With nearly 200 million Americans on alert for a "potentially catastrophic" winter storm, including heavy snow, crippling ice and brutal cold, Whit Johnson reports on the stretching over 2,000 miles from New Mexico and Texas all the way up the I-95 corridor with Philadelphia, New York City and Boston all in the crosshairs, and Lee Goldberg is timing out the forecast; as tensions soar in Minneapolis, Matt Rivers reports on ICE agents detaining a five-year-old boy and his father; Pierre Thomas has details on former special counsel Jack Smith’s testimony before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee, and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:37 Nearly 200 million Americans on alert for "potentially catastrophic" winter storm
05:59 Tracking the severe winter weather moving into the South and Northeast
07:14 Haunting images of 5-year-old taken into ICE custody along with his father spark outrage
09:45 Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defends decision to indict Trump
12:12 Trump with mixed messages on whether the US will control Greenland. Promises answer “in two weeks”
14:12 Exclusive interview with fmr. Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales after acquittal on all charges
16:39 Police: Carjacking suspect killed after shootout in California, one officer wounded
16:51 Colorectal cancer now leading cause of cancer death in people under 50, study says
17:13 Actor Justin Baldoni asks federal judge to throw out Blake Lively's lawsuit against him
17:33 Harry Styles announces New York City residency
17:40 2026 Oscar nominations make history

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After threatening “very strong action” if Iran began to execute jailed protesters, Ian Pannell reports on Pres. Trump saying he’s heard the regime has stopped killing protestors, while the U.S. warns troops at the largest base in the Middle East to be ready to evacuate; Aaron Katersky has the latest on the widespread Verizon Wireless service outage that’s left millions of customers unable to receive calls or reach 911; as Pres. Trump escalates his push to take over Greenland, Mary Bruce has details on Vice Pres. JD Vance and Secy. of State Marco Rubio’s meeting with Danish diplomats at the White House; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:33 U.S. base on high alert as Iran closes its airspace amid soaring tensions
05:33 Millions of Verizon customers unable to receive calls, access data nationwide
06:46 Trump insists U.S. "needs Greenland" as Danish officials meet at White House
09:04 New video shows ICE agents smashing into immigrant's Minnesota home
11:18 U.S. to suspend visa processing for 75 countries starting next week
11:38 Actor Timothy Busfield faces new abuse allegations while in custody
13:15 FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter for alleged classified documents
14:41 NTSB finds Boeing warned of defective parts prior to crash UPS cargo plane crash
15:09 4 NASA astronauts begin journey back to Earth after medical issue
16:02 Tracking the new winter storm that could bring snow from Michigan to New York
17:00 2 teens tragically die after sand hole they were digging on beach collapsed
17:29 Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with ride-share driver
17:45 Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
18:01 Spring and Mulberry recall some chocolate bars over potential salmonella risk
18:33 America Strong: Newborn sister's reaction to big brother's kiss brings smiles to millions of viewers

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00:00 Intro
01:43 956 undocumented immigrants arrested in 24 hours as crackdown intensifies
05:57 Trump signs executive actions, one calling for an "iron dome" defense system for U.S.
08:31 China-based AI app sends triggers biggest one-day U.S. stock loss ever
10:28 Rare bird flu strain detected in California as egg prices soar
12:11 Cross-country storm that soaked SoCal expected to hit Northeast by end of week
13:12 300,000+ Palestinians return to Northern Gaza for first time in more than a year
14:49 Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman speaks to world leaders 80 years after liberation of Auschwitz
18:42 3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Maine
19:03 Authorities investigating after fatal accident on tarmac in North Carolina
19:27 Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles set to face off in Super Bowl

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