Twenty-two deaths have been attributed to storms that hit eastern US states since Friday and at least 2 million people remain without power in the smoldering heat.  Utility companies have informed customers that it could take several more days to restore power to homes in states from North Carolina to New Jersey and as far west as Illinois, BBC News reported.  Many households are without air conditioning or refrigerators in tripple-digit temperatures.  Heat advisories are in effect for 17 sta...
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