A winter storm has pummeled New England and the Great Lakes region. Meteorologist has predicted up to a foot and a half snow in northern England that’s prompted the cancellations of a hundred flights; the freezing rain and slitting snow are all making slick roads blamed for at least three traffic deaths.

The top US General in Iraq says violence has its slowest level since the first year of American invasion. He says the improving security situation gives the Iraqi government the window it needs to move forward.

Meanwhile British forces had formerly handed over control of Basra to Iraq. They will continue to train security forces in the region. The handover means half of the country of 18 provinces are now controlled by the Iraqi government.

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is piloting up some major endorsements. Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman reportedly has decided to back McCain’s bid for the White House. The Democrats turn independent, plans to announce support at the town home meeting on Monday. Lieberman’s endorsement follows several another high profile announcements for the game including two: one from the Des Moines Register, the other from the Boston Globe.

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A winter storm has 1.________ New England and the Great Lakes region. Meteorologist has predicted up to a foot and a half snow in northern England that’s prompted the 2.________ of a hundred flights; the freezing rain and slitting snow are all making slick roads blamed for at least three traffic deaths.

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain is piloting up some major endorsements. Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman 5.________ has decided to back McCain’s bid for the White House. The Democrats turn independent, plans to announce support at the town home meeting on Monday. Lieberman’s endorsement follows several another high profile announcements for the game including two: one from the Des Moines Register, the other from the Boston Globe.

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