Heat wave grips West with dangerous unrelenting heat
A severe Western heat wave hits California through New Mexico with triple digit daytime temps and record high night warmth. Officials warn nighttime heat prevents recovery, raising death risk especially for elderly and children. Authorities cite jet stream kink and stagnant high pressure as causes. heat likely to persist about a week. link to fires noted. climate change discussed as a contributing factor.
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North Carolina State University
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Texas
Mira Winery Sells Ocean Aged Cabernet in Harbor Experiment
California winery Mira Winery releases Aquaoir ocean aged Cabernet Sauvignon in Charleston Harbor after a three month submersion. The two pack with land aged wine costs 500 dollars and is limited to wine club members. A second harbor aging batch is planned later in 2013 with shipping around August or September.
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Mira Winery
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Calif
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Miranapa.com
State agency debates fate of Certificate of Need program
DHEC asks the South Carolina Supreme Court to decide if it can suspend the Certificate of Need program without funding while lawmakers argue the vetoes and budget constraints. Advocates warn that halting the review of hospital projects could raise medical costs and hurt rural access.
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House
Haley
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DHEC
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South Carolina Hospital Association
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Association
Snyder
Student loan rate hike worries graduates and colleges
Many borrowers face higher costs as Congress delays action before August. Questions rise over repayment and access as subsidized Stafford and other loans hinge on new rates. Experts say the changes increase loan costs but may not prevent fall enrollment. Students express frustration and intent to delay repayment.
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American Council On Education
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George Washington University
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Colo
Justin Draeger
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Lawmakers Miss July 1 Debt Deal Over Student Loan Rates
Lawmakers failed to strike a deal before the July 1 deadline to prevent a rate increase on new student loans. The Senate plans a retry after July 10 and to retroactively restore 3.4 percent rates through 2014, while White House officials seek a quick compromise to avoid a double rate.
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