‘Life-threatening’ floods slam Vermont as torrential rains pound New England

A man walks through floodwaters, carrying his belongings out of a home in Bridgewater, Vt., on Monday:

NY had more than 8 inches of rain, but worst considered over, governor says

More than two dozen sections of highways and state routes in New York state were closed due to heavy rain Monday night, the governor said, after more than 8 inches of rain fell over two days.