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Millions of Americans are in the grips of a bitter arctic blast, with no relief in sight at least through the weekend and into Monday. The freezing temperatures and high winds are causing damage to buildings and are being blamed for several deaths. NBC's Craig Melvin reports. (TODAY)

In the West, farmers worry about their citrus crops as temperatures dip below freezing. The National Weather Service extended its freeze warning to Tuesday. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports. (Nightly News)

After a mild start to winter, much of the country is now covered in ice and snow and is dealing with plunging temperatures. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports.  (Nightly News)

Brides and grooms exchanged vows during an ice festival in China. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Msnbc's Alex Witt talks with Conservation biologist Reese Halter about extreme hot weather that is striking much of the US. (msnbc tv)

The oppressive heat wave gripping half of the U.S. is sparking concerns about health and whether power companies can keep up with demand as more people rely on air conditioners. NBC's Anne Thompson reports from Brooklyn, N.Y. (TODAY)

The oppressive heat wave gripping half of the U.S. is sparking concerns about health and whether power companies can keep up with demand as more people rely on air conditioners. NBC's Anne Thompson reports from Brooklyn, N.Y. (TODAY)

Heavy snow and strong winds created blizzard conditions that set a record in Minnesota's Twin Cities. NBC's Michelle Franzen, along with Scott Williams and Mike Bettes of the Weather Channel explain where the storm is heading, and how long the cold snap will last. 

Across the nation, the heat is on, and so is the search for ways to beat the sun. NBC's Rehema Ellis reports. (Nightly News)

NBC's Brian Mooar reports on the scorching heat.