Arctic outbreak to span dozens of states Millions may experience the coldest weather since 2022 as Arctic air dominates the weather pattern across the country into the new week. ARLINGTON, Va. − A deep freeze that settled in across much of the nation Sunday threatened to wallop dozens of states with snow and ice, bring...
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Power mostly restored in Ottawa after winter storm blankets region
A winter storm hit Ottawa and the surrounding areas Friday night, covering the nation’s capital with 20 centimetres of heavy snow and knocking out power for hundreds of customers. Environment Canada issued winter storm warnings Friday for almost the entire region except for communities along the water west of Brockville, Ont. On Saturday afternoon, the warnings were called...
Communities in Atlanta are still recovering from the storm that hit Florida’s coast
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: There is still a state of emergency in effect for parts of Georgia from Tropical Storm Debby, which crossed the state roughly two weeks ago. It dumped enormous amounts of rain across the southeast U.S. and caused a lot of inland flooding far from the coast. As Emily Jones of member station...
Woman, 42, dead after car collides with deer in New Glasgow
Nova Scotia A 42-year-old New Glasgow woman is dead after her car struck a deer and was then hit from behind by a transport truck on Friday, according to an RCMP news release. Emergency services responded to report of crash on Highway 104 at 5:40 p.m. Friday CBC News · Posted: Jan 13, 2024 3:44...
511 — travel info for West Virginians on the go
Whether you are traveling across town or across the state, traffic delays can be frustrating and disruptive to scheduled plans. Unfortunately, not much can be done about the delays themselves, but the state does provide a service that allows you to check real-time traffic reports, giving you the opportunity to choose another route or delay...
Temperatures plummet across B.C., with province in the grip of Arctic air
Most of British Columbia is experiencing extreme cold Friday as Arctic air blows across the province, with the cold weather expected to continue for much of the weekend. Environment Canada has issued nearly two dozen extreme cold warnings across the province and says frostbite and hypothermia can occur within minutes if adequate precautions are not taken...
Travel news: Inside the world’s best, and sexiest, hotels for 2024
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — It’s been a tense start to the year in travel, with five people trapped — then rescued — from a Slovenian cave this week, as well...
Delta CEO highlights ‘testy’ geopolitical environment behind lowered earnings guidance
Delta Airlines Inc. CEO Ed Bastian said that an atmosphere of volatility prompted the company to lower its 2024 earnings guidance. The air carrier reported a top- and bottom-line beat with its fourth-quarter results Friday, although the company’s stock was falling 8.6% after Delta delivered lowered earnings guidance. For 2024, Delta expects earnings of $6...
The EU continues to stand for a free and democratic Belarus
Four years ago, Belarus’ presidential election saw electoral fraud, mass protests and a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition. Belarus moved further into isolation and dependence on Russia. It became complicit in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU continues to support Belarusian civil society and democratic forces, fighting for a free and democratic...
Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader dies
Former federal NDP leader and founder of the Broadbent Institute Ed Broadbent has died at the age of 87. “Our country has lost a fierce champion for ordinary Canadians, an intellectual who strongly believed in building a good society,” the Broadbent Institute said in a statement announcing his death. Broadbent was first...






