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Warm winter creating heating fuel glut

by

John Dimsdale

Jan 30, 2012 Forecasters say the unusually mild winter so far over the East and Midwest could reduce heating costs 20 percent. Good news for those who pay the heating bills. Maybe not so good for those who sell the fuel.

Minimal snow in Midwest means big savings, headaches

by

Brian Bull

Jan 4, 2012 A mild winter means cash-strapped governments save money. But lack of snow can be costly for others.

Iowa caucuses could be impacted by weather

Interview with

Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 27, 2012 Poor weather on election day can mean fewer voters at the polls, and bigger expenses for the candidates.

Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness

Hosted By

Adriene Hill

Dec 26, 2011 An increase in extreme weather in 2011 has lead to one of the most expensive years for insurance claims. It's also turning out to be a record year for sheep rustlers on the lamb in the English countryside, where a record number of sheep have gone missing this year. Plus, China and Japan make a currency deal, Detroit girds for possible state takeover, and more top headlines from around the globe on this day after Christmas.