Snow falls on the U.S. from Louisiana to Michigan, with more to come
It's not all one mega-storm: While Arctic cold is permeating from the north, the snowfall is coming from a variety of systems.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is discharged from hospital
Austin's hospitalization became controversial after it emerged that no one — including the president — knew that he had undergone surgery for prostate cancer or that he had suffered complications.
Service helps on MLK Day, but some say it's not enough
U.S. groups will gather for community service projects to honor Martin Luther King Jr., but some say more is needed.
Did Texas block border agents from rescuing 3 migrants who drowned in Rio Grande?
Federal officials accuse Texas of preventing the rescue of three migrants who drowned as they tried to cross the Rio Grande. Texas authorities deny the claim, saying their patrols found no one.
Regulators crack down on funny messages on state highway electronic signs
The Federal Highway Administration says no joking around, and are giving states two years to get rid of the messages. Here's an example of a clever sign spotted in Massachusetts: "Use Yah Blinkah."
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage
The American Red Cross says donations are at a 20-year low. It says in order to shore up the need at hospitals, an extra 8,000 blood donations would have to be collected each week.
What to expect from young Republicans at Iowa's caucuses
Iowa has gone first in the presidential nominating season for a long time — over half a century. But for Iowa's youngest voters, this historic political tradition is still very new.
Shipping container buildings may be cool — but they're not always green
Shipping containers may seem like a sustainable construction material, but are they actually eco-friendly? Many people don't want a heavily-used container — and the energy bills are through the roof.
A hot air balloon accident in Arizona leaves 4 people dead and 1 critically injured
Authorities said they do not know the cause of the hot air balloon accident at the time. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating.
'The Honeymooners' actor Joyce Randolph dies at 99
The veteran stage and television actor's role as the savvy Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners provided the perfect foil to her dimwitted TV husband.