NewsNation Articles: February 16, 2021

Texas in the dark: Frozen wind turbines, limited gas supplies & rolling blackouts Yardi Gras: A COVID-19-safe Fat Tuesday celebration Record number of patients hospitalized at Colorado burn and frostbite center 25 killed in deadly avalanches this year, expert weighs in on what’s lead to the increased risk What is happening? The topsy-turvy weather explained Mattress store owner opens doors as shelter for people without power in Texas More than 2,500 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued from frigid Texas waters Ranchers working to keep livestock healthy in extreme conditions Using sleds, boats and prop planes, Alaska leads the nation in vaccinations per capita North Carolina GOP chair explains party’s vote to censure Sen. Richard Burr Audio: Winter weather alerts in effect; NewsNation’s Albert Ramon forecast for Feb. 16, 2021 Millions remain without power as Texas expects more blackouts Lack of water in Abilene forces firefighters to watch house burn Montana bill would designate antifa as domestic terrorism Austin FC responds after complaints stadium lights were on while thousands of residents were without power How to stay warm without power or heat Vegas airport name change to honor former Sen. Harry Reid Oregon GOP asks for pause in virtual legislative session due to winter storm power outages Fmr. President Trump lashes out at Sen. McConnell in deepening feud between top Republicans 20 dead in winter storm as second cross-country system moves in Are frozen wind turbines to blame for Texas power outages? ‘Hero’ sanitation worker spots 7-year-old in trash, stops garbage truck’s blade Ebola outbreaks in Africa must be stopped, White House says FEMA opens mass vaccine sites as bad weather hampers efforts Seattle woman, 90, walks 6 miles through snow for vaccine At least 20 people poisoned by carbon monoxide during Texas power outages 2 dead after ‘experimental plane’ crashes in Wisconsin Thousands without power after wintry mix hits Northeast Pipes frozen? Here’s how to thaw frozen pipes and what to do next 3 children, grandmother die in house fire during Texas power outage WATCH: Storm buries Midwest in over a foot of snow, Illinois issues disaster proclamation Portland gas leak prompts evacuations, power outages Texas governor declares investigation into electric grid operator after mass power outages during freeze Parler back online on ‘independent technology’ 5-year-old girl awake from coma after crash involving Chiefs coach Britt Reid Can I take Tylenol before getting a COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what the CDC says WATCH: Snowboarders shred Chicago’s streets after major winter storms Democratic congressman sues Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani over Capitol riot Amy Cooper, who falsely accused Black bird-watcher of harassment, has case dismissed WATCH: UK police raid packed makeshift club with 150 partygoers Deaths highlight once-in-a-decade avalanche danger in the Rockies Biden traveling to Wisconsin to push stimulus bill Serena to play Osaka at Australian Open semifinals showdown Report: Iran and Russia begin joint naval drill Biden extending ban on housing foreclosures during pandemic WHO alerts 6 African countries after Ebola outbreaks Bitcoin vaults above $50,000 for first time Subfreezing temperatures delay Texas vaccinations About 100 animals die in Indiana pet store fire ☀ February 16: 3 dead after tornado, dangerous winter weather and Mardi Gras Muted Mardi Gras: Closed bars, barricaded Bourbon Street 3 dead, 10 injured as North Carolina tornado levels homes Myanmar protests resume after 2nd night of internet shutdown Texas freeze leaves millions in north Mexico without power Johnny Pacheco, an idol in world of salsa, dies at age 85 Some LA County schools could reopen this week Winter storm knocks out Texas city’s water supply