34 h. ago Downtown’s back — and so is the traffic. S.F. is now among the nation’s most congested

Downtown’s back — and so is the traffic. S.F. is now among the nation’s most congested  sfchronicle.com

Politics

36 h. ago Fed, Signaling Little Urgency, Prepares to Pause on Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, despite relentless attacks from President Trump over borrowing costs.

Politics

36 h. ago After Donations, Trump Administration Revoked Rule Requiring More Nursing Home Staff

Executives who donated to the president’s super PAC met privately with him and urged a repeal of the rule, which was intended to prevent neglect of patients.

Politics

36 h. ago Extra Scrutiny of FEMA Aid to States Has Created a $17 Billion Bottleneck

Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.

Economics

36 h. ago Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.

Politics

40 h. ago At least 30 dead as severe winter storm coats US in snow and ice

At least 30 dead as severe winter storm coats US in snow and ice  Al Jazeera

Events

41 h. ago What Boston meteorologists are saying about another potential snow storm this weekend

"On the heels of this week's monster storm, we're already tracking a nor'easter that could dump more snow on Massachusetts and the rest of New England next weekend," says NBC10 Boston. The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about another potential snow storm this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

42 h. ago Anchorage lineman becomes latest Alaskan to make it to the Super Bowl

Anchorage lineman becomes latest Alaskan to make it to the Super Bowl  alaskasnewssource.com

Politics

42 h. ago These Mass. school districts are closed or delayed for Jan. 27 as region digs out from major snow storm

Dozens of districts across Massachusetts will be closed or have a delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The post These Mass. school districts are closed or delayed for Jan. 27 as region digs out from major snow storm appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

44 h. ago 2 hospitalized after tent collapses under weight of snow at Medford nursing home

Two residents were sent to the hospital for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, the Medford Police Department said. The post 2 hospitalized after tent collapses under weight of snow at Medford nursing home appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

45 h. ago Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule despite CDC's changes

Pediatricians urge Americans to stick with previous vaccine schedule despite CDC's changes  latimes.com

Politics

45 h. ago Winter Storm Debilitates the South, Encasing Cities in Ice and Snow

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

Events

46 h. ago New York City Races to Help Homeless People as Temperatures Plunge

The weather underscored how vulnerable people are when they do not have a safe place to shelter. At least eight people have died, including several who had a history with the city’s shelter system.

Politics

46 h. ago Anchorage kicks off 37th annual Folk Festival with concerts and workshops

Anchorage kicks off 37th annual Folk Festival with concerts and workshops  youralaskalink.com

Politics

46 h. ago Snow slows traffic across Anchorage; drivers urged to take it slow

Snow slows traffic across Anchorage; drivers urged to take it slow  youralaskalink.com

Politics

46 h. ago A Year After DC Plane Crash, Concerns About Airport’s Safety Continue

The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reduced traffic in and out of the airport and designed safer routes. Crash victims’ families want more.

Events

46 h. ago Boston ends snow emergency, parking ban, while schools to be closed Tuesday

The snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at 8 p.m. on Monday The post Boston ends snow emergency, parking ban, while schools to be closed Tuesday appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

46 h. ago Winter storm full coverage: Northeast blanketed in heavy snow while ice accumulation leaves 600,000 in the South without power

Winter storm full coverage: Northeast blanketed in heavy snow while ice accumulation leaves 600,000 in the South without power  Yahoo

Events

47 h. ago What to Expect for a Cold NYC Commute: Trains, Buses and Rail

Mass transit is slowly getting back to normal around the city.

Politics

47 h. ago Washington State Patrol reminds drivers to obey official Hansen Road Overpass detour

Washington State Patrol reminds drivers to obey official Hansen Road Overpass detour  ncwlife.com

Transport