The National Weather Service says above-normal rain is expected in the next week over areas of the Southeastern United States, where the drought has steadily worsened.

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But after months of paperwork during which he steadily worsened, passing in and out of hospitals the team was finally able to get him into housing where his medications could be dispensed on a schedule.

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Dewhirst's trading position worsened this spring when it was revealed deflated high street prices meant the manufacturer had been steadily losing money for more than 18 months.

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