At least 85 deaths reported in the southern US as a winter storm and bitter cold conditions persist.
In the aftermath of a severe winter storm, at least 85 people have been reported dead as the bitterly cold weather continues to grip the southern United States. The extreme conditions have led to widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions across multiple states, including Texas, which has been particularly hard-hit. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions to avoid frostbite and other hypothermia-related injuries.