Nation Jan 21 Rare winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet and ice to Texas and northern Gulf Coast By Sarah Brumfield, Associated Press
Nation Feb 22 Winter storm hammers northern U.S. as Southeast anticipates record high temperatures Brutal winter weather is hammering the northern U.S. with “whiteout” snow, dangerous wind gusts and bitter cold. It's shut down roadways, closed schools and businesses, and prompted dire warnings for people to stay home. By Amancai Biraben, Jim Salter, Associated Press
Nation Dec 25 Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 24 lives The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. About 60% of the U.S. population faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning,… By Carolyn Thompson, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press
Nation Jan 16 Snow, ice blasts through South with powerful winter storm Tens of thousands of customers were without power in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Highway patrols were reporting hundreds of vehicle accidents, and a tornado ripped through a trailer park in Florida. By Associated Press
Health Oct 23 Scientists think the common cold may at last be beatable Scientists have a vaccine that has shown promising results in trials on macaques. By Carl Zimmer, STAT
Feb 22 Watch 4:03 Millions of low-income households burdened by fuel insecurity By PBS News Hour During this time of year, millions of people across the country struggle to pay their heating bills. But how widespread is the issue of fuel insecurity, and what assistance is available? Mark Wolfe, Executive Director of the National Energy Assistance… Continue watching
Apr 11 Scientists may have solution for sniffles By Anya van Wagtendonk For many people with allergies, the arrival of spring is tempered by weeks of wheezing, sneezing, and itching. Even those with perfect immune systems can sympathize with that most tell-tale sign of spring: a nose like a leaky faucet. We… Continue reading
Jan 08 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Temperatures rise as deep freeze eases grip on United States By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, much of the U.S. began to thaw from the polar vortex that pushed temperatures below zero, claimed 21 lives and canceled school for multiple days in some regions. Also, pending an appeal, the state of… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch 3:08 Polar vortex chills Americans with another day of record cold temperatures By PBS News Hour The polar vortex held its grip over the U.S., bringing frigid winds to places accustomed to cold winters and even sending ice and snow into the Deep South. The record negative temperatures caused some towns in Indiana to lose power… Continue watching
Jan 07 Watch How a winter ‘wobble’ brought freezing North Pole temperatures to the U.S. By PBS News Hour The strong winds that normally keep the masses of very cold air contained near the North Pole weakened this week, allowing frigid temperatures to reach down into the United States. Judy Woodruff talks to Andrew Freedman of Climate Central about… Continue watching