Key points
- A huge storm, Sandy, pounded the north-eastern US, leaving at least 40 people dead and more than 8m homes without power
- New York and New Jersey were declared "major disaster" zones, amid serious flooding fuelled by record tidal surges
- President Obama travels to storm-hit New Jersey on Wednesday, as Republican rival Mitt Romney resumes campaigning. All times EDT
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Reporting:
- Pia Gadkari
- Jude Sheerin
- Jastinder Khera
- Caroline Anning
- Adam Blenford
- Aidan Lewis
- Alexandra Fouché
- Taylor Brown
Last updated 31 October 2012
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