Storm dumps feet of snow on Midwest; 4 dead
A powerful, gusty storm dumped mounds of snow across the upper Midwest yesterday, closing highways in several states, canceling more than 1,600 flights in Chicago and collapsing the roof of the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium. At least four weather-related deaths were reported as the system dropped nearly 2 feet of snow in parts of Minnesota and [...]
At least 58 dead as storm sweeps across Western Europe
Paris, France (CNN) — Western Europe went into recovery mode Monday after winter storm Xynthia battered at least six countries, knocking out power, disrupting transportation and leaving at least 58 people dead, authorities said. Hardest hit was France, where at least 47 people were killed, according to the Interior Ministry. French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited [...]
