Phoenix Las Vegas May Boil Under Record Heat Wave
A brutal heat wave grips the West sending temperatures near 120 in Phoenix and Las Vegas with Death Valley readings around 128 to 130. Rangers deter hikers at Lake Mead trails while zookeepers mist elephants and feed frozen fish to tigers as tourists photograph extreme heat and a historic 134 degree Earth record.
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Hands On Music Repairs At Glen Knicely Shop
Glen Knicely repairs a personal violin in his shop on Wednesday. He works on stringed instruments from violin to bass, keeping overlooked details of crafting and maintenance in focus.
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String Masters Craft Their Way Back From Breaks
Glen Knicely, a working musician and carpenter from Harrisonburg, repaired his broken standup bass himself after a weekend setback. He aimed to return in a week and finished the repair in six days, inspiring him to pursue instrument making.
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Judge Sets Hearing In Edinburg Murder Case
A Shenandoah County judge scheduled a Friday preliminary hearing for Claude Delmus Shafer Jr. 35 of Edinburg on first degree murder charges in the death of Phyllis Henrietta Kline 65 found dead at her home two weeks ago. He also faces a felony count.
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Long and winding road to immigration reform debate
Washington lawmakers clash as House conservatives refocus on immigration after Senate debate. Rep Tom Cole warns reform may stretch into 2014 while constituents grow skeptical. supporters push citizenship for those in the country unlawfully and steps to curb future illegal immigration. Rep Luis Gutierrez counters that the movement for reform runs deep.
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JMU Board Meetings A Bargain
Harrisonburg report notes James Madison University spends about $11,000 this fiscal year on board of visitors meetings, a fraction of costs seen at peers like the University of Virginia. The figure is part of JMU's $454.2 million 2012-13 education and general budget funded by state dollars and tuition and fees.
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