Sakharov case prompts NAS to pause talks with Soviet science
The National Academy of Sciences halted cooperation talks with the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union over concerns for dissident physicist Andrei Sakharov. Sakharov, a Nobel laureate, is in internal exile and reportedly began a hunger strike in Gorky on May 2 seeking treatment for his wife to travel abroad.
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Oscar Wilde Quote Appears in Weather Map Feature
The Weather Map section quotes Oscar Wilde noting that all women resemble their mothers while men do not, attributing the line to his play A Woman of No Importance. The remark underscores themes of gender and fate in the era of Wilde.
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Local Planned Parenthood founders featured in familiar segment
Joy Pittman Gurley interviews Dr and Mrs Charles Spicknall founders of the local Planned Parenthood chapter. The weather outlook shows hot spell continuing with possible showers and slightly cooler conditions by midweek. Maryland mountain areas remain warm with 80s to 90s during the day and 60s to 70s at night. Ocean City expects 64 degree waters and winds light from the west. Temperature records show Frederick in 94 96 range, Cumberland 93 42, Hagerstown 91 84, Westminster 44 08.
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Heat wave pushes Frederick County to record June highs
The ninth annual Great Bathtub Race may draw 17 participants as weekend heat tops 95 degrees. Forecaster David Lesher labels the heat as the hottest June spell in 15 years with Saturday and Sunday highs near the 100 mark and nightly lows around 70. Residents brace for rare warmth, while area stores report brisk air conditioner sales and high demand for cooling supplies.
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Deadly storm rages as floodwaters force rescues across Midwest
A powerful storm system killed 16 people and injured hundreds, leveling two towns and threatening more destruction amid days of violent weather in the tornado-ravaged midsection. Snow adds risk near Aspen as floods worsen in Overland Park and Kansas City suburbs with rescues continuing and dozens in shelters.
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Kansas City
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Thousands protest at summit in London over nuclear fear
Amid a London summit of seven major democracies, thousands of anti nuclear protesters gathered near Lancaster House and Trafalgar Square to denounce high interest rates and the economic summit. police dispersed demonstrators while a rally formed near the US Embassy, with the scene reflecting widespread public anger.
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Iraq says raids hit two naval targets near Kharg Island
Iraqi warplanes claimed to have raided two large naval targets north and southwest of Kharg Island in the Gulf. Baghdad reported no independent confirmation and Iran denied any destruction, saying the claims were lies. A separate Iraqi strike hit Dezful and Misan areas in retaliation for Iranian shelling, with casualties cited.
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Ultralight Craze Spurs Safety Concerns In U S
Ultralight flying, America's fastest growing air sport, raises safety worries according to AOPA figures. Estimates say 15 000 to 25 000 ultralights are in use nationwide while many are unregistered, with training costs far lower than conventional aircraft.
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