Saturday, July 22, 2006

AP nation news - StatesmanJournal.com

AP nation news - StatesmanJournal.com:

It doesn't have to be a Tsunami or earthquake to get really serious very fast. RT

"Schnucks Markets Inc., which operates 65 grocery stores in the metro area, said eight were still without electricity Friday. Three of them had to close, and a company spokesman said meat, milk and other perishables were thrown away.

Tens of thousands of people also were without power in parts of southern Illinois that were pounded by storms for the second time in three days. Gov. Rod Blagojevich declared Madison and St. Clair counties state disaster areas.

And Oklahoma City was so hot Friday that a portion of Interstate 44 buckled, forcing the temporary closure of two lanes. "

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