John Kerry, who has led the Biden administration's international climate efforts, is leaving his role. He's been central to Biden's efforts to establish the U.S. as an international climate leader.

Shales, who spent almost 40 years with The Washington Post, was known for his informative and snarky commentary on a wide range of TV programs, networks and personalities.

An outbreak of Arctic air brought harsh weather of all kinds from blizzards to snow and sleet. Forecasters say the extreme cold will continue into the week in the Midwest and the South.

The next big phase of the Klamath River Dam removal started this week. It's the largest dam removal in U.S. history and is expected to last through 2024.