How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days
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Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
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135 million under cold weather alerts as Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for heavy snow
Over 135 million people across 35 states will be under cold weather alerts over the next several days as the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast ready for another round of rain and snow, driven by a ...NBC News - 21h -
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Cramer's week ahead: Inauguration, earnings from Procter & Gamble and American Express
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Extreme cold weather forecast for U.S.
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American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim
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American Express Settles Deceptive Sales Case with $230 Million Fine
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California fires weather forecast: LA remains under extreme dry and windy weather
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Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. American Eagles: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency
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How weather is impacting the spread of the Southern California wildfires
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Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
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Boston U. Terriers vs. American Eagles live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online
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Millions of Americans under cold temperature alerts as winter storm travels south
Roughly 31 million Americans are under cold temperature alerts as a winter storm system makes its way south. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Louisville, Kentucky.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How to avoid winter illness and other cold weather tips
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UK weather: Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings covering much of UK – live
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Severe weather alert: Chiefs cannot return to Kansas City immediately after Week 18 game vs. Broncos
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American Eagles vs. Holy Cross Crusaders: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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First major storm of 2025 set to impact about 60 million Americans
About 60 million people were under weather alerts across the country on Saturday as a winter storm threatens to slam areas from the Plains to the mid-Atlantic with heavy snow and ice. NBC News' ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
60 million under weather alerts as winter storm aims for Plains to Mid-Atlantic
Around 60 million people are under weather alerts from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic as a winter storm threatens to slam the region with heavy snow and crippling ice.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Fort Worth ISD has a plan for next week’s winter weather. How parents can stay up to date
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How to watch Navy Midshipmen vs. American Eagles: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
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How to Protect Pets From Cold Weather
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How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards as temperatures plummet.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
5 million impacted by winter alerts as the weather makes a frigid start to 2025
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How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower as it peaks this week
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