More Snow Could Make Midwest Flooding Easier To Deal With
The newest batch of Midwest snow could improve some flood situations in the short term. Damage from floodwaters has already cost billions.

Generators, spoiled food: Slow power repairs anger Austin, Texas
Power outages have left thousands of people without electricity in the Texas capital for nearly a week and are likely to drag on for days longer.
By Paul Weber / AP
This group starts its mornings with a frigid Lake Michigan swim
A group of Chicago swimmers say a weekly dive into the cold Lake Michigan helps their body and mind.
By Scripps News
Mount Washington to reach wind chills of -100F, as cold as Mars
The Mars Curiosity rover has recorded nighttime temperatures in recent days of 105 degrees below zero. Temperatures don't often get that low on Earth.
By Robert F. Bukaty / APTop Stories

UK watchdog says Microsoft's Activision deal hurts gamers
Britain's Competition and Markets Authority says the deal could result in "harming U.K. gamers who cannot afford expensive consoles."
By Swayne B. Hall / AP
GOP on GOP: Romney scolds Santos, 'You don't belong here'
Santos' presence at the center aisle to see and be seen during President Biden's State of the Union address was met with stern criticism from Romney.
By Patrick Semansky / AP
How to save on Valentine's Day flowers, as inflation hits roses hard
When factoring in delivery costs, roses can now cost over $100. But other options are affordable and just as sweet for Valentine's Day celebrations.
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