PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Icy winter storm knocks out power in the South

Clip: 02/12/2014 | 7m 58s

In our news wrap Wednesday, a powerful winter storm has begun to sweep across the South. A thick coat of ice has already knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in Georgia, while black ice in North Carolina caused havoc for drivers. Also, the Senate gave final approval Wednesday to raise the national debt ceiling.

Aired: 02/12/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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