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1. President Bush says the federal government will offer all possible assistance it can to states affected by the latest round of severe weather. Tornadoes and storms are being blamed for at least 23 deaths in three states including at least 14 in Mi

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美联社新闻一分钟 AP 2011-01-06

1. The main highway between southern and central California remains closed in both directions. Blowing snow and ice from another winter storm have made driving conditions treacherous. Officials closed Interstate 5 after cars began sliding into lanes.

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