Northeast gets last brunt of winter storm that brought ice, snow, cold to much of the US
The Northeastern U.S. is getting the last brunt of a massive winter storm that dumped snow, sleet and ice across much of the southern and eastern U.S. over the weekend. The colossal storm halted air and road traffic in many areas and sent temperatures plunging. As the work week began, the heaviest snow was falling from New York northward into New England. That's after heavy ice snapped branches and power lines in the South, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity. In the meantime, arctic air was spreading in behind the storm and some communities in New York saw record-breaking subzero temperatures.
More than 11,400 flights canceled Sunday as massive winter storm sweeps across US
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports. More than 11,400 flights canceled Sunday as massive winter storm sweeps across US, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Aviation analytics company Cirium says their data shows that Sunday will be the highest cancellation event since the pandemic — with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.
Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled down and blamed Democratic officials. After remaining relatively quiet on Sunday, the Republican president in two lengthy social media posts said that Democrats had encouraged people to obstruct law enforcement operations. He also called on officials in Minnesota to work with immigration officers and “turn over” people who were in the U.S. illegally.
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge is set to hear arguments Monday on whether to pause an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. This follows the fatal shootings of two people by government officers. The state and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued the Department of Homeland Security two weeks ago. They want to restore conditions before the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge began in December. Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison plans to attend the hearing. Justice Department attorneys have called the lawsuit legally frivolous. The case could have implications for other states facing similar immigration enforcement operations like that underway in Minnesota.
Hundreds rescued from deadly ferry disaster in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An inter-island ferry with more than 350 on board has sunk in the southern Philippines after midnight and rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies. Officials say the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, a cargo and passenger ferry, was sailing from the port city of Zamboanga to southern Jolo island in Sulu province with 332 passengers and 27 crew members early Monday when it apparently encountered technical problems and sank. Coast guard officials said the cause of the accident was not immediately clear, but noted that the boat was cleared by the coast guard before departing and did not appear to be overcrowded.
Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says a private aircraft with eight people on board has crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. There was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard and an airport statement said the airport was closed and emergency crews were at the site. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had steady snowfall Sunday like much of the northeastern United States.
How a purge of China's military leadership could impact the army and the future of Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China says it is investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. Gen. Zhang Youxia was the highest military member just below President Xi Jinping. The Defense Ministry said Saturday that authorities were investigating Zhang, the senior of the two vice chairs of the powerful Central Military Commission. Authorities also are investigating Gen. Liu Zhenli, who was in charge of the military’s Joint Staff Department. The full impact of the changes for the army and China in general remains unknown. Some experts say this might have repercussion on Beijing’s next move on Taiwan, the self-rule island that Beijing claims as its own territory.
Yemen rebels threaten new Red Sea attack as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have threatened new attacks on ships in the Red Sea corridor. This move seems to support Iran, which is concerned about a U.S. aircraft carrier approaching the region. The Houthis released a video showing a ship on fire with the caption “Soon.” They attacked over 100 ships during Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip but halted after a ceasefire. The threat comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln moves toward the area. Meanwhile, Iran has renewed warnings to Israel and the U.S., saying any attack would be met with a strong response.
Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington and recommend changes
So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely to identify a single cause at its hearing Tuesday. Instead, the investigators will detail all the things they found that played a role in the crash near Washington, and the board will recommend changes that should be made to help prevent a similar event from happening again. Family members of the victims hope those suggestions won’t be ignored the same way many past NTSB recommendations have been after other crashes.
A man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting US Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Donald Trump would deport him. The altercation occurred Friday night at a private party hosted by the talent agency CAA. Frost is thanking venue security and police for their help. The suspect, identified as Christian Young, reportedly crashed the party. The Sundance Film Festival condemned the alleged attack and said it emphasizes attendee safety. It was unclear if the suspect had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
