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600K Lose Power in Icy Storm

15 fatalities reported; weather service warns of more storms tomorrow

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2007 6:55 PM CST

(Newser) – An icy storm plunged more than 600,000 Midwesterners into freezing darkness today, crippling power and causing about 15 fatalities on slippery roads, the AP reports. Oklahoma fared worst, declaring a state of emergency as schools shut down and hospitals ran on backup generators. More...   Read full story »

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