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Death toll rises from fierce winter storm
The winter storm that brought snow, ice and a deep freeze to much of the U.S. over the holiday weekend is blamed for more than three dozen deaths. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has the latest on the storm's impact, and Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele says the forecast includes milder temperatures and another storm on the West Coast.
Winter storm causes power outages amid deep freeze
Blinding blizzards, freezing rain and frigid cold knocked out power from Maine to Seattle.
Winter storm snarls Christmas travel with frigid temps and flight cancellations
The National Weather Service said its map "depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever."
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.
Winter storm, frigid temps in the forecast
Much of the U.S. will see a white Christmas -- and an extremely cold one. Weather Channel meteorologist Paul Goodloe joins CBS News with details on the winter storm and what to expect in the days ahead.
Severe winter storm sweeps across U.S.
Severe winter weather is impacting nearly every state in the country, with meteorologists calling it a "once in a generation" storm. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joins Lana Zak and Dana Jacobson from Chicago with more.
Powerful winter storm could cause holiday travel disruptions across U.S.
Forecasters predict an onslaught of heavy snow, ice, flooding and powerful winds from Thursday to Saturday in a broad swath of the country.
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.
Bitter cold expected to hit much of the U.S. just before Christmas
The coming week has the potential for "the coldest air of the season" as the strong arctic front marches across the eastern two-thirds of the country.
Huge storm system brings killer tornadoes, blizzard-like conditions
At least three people including a mother and her young son were left dead by twisters in Louisiana as blizzard-like conditions hit the Great Plains.
Tornadoes touch down in the South as severe weather sweeps U.S.
Tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana caused injuries and damage and left at least two people missing.
Millions of people brace for impact of massive winter storm
The storm has already dropped several feet of snow in some areas and continues to unleash widespread hazards.
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.
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.
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.
Winter storm slams western U.S., brings heavy snow, drenching rain
The powerful storm system is expected to move east over the next several days, forecasters said.
A rare tropical December storm may be forming in Atlantic
The storm would be named Owen.
Millions under threat from severe weather
More than 40 million Americans live in the path of potentially severe storms in the forecast later today and through the night. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano with details on what to expect.
Massive snowstorm hits western New York
A major storm is bringing up to several feet of lake-effect snow to western New York state. And much of the Midwest is experiencing a severe cold snap. Weather Channel meteorologist Kelly Cass joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest on the forecast.
Major snowstorm forecast for Great Lakes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a snowstorm that could bring up to four feet of lake-effect snow to the western part of the state. Weather Channel meteorologist Alex Wallace joins CBS News with the latest on what to expect.
Nicole strengthens into a tropical storm, expected to hit Florida as hurricane
Residents in at least four Florida counties were ordered to evacuate from barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
Deadly tornadoes hit Texas and Oklahoma, flatten buildings
"I've never been so terrified," one Texas resident said.
Hurricane Roslyn makes landfall in Mexico, but steers clear of beach resorts
The storm slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan Sunday morning.
At least 28 killed as Julia tears through Central America
Former hurricane Julia has dissipated, but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific.
New York court throws out $527 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
Have 1.6 million undocumented immigrants really left the U.S. this year?
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Ukraine says huge Russian attack proves Putin uninterested in peace
As Trump pushes for peace, Ukraine accuses Russia of a deadly drone and missile strike, "as if there were no efforts by the world to stop this war."
California to take on redistricting plan today, after Texas advances maps
After Texas moved forward on a new Trump-backed congressional map this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded, "It's on," moving forward on his own redistricting plan that favors Democrats.
James Dobson, influential conservative Christian leader, dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family in Colorado Springs and campaigned against abortion and gay rights.
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal officials.
World's oldest living person celebrates her 116th birthday
Britain's Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is celebrating her 116th birthday "at her own pace."
Serena Williams reveals she's using weight loss drugs and addresses stigma
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.