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Hats and gloves come out as coldest May since 1950 grips Chile’s capital region
Straphangers at bus stops clutch steaming coffees and huddle for warmth. On the horizon, views of the Andes are as spectacular as ever, their snow-capped peaks gleaming extra bright after an early season storm
Houstonians attend Astros game to take minds off storm damage
HOUSTON — Astros fans headed to Minute Maid Park in downtown Friday night had to deal with some of the leftover mess from the storms that tore through Houston on Thursday. The good news? Downtown had power and the restaurants and businesses that weren't damaged were open. But, many streets were still blocked off due to broken glass and other debris.
Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7
The death toll from severe weather that lashed the Texas city of Houston has risen to seven, authorities said Friday. The three additional deaths came after Houston, the fourth-largest US city, was hit Thursday by heavy rain and winds up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) per hour, leaving downtown streets covered in glass from blown-out windows.
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