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200M under weather warnings as massive winter storm ravages most of US

Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling cold, power outages and canceled gatherings Friday from a storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope.

 
Emergency declared as evacuations ordered in fire near Yosemite

Gov. Gavin Newsom decalred a state of emergency Saturday as a fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size, prompting evacuation orders for thousands.

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Ukraine: Russians try to storm Mariupol plant, strike Odesa

An advisor to Ukraine’s presidential office says Russian forces have tried to storm a steel plant that is the last defense stronghold in the strategic port city of Mariupol.

 
Zelenskyy calls for worldwide speaking up against Putin, Russia

“Come to your squares, your streets. Make yourselves visible and heard,” Zelenskyy said in English during an emotional video address late Wednesday that was recorded in the dark near the presidential offices in Kyiv.

 
Russian troops enter Ukraine; Biden condemns attack

President Joe Biden says he plans to speak to the American people Thursday after a meeting of the Group of Seven leaders. More sanctions against Russia are expected.

 
Crews make progress on big Oregon blaze

In Oregon, the Bootleg Fire has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island. It was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.

 
Bad behavior skyrocketing aboard US airlines

Airlines have reported about 3,000 cases of disruptive passengers since Jan. 1, according to the FAA. About 2,300 of those incidents involved passengers who refused to obey the federal requirement to wear a face mask.

 
National forests close as wildfires burn across Arizona

The Coconino and Kaibab national forests in northern Arizona closed Wednesday. The Apache-Sitgreaves, Prescott and Tonto were set to close later this week.

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