Heat Wave Rages Across South as Storm Barry Approaches
A scorching heat wave claims 18 lives across the South with temperatures topping 105 in Athens and 107 in Gila Bend. Schools shut early, shelters open for the elderly, and crops suffer as a wandering front blocks cooler air. Tropical Storm Barry spins off Florida, bringing possible relief later in the week while Arkansas and Tennessee face heavy rains and power outages.
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Tropical Storm Barry Heads Toward Florida Coast
Tropical Storm Barry gathered strength about 240 miles east of Florida, with maximum winds near 55 mph as it drifted northwest. Forecasters said it could approach Cape Canaveral area ahead of next week's shuttle Challenger launch, but its future path remained uncertain.
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United States
USDA Wary Of Killer Bees Approach Northward Threat
The Agriculture Department warns killer bees may reach the southern United States within years as Africanized hives spread from Brazil through Central America. Experts say the bees are highly aggressive near their hives, with potential mass stings, though not universally deadly. Scientists note a misleading name as individual foragers are not more likely to sting than ordinary bees.
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Brazil
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Smithsonian Institution
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