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Snow Storm Heads for Northeast

Two deaths blamed on storm that dumped up to 15 inches in Midwest

By Jim O'Neill, Newser User

Posted Dec 16, 2007 7:54 AM CST

(Newser) – A storm that dumped up to 15 inches of snow across parts of the Midwest, canceling more than 200 flights out of Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, headed for the northeast this morning, setting off winter storm watches and warnings, reports the AP. At least... Read full story »

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