Firefighters in Illinois survey the area after tornado struck. / Steve Smedley, The Pantagraph via Twitter
53 million people threatened as violent storms continue.
Read more...Fallen trees and power lines have left millions to grapple with withering temperatures on their own. Utility crews are scrambling to fix the damage but some areas may be without power for another week. As the eastern United States cleans up after a weekend of severe weather, many are left vulnerable to the dangerous heat. And in New York, a labor dispute further strains the power grid.
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