Photos of Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Airport Delays Inclement weather in the Northeast (sleet, snow, freezing rain) is causing delays at some airports, including LaGuardia (LGA) , Newark (EWR) , Philadelphia (PHL) and JFK. Check conditions... |
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