Weather report forecasts showers with warm highs
Today is partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms then a chance of more showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s and a 30 percent rain chance. Sunrise at 6 53 a m and sunset at 7 50 p m. Tides at Point Barrow Trinity Bay include low tide at 1 36 a m and high tide at 2 16 p m. Tomorrow there will be thunderstorms then mid 90s with light winds and 30 percent rain. Sunset at 7 49 p m with low tides at 3 15 p m. High tide at 11 35 a m.
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On This Day in History August 25
Highlights include Paris liberation in 1944 during World War II and Uruguay's 1825 independence declaration. Other items note Captain Webb's 1875 English Channel swim, the 1916 National Park Service formation, the 1921 peace treaty with Germany, New Georgia advances in 1943, Truman rail strike seizure in 1950, 1980 42nd Street opening and director death, Voyager 2 Saturn flyby, Capote death in 1984, Samantha Smith tragedy in 1985, and 1995 sanctions on China and Pakistan.
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Thought for Today on Tradition and Doing It Right
Thought for Today quotes Kurt Adler on tradition as a fallback when time or money are short, noting the value of doing things properly when possible. The Austrian born conductor lived from 1905 to 1988.
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Bible Verse About Consolation and Anxiety
A brief Bible verse notes that when anxiety overwhelmed the speaker, divine consolation restored joy to the soul. The line reflects personal trust and spiritual support during distress.
Baylor president’s fate in scandal roils Texas campus
Baylor University president Robert Sloan faces scrutiny as allegations unfold about secretly paid players and a cover-up linked to the death of Patrick Dennehy. Sloan emphasizes faith and resilience while guiding reforms after dismissals of coach Dave Bliss and athletic director Tom Stanton.
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Sloan Faces No Confidence Vote At Baylor Amid Criticism
Student body president Jeff Leach defends Sloan saying he seeks guidance from the Lord and prays over decisions. Critics like Henry Walbesser call Sloan an evil influence who punishes opponents by withholding raises or tenure. The faculty senate plans a no confidence vote on September 9 as Baylor's 10 year reform plan to elevate the university's academic standing continues amid controversy.
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Texans Split Over Redistricting Battle Amid Senate Walkout
In Texas a dispute over congressional redistricting pits Republicans and Democrats as survey respondents brush off the issue or back their side. Eleven Senate Democrats flee to Albuquerque to block votes, while Perry and allies push for new maps. Officials enforce fines and probe lawsuits while polls tout public backing.
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Jailers quit after inmate beard shaved in San Antonio
Two Bexar County detention officers Juan Atanis and Jose Ledesma resigned after allegedly ordering a trusty to shave inmate Moeineddin Ghanami's beard and forcing him to bathe without consent. Captain Ron Sanchez cited initial resistance and subsequent compliance.
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Missing Toddler Found Safe After Mother's Body Found
Dallas police said a missing toddler identified as Crystal Alicia Medina was found unharmed around midnight Saturday in a Dallas duplex after a tip from television news reports. A woman and two men at the duplex were detained for questioning. no charges had been filed.
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Astronauts press on with planned October spaceflight
Three astronauts Foale Duque and Kaleri near completion of training at Houston and travel to Star City near Moscow for an October flight to the International Space Station. They insist perseverance in space exploration despite the Columbia disaster seven months earlier and the grounding of the shuttle fleet. Foale notes five prior missions.
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