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Arctic blast hits US bringing life-threatening cold, South braces for snowstorm

Sunday, January 14 by ABC News

A record-breaking Arctic cold snap is sweeping across much of the United States as the Great Lakes deal with heavy snow and the South prepares for a significant winter storm. Saturday brought record-breaking cold to much of the northern Plains, with Montana feeling the deepest... Read More.

How to stay safe in the cold: What to know about frostbite, hypothermia as Arctic blast hits US

Sunday, January 14 by ABC News

Break out the gloves and hats: A record-breaking Arctic cold snap is bringing dangerously cold temperatures to much of the United States. In Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, football fans braved negative-degree wind chills to watch the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Miami Dolphins. Twenty-six states... Read More.

After Alaska Airlines scare, experts and a parent weigh in on babies in laps mid-flight

Sunday, January 14 by ABC News

After a close call on an Alaska Airlines flight where a door plug flew off of the Boeing 737 Max 9 jet last week, officials are advising on the safest way to travel with an infant or baby. Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation... Read More.

NTSB investigating after 3 killed in 2 high-speed train collisions at same rail crossing this week

Saturday, January 13 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating after three people were killed in two separate vehicle-train collisions at the same high-speed rail crossing in Florida this week. On Friday, two people were killed -- the driver and passenger -- after a Brightline train... Read More.

Multiple earthquakes hit Oklahoma City metro area, including 2 of 4.4 magnitude

Saturday, January 13 by ABC News

(OKLAHOMA) -- A series of earthquakes struck Oklahoma Friday evening into Saturday morning, including at least two of 4.4 magnitude. A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 9:37 p.m. CT near Arcadia, which is located just northeast of Oklahoma City, according to the U.S. Geological... Read More.

Gilgo Beach murder suspect expected to be charged in death of 4th woman: Sources

Saturday, January 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann returns to court next week on Long Island where he is expected to be charged in the death of a fourth woman whose remains were found in a marshy spot near Gilgo Beach, multiple sources told... Read More.

Almost every US state is under a weather alert as storms sweep across the country

Saturday, January 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Almost every single U.S. state is under some form of weather alert ranging from flood watches in the east to blizzard warnings in Iowa to wind chill warnings for over a dozen states in the central U.S. The Northeast has been getting... Read More.