Holiday travel gridlock as storm batters US roads and skies
A large winter storm crosses the nation bringing freezing rain ice and snow along with possible flooding thunderstorms and tornadoes from Texas to Nova Scotia The system creates treacherous travel conditions prompting cancellations and delays at major hubs While tornadoes injure people and damage homes in Arkansas Tennessee and nearby states strong winds push vehicles off I 40 near West Memphis Arkansas and downing trees cut power lines
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Solstice traditions mark sun's rebirth in holiday history
Part two of a three part series traces Winter Solstice origins from Neolithic times to modern Yule and Saturnalia. It notes solstice dates around December 20 to 23, the rebirth theme, and how Pagan and Christian practices merged to shape Christmas.
Snow and rain blanket central New Mexico
parts of New Mexico wake to snow rain and frigid temps as a weather band crosses central NM overnight Friday into Saturday from Albuquerque to Ruidoso. Eastern NM along I 40 reports snow near the state line with driving conditions difficult from Tucumcari to Glenrio expected to ease today.
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Congress ends year with gridlock and bursts of partisan action
Washington lawmakers faced a year defined by gridlock as they failed to pass major Obama agenda items including immigration and gun control. Senate Democrats faced GOP complaints over procedural changes while a 16 day partial government shutdown cost the economy about 24 billion dollars. Ted Cruz drew attention by reading Green Eggs and Ham on the Senate floor.
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Donny Simmons Tunes Through Long Starbucks Days
Sunday profile notes Donny Simmons, 20, a musician who spends long hours at Starbucks between gigs. He reflects on the grind of practice and touring, having trained in classical piano as a child but finding his passion elsewhere.
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