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Norfolk Southern to Pay $310 Million Settlement Over Ohio Train Derailment

The railroad company reached an agreement with the federal government to settle claims and costs from the 2023 derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials in the Ohio town.

By Peter Eavis

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Lead in Beethoven’s Hair Offers New Clues to Mystery of His Deafness

Using powerful technologies, scientists found staggering amounts of lead and other toxic substances in the composer’s hair that may have come from wine, or other sources.

By Gina Kolata

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Norfolk Southern Settles Derailment Suit for $600 Million

The railroad company will pay residents and businesses in East Palestine, Ohio, and the surrounding area after a derailment last year.

By J. Edward Moreno

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A New Film at SXSW Warns of the Potential Harm of Microplastics

At SXSW, a documentary traces the arc of plastics in our lives, and highlights evolving research of the potential harm of its presence in our bodies.

By Andrew Jacobs

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