Mammoth storm bringing bitter cold, blizzard warnings to much of nation
Heavy snow and strong winds were hitting the Midwest and moving east. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed heading into the holiday weekend.
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Powerful winter storm to bring freezing temperatures, snow to much of the U.S.
During the course of the storm, temperatures could plummet by 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in "only a few hours," the weather service warned.
Tens of thousands without power in New England and New York after powerful snowstorm
As of Sunday morning, more than 58,000 customers were without power in Maine, according to poweroutage.us.
Camel jumps for joy at first snowfall
Albert the camel lives at Rancho Grande Ojai, an animal sanctuary in California. He saw snow for the first time this week and jumped for joy when he went outside.
Cross-country winter storm threatens millions with heavy snow and flooding
"This is a 'we are not kidding' kind of storm," the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said in a tweet urging people to stock up on essentials, then stay home once the storm hits.
Tracking the winter storm as it moves east
Blizzard warnings are posted in parts of the West and Midwest, the Southern Plains is bracing for violent thunderstorms and hail, and the South is on the lookout for a possible tornado outbreak. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Coast-to-coast winter storm threatens U.S.
Parts of Northern California were buried under six feet of snow over the weekend, closing major roads and causing power outages. The Midwest is bracing for a blizzard as the storm moves east. Carter Evans has the latest.
Back-to-back storm fronts bring snow, rain to the West
The first system dumped 24 inches of snow on Thursday alone in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Back-to-back storms bring snow, rain
The second of two back-to-back storms was moving across the West this weekend, bringing another round of snow, rain and blustery winds. Danya Bacchus has more.
New York digs out after historic snowstorm
Residents in some parts of western New York are digging out from snow piles taller than they are after a lake-effect storm pounded the area over the weekend. WIVB's Marlee Tuskes has the latest.
Buffalo, western New York start digging out after "historic" storm
By Saturday, the National Weather Service recorded 77 inches in Orchard Park.
Fans use shovels, snowblowers to ensure Bills players can get to game
Neighbors of several players helped clear snow to ensure they got to the airport in time to travel to Detroit for their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.
3 dead as dangerous lake-effect storm paralyzes parts of New York
A travel ban remained in effect in Buffalo on Saturday as the National Guard was called in to help clear the roads.
Wildfires rage in the West
Wildfires are continuing to scorch parts of the Southwest, with fires spreading across six states. The "Tunnel Fire" near Flagstaff, Arizona, is now in its sixth day with only three% containment. Lilia Luciano has more.
Winter storm dumps multiple inches of snow on the Northeast
Conditions are forecast to improve overnight as the system moves off the New England coast.
Massive winter storm to strike states with ice and snow
The storm system is expected to bring record-breaking low temperatures along with risks for power outages, hazardous travel and tree damage.
Winter storm to bring snow and ice to states from Texas to Maine
Residents in the storm's path could see snow and ice, bringing the possibility of power outages and dangerous travel conditions.
Powerful storm slams East Coast with snow, winds and freezing rain
The storm pounded Interstate 90 in Pennsylvania and created chaos for cars on North Carolina's highways. In Virginia, the treacherous snow and ice wreaked havoc on truck drivers attempting to navigate the highways.
Major winter storm sweeps across much of U.S.
A foot of snow could bury parts of the Plains and Midwest as the South and Northeast brace for severe weather. Several states are already preparing for potentially dangerous conditions. CBSN New York meteorologist John Elliott joins CBSN with the forecast.
Northeast gears up for its first bomb cyclone of the winter season
The severe weather is expected to hit some of the same areas that had a winter storm days ago.
Record-breaking winter weather grips West
Severe weather is pummeling parts of the Pacific Northwest. Blizzard conditions blanketed parts of the region this weekend with frigid temperatures expected in the coming days. California's Sierra Nevada mountains saw record snowfall. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with more.
Texas utility board members resign
Four board members are resigning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, after last week's deadly winter storm knocked out power for millions. Dallas Morning News political writer Gromer Jeffers joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next for the state's power plans.
"Mattress Mack" opens stores as shelter
The Houston furniture store owner known as "Mattress Mack" has opened up his stores to hundreds of people who are without power and heat after the deadly snowstorm. "Tough times never last, tough Texans do," he told CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV.
Deadly winter weather pushes toward Northeast
Snow and ice are headed toward the Northeast. CBS New York chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has the latest forecast.
Winter storms sweep across the country
At least 160 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive snow storm and blasts of arctic air make their way down to the Gulf Coast. Mireya Villarreal has the latest.
Man slams truck into crowd in New Orleans, killing at least 15
Officials identified the man who intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street as revelers were celebrating the new year. The driver was killed by police.
Bourbon Street attacker identified after deadly rampage. Here's what to know.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, killing 1
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
Witnesses describe horrifying scene after deadly New Orleans attack
Witnesses told CBS News that a white truck crashed into people at high speed, leaving a path of carnage and distraught onlookers.
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
FBI disrupts alleged plot against pro-Israel U.S. group
Authorities said the Florida man arrested in the alleged plot had three firearms, including an AR-style rifle, with him when law enforcement stopped the vehicle he was in.
Sugar Bowl postponed after deadly New Orleans truck attack
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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Ford recalls nearly 300,000 F-Series trucks over defective fuel pumps
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The death toll from Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15 as investigators learn more about the driver who plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd. Officials believe the driver was not solely responsible. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell has more on the police presence at an Airbnb the driver had rented.
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