Storm Ciaran Whips Western Europe, Leaving Millions Without Power

PARIS - Record-breaking winds in France and across much of western Europe left at least seven people dead and injured others as Storm Ciaran swept through the continent Thursday. The storm devastated homes, causing travel mayhem and cut power to a vast number of people.

Winds of more than 190 kph slammed the northern tip of France's Atlantic coast, uprooting trees and blowing out windows. Huge waves slammed into