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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel | Reuters

Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel | Reuters: "BY IAN SIMPSON WASHINGTON Tue Nov 26, 2013 "

Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A powerful winter storm lashed much of the eastern United States with rain and snow on Tuesday, threatening to snarl travel plans for millions over the busy Thanksgiving holiday, forecasters said.

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Winter storm lashes eastern U.S., threatens Thanksgiving travel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A powerful winter storm lashed much of the eastern United States with rain and snow on Tuesday, threatening to snarl travel plans for millions over the busy Thanksgiving holiday, forecasters said.

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