A powerful nor'easter is set to bring heavy snow, winds, and coastal flooding to the US Northeast on Tuesday, causing power outages and making travel difficult. Over 20 million people are under winter weather alerts as the storm is expected to strengthen rapidly and significantly impact the Northeast through Wednesday. The National Weather Service is urging people to take precautions and prepare for the storm, including staying informed of the latest weather updates and avoiding unnecessary travel.
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Two small planes collided midair over a central Florida lake on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of four people. First responders rushed to the scene and found one plane 21 feet below the surface and another partly submerged. The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them as the cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Sen. John Fetterman is recovering from clinical depression and has resumed some of his duties while receiving in-patient care. His chief of staff has expressed appreciation for the public's support, and Fetterman is continuing to work on Senate-related issues while making progress in his recovery.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called out former President Donald Trump for suggesting that they influenced his own visit to the site, and has urged increased investment in rail safety and infrastructure.
Court documents have revealed a cache of items seized from the family home of Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students. These items include knives, masks, laptops, clothing, boots, notebooks, medical records, and identifying documents. When Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania, investigators took black masks, the weapon, and other items. The evidence will be used in the ongoing investigation.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has criticized the Department of Justice for not charging any protesters outside Supreme Court justices' homes in the wake of the Dobbs decision. In response, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that white supremacists are the most dangerous domestic terror group in the US, and that the DOJ is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans. The DOJ has yet to comment on Cruz's criticism.
Marc Muffley, 40, of Lansford, Pennsylvania was arrested Monday night after an explosive device was found in his suitcase at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The device was described as a circular compound wrapped in wax paper and plastic wrap, prompting the immediate evacuation of the area. Muffley is charged with attempting to bring an explosive onto an Orlando-bound flight, and the FBI and TSA are continuing to investigate the incident.
Joe Calvello, a spokesperson for Sen. John Fetterman, released an update on Monday that Fetterman is doing well and on a path to recovery after receiving treatment for his clinical depression. Calvello noted that Fetterman's team is continuing to work for the people of Pennsylvania while he heals, and that they are encouraging people to seek help if they are struggling with mental health issues. The update serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of one's mental health and that recovery is possible with the right support and treatment.