Scientists say freakish weather could become the norm due to global warming

Daily News: The U.S. was blasted by monster storms and scorched by record heat waves in 2012 -- freakish weather that could become commonplace because of global warming, scientists warn. But climate activists hope the destructive weather could have a side benefit of forcing President Obama off the bench when it comes to the issue of climate change. American political leaders will have a chance to strike a new note on the issue when UN climate talks resume Monday with a two-week conference in Qatar. "There...

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