USA Daily News

Globe had fourth warmest January on record

11:45 p.m. EST February 20, 2014 The U.S. was odd man out in January. While the country shivered through a bitterly cold month, much of the rest of the world was warmer than average.

Christie's former aide refuses to comply with subpoena

10:14 p.m. EST February 18, 2014 ASBURY PARK, N.J. — A legal showdown is looming in the joint legislative investigation into the closing of the George Washington Bridge access lanes in September.

More cold and snow on the way

10:25 p.m. EST January 25, 2014 People hoping that record-low winter temperatures will soon end won't be getting any relief — and some may even see more snow this weekend. As Southern states cope with the chill, those in the Midwest and Northeast are likely to see snow showers through Monday. On top of that, meteorologists say the "polar vortex" that's bringing the frigid air might be here for a while.

State Department plans Arctic representative

9:15 p.m. EST February 14, 2014 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. State Department plans to create an Arctic representative position to highlight the growing importance of that region.

Fierce cold to persist into February

11.45 p.m. EST January 23, 2014 The intense cold that's plagued much of the central, eastern and southern USA recently shows no signs of relenting, as wave after wave of cold air is forecast to continue: "We're going to be stuck in this pattern through the end of January," said AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.

Obama, Hollande get beyond 'freedom fries'

8:51 p.m. EST February 10, 2014 President Obama rolled out the red carpet for Francois Hollande on Monday, kicking off a state visit for the French president with a tour of the picturesque estate that belonged to Thomas Jefferson, a pivotal figure in establishing the U.S.-Franco relationship.

Snow socks East Coast; at least 6 inches in Philly

9:55 p.m. EST January 21, 2014 A winter storm lashed the East Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures to 50 million people from North Carolina to New England.

Obama, first lady go out on the town for Dinner

5:34 a.m. EST February 9, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — Three days before they throw a state dinner for the president of France, President Barack Obama and his wife are whetting their appetite for — Mexican food.

Floridians wonder: Is it cold, or is it just us?

5:34 p.m. EST January 18, 2014 SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. How cold are Florida winters? It's all in your head, a New York cardiologist says. Back hunched against the breeze, Wendy Holzinger stuffed her hands deep into the pockets of her white hooded sweatshirt for warmth while she searched for sea glass at Pelican Beach Park.

Obama studies Senate election strategy

7:35 a.m. EST February 4, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) It turns out that the November congressional elections dominated President Obama's meeting Monday with Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid.