32 m. ago US winter storm: at least 29 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 29 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago US winter storm: at least 18 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 18 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago More than 700,000 without power, 25 dead and 4,000 flights canceled as America digs out from massive snow storm

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee hit with the most power outages

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5 h. ago Aer Lingus passengers in tears as flight cancelled moments before leaving Manchester Airport

The plane later flew to the destination with just the crew, while the airline has said it ‘sincerely regrets the cancellation’ following 'ongoing weather disruption'

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5 h. ago Toronto digs itself out after largest snowfall in city’s history

Some parts of city were buried under nearly 60cm of snow and over 500 flights were cancelled SundayToronto is beginning to dig itself out from the largest snowfall in the city’s history, a process which officials say is likely to take “several days”.Some parts of Canada’s largest city were buried under nearly 60cm of snow and more than 500 flights were cancelled Sunday after Toronto’s main airport was snowed in. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago More than 700,000 without power, 4,000 flights canceled, 25 dead as America starts to dig out from massive snow storm

Live data showed that Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee were worst-affected by electricity cuts, while Boston Logan International has so far been the worst-hit airport, with 298 flights canceled on Monday. The death toll now stands at 25.

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7 h. ago More than 700,000 without power and 4,000 flights canceled as America starts to dig out from massive snow storm

Live data showed that Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee were worst-affected by electricity cuts, while Boston Logan International has so far been the worst-hit airport, with 298 flights canceled on Monday

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8 h. ago Millions of Americans see bitter cold temps as snowfall cancels flights and closes schools

More than 820,000 customers were still without power by Monday morning, stretching from Texas to Virginia

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9 h. ago Eerie moment train is filled with SNOW as historic winter storm cancels another 4,000 flights: Live updates

Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.

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15 h. ago All the London Heathrow flights cancelled as 'historic' winter storm hits US

Tens of thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled as a powerful winter storm sweeps across the US

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27 h. ago US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power

Snow, sleet and perilously cold temperatures sweep eastern two-thirds of country as thousands of flights groundedSnowstorms strike the US: in picturesAt least seven people are dead as the result of a monster winter storm in the US that has brought heavy snowfall and ice from the Gulf coast to the north-east, leaving more than one million in the south without power and cancelling more than 10,000 flights.The Louisiana department of health confirmed two deaths related to the winter storm in Caddo parish. According to the agency, two men of unknown ages died of hypothermia. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 700,000 lose power

Snow, sleet and perilously cold temperatures sweep eastern two-thirds of country as thousands of flights groundedSnowstorms strike the US: in picturesAt least seven people are dead as the result of a monster winter storm that has brought heavy snowfall and ice from the Gulf coast to the north-east, leaving more than 700,000 in the US without power and cancelling more than 10,000 flights.The Louisiana department of health confirmed two deaths related to the winter storm in Caddo parish. According to the agency, two men of unknown ages died of hypothermia. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago US storm cuts power to hundreds of thousands of homes and grounds flights

Snow, sleet, freezing rain and perilously cold temperatures forecast to sweep eastern two-thirds of nationMore than 500,000 households and businesses in the US are without power and more than 9,600 flights are expected to be cancelled ahead of a monster winter storm that threatens to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall.Forecasters said snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerously frigid temperatures would sweep the eastern two-thirds of the nation on Sunday and into next week. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 135,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesSnow, sleet and power outages: 140m Americans under warnings for massive winter stormThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: nearly 85,000 homes and businesses without power and more than 11,000 flights cancelled

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations as snow and ice create unsafe driving conditions and power shortagesThe severe cold weather has created unsafe driving conditions on many roads throughout the midwest and southern US today. Sheets of ice are currently coating several streets and highways, causing increasing risk to drivers.Even after the ice has been cleared away, it often quickly comes back due to precipitation and freezing temperatures. Officials are urging people to stay off the roads. Sgt Ellis from the Tennessee highway patrol posted a video on social media demonstrating the dangerous conditions. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Winter Storm Fern live updates: Massive winter storm moves through US

Winter storm system brings emergency declarations and nearly 10,000 flight cancellations throughout swath of countrySo far, nearly 10,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled.Delta Air Lines urged passengers traveling this weekend to reschedule their flights as the storm threatened to disrupt operations and force widespread cancellations. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

More than 8,000 flights have been canceled across the U.S. as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down

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69 h. ago Winter storm: 4,000 flights already delayed or canceled as nation braces for snow to fall

Millions of Americans are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures

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3 d. ago Winter storm live updates: 4,000 flights already delayed or canceled as nation braces for snow to fall

Millions of Americans are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures

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3 d. ago Winter storm live updates: Over 3,000 flights already delayed or canceled as nation braces for snow to fall

Millions of Americans are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures

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