Tropical storm kills two in Dominican Republic

Tropical Storm Odette crept over the Dominican Republic and out to the open Atlantic today after unleashing torrential rains that prompted thousands to flee their homes and left at least two dead.

A 58-year-old woman, Ondina Guzman, was locked inside her home and drowned early today in the rising floodwaters, said Vice Adm. Radhames Lora Salcedo, chief of the National Emergency Commission.