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Kennewick Man A federal judge ruled Friday that scientists can perform tests on an ancient skeleton found in 1996. The bones are estimated to be 9,300 years old, and a previous court ruling had agreed to return the remains to local Indian tribes for reburial. Jeff Brady of Oregon Public Radio reports.

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A federal judge ruled Friday that scientists can perform tests on an ancient skeleton found in 1996. The bones are estimated to be 9,300 years old, and a previous court ruling had agreed to return the remains to local Indian tribes for reburial. Jeff Brady of Oregon Public Radio reports.