Heat wave to persist through week with hot humid days
National Weather Service forecaster at Hancock Airport says the hot spell will linger through the week with low temperatures in the 60s and daytime highs from 88 to 93 degrees, cooling to the mid 80s by Friday. No rain is predicted.
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Fire at Adirondack marina kills two in Tupper Lake
A morning blaze at a marina in Tupper Lake, Adirondack Mountains, claimed two lives. Police identified a 46-year-old man, Danroy Poirier, as one victim and continued to identify a woman found in the Roberts Boathouse wreckage. The fire began about 4 15 a.m. destroying the Roberts owned building containing Poirier’s upstairs apartment.
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National debt pegged at over seven trillion dollars
The Joint Economic Committee estimates the national debt at more than seven trillion dollars, about five times the $1.3 trillion debt ceiling, equating to roughly 30 400 dollars per resident, according to the Washington Times via Associated Press.
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Lottery winners in Albany drawn numbers announced
In Albany the state daily numbers game winner was 787 last night and the Win Four result was reported as TAT by The Associated Press.
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Traffic humor note urges cautious driving for IRS timing
A lighthearted advisory compares driving Carefully to arriving early for an IRS appointment, prompting readers to slow down and be mindful on the road.
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Supreme Court curbs whistle blower rights and shields bosses
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that federal employees do not gain an independent right to sue superiors for First Amendment violations. Courts may remedy constitutional harms, but no new right to sue is created. ruling emphasizes Congress should decide such public‑interest remedies. The decision involves Bill Bush at George Marshall Space Flight Center and covers similar civil service protections.
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Mayors Oppose July Tax Cut At National Conference
A U S Conference of Mayors panel adopted a resolution opposing the July tax cut and urging Congress to curb defense spending. The resolution asks for $5 billion yearly for urban infrastructure repair, tied to a 10 year $50 billion plan, while also backing a moratorium on EPA sanctions for cities showing good faith in meeting air standards. A separate item supported delaying deregulation of old natural gas and enforcing flexible Clean Air Act rules.
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AFL-CIO Endorsement Sparks Debate Over 1984 Prospects
Washington reports the AFL-CIO faces criticism that an early presidential endorsement may hurt labor’s favored candidate and appear as a special interest move. Five of six Democratic contenders favor the AFL-CIO nod, while Florida’s Reubin Askew dismisses the plan as counterproductive. The December 10 board vote remains on schedule.
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Pioneer 10 Leaves Solar System First Object Past Neptune
Pioneer 10 sped from Earth's solar system becoming the first man made craft to pass beyond the nine known planets. Space agency workers celebrated as the 370 pound probe received a Neptune trident from Jack Dwyer and a commemorative message line was announced for 50 cent calls to hear spacebeeps via 1 900 430 4111.
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Ride Leads Seventh Shuttle Mission With Broad Plan
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla The seventh shuttle mission centers on Sally Ride America's first lady of space alongside four male crew members The six day flight includes commercial scientific technological and medical activities Commander Robert L Crippen says it will set many guidelines for the future Challenger stands on the seaside launch pad ready for liftoff at 733 am EDT Saturday Ride notes women can perform any job and has been in magazine covers and media briefings
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