Dangerously cold temperatures were descending into the U.S. as far south as Texas on Tuesday, breaking records in some areas.

This flu season has reached unprecedented intensity, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

North Dakota is among the most solidly Republican states — President Obama lost by nearly 9 percentage points four years ago — and Mitt Romney had no trouble winning this state on Tuesday.

Native Americans inhabited this land before white settlers – the word Dakota is Sioux for “friend.” Extreme Cold Forecast for Much of US in Coming Days For Now, 'Dreamers' Will Be Shut Out ...