Storms
Eastern U.S. braces for winter's first blast of snow and ice
The storm is expected to bring snow to northwestern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, as well as New York and into New England. New Jersey's governor declared an emergency for some counties.
46 million under winter weather alerts as heavy snow threatens post-Thanksgiving travel
Chilly temperatures, lake-effect snow and dangerous driving conditions may cause travel delays in areas from the northern Rockies to the Northeast.
Thanksgiving travelers set to face winter storms, strong winds and heavy snow
Volatile weather is causing delays, traffic and other issues amid this year's busiest travel weekend. 
Tornado strikes near Houston, damaging 100 homes and leaving thousands without power
Officials also said there are reports of damaged structures, downed trees and ruptured gas lines. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.
Severe weather threatens to disrupt peak Thanksgiving travel period
Two storm systems could cause flight delays and dangerous driving conditions, as millions are projected to travel long distance. 
What Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for this week
Three separate weather systems threaten to cause travel delays across the country as 82 million Americans are projected to travel.
Cross-country storm set to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans
The FAA expects the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years, with an estimated 82 million Americans commuting for the holiday.
Texas braces for heavy rain and flash flooding as storm continues
A flash flood watch is in effect for 12 million Texans until Friday morning.
Body of young girl swept into Pacific is found off California
Her father died after trying to rescue her amid high surf associated with an incoming storm, officials said. 
2 killed and 5-year-old missing as Southern California braces for more devastating rain
The young girl's father died while attempting to save her as she was pulled by large waves into the Pacific Ocean, officials said. 
Deadly storm approaches Taiwan after causing destruction in the Philippines
Typhoon Fung-wong weakened into a tropical storm over the South China Sea and was moving northwest toward Taiwan.
