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US: Death Toll Rises to 38 as Extreme Cold Grips Nation

Published January 28, 2026, 08:12
US: Death Toll Rises to 38 as Extreme Cold Grips Nation

A major cold snap is gripping the United States, resulting in at least 38 deaths, power outages for millions of households, and the cancellation of thousands of flights. Three children died in Texas after falling into an icy lake, while at least ten people were found dead outdoors in New York. In Maine, seven of eight passengers on a plane died when it crashed during takeoff. Widespread power outages have been reported in the southern states, and over 22,000 flights have been canceled since Saturday. Meteorologists are warning of a new wave of cold this weekend, with potential record-low temperatures.