Nation Endures Extreme Heat Across the US
The nation faces a brutal heat wave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in many areas and heat related deaths rising to at least 129 across seven states. Dallas logs 17 days above 100 while Texas reports 86 deaths, Louisiana fears drought disaster, and a cold front may bring relief tonight.
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Gore visits Ukraine to tour Chernobyl site
Vice President Al Gore arrived in Kiev for a two day visit and met with President Leonid Kuchma at the Mariinsky Palace. Talks emphasized economic cooperation and a planned Thursday tour of Reactor No 4 and the deteriorating sarcophagus at Chernobyl to discuss an international fundraising effort.
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Iran approves moderate cleric as interior minister
In Tehran the Majlis passed a 177 to 67 vote for reformist Mohammad Khatami ally Abdolwahed Mousavi-Lari as interior minister. He urged government tolerance and broader political dialogue amid Iran's ongoing reform push.
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Starr faces possible contempt probe over leaks in Clinton inquiry
President Clinton's lawyers may obtain access to Starr's office records as Judge Norma Holloway Johnson orders a show cause hearing. Starr and Clinton Lewinsky lawyers attended the closed-door session amid disputes over leaks of grand jury information and any internal documents.
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Nuns' killers gain parole in El Salvador case
Two former national guardsmen convicted in the rapes and murders of three American nuns in 1980 have been paroled from prison. The case ties to allegations that high-ranking officers ordered the killings. A third member could be released next. The pair served 17 years of a 3 year sentence under a new law easing overcrowding.
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Weather Heat Advisory and Weekend Temps
Extended heat advisory with partly cloudy skies and a chance of thunderstorms through Saturday. Lows in the upper 70s and highs in the mid 90s. Mostly sunny Sunday with lows in the mid 70s and highs again in the mid 90s. Sunset today 5 35 p.m. Sunrise 6 34 a.m.
Storm disrupts Washington area with rain and wind
A fierce storm drenched the Washington region causing outages for about 100000 customers and delaying 14 of 19 Legg Mason Classic tennis matches in DC. Montgomery County Fire spokesman Dan Gilman called the situation a blitz as winds toppled trees and sparked numerous accidents.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Numbers
Local information lists office hours, switchboard, and subscription rates for the Aiken Standard. It includes numbers for editors, features, sports, and general inquiries, plus mail rate options and payment address.
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