National Digest

Snow keeps federal government closed

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The federal government was shuttered today while the Mid-Atlantic region dug out from as much as three feet of snow that left tens of thousands without power and blocked trains, planes and cars, with another storm looming.

Federal agencies that employ 230,000 in Washington were closed, as were many local governments, businesses and school districts across the region. Around 200,000 students in Philadelphia’s public and Roman Catholic schools got a snow day.

With more snow expected tomorrow, stranded travelers and those struggling with no electricity...