Eastern US picking up the pieces after Sandy
Published:Wednesday | October 31, 2012 | 12:47 PM
Businesses and services in the north-eastern US are starting to reopen after two days of closure forced by Hurricane Sandy.
Reports say flights have resumed to airports in New York while some federal offices, schools and the stock exchange are due to reopen.
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President Barack Obama, who has suspended his election campaign, is due to visit affected areas in New Jersey.
Forecasters say the storm is still causing severe disruption after moving inland from the coast.
It is forecast to weaken as it turns north into Canada, but to continue dumping heavy snow and rainfall.
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