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Tanner William Wheeler, a 32-year-old from North East, Pennsylvania, known for his resilience and love for life despite battling Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, passed away peacefully at home. He is survived by his family, and his funeral services are scheduled in North East, with donations in his memory directed to a children's hospital cardiology unit.
A major winter storm brought heavy snow and freezing rain to parts of the US north-east, with winter storm warnings and watches in effect throughout the region. Some communities in Massachusetts had already recorded nearly a foot of snow, and more than 16,000 electric customers in the state were without power. The storm also impacted areas in California and the Sierra Nevada, with heavy snow shutting down a stretch of interstate and causing power outages. The storm was expected to continue into Sunday evening, with snow in parts of New England and rain and freezing rain in areas around the central Appalachian mountains.
Large swells are battering the north-east Caribbean as Hurricane Lee, a category 3 storm, churns through open waters. Lee, which is not expected to make landfall, has winds of up to 115mph and is moving west and north-west. The storm's path is forecasted to pass well north of the north-east Caribbean, providing relief to areas still recovering from hurricanes Irma and Maria. While tropical storm conditions are not expected for any Caribbean island, Puerto Rico and nearby territories are warned of breaking waves up to 15ft. The US east coast is also expected to experience dangerous surf and rip currents, but the hurricane's impact beyond that remains uncertain.
More than 13 million people in the US north-east are under flood alerts as a deadly storm causes widespread damage and deluges the region. Flash flooding from excessive rainfall is expected across New England, with Vermont facing the highest risk. New York state has declared a state of emergency in two counties, and flood watches are in effect for several other states. A woman died in New York as flood waters swept through streets, and more intense rainfall is forecast. The National Weather Service warns of "catastrophic flooding" not seen since 2011. Rescue efforts are underway, and the storm may not leave the region until early Wednesday.