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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As dangerously cold weather settles into the Mid-South, doctors say staying warm is important, but staying safe is critical. From how people heat their homes to how long children ...

The snow may be done falling, but the cold is here to stay. Ohio officials are urging people to use caution as frigid temperatures linger for the next week. Daily temperatures are expected to only ...

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Much of the United States is experiencing prolonged and extreme cold weather, with recent winter storms, dangerous windchills and record low temperatures affecting millions of people. As winter ...

Snow is predicted to pile up this weekend, and that can mean picking up that shovel. It might seem like a straightforward task, but shoveling snow can result in injury and cause heart attacks, ...

PITTSBURGH — Local hospitals are ready for what comes their way during this weekend’s major winter storm. Even during a snowstorm, the care must go on, and UPMC has been prepping for a winter blast ...

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Fire and rescue crews are warning people as the winter storm approaches to take extra precautions, even in their homes. "We are always here to answer the call every day. Tomorrow ...