Weather Forecast Predicts Mild Weekend Across Region
The Associated Press notes a clear nationwide pattern with a rain band from eastern Texas to western Tennessee. Today to Sunday forecast shows mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, highs in the 40s to 50s, overnight lows in the teens and around 30, with a regional emphasis on Bluefield temperatures and historic March 1 records.
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Regional weather highlights across states
Elsewhere Virginia enjoys mostly sunny skies with highs from 45 to 55 and a clear night with lows near 25 to 30. West Virginia sees sunny conditions in the 40s and mostly clear to tonight with 20s to 30s. North Carolina reports decreasing clouds with highs in the 40s to 50s and cold tonight with lows in the 20s to 30s.
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Temperatures Report High of 89 in Borrego Springs and Low of 9 in Houghton Lake
A weather note lists temperatures with Borrego Springs, California reaching a high of 89 degrees and Houghton Lake, Michigan dropping to a low of 9. The brief contrasts two cities with extreme daily readings.
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Atlantis Launch Secret Mission Reaches High Orbit
Atlantis blasts off from Cape Canaveral on a classified military flight carrying a $500 million spy satellite. The 62 degree inclination places the craft over northern Soviet areas never before photographed by a shuttle. NASA says silence signals a successful mission and plans public release later.
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Strong quake rocks Southern California across wide area
A strong earthquake measuring 5.5 to 6.0 magnitude rattled a 200 mile swath of Southern California centered near Upland. It toppled bookcases at Harvey Mudd College, caused rockslides on I-10 and near Soledad Canyon, and was felt from San Diego to Santa Barbara and even Las Vegas. No serious injuries were reported.
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Teachers threaten extended walkout over funding and pay
West Virginia teachers weigh a statewide walkout with half the state already striking and more prepared if needed. WVEA cites pay at 49th in the nation and insufficient funding for the Teachers Retirement System. Officials favor targeted representation and professional leave for selected reps to sustain teaching while protests continue. The rally aims to pressure the Legislature and governor to address demands.
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Ortega halts attacks on Contras in Nicaragua
President Daniel Ortega ordered a halt to all offensive Contra operations and urged U S backing for demobilizing and relocating rebels as Violeta Chamorro, elected to succeed Ortega, urged peace. Chamorro praised the move and pressed for civilian control of the armed forces, signaling a delicate transition amid Sandinista rule.
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Local observer predicts Chamorro victory in Nicaragua vote
Local Witness for Peace observer and Concord College Professor Edward Davis describe the February 25 election as an open fair upset with Violeta Chamorro poised to win and Daniel Ortega conceding by Monday. Davis notes UNO backing, US sanctions likely ending, and uncertain economic outlook despite Chamorro’s pledge to cut inflation.
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