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Western New York Sees Massive Snow Accumulation, Winter Weather Not Finished Yet

Western New York Sees Massive Snow Accumulation, Winter Weather Not Finished Yet
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Western New York has had severe winter weather and massive snow accumulation in the last few days, and from reports the situation is only going to get worse before it gets better. The latest severe weather is being blamed for 8 deaths, and at least 2 Canadians have been stranded in New York since Tuesday and still can not get home. The entire area is snow bound, and digging out will be no easy feat. On top of the massive snow accumulation which has reached as high as 5 feet so far there is more snow on the way, and western New York can expect another 30 inches in some areas. 58 year old Chuck Specht, who lives in Marilla, New York, reported that his home had 7 feet of snow in the last few days. “I’ve been in a lot of snowstorms, and this is by far the worst. There’s been more snow in the shortest period of time I’ve ever seen. Even for seasoned veterans, this is getting to be a bit much to handle.”

The winter weather and massive snow accumulation in western New York has kept much of the state in limbo, with people unable to get out of their homes or stranded in their vehicles on the roads. Sunday was supposed to be a big day for the Buffalo Bills, and the NFL team was slated to play against the New York Jets. The game has been canceled out of concern for public safety, and some areas are importing bus loads of workers to help clear out some of the snow.

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Canada U.S.

Stranded Canadians Caught in New York Snow

Stranded Canadians Caught in New York Snow
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The recent New York snow extravaganza has managed to keep stranded Canadians from getting home. Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Bartolini were trying to get home to Canada when a snowstorm in western New York caused the stranded Canadians to spend 24 hours in their vehicle on the side of the road, and they were not alone in their plight. When the New York snow started on Tuesday the couple were already headed for the Canadian border and were on their way home, but the snow made it impossible to complete the journey. The onset of the massive snowstorm stranded more than 100 vehicles on the New York State Thruway, and the storm covered roads, buried cars, and even blocked doorways in the area. The Bartolinis had no choice but to stop their vehicle on Route 5, and that was where the couple spent the next 24 hours until a good Samaritan with a snow blower helped out and removed some of the snow blocking several vehicles in. Mr. Bartolini explained “We were struck there with four-foot drifts all around the car and couldn’t get out.”

Even after the stranded Canadians managed to get back on the road their luck did not turn for the better. The New York snow is still preventing the Bartolini family from getting home. After finally getting the vehicle in motion again the couple attempted to head north to the Canadian border but all of the roads were closed down because of the New York snow, and they ended up circling back to where they started. Bartolini told CP24 “We were able to get on some plowed roads and made our way back to the hotel.”

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Entertainment U.S.

Bill Cosby Show on NBC Pulled After Rape Accusations Made Public

Bill Cosby Show on NBC Pulled After Rape Accusations Made Public
Bill Cosby, rape allegations

Bill Cosby is battling rape allegations that have been made public, and NBC pulled the comedians planned show as a result. Numerous sources disclosed that the rape allegations and the associated scandal have made it impossible for NBC to continue the show development. If the rumors are true and Bill Cosby is guilty then this was a smart move on the network’s part, but what if they are false? According to Cosby’s lawyers these same allegations have been made in the past and were dismissed, and the women who are making the claims are simply out to get Bill Cosby. In the United States of America a person is considered innocent until they are proven in a court of law, however non of the rape allegations against Bill Cosby have led to criminal charges so many do not know what to believe.

Bill Cosby is not saying anything about the rape allegations, but that should not throw suspicion that he committed these acts without proof. Cosby is in a delicate situation, and he is probably staying mute on the advice of his attorney Martin Singer. If Cosby denies the rape allegations then he could just be adding fuel to the fire, but if he remains silent then there are those who believe he is not saying anything because the comedian is guilty. There are a umber of celebrities who are backing Bill Cosby and who have publicly stated that they do not believe the allegations, but there are others who are not so sure.

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Breaking News U.S.

Dog Attack Results in Unusual Texas Lawsuit, Owner of Dogs Responsible Suing the Family Whose Dog was Attacked and Died in Their Yard

Dog Attack Results in Unusual Texas Lawsuit, Owner of Dogs Responsible Suing the Family Whose Dog was Attacked and Died in Their Yard
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An unusual Texas lawsuit has many people scratching their heads in confusions, and others who can not believe the gall of the woman who is bringing the lawsuit over a dog attack. Emerald White is the plaintiff in the dog attack lawsuit, and she freely admits that her 4 dogs went onto her neighbors property and killed the 10 year old beagle that the neighbors owned, yet she is suing the family whose dog was attacked and killed by her dogs. This is the kind of mixed up logic that American courts see on a regular basis, and even more surprising is that an attorney agreed to take the case. White owns 3 pit bulls and a pit bull mix dog, for a total of 4 dogs.

In the unusual Texas lawsuit over a dog attack Emerald White does not deny that her dogs went into the neighbors yard, or that they killed the family’s 10 year old beagle. White is claiming that the beagle attacked her, and her dogs killed the animal in order to protect her. The owner of the beagle, the Baker family, are named as the defendants. It was not enough that White allowed her animals to leave her yard and go into the neighboring property, and that the animals killed the beloved pet of the Baker family, Emerald believes the family should have to pay her for mental anguish, disfigurement, pain, loss of earnings, and a fear of future disease. Most states in the United States have dog control laws, and by her own admission White’s 4 dogs were on the neighbors property when the dog attack occurred.

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Canada U.S.

Keystone Pipeline Bill Loses By a Single Vote in U.S. Senate

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keystone pipeline bill, U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate rejected the keystone pipeline bill, and this bill lost by a single vote. The attempt to pass the bill was a bipartisan effort, with both Democrats and Republicans on board. The keystone pipeline bill required 60 votes to pass the U.S. Senate and move on to the White House, and the final vote tally was 59 for the bill to 41 against. The bill was killed for now, but that could change quickly on January 1, 2015 when a new Congress takes office and the Republicans will have a majority in both houses. It may become much easier to pass this bill, which has been stalled for a considerable time due to Democratic opposition in Congress. In a surprise move, which many attribute to a very close run off race against a Republican later this year, Democrat Mary Landrieu was the one who finally brought the bill to the floor to be voted on.

The rejection of the keystone pipeline bill by the U.S. Senate is believed to be a minor setback, and most Americans and Canadians believe that this project will eventually be approved. The fact that the U.S. Senate still has a Democrat majority and the bill only failed to pass by one small vote shows that the tide has finally turned. In the past environmentalists were dead set against the pipeline due to fears about harm to the environment and that helped to stall the bill without being voted on. The keystone pipeline bill vote itself was a big step forward and it shows that progress is being made even if it is happening at a snail’s pace.

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Canada U.S.

Will Canadians Embrace New Doritos Flavor Mountain Dew?

Canadians, Doritos flavor Mountain Dew
Canadians, Doritos flavor Mountain Dew

Doritos flavor Mountain Dew does not sound very appealing to many people, but that may be the new beverage flavor for this soda brand. Will Canadians embrace the Dewitos flavor or dismiss the concept without even trying it out? You can not run out to the nearest store and grab a bottle yet, although the company has confirmed that this concept is real and not just another internet hoax out there. A statement that has been attributes to a spokesman for Pepsi has confirmed that this unusual pairing has appeared on many reputable websites reads “We are always testing out new flavors of Mountain Dew, and giving our fans a voice in helping decide on the next new product has always been important to us. We opened up the DEW flavor vault and gave students a chance to try this Doritos-inspired flavor as part of a small program at colleges and universities.”

The Doritos Flavor Mountain Dew has received mixed reviews from those who have tried it in testings, and it is unknown whether Canadians will embrace the combination or give it a big thumbs down. . When Kansas State University student Bridgette Parkins had a chance to give the new flavor a taste she tweeted “Mtn Dew was on campus & we got to try the new dew flavored and there was a DEWritos (sic) and it tasted like Doritos and I’m freaked out.” Many who tried out the newest offering from Mountain Dew said that the beverage tasted like liquid cheese. This is not something that some people may find appetizing, and Canadians may be turned off if the new Doritos flavor Mountain Dew actually passes the testing stage and makes it to store shelves.