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Thousands of U.S. flights canceled as a major winter storm snarls travel
A sweeping winter storm has triggered mass flight cancellations and delays across the U.S., with major East Coast airports among the hardest hit as airlines issue travel waivers and warn of continued disruption.
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Major winter storm disrupts travel and schools as tens of millions stay under alerts
A sprawling winter storm pushed across large parts of the U.S. on Monday, triggering widespread school closures, hazardous travel and power outages. Weather officials warned the system could keep delivering snow, ice and bitter cold into the coming days.
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Winter storm snarls U.S. travel as airlines cancel more than 20,000 flights
A powerful winter storm sweeping across the U.S. triggered widespread travel disruptions, with FlightAware data showing more than 20,000 cancellations from Saturday through Monday morning and thousands more expected Monday. Major airports in the Northeast posted cancellation rates near or above 50%, while airlines issued broad fee waivers to help stranded travelers rebook.
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Timberwolves and Warriors return amid Minneapolis grief after shooting, protests
Minnesota’s NBA team returned to the court in a subdued atmosphere after a game was postponed in the wake of the fatal shooting of an ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, during a confrontation involving a federal officer. Coaches, players and fans described a city struggling to focus on basketball as protests and a broader immigration crackdown dominated local life.
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Massive winter storm keeps battering the U.S., piling up snow in the Northeast and leaving outages across the South
The tail end of a sprawling winter storm delivered more snow to the Northeast while ice damage and power failures lingered in parts of the South. Officials reported at least two dozen deaths tied to the storm, and airlines faced widespread delays and cancellations as crews worked to restore service.
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Markets brace for Fed decision and Big Tech earnings as gold hits new records
U.S. markets opened the week watching a packed calendar: a Federal Reserve rate decision, blockbuster technology earnings, and fast-moving geopolitical and weather disruptions. Gold pushed to fresh highs as investors sought safety, while travel snarls from a major winter storm and renewed tariff threats added to uncertainty.
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Ethiopia declares its first Marburg outbreak over after 42 days with no new cases
Ethiopia says it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the required 42-day monitoring period without a new confirmed case. Health officials and WHO teams say rapid surveillance, lab work, infection-control support, and community outreach helped stop transmission in under three months.
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Winter storm disruption, record gold, and a rare-earths bet: a volatile start to the week
A sweeping winter storm has snarled travel across the U.S. as investors brace for a major earnings stretch and a Federal Reserve decision. Gold pushed to fresh records amid geopolitical uncertainty, while a federal backing package for USA Rare Earth injected new momentum into the critical-minerals trade.
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Winter Storm Fern disrupts travel and power across the U.S. as cancellations mount
A massive winter system spanning much of the country is leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and snarling air travel into the new week, as forecasters warn the cold and ice will linger even after the heaviest snow moves out.
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Winter storm snarls U.S. travel as airlines cancel thousands of flights and delays spread
A powerful winter storm sweeping across large parts of the United States triggered widespread flight cancellations and delays on Monday, adding to a weekend of major disruptions as snow, freezing rain, and low visibility affected key air corridors and airport hubs.
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Massive winter storm spreads disruption across U.S. as outages and travel cancellations mount
A sprawling winter storm has pushed tens of millions of Americans into a weekend of hazardous travel, widespread power outages, and cancellations, with states issuing emergency declarations and crews racing to restore electricity and keep roads passable.
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Protests intensify after another fatal shooting involving federal agents, as winter storms spread disruption
A second fatal shooting by federal agents in a matter of weeks has sparked fresh outrage, protests and political fallout, as officials and activists demand answers and accountability. The protests are unfolding alongside a massive winter storm that is disrupting travel and daily life across large swaths of the U.S.