Hypothermia claimed the life of a Johnstown man found dead last week inside his home, where the indoor temperature was just 18 degrees, Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees said Wednesday. Robert Procious ...

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An American Airlines regional plane with 60 passengers and 4 crew aboard collided with a helicopter Wednesday night, sending ...

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Life-threatening and bitter cold is impacting much of the U.S. as a deadly winter storm continues to sweep the Southeast.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The bitterly cold weather is expected to continue overnight with wind chills well below zero into Wednesday morning. A cold advisory will be in effect until midnight Wednesday, but as ...

Low temperatures can put stress on the heart for those with preexisting heart conditions, which could increase the risk of heart attacks. The weather can also make it harder to breathe, making ...

The National Weather Service warns that extremely low wind chill values could lead to frostbite, hypothermia in North ...