West Virginia and Virginia Weather Briefs From AP GraphicsNet
A weather digest notes today in West Virginia and neighboring Virginia with sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 80s and near 90. Tonight remains mostly clear with lows in the 60s, and Friday brings continued clear skies and warm temperatures. Historical mentions include record highs and recent precipitation data across the region with past years cited.
Clinton signs hard line child support law
President Clinton signed a strict child support bill that creates two felony categories for delinquent parents, targeting those crossing state lines with unpaid support. The measure, backed by both parties, also boosts paternity tracking and collection efforts, with penalties including prison time for large or prolonged arrears.
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Space station over budget and schedule, Gemini? no
NASA administrator Daniel Goldin warned at a House hearing that canceling the space station would devastate the U.S. space program and leave the nation a second class power, while noting Russia's failure to meet its commitments and current reliance on the space shuttle for crewed flights.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny Then Showers
Forecast calls for today highs in the upper 80s and a low in the mid-60s with mostly sunny skies. Tonight remains mostly clear. Friday highs near 90 with lows in the 60s and clear conditions. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday highs around the mid-80s with partly cloudy skies and a shower chance.
Congress Eyes Carrot and Stick to Cut Fares for Small Cities
Lawmakers push steps to raise competition on secondary routes amid Rochester N Y high prices. A House bill would link regional carriers to major airports and offer grants to serve smaller markets, while Senate allies move related measures. Industry and officials debate re regulation vs price relief.
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Man Kills Mother Over Noisy Kids in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia’s Frankford section, 35 year old Kim Eichhorn was shot dead by neighbor George Coulson, 63, after firing through a screen from his living room as Eichhorn headed to work with her four children nearby. Coulson then killed himself. Police found Coulson dead and Eichhorn died at a hospital. Neighbors noted prior feuds but recall couples had undergone counseling. Eichhorn was remembered as a caring mother despite her children’s behavior.
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