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At least six people have been killed after powerful tornadoes and severe thunderstorms swept across parts of the Plains and Midwest in the United States, flattening homes, uprooting trees and leaving a trail of destruction.

While the effects of a massive storm are still evident from the Plains to New England, winter weather is abating in certain areas of the United States. Over the course of several days, snow, sleet, and freezing rain moved throughout dozens of states, causing extensive disruptions, treacherous roads, and deep…

Six states will be affected by severe thunderstorms Wednesday, the weather service said, warning further that there is a possibility for "numerous" flash flooding instances.

The plains viscacha looks a lot like a chinchilla, but it's known for building vast tunnels underground and for producing more than 300 eggs at one time.

Extreme weather conditions in the Plains could further catalyze price action.

Six states have been placed under expanded red flag warnings amid a severe weather outbreak in the U.S. this weekend that could trigger "catastrophic grassland fire danger" for affected areas.

A winter storm is hitting the U.S. with record-breaking cold and heavy snow. Is the polar vortex to blame?

Severe weather conditions in the U.S. lead to fatalities, floods, tornadoes, and power outages, with a polar vortex bringing life-threatening cold.

Harsh weather moved west as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains after winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky who died during flooding from heavy rains