[U.S.] Winter storm warning in effect for Pittsburgh area

Winter storm warning in effect for Pittsburgh area
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/winter-storms-tornado-threats-christmas-us-18060370
Heavy snow, ice and sleet are expected to make this year's post-Christmas travel a little more dangerous than most. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for most of Western Pennsylvania, saying they expect up to 8 ...

Police find New York gunman's threatening note but no motive
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57560781/firefighters-ambush-killer-left-note-on-his-plan-had-same-rifle-as-conn-gunman/
The New York felon who set a Christmas Eve trap for firefighters left a note saying he wanted to burn down the neighborhood and "do what I do best: killing people," police said Tuesday.

Newtown shooting draws array of mourners
http://www.sfgate.com/columns/slideshow/Newtown-shooting-draws-array-of-mourners-54339.php
Mercer Given hugs his wife, Lynne, Monday, December 24, 2012, as they listen to a group of carolers sing "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" for the Sandy Hook Fire House on Christmas Eve.

Sierra Ski Patrol Member Dies After Avalanche
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sierra-ski-patrol-member-dies-avalanche-18063873
A member of a Sierra ski resort's patrol team who was injured after being caught in an avalanche has died - the second death connected to avalanches that occurred in the area on Monday.

Video: Tornado Hits Mobile
http://www.northescambia.com/2012/12/video-tornado-hits-mobile
Severe weather pounded the Gulf Coast Tuesday, with several tornado touchdowns. In Mobile, a large tornado hit parts of the city, leaving behind a path of destruction and tens of thousands without power.

Metro Detroit events celebrate Kwanzaa
http://www.voice-online.co.uk/article/seven-steps-kwanzaa
Kwanzaa - a weeklong celebration of African culture and seven guiding principles - begins today with festivities throughout Metro Detroit.

Thousands sign US petition to deport Piers Morgan
http://dawn.com/2012/12/26/thousands-sign-us-petition-to-deport-piers-morgan/
In this Dec 20, 2011 file photo, Piers Morgan, host of CNN's “Piers Morgan Tonight,” leaves the CNN building in Los Angeles.

Wednesday marks anniversary of Dakota War hangings
http://www.wina.com/Dakota-Indians-mark-hangings-of-1862-with-trek-on-/11458736?newsId=184558
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) - They were Dakota warriors. They met their fates with courage 150 years ago. The 38 condemned men, their hands bound behind them, rushed to the gallows that had been specially built for them on the edge of the Minnesota River in ...

The Delaware Thwarts the Reenactors
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324024004578171211054200592.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
WASHINGTON'S CROSSING, Pa. and N.J.â€"The Delaware River was angry and swollen Tuesday morning as an impeccable Gen. George Washington nervously paced the banks.

Man shot dead in Roslindale housing project
http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/12/25/male-shot-roslindale-housing-development/pubJsTSEESH2jnXsEeWgGM/story.html
A man in his 20s died Christmas night after being shot in the Archdale Village public housing development in Roslindale, Boston police said.

Democrats push for tax cuts they once opposed
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/12/24/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-gop.html
Democrats seeking a deal to avert the year-end “fiscal cliff” are trying to etch into stone the signature economic achievement of Republican President George W. Bush by permanently extending tax cuts enacted during his tenure.

Congresswoman, Congresswoman-elect in Running for Inouye's Seat
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/24/inouyes-death-ends-senates-50-year-club/?page=2
HONOLULU - The field of potential successors to Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) is getting crowded. Inouye, 88, passed away on Dec. 17 while serving his ninth term.

Christmas dinner at the Montana Rescue Mission
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/12/24/mb-christmas-dinner-siloam-mission-winnipeg.html
Montana Rescue Mission staff and volunteers were serving Christmas dinner on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Chef Stuart Bovington hoped to serve 600 meals between deliveries and mission clients.

Upcoming: Dec. 26, 2012
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