East Coast Storm Leaves Six Dead
A major winter storm moved up the East Coast causing six deaths and power outages for over 175000 homes in Georgia and South Carolina. Snow blanketed Tennessee Virginia New Jersey and Massachusetts while flights and ferry service faced disruptions and utilities mobilized crews to restore service.
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Train Crash Victim Refuses to Quit in Recovery
CHARLOTTESVILLE AP Med Haynes, the Southern Crescent train cook, survived a derailment near Shipman last December after 11 hours trapped and severe injuries, including amputations. Doctors gave a 50-50 chance, yet he left UVa Hospital home in Atlanta smiling, hopeful to use artificial limbs and visit the staff.
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Byrd Holds Out While Virginia Farmers Push Parity
Washington AP Sen Harry Byrd Jr met about 40 Virginia farmers from the American Agriculture Movement in his office to hear demands for 90 percent parity. He declined to commit before weighing the cost, acreage needs, and export impact, saying he supports many farm programs but needs a price tag.
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