Nation forecast shows mild temperatures mid-70s
A national weather outlook notes partly sunny conditions today with highs in the mid 70s and partly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Wednesday brings continued sun and highs in the mid to upper 70s.
Extended Forecast For Midweek Warm, Mild End
The outlook calls for mostly sunny conditions Wednesday and Thursday with partial sunshine Friday. Daytime highs rise from the 70s to low 80s Wednesday and reach the 80s on Thursday and Friday. Lows dip from the upper 40s to low 60s Wednesday to the 50s to mid-60s Thursday and mid-50s to 60s Friday.
Regional Weather Update for Virginia and West Virginia
Virginia coastal show ers give way to partly cloudy skies with highs in the 70s and lows in the upper 40s to 60s. Wednesday brings more 70s with patchy coastal showers and cooler western areas. West Virginia remains partly cloudy today with mid 60s to low 70s highs and mid 40s to 50s lows, then mostly sunny midweek highs near 75 to 80.
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Court ruling narrows affirmative action in federal contracts
The ruling holds programs must show they address past discrimination and are narrowly tailored to government interests. It could threaten about 165 federal affirmative-action programs and is viewed as a win for critics, including white contractors. Justice O Connor states equal protection applies to race based measures when tailored to compelling interests. It comes amid national debate and Clinton’s cautious stance on policy changes. Republican leaders Dole Gramm and Wilson praise the decision. The court has long wrestled with such programs since Richmond v J A Croson.
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Supreme Court Overhauls Racial Preference Standards
The court abandons Metro Broadcasting and applies Croson level scrutiny to affirmative action. Justice O'Connor writes that all racial classifications must be reviewed under a strict standard, with governments needing compelling reasons tied to discrimination history. Dissenters argue deference to congressional deliberations and federal program bias concerns remain.
Hidden artery clogging linked to higher death risk
A study of 5200 older adults across four communities finds that significant subclinical atherosclerosis doubles to triples the likelihood of death within a few years. The noninvasive tests use high frequency sound waves and a leg arm blood pressure comparison, with immediate potential for widespread use.
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Poultry sexing crew sues over pay theft at WLR
Seven crew members sue Ozeki alleging breach of contract after discovering he kept more than the agreed 10 percent of WLR payments to sexers. The case notes Ozeki and WLR were training replacements while production continued with lighter-trained workers. Plaintiffs claim over $50,000 was withheld, with disputes over percentage and payouts as a strike formed to protest.
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Corrections Clarify Telephone Rate Changes in Virginia Plan
GTE says its R-1 basic rate would rise from 26.05 to 35.26 under a rate restructuring plan HC submitted Friday to the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Saturday’s Daily News-Record misspecified the Touch Tone fees. the $2 monthly Touch Tone charge would be eliminated, not increased.
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