FBI chief warns on Russian crime ring threaten nuclear materials
FBI Director Louis Freeh told Senate investigators that Russian organized crime groups are expanding in the United States and Europe and may already have the ability to steal nuclear weapons or components. He noted no serious diversions of weapons-grade materials yet but cited cases of theft of low-grade nuclear materials. Freeh plans to open a permanent FBI office in Moscow on his upcoming Eastern Europe trip.
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Nation Faces Record Temps and Cold Snap
Across the United States the day brought extreme weather with highs reaching 101 at China Lake California while overnight lows dropped to 32 at Laramie Wyoming. The Associated Press reports the nationwide temperature swing highlights unusual early season volatility.
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Lawrence reports for Tuesday include high 87 and low 65 with overnight 63, record highs 93 in 1980 and 36 in 1925, precipitation 0.10 inch and year-to-date 11.61 inches. Lake Clinton at 71F with level 877.49 and normal 875.5. Perry Lake at 69F, level 893.51 with normal 891.5. Road conditions via Kansas Highway Patrol and Turnpike Authority hotlines. Journal-World Access line for latest. Moon phases list last half June 1, new May 10, first half June 16, full May 25.
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Lawrence Five Day Outlook Weather Ahead
A Lawrence region forecast calls for tonight mostly clear with a low around 57 mph north winds 5 to 15. Thursday looks sunny with a high near 72 and northeast winds 10 to 20. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low about 55 and northeast winds 5 to 15.
Unemployment fear rises as Russia eyes reform
Russians face a sharp shift as state guarantees fade and jobs vanish. Olga Sokolovskaya, 47, sits in a new Moscow employment office fearing layoffs and degradation from unemployment. Analysts warn mass layoffs could destabilize reforms and even topple the government if subsidies end and bankruptcies surge. Unemployment rates may triple from 5–7 percent to as high as eight million people.
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Russia faces possible 25 percent unemployment amid fall layoffs
Government officials warn of a worst case Russia could not survive 25 percent joblessness this fall while optimists say unemployment will stay controlled. Women comprise up to 75 percent of the unemployed and many rely on meager benefits or private agencies as the state safety net expands with a World Bank loan funding the 2,000 employment offices.
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Lucy Fest in Jamestown Celebrates Lucille Ball Legacy
Jamestown hosts the fourth annual Lucy Fest to honor Lucille Ball with a film contest, comedy acts, street performances, and a Saturday auction of 112 items from Ball's estate to fund a comedy museum. Desi Arnaz and the Smothers Brothers are among weekend highlights, with locals recalling Ball’s ties to the area.
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