Christmas, Snow Storm | featured news

Snowstorms have deterred shoppers at after Christmas sales in America's northeast, while retailers in the rest of the country are anticipating the highest sales in three years.

A fierce storm dumps more snow and ice across the nation's midsection after stranding travelers as highways and airports close, leaving many to celebrate Christmas just where they are.

Cross-Channel Eurostar trains began running between London and continental Europe on Tuesday after four days of cancellations blamed on powdery snow left tens of thousands stranded just before Christmas.