Winter storm dumps snow and sleet across Northeast
A winter storm blamed for Midwest deaths blasted the Northeast, bringing up to a foot of snow in parts. Schools and businesses closed across six states, highways crowded with stranded vehicles, and hundreds of minor accidents reported. Airports faced delays and cancellations, with New York, Boston, and Hartford areas affected. the storm's toll rose to 35 deaths. Power outages affected Oklahoma and Missouri, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
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Nationwide heat drives drought and fires in 2007
Washington AP reports most of the United States posted above average temperatures in 2007, with Texas recording below normal. Federal scientists place the contiguous U S annual average near 54.3 F, eighth warmest since 1895, while the world-year temperature sits around 58 F, about the fifth warmest. Jay Lawrimore of NOAA notes warming accelerates in recent decades and temperatures remain near record levels.
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Caribbean wreck may be Captain Kidd ship off Catalina Island
U S underwater archaeology team says it has likely found the Quedagh Merchant wreck off Catalina Island near the Dominican Republic. Indiana University archaeologist Charles Beeker says the site shows intact cannon and anchors beneath 10 feet of water and was not looted, despite treasure hunter interest and a Dominican permit.
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Amarah toll lowered after three bombings in Iraq
Mourners filled Amarah as Iraq officials reduced the death toll from 41 to 28 after three car bombs struck the city’s main market. The Health Department also said at least 180 people were injured, with hospitals overwhelmed and families anxiously awaiting word on loved ones.
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