National and regional forecast summary day by day
National outlook shows clear conditions in the eastern half with showers in the far northeast New England. Rain targets eastern Montana Dakota Wyoming South Dakota and most of the old south including Texas and Florida. Regional forecast notes less humidity and mostly clear skies with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s and lows near 60. Thu cooler low 80s with 60s lows. Fri Sat partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms, highs mid 80s and lows in the 60s. Bluefield temps yesterday high 79 low 66. record highs 95 in 1897 and 44 in 1890.
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North Dakota
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Florida
Weather Snapshot Across States With Varying Temps
Eastern seaboard may see rain with highs around 80s to 85. Tonight partly cloudy lows in the 60s and 70s. West Virginia sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s and foggy nights in the 60s. North Carolina showers possible with highs in the 80s and 70s at night, cooler in the mountains. Extreme heat shows Bullhead City at 115 and West Yellowstone at 39.
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Water pump upgrade eyed to fix pressure on line
Downs told the board the existing pump from the 1970s is in the wrong place and size and may violate regulations. A new station would need elevation moved from 2410 to 2330 feet, larger size, two 15 horsepower pumps, and funding approval from the Board of Supervisors on August 13. The project could cost 50,000 to 80,000 dollars, with external financing likely.
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PSA
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Bell’s Vaudevilleinspired teaching and aging advocacy
In Mercer County, longtime educator Jim Bell describes his teaching style as moving and nonpatronizing, blending serious messages with humor. He plans to limit AARP instruction to one course monthly, attend Elderhostel programs, and volunteer with aging groups while pursuing space science education and child outreach.
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Charleston
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Tennessee
Bell
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Souter avoids Steinbrenner question during Senate tour
Supreme Court nominee David H. Souter dodged a reporter inquiry about George Steinbrenner during a low profile Senate office tour in Washington. He deflected on abortion questions, saying he would be asked during September hearings and would not comment on coverage. He met with senators Grassley DeConcini Wirth Moynihan and was accompanied by Fred McClure.
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Bush
Moslem radicals release hostage in Trinidad siege continues
Prime Minister Arthur N. R. Robinson, aged 63 and previously wounded, was released from captivity four days after extremists seized Parliament and the TV station in Port of Spain. Thirty-nine other hostages remain, including 15 government officials, as government efforts to secure their release continue amid talks at a delicate stage.
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Anthony Smart
Robinson
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White House
Roman Popadiuk
Smart
Caribbean
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Bakr
Tobago
Communists win Mongolia election with wide majority
In Ulaan Bator the Communist Party claimed a broad win in Mongolia's first free legislative vote, winning about 60 percent of 53 Small Hural seats and at least 343 Great Hural seats. Party leader Ochirbat said opposition talks and cabinet seats possible. Hurmetbek cited legal errors in a few races and voter unfamiliarity with marking ballots.
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Mongolia
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Gombojavyn Ochirbat
Ochirbat
Food shortages loom as grain harvests surge in Soviet Union
In a record harvest the Soviet Union faces waste and bottlenecks with grain and vegetables rotting due to fuel, storage, and transport shortages. Officials warn of winter shortages as shelves run bare. Yeltsin orders emergency incentives amid talk of civil strife.
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Soviet Union
Ile
Russian Federation
Boris Yeltsin
U.S
Police pursuit in Princeton fatal crash raises questions
Meadows notes the wreck occurred about nine tenths of a mile from the site and doubts the police car was on the track when the crash happened. He cites Farmer driving a revoked license and a prior arrest record, while witnesses say the cruiser arrived 15 to 20 seconds after impact. Police emphasize not commenting until investigations finish.
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Farmer
White
Princeton Police Department
R.C. Martin
C.A. Kassay
Duane Akers
Becky Higgins
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