Weather outlook with rain chances across regions
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a 60 percent rain or thunder chance and lows in the mid 40s. Tomorrow there is a 30 percent shower chance and highs in the low 60s. Weekend ahead features mild, partly cloudy conditions with coastal highs in the 60s to 70s and morning lows around 40s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected tonight across mountains Midlands and the coast with heavy rainfall possible and NE to E winds 10 to 15 mph. Rain ending tomorrow for some areas, then mainly cloudy conditions and cooler highs in the 50s to 60s realigned by region.
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Syria Holds Line in Beirut Crisis as Hostage Extension Noted
The article reports Syria pressuring the Revolutionary Justice Organization to delay the execution of French hostage Jean-Louis Normandin in west Beirut. It notes 7,500 Syrian troops arrive to restore order, while France faces questions over terrorism policies as Normandin and other hostages linger amid ongoing civil conflict.
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Mild quake rattles Great Falls residents
At 3 on the Richter scale the tremor barely rattled teacups in Great Falls Monday. Mayor James Baker said it felt like a breaking sound barrier. Chester Civil Defense Director Billy Powell later confirmed the detection at about 8 30 a m in the southeastern Chester County town.
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Storm toll rises as tornadoes tear through Texas and Mississippi
A broad storm spawned tornadoes across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi killing one person and injuring at least four. It dumped heavy snow from Texas to the Dakotas, closing highways and causing widespread damage and power outages.
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Earthquake Kills Mailman in Kyushu Japan
A 6.9 quake struck off Kyushu injuring four others and killing mailman Mitsuyuki Shiotsuki in Miyazaki. Landslides blocked routes, a rail line was damaged, and a tsunami warning was issued but measured only 2 inches. Nearby offices and shops reported damaged buildings and frightened residents.
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Explosion guts North Carolina junior high in Morganton blast
Federal investigators probe a powerful explosion that gutted a Morganton junior high school twisting doors 60 to 70 feet and blowing out windows in a nearby elementary building. No injuries were reported as flames were controlled after about three hours.
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