Snowstorm toll and heavy snowfall across the Northeast
A Midwest snowstorm dumped up to a foot of snow then moved to the Northeast, blanketing the region with nearly two feet north of Boston. At least 14 deaths blamed on the weather, many from traffic accidents, as temperatures plunged below zero and more cold blasts were forecast. Connecticut logged over 200 accidents, 224 by Friday morning, and a 22-year-old man died in Litchfield County when his SUV hit a boom truck. Pennsylvania saw 2 to 8 inches with many districts closed. a Salt facility worker died when a 100-foot pile of salt collapsed on him. Kentucky slick roads caused numerous wrecks and two weather deaths. Massachusetts reported near two feet of snow in some areas and wind chills to minus 20 in Boston. Chicago suburbs saw 17 inches and a death from a heart attack during snow removal. Chicago wind chills could reach minus 45 early in the week.
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Boeing machinists vote on 777X contract in Washington
Boeing machinists near Seattle voted on a contract to keep 777X assembly in Puget Sound. The offer would cut traditional pension and health benefits to fund updated retirement savings while countering a potential exodus of aerospace jobs. Union officials urged opposition, while national leaders led the vote amid political appeals and a Friday ballot window.
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Brief update on health plans complicates baby addition
Washington confirms no quick way to update coverage under the health law for new babies and other life changes. Parents must notify insurers, then contact the government later. HealthCare.gov cannot handle new baby updates, marriages, divorces, deaths, jobs, income changes, or relocations at this time.
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Second largest Mega Millions jackpot winner steps forward
San Francisco driver Steve Tran reported a 3 am realization that led him to check his tickets. He found the 648 million prize ticket sitting on top of a dresser, with officials noting the Dec 17 drawing had 22 drawings without a winner. The other winner Ira Curry from Georgia opted for a 120 million lump sum after taxes.
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