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What happened this week? Sandy battered the East Coast. Obama had a bipartisan bromance. And Mickey Mouse purchased Darth Vader
By The Week Staff | November 2, 2012
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H
urricane Sandy, which was later downgraded to a superstorm, tore across the mid-Atlantic region early this week, destroying homes, leaving millions without power, and bringing the regional economy to a virtual standstill. The death toll had reached 98 by Thursday, as authorities began what is expected to be a long and painful reconstruction process. Here's how you can help.
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