Rising clergy sex abuse claims surge cost to church hits 167 million
Washington bishops released 786 new creditle claims last year, many from decades past, with abuse-related expenses likely the largest single-year total in 2005. Total accusations exceed 14,000 since 1950 as audits show 82.5 percent of dioceses adopted child safeguards amid ongoing criticism of self audits and Chicago's failure to act on an accused priest.
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Caribbean coral dying at record rate in Caribbean waters
Researchers report a record die off of reef-building corals in the Caribbean due to extreme heating and disease. Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands monitoring show about one third of corals at sites dying with colonies decades old disappearing. Experts warn the loss threatens tourism, fishing and hurricane protection, with some coral unlikely to recover.
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Reefs Face Historic Caribbean Coral Bleaching Threat
Scientists warn of a severe coral bleaching event described as a "white plague" in the Caribbean. Mark Eakin of NOAA Coral Reef Watch says this magnitude is unprecedented in the region.
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Antarctic air warming exceeds global pace in 30 year balloon study
British Antarctic Survey researchers analyzing 30 years of weather balloon data report Antarctica warming 0.9 to 1 degree Fahrenheit per decade, faster than the global average of 0.2 per decade. Nine stations across the continent contributed Russian records, with no definite cause determined beyond greenhouse gas influence.
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Army loosens tattoo policy to aid recruitment
The Army relaxes neck and hand tattoo rules to broaden the pool of teen applicants amid a tough recruiting climate. The directive bans extremist or offensive tattoos but allows neck art on the back of the neck. Officials say the change aims to connect with youth while maintaining standards.
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