Much Of U.S. Still Gripped By Arctic Weather

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Subfreezing conditions and treacherous roadways have contributed to dozens of deaths this month across the U.S., where states as far south as Texas and Florida remain gripped by deadly arctic weather Sunday. But the numbing cold is expected to ease up in the coming days. Memphis’ major utility provider says crews are making progress toward restoring water service over the next 24 hours to most of the 700,000 people the utility services. The utility says it has repaired 41 broken water mains and located more than 4,000 leaks at homes and businesses. Nationally, winter storms this month have claimed at least 72 lives around the U.S., many involving hypothermia or road accidents.