US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

Bush Signs $1.35 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

Bush Signs $1.35 Trillion Tax Cut Bill

United States President George W. Bush signs into law the 1.35 trillion dollar Tax Cut Bill in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on June 7, 2001. Pictured from left to right: U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert (Republican of Illinois) U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman William Thomas (Republican of California); U.S. Senator John Breaux (Democrat of Louisiana); U.S. Senator Zell Miller (Democrat of Georgia); U.S. House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (Republican of Texas); U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (Republican of Texas); U. S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (Republican of Texas); U.S. Rep. Jennifer Dunn (Republican of Washington); U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (Republican of Texas); and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott (Republican of Mississippi) Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 3

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Raging Eaton Fire Spreads Quickly Claiming Lives And Forcing Evacuations 2

The Eaton Fire, raging in the Angeles National Forest near Altadena and Pasadena, erupted on Tuesday night, January 7, and burned over 10,600 acres by the next day. The fast-moving blaze has claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of structures, and prompted evacuations for more than 32,500 residents in the area.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 7

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82

Former US Senator Joe Lieberman Dies At 82

File photo - United States Senator Joe Lieberman (Democrat of Connecticut), left, shares some thoughts with incoming US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (Republican of Texas) during the signing ceremony for the Homeland Security Bill at the White House in WashingtonDC on 25 November, 2002. - Former US Senator and vice-presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has died at 82. The cause was complications from a fall, according to a family statement obtained by CBS News, the BBC's US partner. The centrist represented the state of Connecticut in the Senate for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr Lieberman became the first Jewish politician to join a major party US presidential ticket in 2000 when Al Gore selected him as his running mate. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

Hyeri Lee, Tom Delay, Noah Schnapp, Hunter Doohan, Manu Rio and Halle Bailey attend the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

Tom Delay attends the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

Tom Delay attends the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

Tom Delay attends the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

PFW - AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Front Row

Tom Delay attends the AMI Alexandre Mattiussi Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 22, 2023 in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S. allows Taiwan's Chen to meet lawmakers in N.Y.: report

U.S. allows Taiwan's Chen to meet lawmakers in N.Y.: report

TAIPEI, Taiwan - File photo shows Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, who the United States will allow to meet U.S. lawmakers during his planned stopover in New York on his way to Central America later this month. On May 12, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported that a U.S. State Department official also said Chen will be allowed to spend two nights in New York on the stopover. Republican Senator Jesse Helms and House Majority Whip Tom DeLay reportedly plan to meet with Chen during his U.S. stopover. Chen will take a two-week tour of five diplomatic allies in Central America from May 21.

U.S. allows Taiwan's Chen to meet lawmakers in N.Y.: report

U.S. allows Taiwan's Chen to meet lawmakers in N.Y.: report

TAIPEI, Taiwan - File photo shows Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian, who the United States will allow to meet U.S. lawmakers during his planned stopover in New York on his way to Central America later this month. On May 12, Taiwan's Central News Agency reported that a U.S. State Department official also said Chen will be allowed to spend two nights in New York on the stopover. Republican Senator Jesse Helms and House Majority Whip Tom DeLay reportedly plan to meet with Chen during his U.S. stopover. Chen will take a two-week tour of five diplomatic allies in Central America from May 21.