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East Coast Grapples with Aftermath of Winter Storm as Other News Develops
The East Coast was still reeling from the effects of a powerful winter storm that brought blizzard-like conditions and frigid temperatures, even as other significant news stories unfolded across the country, according to CBS News reports. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses remained without power after the storm, which was blamed for at least three deaths, two in North Carolina and one in Tennessee, according to officials.
The winter storm, characterized as a "bomb cyclone," was moving into the open Atlantic and pulling away from the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Sunday. While minimal additional snowfall accumulation was expected, coastal flooding, high winds, and bitter cold remained concerns. Charlotte, North Carolina, experienced one of its heaviest snowfalls in years, with parts of the region receiving a foot or more of snow, according to CBS News.
Meanwhile, in Arizona, authorities were conducting a search and rescue mission for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters on Sunday evening that a family member called 911 around noon to report her missing. Nanos stated that Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to KPHO-TV, a CBS Phoenix affiliate, Nanos indicated there were "concerning circumstances" at the home, leading homicide detectives to also investigate. He added that she was "not in good physical health" and that there was "grave concern" about her well-being. Nanos did not rule out foul play but emphasized the ongoing search and rescue mission.
In immigration news, five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Sunday, a day after a court order mandated their release. U.S. District Judge Fred Biery directed government officials on Saturday to release Adrian Alexander Conejo Ramos and his son, who were detained by ICE earlier in the month in Minnesota, "as soon as practicable." Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Department of Homeland Security Secretary, confirmed the release in a statement, saying, "The facts in this case have NOT changed: ICE did NOT target or arrest a child." She added, "The Trump administration is committed to restoring the rule of law and common sense to our immigration system, and will continue to..."
Beyond these events, many Americans were facing challenges related to healthcare costs. As reported by CBS News, some individuals were struggling to afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Noah Hulsman, a skate shop owner in Louisville, Kentucky, opted for skimpier coverage after no longer qualifying for federal subsidies. Loretta Forbes, living outside Nashville, Tennessee, started rationing her rheumatoid arthritis medications after her monthly ACA marketplace premiums increased tenfold. Nicole Wipp and her husband decided to drop their family's ACA plan when the monthly premium exceeded their mortgage payment.
Looking ahead, the nation was also preparing for the annual Groundhog Day tradition. Punxsutawney Phil was scheduled to emerge from his burrow at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Monday, February 2, to predict whether the country would experience six more weeks of winter or an early spring. The festivities were set to begin streaming live at 6 a.m.
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