Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc With Winds and Freezes
A severe winter outbreak drives winds up to 137 mph in Colorado and freezes in the East and Midwest. Emergency crews labor through a 10th day of record chills as power outages, heat loss, and frozen intakes threaten residents from Wisconsin to Tennessee. Cities report record cold with Milwaukee 26 below, Buffalo minus 15, Pittsburgh wind chill 60 below, and New York City feeling like 40 below despite mild temperatures.
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Schweiker Moves to Close SS Killing Loophole
Health and Human Services Secretary Schweiker orders tightening of Social Security rules to bar survivor benefits for juveniles convicted of parricide. California cases prompted the change as one youth collected about 21 500 dollars after paroling, another 8 000 dollars. Agency says it can stop future payments but may not recover past sums.
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Second Coastal Storm Forces More Californians From Homes
Pacifca residents flee as a second storm in two weeks sweeps the coast. Forecasters say this drizzle lacks the severity of the earlier deadly mudslide event that hit northern California, but warnings remain for washouts and debris.
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Homeowner Insurance Shifts Offer Cheaper Yet Riskier Options
Consumers explore new homeowners insurance choices that are cheaper but riskier due to limited coverage. Market value policies cover at market worth rather than replacement cost, benefitting older homes where replacement is costly or impractical. Deductibles apply. insurers wary when market value and replacement cost diverge, citing arson risk.
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