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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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US: Man Dives Into Deep Snow After Record Snowfall in North Carolina

North Carolina saw record-setting snowfall, with some areas reporting more than 20 inches of accumulation, as a weekend winter storm brought extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Work to set up a cauldron is underway at Piazza Angelo Dibona, a central square in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (3rd from L) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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IOC President Coventry

IOC President Coventry

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry attends a press conference in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, after an IOC Executive Board meeting held ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 26, 2026, shows Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will host Alpine skiing competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 26, 2026, shows Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will host Alpine skiing competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

American figure skater Ilia Malinin arrives at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

American figure skater Ilia Malinin arrives at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

American figure skater Ilia Malinin arrives at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

American figure skater Ilia Malinin meets the press after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 19, 2025, shows Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will host bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 19, 2025, shows Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will host bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 19, 2025, shows Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, which will host bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a countdown clock for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in central Milan, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2026, shows a poster for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics mascot

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics mascot

Dolls representing Tina, the official mascot of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, are on sale at a goods shop in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming games.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a countdown clock for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026, shows Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, which will host figure skating and short track speed skating competitions at the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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US: Winter Storm Warning in Effect as Significant Snow Hits Eastern Tennessee

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of eastern Tennessee as another winter system threatened to bring significant snow accumulations to the region starting Friday, January 30.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara meet the press after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a countdown clock in Milan, Italy, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Police officers patrol at the athletes village in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 30, 2026, shows the athletes village for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on Feb. 6.

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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a countdown clock in Milan, Italy, ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening on Feb. 6.

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