Millions along the East Coast breathed a little easier Friday after forecasters said Hurricane Joaquin would probably veer out to sea. But a freakishly powerful .brJoaquin Strengthens to a Category 4 Hurricane, East Coast may dodge the direct hit but suffer historic rainfall? END TIME HEADLINES .brMillions of people across the U.S. Northeast have been stricken by massive storm Sandy. However, they are attempting to resume normal lives on Wednesday, .brHurricane Joaquin gained power as it bore down on the central Bahamas early Thursday, and forecasters said it was likely to grow into a major storm while .