More Snow: Record-Breaking Storm Heads East

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Record Storm  A deadly storm brought snow and ice from the Midwest to the Northeast today, stranding air travelers and leaving Boston buried again. The city had its snowiest 7-day period in its history, delaying the Patriots Super Bowl celebration. In Chicago and Detroit, the accumulations fell just short of all-time snow records. As the digging out begins, many looked to the groundhog today for hope.     Learn More

Vaccine Battle Gets Political  After President Obama said vaccinations are safe, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took a different stance and faced backlash today. Politicians have joined the vaccine debate and it’s often at their own peril. As the measles outbreak grows, doctors are also finding themselves in a public relations war with parents who they say “do not want to hear the correct information.”     Learn More

NBC News Investigates  The only Navy helicopter that can perform underwater mine sweeping is three times more likely to crash than any other Navy aircraft. With an alarming crash record, why are the Sea Dragon helicopters still flying? NBC’s Cynthia McFadden reports.     Learn More

Fight For Life  Bobbi Kristina Brown’s family asked for privacy and prayers today and said the 21-year-old is “fighting for her life and is surrounded by immediate family.” She is in grave condition after being found unresponsive in a bathtub over the weekend, nearly three years to the day after the death of her mother, Whitney Houston.     Learn More

Are You Sleeping Enough?  Your teenager may love to sleep in, but it’s kids of a different age who need the most rest according to new sleep guidelines for all ages. Find out if you’re getting enough rest each night.     Learn More

Most-Watched Super Bowl  The New England Patriots’ nail-biting win over the Seattle Seahawks led the Super Bowl to a new record with its mix of sport and spectacle.     Learn More