Weather outlook with showers and mild warmth ahead
The forecast shows tonight mostly cloudy with a few showers. Saturday brings more showers and a low of 38. Sunday mixes sun and clouds with a high near 62 and a low of 40. Monday turns windy with showers and highs around 66. Tuesday features a mix of sun and clouds with showers and highs near 68.
Nine Mile 1 resumes operation without repair
The NRC authorized Nine Mile Point 1 to return online without fixing steel cylinder cracks. Officials say cracks do not pose an immediate safety hazard and the plant can run about 14 to 15 months, while purity levels must be maintained and license amendments considered. Critics question the decision and urge stricter licensing.
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Burnet Park's Tundi Set for London Zoo Transfer
Burnet Park Zoo prepares Tundi the Asian elephant for transfer to London Zoo after talks with the facility. Curator Chuck Doyle notes Tundi’s availability and that the move supports the breeding program while the elephant joins London Zoo’s herd. Tundi, now mature, has faced limited companionship at Burnet Park.
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Kasparov Tests Strategies to Foil Parana Chess Program
Grandmaster Garry Kasparov explores novel approaches to confuse IBM s chess playing system Parana Dec Blue in ongoing preparations. He seeks weaknesses in the program s evaluation methods and search algorithms to gain competitive advantage.
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Hubble Views Early Universe Amid Sparse Galaxies 12 Billion Years Ago
Police considered charging an administrator with interfering in an investigation of an alleged rape at a Delaware school but backed off, columnist Dick Case reports. Two Onondaga Community College students who once disliked math publish an article in a math journal. Two Central New Yorkers promote a plastic strawberry crate said to save money and extend shelf life. Jerry Springer says his TV commentary became too personal and he quit.
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House Bill Lets Teens as Young as 13 Face Adult Courts
The House passed legislation allowing youths as young as 13 to be charged in adult federal courts for violent offenses such as murder and armed robbery, with AG review for those 14 and older. The bill promises $1.5 billion to states adopting similar juvenile-crime measures, while opponents cite prevention gaps.
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