Flight cancellations, 1.1M lose power as strong storms hit eastern U.S.

By ASHRAF KHALIL and JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as destructively strong storms, including potential tornadoes, hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S. Rain began falling in the Washington area shortly after 5…