Regional WV and VA Weather Outlook
The region in West Virginia and Virginia shows a mostly sunny Friday with highs in the lower 50s. Weekend forecast calls for partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and near 50 degree highs. Sunday may bring rain or snow, with cooler overnight lows around the 30s.
Southeast Yesterday's Bluefield Temper Record Temps
Southeast Today reports on December 18 in Bluefield where unusually high temperatures were recorded across the region. Weather data shows prior records approached, with officials noting a rare midwinter heat spike impacting daily highs and planning for future climate patterns.
Weather outlook for Four Seasons Country week
Forecast calls for mostly sunny today with a high in the 50s and a low in the 30s to mid 30s. Tonight partial cloudiness. Friday cooler with lows in the 30s and partly cloudy skies. Saturday turning mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a high near 50. Sunday turning to rain or snow with highs in the 40s.
Seizures prompt Japan TV pause for Pokemon special
A nationwide reaction to flashing Pokemon scenes triggered convulsions and nausea in hundreds of children. TV Tokyo halted Pokemon broadcasts on 30 stations. NHK said 729 were hospitalized with about 200 still admitted. A video rental chain pulled the tapes from 940 stores after a second wave of seizures.
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Medicare and Social Security Crunch Delayed By Economy
The booming economy eases near term budget pressure and could push major reforms of Medicare and Social Security beyond the next decade. Analysts warn deficits loom as baby boomers retire, with Medicare Part A funds exhausted by 2007 and Social Security facing its long term crunch around 2010, unless changes occur.
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