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Another round of bitter cold is settling on much of the United States, from the central part of the nation into the east. And the death toll from the winter weather rose overnight, while winter warnings are putting millions on high alert. From coast to coast, around 30 people have lost their lives because of severe winter conditions. Parts of the Northwest face heavy snow and ice. In Portland, Oregon, three people died after a power line fell onto their car. Authorities believe the victims were electrocuted after they got out of their vehicle. Only a toddler survived the incident.

Pakistan said on Thursday it had carried out airstrikes against separatist militants in Iran, the latest step in a tense standoff after Iran's missile and drone strikes, 9 were killed.

According to the latest annual statistics, more than 27,000 people were killed in a year but only 12% of cases were solved. Security van heists and robberies are also a serious problem, with many people relying on private security instead of police. Minister for the police, Bheki Cele, said the government was getting "on top of things".

Russia says the United States should stop strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to aid a diplomatic resolution to the standoff over the terror group’s attacks on merchant vessels.

The US has carried out a fourth round of strikes on Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen, Pentagon officials confirmed on Wednesday night.

The U.S. military attacked Houthi targets inside Yemen for the fifth time in retaliation for attacks in the Red Sea. The Biden administration formally redesignated the Houthis as a terrorist organization. NBC News' Richard Engel spoke with a top commander of the Houthis who claims they are at war with the U.S.

Snow and ice that froze over the Pacific Northwest continues to make its way across the country. Over the last week, at least 47 people have died from the winter storms. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports from outside Buffalo, New York where more snow is set to hammer the Northeast.

Israeli Government Spokesman Eylon Levy provided an update on the Israel-Hamas war. The Israeli military says Hezbollah struck an air traffic control base in northern Israel. Fighting continues to increase across the border with Lebanon.

Houthi rebels from Yemen carried out another attack on ships in the Red Sea on Thursday, deploying an explosive drone near a US Navy vessel. This incident occurred within a day of warnings from a US-led coalition, known as Operation Prosperity Guardian, which aims to protect the area. These ongoing attacks, happening for weeks, pose a significant threat to the flow of commercial goods through the Red Sea and Suez Canal – a crucial trade route between Asia and Western countries. The Houthi rebels and their Iranian backers use this low-cost method to challenge the effectiveness of the US-led coalition response. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, escalating since Hamas' attacks in Israel on October 7.

The worst fighting in Israel's north in nearly 20 years risks a new war, as the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired more than 60 rockets across the border Saturday in response to the assassination of a top Hamas commander in Beirut earlier this week. Israel also responded with airstrikes on southern Lebanon. Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv. "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell" delivers the latest news and original reporting, and goes beyond the headlines with context and depth. Catch the CBS Evening News every weekday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 a.m. ET on the CBS News app.

Parts of the northeast and New England get buried under more than a foot of snow. Rob Marciano has the latest. Plus, Jaclyn Lee reports on the FAA's decision to temporarily ground certain 737 MAX 9 planes after door plug falls off mid-flight. Ike Ejiochi with new reporting on Defense Secy. Austin’s hospitalization, with the White House unaware for days. And more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight.

Extreme weather impacts millions of Americans, the countdown begins for the critical Iowa caucuses and investigators recover part of a Boeing 737 from the near-disaster 16,000 feet above ground

An award-winning short film by Sacha Goedegebure and Omens Studios about a man suffering from depression who is caught in a sudden downpour of pink, fluffy balls. At a crowded bus stop, a cheerful looking woman offers him a spot under her umbrella, and together they enjoy the soft rain.

A pair of twin sisters attempt to fold a thousand origami cranes in hopes to recover from a fatal disease. Content Warning: This CGI animated short film contains mature themes and is intended for an older youth audience. Viewer discretion is advised. "A Folded Wish" is a graduation short film created by 19 students who majored in the Digital Animation and Illustration courses in The One Academy of Communication Design.

The US airline regulator has ordered the grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a section of the fuselage fell off in mid-air during an Alaska Airlines flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the inspections would affect 171 planes. The Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California, was carrying 177 passengers and crew. It had reached 16,000ft when the section of the hull fell away causing the depressurisation of the cabin. The aircraft made an emergency descent and landed safely back in Portland.

This week, a new volcanic eruption began in a section of the United States. Meanwhile, the eruption of Indonesia's Lewotobi volcano reached a new intensity. And, in the Philippines, the Taal volcano produced a several month high of sulfur dioxide gas emissions. This video will discuss these stories and list the 49 volcanoes which are actively erupting around the planet.

Just as the first big winter storm of the season is ending, the next one is already on the move and is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, strong winds, potential tornadoes, and serious flooding as it carves a path from the Southwest to the Northeast through midwee

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Turkey to begin his diplomatic tour of the Middle East, where he's expected to hold talks with various leaders in the coming days.

Knesset member Daniel Illouz discusses how the new phase of the war furthers Israel's progress in eliminating Hamas and returning all hostages. Illouz says the only way to return all hostages is to continue applying military pressure on Hamas.

Israeli forces are conducting widespread raids in the occupied West Bank, targeting areas like Nur Shams and Jenin refugee camps, suspecting the presence of armed individuals. However, with the frequency of these daily raids, observers argue there may be additional motives. In Nur Shams, over a 40-hour operation, more than 400 Palestinians were detained, and field interrogations, a common practice, led to injuries, with the Palestine Red Crescent Society reporting 21 cases, 17 resulting from beatings. Many believe these raids serve to assert Israeli control in the occupied West Bank.

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