Mammoth snowstorm hits eastern US
Craig TaylorA massive snowstorm brings much of the eastern US to a standstill, with officials in New York believing it could be one of the city’s worst snowstorms. BBC News – US & Canada
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Millions prepare for huge US blizzard
A huge blizzard has begun to hit the US east coast and is expected to dump near-record levels of snow from Washington to New York. BBC News – US & Canada
Obama irate over US water crisis
US President Barack Obama pledges his support to the Michigan city beset by a water contamination crisis, saying people have been “short-changed”. BBC News – US & Canada
Palin backs Trump for US president
Donald Trump’s Republican presidential run receives the backing of Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate in 2008. BBC News – US & Canada
US Democrats spar on gun control
Candidates in the Democratic race for the White House hold their liveliest TV debate yet, clashing over gun control and healthcare among other topics. BBC News – US & Canada
State of emergency over Michigan water
US President Barack Obama declares a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan, where the water has become contaminated with lead. BBC News – US & Canada