Tropical Depression Fred threatens mudslides in New York
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RALEIGH, N.C. >> Tropical Depression Fred blew into the northeastern U.S. today, unleashing heavy rains and threatening to cause mudslides and flash floods in upstate New York after closing highways in the lower Appalachians. Dozens of people were rescued from flooded areas in North Carolina after downpours washed out bridges and swamped homes.