
More than 50 million people in the US are under weather alerts as a potential bomb cyclone heads east, bringing heavy snow and winds
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More than 50 million people are under winter weather warnings as a powerful storm heads east after delivering snow and frigid temperatures across the central US.
In the Midwest, Kansas and Missouri residents brace for a treacherous wintry mix ahead of the morning commute, with more snow expected for the region.
Temperatures on Friday in areas stretching from Minnesota down through Texas are forecast to plummet 20 to 30 degrees below normal. And by nightfall, snow could begin in the interior parts of the eastern US -- making travel miserable for millions.

Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport
Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire Thursday evening.