Deluge only dents East's drought: "In March and April, much of the region received normal or above-normal rainfall after a winter so dry it broke records. The good news is likely to keep coming this month. Forecasters predict near-normal rainfall in May for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states."

Rains ease drought in parts of East: " Recent rains have eased drought conditions in some parts of the eastern United States, but many regions are struggling with severe water shortages and some parts of the West remain dangerously parched."

Salomon says no ease in US drought until late 2002: "The worst drought to hit the eastern United States in 70 years will probably not ease until the fall, Salomon Smith Barney said yesterday in its spring and summer outlook."

In Midst Of Drought, Scientists Hunt For Water Vapor: "Humidity doesn't guarantee rainfall, especially in a drought. Chasing a target that's not only moving but invisible, over 100 researchers will profile the water vapor that feeds heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas as part of the large, complex International H20 Project (IHOP2002). Although drought conditions in parts of the study area may make water vapor even more elusive than usual, scientists expect to find it nevertheless."

The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America

Busy busy busy today.

Authorities say mailbox bombings suspect wanted to make smiley face pattern:

Audit: Crime repository has problems. RGJ.com May 10 2002 6:53AM ET

Bergnas second trail to begin today. RGJ.com May 10 2002 6:53AM ET

Bighorns to have presence at Artown. RGJ.com May 10 2002 6:53AM ET