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Weather

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

For Northeast blizzard, everything was just right to roll up a monster snowfall

  • SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer

Meteorologists say the powerful nor’easter smacking the Northeast is a classic, record-setting blizzard.

Photos show massive snowstorm pummeling northeast US

Photos show massive snowstorm pummeling northeast US

  • Associated Press

A massive snowstorm hit the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.

Northeast Blizzard Hits

Northeast Blizzard Hits

  • Benzinga - News

Massive Northeast blizzard triggers emergencies, cancels thousands of flights.

Otters up early to enjoy snow day in Maryland

Otters up early to enjoy snow day in Maryland

  • NATIONAL AQUARIUM

A pair of otters slid into their week with an early morning romp in the snow at Baltimore's National Aquarium.

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

  • ISABELLA O'MALLEY and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press

Millions in North America kicked off 2026 with bitterly cold temperatures, with many saying it's been years since they've experienced such frigid winter weather.

US: Rare Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley

US: Rare Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley

  • Spectee

Light snow fell across parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, February 18, as a storm moved into southern Nevada. Flurries were reported in western areas, including Summerlin, briefly dusting neighborhoods and surprising residents more accustomed to desert conditions. RESTRICTIONS AND U…

Eight backcountry skiers found dead, 1 still missing after California avalanche

Eight backcountry skiers found dead, 1 still missing after California avalanche

  • BROOKE HESS-HOMEIER, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press

It is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier, Washington.

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

    The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

    How climate change, human psychology are making this U.S. cold snap feel so harsh

    How climate change, human psychology are making this U.S. cold snap feel so harsh

      The first quarter of the 21st century was unusually warm by historical standards, so a prolonged cold spell this winter is unfamiliar to many people, especially younger Americans.

      Snow-day delight as penguins waddle out to play

      Snow-day delight as penguins waddle out to play

        During a winter storm on Jan. 25, Pittsburgh bundled up indoors, while penguins at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium marched into the snow, flapping, sliding and clearly enjoying the wintry scene.

        Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

        Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

          Punxsutawney Phil is said to be predicting six more weeks of wintry weather after he saw his shadow Monday.

          Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight if done safely

          Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight if done safely

            As the storm recedes, residents might be tempted to whip up bowls of "snow cream" — snow combined with milk, sugar and vanilla — after seeing techniques demonstrated on TikTok.

            China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

            China: Man Braves Freezing Lake to Rescue Dog Trapped in Ice

              A man in Beijing risked his life to rescue a stray dog that had fallen through thin ice into a freezing lake on January 18. Braving the extreme cold, he used his bare hands and body to break a path through the ice, successfully guiding the animal to safety. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Plea…

              Take a drone flight over snow-covered Cincinnati and Blue Ash

              Take a drone flight over snow-covered Cincinnati and Blue Ash

                Aerial views of downtown Cincinnati and Summit Park in Blue Ash after record snowfall from Winter Storm Fern.

                Local News

                March 11 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                March 11 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Photos: Wildflowers blooming in Tucson

                Photos: Wildflowers blooming in Tucson

                As the days grow longer and the temperature warms up, wildflowers are beginning to bloom along city roads and out on hiking trails.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 11

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 11

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: March 11

                Tucson's Top Stories: March 11

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                State & Regional

                Arizona election officials seek to shield voter data as US agencies swoop in

                Arizona election officials seek to shield voter data as US agencies swoop in

                Two top state officials are telling Arizona counties to refuse to comply with any grand jury subpoenas for private voter records.  

                Your marijuana smoke in my nose? Arizona lawmakers say 'no'

                Your marijuana smoke in my nose? Arizona lawmakers say 'no'

                State senators have decided the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.

                Arizona House OKs some local regulation of short-term rentals

                Arizona House OKs some local regulation of short-term rentals

                PHOENIX — Arizona cities won't get a chance to limit the number or placement of short-term rentals.

                Report cites rotor problem in fatal Arizona police helicopter crash

                Report cites rotor problem in fatal Arizona police helicopter crash

                There was a significant mechanical problem before a deadly police helicopter crash that happened during a shootout last month in Flagstaff, a preliminary report says.

                Nation & World

                Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

                Iran targets ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as economic concerns mount

                Iran fired on commercial ships Wednesday and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of bottling up the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted.

                Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

                Trump administration kicks off process to try to replace tariffs Supreme Court struck down

                Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.

                What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

                What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

                President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.

                Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes

                Iran holds funeral for top commanders killed in opening US-Israeli strikes

                Tehran mourns four slain top commanders as crowds vow revenge and chant “Death to America, Death to Israel” amid ongoing Iran US Israel war

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                Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos fixes résumé errors after Arizona Republic report

                Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos fixes résumé errors after Arizona Republic report

                Pima County voters approve RTA Next plan, sales tax

                Pima County voters approve RTA Next plan, sales tax

                Two Famous Sam’s pubs in Tucson to be redeveloped

                Two Famous Sam’s pubs in Tucson to be redeveloped

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Provided content. Research shows that 7th grade is the tipping point at which students either stay on track for STEM or fall permanently behind. Here's the data. 

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                Carfentanil in Pima County: A Drug Deadlier Than Fentanyl Threatens Tucson Streets

                Carfentanil in Pima County: A Drug Deadlier Than Fentanyl Threatens Tucson Streets

                Contributor content. Southern Arizona’s fentanyl crisis has escalated as Pima County officials warn of carfentanil—an elephant tranquilizer—found in seized counterfeit M30 pills.

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                Parents Say Their Homes Are Safe. So Why Do Hidden Concerns Linger?

                Provided content. Most parents describe their homes as safe places for their children. Yet many still worry about risks they cannot see.

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                Alex Molinaroli targets leverage points for lasting change in education

                Alex Molinaroli targets leverage points for lasting change in education

                Contributor content. Alex Molinaroli is not just trying to initiate reforms in education, but is re-engineering its foundations.

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                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Tucson man sentenced to 10 years in deadly people-smuggling crash

                Tucson man sentenced to 10 years in deadly people-smuggling crash

                Samuel Lopez-Ozuna, 20, of Tucson, crashed in 2024 while fleeing Border Patrol south of Tucson while smuggling seven people into the state, federal prosecutors say.

                City, County tout joint efforts to reduce crime, homelessness

                City, County tout joint efforts to reduce crime, homelessness

                Tucson and Pima County leaders recently touted collaborative efforts in addressing issues related to homelessness, drug use and increasing public safety.

                Families with missing loved ones like Nancy Guthrie face ambiguous loss

                Families with missing loved ones like Nancy Guthrie face ambiguous loss

                Faith and community can help families trying to cope with "ambiguous loss" experienced when loved ones like Nancy Guthrie — who disappeared from her Tucson home more than a month ago — go missing.

                Tucson man fatally shot after minor crash

                Tucson man fatally shot after minor crash

                A 34-year-old man was fatally shot during a confrontation that followed a minor crash Thursday evening on Tucson's west side, police say.

                Politics

                Political Notebook: Surprising RTA Next margin rested on these factors

                Political Notebook: Surprising RTA Next margin rested on these factors

                A big-money campaign, a lack of alternatives, a "silent majority" and a shift toward elite opinion helped the RTA Next transportation plan get passed. Plus: TUSD gets probed. 

                Critics blast planned ICE facility in Marana

                Critics blast planned ICE facility in Marana

                Federal plans show the planned immigration detention center in Maran will hold up to 775 detainees.

                Your marijuana smoke in my nose? Arizona lawmakers say 'no'

                Your marijuana smoke in my nose? Arizona lawmakers say 'no'

                State senators have decided the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.

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