Weather outlook forecasts storms across national band
National outlook expects thunderstorms in a band from Maine to Arkansas along the Ohio Valley, with additional storms in Florida Georgia Alabama Dakotas Texas and New Mexico. Rain showers cited for parts of the northern Rocky Mountains west to California.
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Regional forecast with warm humid days and storms
The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny skies today with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid-80s and lows around 60s. Tuesday brings sunny skies with highs in the low 80s, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a 40 percent precipitation chance tonight. Wednesday, a mix of partly cloudy skies and showers with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Thursday expects more showers and thunderstorms with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Yesterday’s Bluefield temperatures show a high of 83 and a low of 62, with record highs 92 in 1944 and low 36 in 1959.
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Weekend Heat With Scattered Thunderstorms Across Three States
Weather brief notes heat and humidity across Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible mainly west of the states. Daytime highs reach upper 80s to low 90s with warm nights and scattered rain chances.
Midwest Storms Cause Deaths and Flooding Across Plains
Storm system sweeping the Midwest left an 11 year old girl dead in Iowa and a man in Illinois. Tornadoes, hail, and heavy rain damaged farms and homes in South Dakota and Nebraska while rivers swelled. Clear Creek flooded eastern Iowa closing Interstate 80 and Manning’s water service was knocked out. Damage in Bettendorf and Davenport along the Mississippi River was estimated at 21 million dollars.
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High court right to die case heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court weighs the nation s first right to die challenge as it nears a summer recess. The case of Nancy Cruzan in Missouri centers on withdrawing life sustaining treatment including feeding tubes. Decisions loom on abortion rights minors political patronage child abuse victims rights and race and gender policy in broadcasting licenses.
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Federal pension program scope questioned amid potential crisis
Government lawyers warn a financial crisis may threaten the federal pensions protecting 30 million American workers as the high court weighs the program. A Maryland free speech dispute challenges post office solicitation bans and police videotaping of drunken driving suspects before rights warnings. An Ohio case asks if free speech shields all opinions from libel suits.
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Bulgaria ex-Communists look to win parliamentary majority
In Sofia and across Bulgaria, former Communists now calling themselves Socialists push toward a runoff victory that would give them a substantial share of the 400-seat unicameral parliament. Early results from 30 of 81 constituencies hint at a possible overall majority, with Socialists leading in several districts after the first round on June 10.
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Strike at Mine Sparks Violence and Legal Action
Police pursue leads in a case tied to a May 1989 mine strike. National Labor Relations Board actions upcoming in July aim to curb further worker protests on company property. The conflict escalated after the mine reopened as non union and spread to other sites. Deputies aided state police as trucks were shot at and tires damaged during two weeks of unrest.
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American biker nears end of Great Wall odyssey
California cyclist Kevin Foster completes 1065 miles on and atop the Great Wall from western China toward Beijing. He began May 11, endured dust storms and crumbling sections, traveled by jeep during a closed military area, and plans a 190 mile final leg to the coast with support from the Institute of Geography.
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Protesters Return to Bucharest Square as Policing Eases
In Bucharest on Sunday anti communist demonstrators again filled the main square. Police and miners loyal to President Ion Iliescu beat people last week to quell protests. About 100 protesters shouted Down with Iliescu and Iliescu should be put on trial. Soldiers armed with clubs watched but did not act.
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Split in ruling Soviet Communist Party looms near congress
A MOSCOW faction of radical reformers urged members to walk out of the upcoming Communist Party congress, signaling the first split in 68 years. Meanwhile the city party issued a platform accusing national leaders of crisis and eroding support.
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Mayors seek repeal of Gramm Rudman and more funds
In Chicago, U S mayors approved a broad domestic agenda urging Congress to repeal Gramm Rudman deficit limits and cut Social Security taxes for nearly 120 million workers. The policy package also calls for multibillion dollar federal support for anti-drug, housing, education and anti poverty programs.
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Couples renew vows at Lovers Weekend in Maine
Thirty couples from seven months to 44 years married gathered at a Western Maine resort for a non-denominational 10 minute renewal of vows. Frank and Dottie Stewart of Beverly Massachusetts marked their fourth renewal since 1943. Bill and Joan Kazakis of Manchester New Hampshire called the ceremony a chance to say I don't, yet they did not.
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