Partly Cloudy Skies Forecast With Scattered Thunderstorms
The 3 day outlook shows tonight through Tuesday with chances of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures vary from lower to mid 80s, with highs in the mid 80s and lows around 60s to 70s across Regions Mountains Midlands Coast and Beaches.
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Scrutiny of Public Funds Ties to South Carolina Colleges
Lawmakers investigate how state funds support universities and foundations. Among nine schools contacted, USC and a few others disclose public money use while foundations manage grants and salaries. USC President Holderman seeks broader access, urging foundation records be opened to lawmakers.
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Freeing Terrorists Spurs Uproar in Israel
In Jerusalem heated calls to swap prisoners anger many Israelis after 20 months of Palestinian violence. The debate centers on freeing 450 Arab detainees and a Shiite cleric, with some warning against repeating 1985‑era swaps that unleashed a new wave of attacks. Public mood mixes anger at violence with insistence on tough bargaining.
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Ariel Merari
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Zaloum
Theresa Terry
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Abdul Karim Obeid
Mousawi
Lebanon
Medicaid audits and doctors dispute coverage rules
Medicaid audits cause friction as doctors report penalties for clerical errors and some refuse Medicaid after audits. Finance Commission administers the program and pediatricians advocate for better practices and higher reimbursement.
Bush seeks missile and bomber plans amid Senate and House cuts
President Bush advocates for MX missile rail funding and Midgetman program while House trims MX by 502 million and eliminates Midgetman funds. He pushes for B-2 radar evasion and Star Wars defense amid a military ceremony with Boy Scouts.
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Teen Liquor Crackdown Cites Fewer Violations and High-Profile Push
Dorton said the drop in business and individual fake ID violations may reflect stricter oversight as ABC agents expand enforcement. Early June saw 322 underage drinkers cited and 18 businesses fined for selling to minors, with May bring a $14,000 penalty for Punch Line in Columbia after minors were found drinking.
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Doctors Invent Lazy Way to Lose Weight Pill in LA
Beverly Hills reports claim two UCLA affiliated doctors at a renowned hospital developed a new weight loss pill named fat magnet that supposedly promises automatic fat reduction without changing eating habits. The marketing asserts rapid visible results and offers mail order sets for $20 to $90 with credit card purchase options and guarantees.
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Ucla Medical School
Wilshire Blvd
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