| Melting snow causes heavy flooding in Wash. state (AP) [13 mins][Washington, DC] AP - Rain and high winds lashed Washington state Wednesday, causing widespread avalanches, mudslides, flooding and road closures as the heavy snowfall that has buried parts of the state began to rapidly melt.Related stories: Melting snow causes heavy flooding in Wash. state (AP) Melting snow causes heavy flooding in Wash. state (kansascity.com) ~6 grouped stories | Bank of England expected to slash interest rates to 1.5pc [1 hr][United Kingdom] The Bank of England is today expected to cut interest rates to their lowest level in more than 300 years as the bank steps up its efforts to avert a long and painful recession.Related stories: Bank of England set to cut interest rates to record low ~2 grouped stories |