Mid-Atlantic Outages Strain Life After Derecho Storms
Three million residents faced days without power after a derecho tore across the mid-Atlantic. Millions endured 100 degree heat, spoiled food, and long commutes as downed trees and lines crippled services from Virginia to Washington. Deaths were reported in several states, while crews from Florida and Oklahoma joined local teams to restore power and keep water plants running. Governor O Malley vowed swift utility action as neighbors shared food and ice amid the crisis.
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Fritz
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Maryland
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Washington
Virginia
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Ohio
Kentucky
Atlanta
Richmond
Elizabeth Knight
Lakeside
Martin O’malley
CNN
State of the Union
Florida
Oklahoma
mid-Atlantic
Associated Press
O’malley
Springfield
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Iran Faces EU Oil Sanctions Hit Amid Nuclear Pressure
Iran acknowledged the EU ban on its oil imports taking effect as part of fresh sanctions aimed at curbing its nuclear program. Tehran stockpiled goods and hard currency to cushion the impact while warning of possible market confusion. EU and U.S. measures tighten pressure on Iran, which supplies about 18 percent of EU oil imports and relies on oil for around 80 percent of state revenue.
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Iran
European Union
Islamic Republic
U.S
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Washington
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Early full term babies may face later woes
In a study of 128000 New York City public school children, researchers found that even full term births at 37 or 38 weeks had slightly higher risks of lower math and reading scores by third grade compared with later term births. Experts suggest reconsidering prematurity definitions and caution in elective early term births.
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Chicago
Oth
Kimberly Noble
Columbia University Medical Center
New York City
Midweek Independence Day disrupts travel plans across the nation
Travelers face a muddled holiday as Independence Day falls on a Wednesday for the first time in five years. Hotels report no usual July Fourth spike while industry experts note options to extend the long weekend. AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from July 3 to 8, a near match to 2007 figures.
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Anthony del Gaudio
Loews Hotels
Tom Donahue
Charlottesville
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Donohue
Alicia Hutton
Boston
Baltimore
Hutton
AAA
Shane Norton
IHS Global Insight
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