Snowstorm Swings North as Mid-Atlantic Braces for Ice
A powerful storm that dumped snow across the South moved toward the mid Atlantic. Officials warned to avoid roads as wrecks and downed power lines piled up. North Carolina and Tennessee reported significant snow with lighter totals near Washington and Richmond. States of emergency were declared in several states and the National Zoo said farewell for Tai Shan as it heads to China.
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Toyota clears plan to fix sticky gas pedals
U S regulators clear Toyota plan to fix millions of sticky gas pedals and allow dealer repair work as early as Thursday or Friday. A Department of Transportation official confirms no objections from the safety agency and says Toyota will announce details Monday. Utah police say a 70 year old woman killed her former daughter in law in a preschool parking lot. Mary Nance Hanson allegedly fired into Tetyana Nikitina’s car. Nikitina died at hospital. Arizona prison inmates injured after a fight at Lewis prison complex west of Phoenix. One inmate airlifted, four treated at hospital, six removed offsite. unit with 800 high risk inmates placed on lockdown.
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Lightning strike grounds airplane near Montgomery Alabama
A U S Airways flight operated by Republic Airlines was struck by lightning on its way to Florida and diverted to Montgomery Alabama. The 73 passengers were offered a three hour drive to Pensacola while some waited for another flight. No injuries reported and the aircraft will be inspected in Pittsburgh.
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U S military halts Haiti airlifts over care costs
The U S military suspended flights evacuating Haitian earthquake victims to the United States amid a dispute over medical costs. Capt Kevin Randahl said the pause followed Florida Governor Charlie Crist's request for federal help to cover care, noting needed accepting hospitals stateside. Florida officials said no Florida hospital had refused care, while Crist warned the state’s system was nearing saturation and pledged continued aid to victims and families.
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