World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
A powerful winter storm has issued alerts for over 50 million Americans, with rare snowfall hitting southern states like Florida and Alabama. In Minneapolis, talks of deploying up to 1,500 troops follow unrest after a local tragedy. European leaders gather for emergency discussions prompted by President Trump's Greenland ambitions. Meanwhile, a deadly train derailment in Spain highlights rising global tensions, amid a gripping legal saga involving Prince Harry and a snowy playoff victory for the Patriots.
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Nationwide Two‑Punch Winter Storm
- A single winter system stretched from the Midwest to the East Coast, impacting 50 million Americans with snow and then an Arctic blast.
- The storm caused major travel disruptions with thousands of flight delays and regional warnings for heavy snow and blizzard conditions.
Snow Reaches Florida Panhandle
- Reporters showed rare snow along Interstate 10 in the Florida panhandle and flurries in Pensacola as part of the same system.
- The unusual Southern snow highlighted how far south the storm reached and contributed to thousands of flight delays nationwide.
Troops On Alert For Minneapolis
- The Pentagon placed up to 1,500 Army paratroopers on alert amid ongoing protests in Minneapolis after a fatal ICE shooting.
- The FBI also reportedly asked agents nationwide to volunteer for temporary duty, signaling significant federal readiness though no deployment decision was final.