CNN 5 Things Arctic Weather, Peace Talks Impasse, House Special Election Results and more
Dec 3, 2025
Freezing temperatures impact over 200 million people across the U.S. as a Canadian cold front sweeps in. Tensions rise following a lack of progress in Moscow peace talks, with no compromises reached. Scrutiny increases over U.S. military strikes on drug trafficking boats, leading to defense leaders distancing themselves from the actions. In Tennessee, a special election sees Republican Matt Van Epps projected to win. Additionally, Larry Summers faces a lifetime ban from the American Economic Association due to ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Arctic Blast Hits Much Of The US
- A polar air mass plunged much of the US into freezing temperatures, hitting the Northern Plains and upper Midwest hardest.
- Temperatures will be 15–25°F below normal and plunge into double digits below zero in some areas tomorrow.
No Breakthrough In Moscow Talks
- Five hours of diplomacy in Moscow produced no breakthrough on a Ukraine peace deal, per a Kremlin aide.
- Talks were described as useful and constructive but reached no compromises on key issues or a US-Russia leader meeting.
Demand Accountability For Follow-Up Strikes
- Scrutinize follow-up military actions when initial strikes leave survivors, as lawmakers are doing with the Caribbean boat strikes.
- Demand transparency about commanders' authority and legal justification for subsequent strikes.