Mid-Atlantic faces outages after deadly derecho storms
Across the mid-Atlantic, power outages left millions without electricity as a derecho toppled trees and damaged homes from Virginia to Maryland. Governors and crews scrambled to restore power, while heat and spotty water service strained residents and hospitals.
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Midweek July 4 Confuses Travelers With Wednesday Holiday
New York readers note Independence Day falls on a Wednesday for the first time in five years, upsetting traditional long weekend plans. Travel officials say 42.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more between July 3 and 8, a figure adjusted by AAA’s revised six day period. Some travelers already altered plans to maximize vacation days, while others save days for a later trip.
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Fire-Ravaged Colorado Springs Homefront After Waldo Canyon Blaze
Residents return to ashes in Mountain Shadows as the Waldo Canyon fire grows to 26 square miles. About 1,500 personnel fight the blaze now 45 percent contained with good lines reported in many areas. Nearly 350 homes destroyed while Utah, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho face heat and drought fueling wildfires. Local resident remarks mix relief at power restorations with sympathy for neighbors as others assess damaged properties.
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