sponsors include Don Young and George Miller with broad House support but strong opposition from property rights conservatives led by Idaho Idaho- and Alaska lawmakers fearing federal land takings.
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Researchers map chromosome blamed in Down syndrome
An international team maps human chromosome 21, linking it to Down syndrome and several other diseases. The project, nearing 99.7 percent completion, aims to identify genes responsible for learning problems and guide drug development, with broader genome draft expected this summer.
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Philadelphia adopts citywide school uniform policy
Philadelphia public schools will require each school to decide dress guidelines for about 217000 students. The board, led by Christine James-Brown, says uniforms are not a cure but may foster respect and reduce cliques. parents and students voiced opposition while noting broader concerns about reading and writing.
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Marshall Islanders win award for island lost to nuke tests
Honolulu AP reports the Marshall Islands Nuclear Claims Tribunal awarded 341 million to compensate survivors and descendants for losses from U.S. nuclear testing on Enewetak Atoll. The tribunal assigns 199 million for loss of use, 108 million to restore land, and 34 million for exile hardship, amid limited remaining funds.
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Loss of lift blamed for MV-22 Osprey crash
Marine Corps investigators say the MV-22 Osprey crash that killed 19 Marines likely resulted from a loss of aerodynamic lift that sent the craft into a fatal nose dive. They rule out mechanical failure and doubt a redesign is needed. No pilot recklessness indicated for Maj. John Brow.
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Fires force evacuations in New Mexico towns
Fires forced hundreds to flee as one blaze neared homes in Ruidoso burning over 5,000 acres. A separate fire about 200 miles away threatened Los Alamos National Laboratory, prompting closures and evacuations of at least 500 homes with no major injuries reported.
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Classifieds disclaimer notice from The Ottawa Herald
The Ottawa Herald cautions readers about classified ads and states the paper may refuse or edit any ad. It advises checking the first run for accuracy and notes one free correction if an error is due to the paper.
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