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East Coast Outages Could Last Days

And the mercury is soaring

(Newser) - As the Mid-Atlantic states roast in sweltering temperatures, up to 3 million people remain without power after violent storms that killed 13—and it could be several more days to a week before electricity is restored, reports the AP . A glance around at the fallout from Friday's storms:
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East Coast Storm&#39;s Death Toll: 9
 East Coast Storm's Death Toll: 9 
Jun 30, 2012 11:49 AM CDT

East Coast Storm's Death Toll: 9

6 killed by falling trees in Virginia

(Newser) - The violent storms that battered the eastern US last night have taken a heavy toll: Authorities say at least nine people are dead. NBC Washington reports that Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell joined West Virginia in declaring a state of emergency this morning and confirmed that six people in his state...

Northeast May Get Foot of Snow

Rare October storm is coming tomorrow

(Newser) - The Northeast is preparing for an early taste of winter tomorrow: Central and western Massachusetts could see a foot of snow, reports the Boston Globe , and the governor of Connecticut has warned residents they might lose power. Much of the East Coast is in the path: Parts of Maine could...

Thousands Flee Irene, Flights Canceled

 Thousands Flee Irene, 
 Flights Canceled 
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Aug 26, 2011 7:53 AM CDT

Thousands Flee Irene, Flights Canceled

Storm expected to wallop southeast tomorrow

(Newser) - Frightened North Carolinians fleeing Irene are jamming highways as the East Coast steels for what could be the biggest hurricane in decades. At least seven states have now declared a state of emergency, and hundreds of flights are being canceled. Gas stations are running out of fuel and ATMs have...

Big Question of Yesterday's Quake: Why Virginia?

And will it happen again?

(Newser) - "Smack dab in the middle of Virginia" doesn't seem like the likeliest earthquake epicenter locale, and yesterday's quake has plenty of East Coasters wondering why it struck there—and if it'll happen again. The Christian Science Monitor tosses out the word "rare": USGS seismic hazard...

National Weather Service: 'Do Not Take Threat Lightly'

29 states remain under heat advisories

(Newser) - Twenty-nine states are under advisories as a blistering heat wave continues, MSNBC reports. East Coast temps are projected to hit highs in the 90s and 100s, says a meteorologist, but the heat index—what it feels like—could be closer to 115 degrees through tomorrow, says the National Weather Service....

Palin to Launch East Coast Bus Tour

Ex-governor will start trip with DC motorcycle ride on Sunday

(Newser) - More signs of a presidential run: This weekend, Sarah Palin will begin an East Coast bus tour starting in Washington, the Huffington Post reports. “Sarah Palin will embark on a One Nation tour of historical sites that were key to the formation, survival, and growth of the United States...

Snow-Weary Northeast Gets... More Snow

Another winter storm dumps 12 to 19 inches on East Coast

(Newser) - Canceled flights, stranded passengers, closed schools: Yes, another storm walloped the already storm-weary East Coast last night, dumping anywhere from 12 to 19 inches of snow across the region. In and around Washington, DC, more than 400,000 customers were left without power; in Philadelphia, 1,500 people were stranded...

Travelers Still Stranded as Airports Struggle With Snow

Flights slowly resume, but some could be stuck days

(Newser) - The Northeast struggled for the second day to dig itself out from the weekend’s blizzard today, as travelers around the country cursed the snow. Though all three major New York airports have begun accepting flights again, the three have amongst them canceled a total of almost 1,500 flights,...

People Spend Night on NYC Subway as Blizzard Slams East

Thousands of flights canceled

(Newser) - Pretty much everything came to a grinding halt in New England yesterday as a massive East Coast blizzard canceled thousands of flights and snarled roadways. In Queens, a NYC subway stalled in snow drifts, trapping passengers on board since 1am without food, water, or heat. Central Park was blanketed with...

Post-Christmas Snow Could Sock East Coast

Easy holiday travel may get a little trickier

(Newser) - Fair weather helped make the holiday sojourn a not-so-painful experience in much of the country today, but travelers' good luck might be running out. A storm was expected to bring snow and ice to parts of the heartland tomorrow, a rare white Christmas to Nashville on Saturday, and perhaps sock...

US Won't Lift Ban on Offshore Gulf Drilling

It's a reversal of a pre-BP decision

(Newser) - In a reversal, the Obama administration said today it will not pursue offshore drilling off the East Coast of the US and the eastern Gulf of Mexico. A senior administration said that because of the BP oil spill, the Interior Department will not propose any new oil drilling in waters...

Outer Banks Worries About Hurricane Earl

FEMA warns of possible evacuations along coast

(Newser) - Hurricane Earl threatened to sideswipe much of the East Coast just ahead of Labor Day, worrying countless vacationers who planned to spend the traditional last week of summer at the beach. FEMA warned people along the Eastern Seaboard to prepare for possible evacuations. Forecasters cautioned it was still too early...

East Coast Burning Up
 East Coast Burning Up 
Jul 25, 2010 8:40 AM CDT

East Coast Burning Up

Find yourself a meat locker and stay there

(Newser) - Another wave of oppressive heat clamped down on a broad swath of Eastern states yesterday and today, reports the AP, with temperatures in the high 90s and 100s and residents scrambling for shade or just staying indoors. In the Mid-Atlantic, already the locus for brutal temperatures several times in July,...

East Braces for Another Big Snowstorm

Mid-Atlantic, still reeling from last storm, could get 20 inches

(Newser) - The Mid-Atlantic, already reeling from this weekend’s snowstorm, is about to be hit with another blast of winter. The huge storm that closed schools from Chicago to Louisville today is set to hit Eastern states this afternoon, dropping as much as 20 inches on Washington, DC, and 18 on...

3 Dead, Hundreds Stuck in Monster Storm

National Guard helping drivers in Virginia

(Newser) - The massive storm pounding the East Coast has left three people dead, hundreds of motorists stranded, and airport schedules in chaos. The fatalities occurred in hard-hit Virginia, where major interstates have been shut down, and the National Guard is helping rescue drivers, reports CNN . Nearly 2 feet has fallen in...

Storm Slams East Coast, Strands Motorists

Hundreds of drivers are stranded in Virginia

(Newser) - A treacherous, frightful wintry storm slammed the East Coast today and dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas, hampering travelers and shoppers on the weekend before Christmas. Officials in Virginia say hundreds of motorists are stranded. Forecasts called for up to 20 inches of snow in some...

Prepare to Bundle Up: Farmers' Almanac

(Newser) - Get the most out of your shorts and flip-flops now, because the area between the Appalachians and the Rockies is in for a brutal winter, the Farmers' Almanac warns. "The middle part of the country's really going to be cold—very, very cold, very, very frigid, with a lot...

Hurricane May Foul Obamas' Vacation

(Newser) - Hurricane Bill prompted tropical storm warnings for parts of the East Coast today, including President Obama's planned vacation spot of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. The storm isn't expected to hit the mainland, but it could bring "extremely dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents," warn meteorologists. The Obamas are...

Russian Subs Patrol US Coast
 Russian Subs Patrol US Coast 
Aug 4, 2009 6:28 PM CDT

Russian Subs Patrol US Coast

(Newser) - First, Vladimir Putin shows off his biceps on vacation and now this: Two nuclear-powered Russian subs have been poking around the East Coast of the US, the New York Times reports. It's not clear what they're up to, but the move is a rare one that smacks of the Cold...

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