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Street skiing and states of emergency as snow hits US east coast

A massive winter storm has pummelled the US east coast, halting vaccine distribution and grounding hundreds of flights.

While some enjoyed snow fights and even skiing in the street, a state of emergency was declared in large parts of New York state and in New Jersey.

2 February 2021

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Wildlife explores snow-covered Wales

Sheep in snowy field

Snow blankets parts of Wales in 'taste of winter'

A snowy tree in Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd

Watch: Snowy scenes as cold snap hits UK

Sabrina Lee stood in the BBC studio wearing a thick black coat with a hood

What you need to know with snow forecast

Smoke is seen from the top of a building.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from New York skyscraper

Flame and smoke billow over train tracks

Watch: Moment large fire explodes on New York train line

Firefighter crew drives down street with burning trees

Crews battle deadly Jennings Creek wildfire

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Runner with Down's syndrome dances through marathon

A large burst of fire is seen breaking out over a street with several cars

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Truck crashing into parked vehicle narrowly missing worker

Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

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Watch: The biggest prize battleground state - and why it matters

A man and a woman dressed in USA flag colours at the Madison Square Gardens Trump rally

What does MAGA mean to these Trump supporters?

Breon Peace wearing a suit speaking at a press conference

Watch: Attorney outlines case against former Abercrombie CEO

Fiona Bruce smiles with open arms

Sparks fly in Question Time US election special

Snow expert Iain Cameron, wearing glasses and a great rain jacket, poses next to the Sphinx snow patch, which is about one metre wide and is melting into the ground below.

My pilgrimage to the vanishing Sphinx snow patch

Donald Trump standing in front of American flags at Trump Tower

BBC asks Trump what he would do differently in the Middle East

On the left, we have a man. On the right, we have officials standing outside a mansion.

Watch: Officials enter New York City mayor's home

Two police officers are on the left. On the right, there is a man sitting on a window sill.

NY police officer pulls man from 20-storey window ledge

Wall lies at 45 degree angle after being knocked over by floodwater. It is partially submerged and surrounded by debris.

Watch: Flood devastates library causing $10m of damage

Road falls into pieces as water gushes through.

Watch: Moment road collapses from severe flash flooding

Man clinging to a cliff being rescued

Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

Ryan Borgwardt

US kayaker who faked own death thought to have fled to Europe

US police appeal for a missing man to come back home for Christmas with his family.

Composite image of Donald Trump and Elon Musk alongside the Starship taking off

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.

Firefighters helping people stuck on ride.

Riders stuck midair for hours on California park ride

The spinning ride left 22 people stranded after it encountered technical difficulties.

Three men are next to each other.

A look at Trump's new top team... in 85 seconds

Among the allies the president-elect has chosen to join his administration are contentious figures, including among fellow Republicans.

Meteor lights up the night sky.

Meteor lights up night sky over parts of US and Canada

The American Meteor Society received at least 170 eyewitness reports of the falling star from both countries.

Kennedy is speaking a crowd while Trump looks at him.

Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

The president-elect has nominated RFK to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

Police officer smashing sunroof of vehicle submerged in pool

Police bodycam shows man being rescued from submerged car

The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.

Sumi Somaskanda stands on the left and Trump stands on the right.

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.

A huge cloud of dust sweeps over fields and trees.

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Oval Office

‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump

The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.

Biden is on the left and Trump is on the right.

What we can expect from Trump and Biden's meeting

Given all the things they’ve said about each other, Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s meeting could be really awkward.

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Watch: Drone footage captures Kentucky explosion damage

An "unknown" explosion at factory in Louisville, Kentucky injured 11 people on Tuesday.

Woman taking picture of a helicopter and wildfire smoke filling the sky

Smoke towers over homes as wildfire spreads near Los Angeles

The fast-moving fire has burned homes and engulfed more than 14,000 acres in Ventura County, according to officials.

Joe Biden wearing a suit holding up a fist

Watch: Biden urges Democrats to 'get back up' after Trump win

The president addressed Americans from the White House for the first time since Donald Trump's election victory.

A California firefighter battles deep red flames with a hose

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

A split screen of a man with a black vest with a neutral facial expression and a girl talking

US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost

After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.

Split screen of Samira Hussain and two Kamala Harris voters holding a pink campaign flag

Harris highlights need for 'peaceful transfer of power'

The BBC's Samira Hussain was on the ground for Harris's concession speech at Howard University.

Kamala Harris holds her hands out as she looks at camera while speaking at a lecturn on 6 November

Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'

The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.