Coldest December on record across many U S cities
The Associated Press reports December a month of extreme cold with many cities posting new all time low averages from the Rockies to the Northern Plains and south to Texas San Antonio and Amarillo endured their coldest month ever Colorado Springs set a century's low at 18 4 degrees while Denver recorded 17 4 degrees Snow totals also broke records in several locations Des Moines Peoria and Kansas City posted monthly averages lower than previous marks with multiple locations citing their coldest December yet The statewide mentions include Nebraska cities Grand Island Norfolk North Platte Omaha and Scottsbluff with persistently frigid readings across the region
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Texas Gulf Coast faces record freeze with fishing losses
A record Texas freeze caused a massive fish kill along the Gulf Coast and threatens millions in shrimp and oyster losses. Governors, agencies, and National Guard mobilize aid for unemployed farmworkers, heat relief, and shelter as citrus, vegetable, and livestock losses mount across southern Texas and the Panhandle.
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Druse and Christian militiamen clash near Awali River
In northern and southern Lebanon Druse and Christian militiamen exchanged artillery fire in three villages near the Awali River while Lebanese soldiers faced gunfire in Ain Rumaneh. Three bombs wounded several people in the region. In Beirut a road blast targeted Israeli-backed forces injuring civilians. A fire damaged the French Cultural Center offices in Tripoli. Charleton Heston visited U.S. Marines in Beirut and toured the area, planning to lay a wreath for the 241 American servicemen killed in the Oct 23 bombing.
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France
Britain
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Dennis Brooks
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Higher grocery prices push up December cost spike
Consumers faced higher prices as December grocery costs rose by over 1 percent. Meat and eggs drove the increase, making up 29 percent of items yet 58 percent of the rise in the AP market basket survey, reflecting winter hardship and summer heat effects.
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Roof collapses at Utah supermarket from snow weight
Part of a supermarket roof in Ogden Utah collapsed Sunday under the weight of water from melting snow. Three people were slightly injured and thousands of dollars in damage occurred. Police said drains plugged by snow and ice caused water to pool at the center, leading to the collapse. The store opened minutes earlier at 9 18 a m.
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Dick Harwood
Bear Lake monster legend endures despite few sightings
At Bear Lake Utah Idaho border locals recall reports of a monster dating to 1868 with more than 20 sightings by 1870, though eyewitnesses are rare. Residents joke about the creature while tourism and lore persist, with university historians doubting sightings and researchers offering theories on depth and perception.
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