Across much of New England, several days of heavy rain gave way to sunny skies for parades in towns large and small.

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Half of the participants were asked to come to the lab on days forecast for rain, while the other half came in on sunny days.

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United States skipper Corey Pavin was keen for his players to get used to the inclement conditions, with rain forecast for Friday and Sunday, although Saturday could see some sunny intervals.

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While their female counterparts had to fight for their gold medal Thursday in wet sand and smog-stained rain, the U.S. men's beach volleyball team had sunny weather.

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Rain is forecast for Friday's practice sessions, but the weather should be hot and sunny for qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.

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