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More than 95 million Americans under winter storm warnings
Tens of millions of Americans are waking up to snow as a dangerous winter storm makes its way across the northeast United States. CBS News senior national correspondent Rob Marciano has more.CBS News - 2h -
Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Leaves Millions Without HIV Treatment
President Trump’s pause on aid, and the gutting of the primary aid agency, could jeopardize the health of more than 20 million people worldwide, including 500,000 children, experts say.The New York Times - 21h -
Eye Opener: Winter storm brings dangerous conditions for millions across Northeast
A winter storm brings dangerous conditions for millions across the Northeast. Also, protesters hit the streets over the Trump administration's effort to dismantle parts of the U.S. government. All ...CBS News - 3h -
Winter alerts for millions as freezing rain threatens power outages and travel danger
Winter weather alerts were in place for some 100 million people across 22 states from Nebraska to Massachusetts on Thursday as a series of winter storms descend on states in the North and the East, ...NBC News - 5h -
Rightwing MEPs threaten huge funding freeze for environmental NGOs
Freeze to EU’s LIFE programme funding would deprive 30 NGOs of up to 70% of annual incomes. Several environmental NGOs could be effectively shut down in Europe, if a defunding push by rightwing ...The Guardian - 2d -
Security at ISIS Camps in Syria Threatened by U.S. Funding Freeze
A halt in foreign aid may undermine American organizations’ support for forces that guard the two largest camps holding Islamic State members and their families.The New York Times - Jan. 30 -
Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Ecosystems and Public Safety
A White House memo ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.Wired - Jan. 29 -
California officials warn of ‘high danger of mud and debris flows’ as rain follows wildfires
Rain may help firefighters reining in fires after weeks of dry weather but also boosts risk of toxic ash runoff. More rain fell on Monday in parts of southern California after causing mudflows ...The Guardian - Jan. 27 -
Southern California's first rain in months brings relief, new dangers
After months of drought, Southern California receives its first rainfall, providing relief from devastating fires but triggering flash floods and dangerous mudslides. Rob Marciano reports from Malibu.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires
A major rainstorm sweeping through the Los Angeles area is threatening Southern California's recovery from this month's devastating wildfires, creating dangerous conditions that could include ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Storm Éowyn: Travel and power problems to continue
The first minister asks for patience as power outages and travel disruption look set to last over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
New home design might be key to limiting winter power outages
Power outages related to winter weather are happening twice as often as they did decades ago. It's partly because storms are becoming more intense, but also because of an aging power grid. One ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
California's deadly wildfires could come to an end in the coming days when a weekend storm douses historically dry terrain, but the storm will come with the potential for a different problem: flash ...NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Why extreme weather is making power outages more frequent
The extreme weather events affecting the U.S. are leading to more power outages for Americans. CBS News Los Angeles' Marina Jurica breaks down the effects.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
One dead and nearly a million without power in Storm Éowyn
A man died when a tree fell on his car in Ireland, as 100 mph gusts hit parts of the UK.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Trump's executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind power
Two of President Trump’s executive orders take aim at Biden administration efforts to boost electric vehicles and wind power — two fast-growing climate technologies.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Millions get phone alert as Storm Éowyn closes in and poses danger to life
Eowyn could be the storm of the century for Ireland, with strong winds of up to 100mph forecast.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump executive orders threaten healthcare of millions of Americans
Orders repeal directives expanding healthcare access and options for lower-income and middle-class Americans. Within his first 48 hours back in office, Trump has signed several executive orders ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Dangerous winds threaten Southern California as crews battle fires
Two new wildfires burned in San Diego County on Tuesday as dangerous winds returned to the region. Crews were able to contain one of the fires. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Dangerous winter storm with snow and freezing temperatures sweeps across southern U.S.
Texas is one of eight states under winter storm warnings because of expected snow and freezing temperatures. Parts of the South haven't seen similar conditions in decades. CBS News' Janet Shamlian ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Dangerous 'rare winter storm' hits Gulf Coast as it braces for historic snowfall
Weather forecasters and public bodies issued health and power loss warnings Tuesday as a “rare winter storm" gripped part of the southern and eastern U.S.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Winter storm brings dangerous cold and snow to parts of the South
Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe winter weather.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
South gears up for rare winter storm threatening region
Much of the Northeast is still digging out from up to ten inches of snow. Meteorologist Albert Ramon is following the cold snap as well as a rare winter storm in the South.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Southern California Is Threatened by More Damaging and Dangerous Winds
With more critical fire weather this week in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service once again issued one of its strongest warnings possible.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Freezing rain dampens mood in Washington ahead of Trump’s inauguration – photo essay
Photographer Jordan Gale documents preparations for 60th presidential inauguration, showing a US poised and polarised between hope and fear. Washington is a city on edge. Concrete barriers, ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Eagles vs. Rams weather alert: Winter storm warning hits Philadelphia with snow expected for playoff game
We could be getting a snow game in Philadelphia on SundayCBS Sports - Jan. 19 -
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Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy
President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."ABC News - Jan. 15 -
LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Powerful winter storm across Southern U.S. maintains its icy grip
Temperatures plunged in some areas turning melting snow into ice and turning roadways treacherous.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Winter storm brings record snow, rain and sleet to the South
Millions are under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm slams Southern states, bringing record snow, sleet and rain. NBC’s Kathy Park reports for TODAY.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings
Global business Travel Group — also known as Amex GBT — was trying to avoid a future business loss to CWT by buying the company, the DOJ alleges.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Fire evacuation alert sent to millions in error
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Winter storm brings heavy snow, freezing rain to southern U.S.
A brutal winter storm is bringing heavy snow and freezing rain to the southern and central United States. Winter storm warnings stretch from Texas to North and South Carolina. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Another evacuation alert sent in error to nearly 10 million L.A. area residents
Evacuation orders and an alarm sound were mistakenly sent to residents all over Los Angeles County. The alert was meant only for those affected by the Kenneth Fire.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden says intentional power outages to prevent more fires led to California water shortages
President Biden said Thursday intentional power outages in the Los Angeles area that were administered in order to prevent more fires from starting were partially to blame for water shortages as ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather
Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snow. Parts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
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
