Drought and heat plague Sichuan and neighboring provinces
Severe drought since late June devastates 5.2 million acres of crops in Sichuan and disrupts drinking water for over 9 million people and as many livestock. Similar dryness affects Hubei and Anhui, with extreme heat breaking records in central Europe and other regions.
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Weather Outlook With Scattered Showers Across Region
Cloudy to partly warm today with a 40 percent chance of a shower or two. High near 78 degrees. Wednesday expect a chance of showers and storms, followed by cooler conditions Thursday into Friday with mixed sun and lingering showers possible. Eastern Boston area reports drizzle from a frontal system, while additional fronts sweep into the northern Plains bringing sporadic showers and thunder.
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Syracuse Forecast Snapshot with showers and sun
Tonight partly to mostly cloudy with a shower possible. Low around 60. Thursday brings clouds and sun with a possible late thunderstorm and a high near 78. Overnight low about 60. A third reading shows showers and thunderstorm with a high around 76 and a 60 degree low. Another case notes cloudy skies with a shower and a cool breeze, high about 72 and low 56.
Nation 0 Index Report Notes Conservation Suspensions
The Nation 0 Index lists zone readings from the state's Department of Conservation and indicates suspensions at two sites. The document sets index values at 50 and 100 for air quality readings as the national air quality measures begin.
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Weathered Fury Camille Storm Toll and Path in 1969
Hurricane Camille roared across Mississippi on August 17 1969 after making landfall at Main Pass Block Louisiana. It measured 172 mph winds and a 25.73 inch low barometer, killing 256 people and causing about 1.3 billion dollars in damage.
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Question and Answer Forum Clarifies FCC Petition Rumor
Readers ask about a claimed petition RM2493 to end gospel radio and TV programs. FCC spokesperson says no current petition exists and the rumor has circulated since the 1970s. Also notes Senator Baker plans to attend the Republican convention in Houston. Altitude illness explained for Himalayan plane crash reports.
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Lottery results and picks for MAS SATURDAY and SUNDAY
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Corrections Policy Notice for Herald Journal Readers
Herald Journal announces corrections policy inviting readers to call 470-0011 with factual inaccuracies. The notice emphasizes full, fair, accurate reporting and outlines the process for submitting corrections.
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