Dale Willman

Millions of Americans will see another round of extreme cold over the coming days.

As NPR's Matt Bloom reports, a mass of Arctic air is forecast to move south from Canada.

Russian athletes say they've obtained visas that will allow them to compete in a World Cup luge race taking place in Lake Placid next weekend.

They have not competed in a World Cup race since Russia invaded Ukraine almost four years ago.

Ukrainian athletes say allowing Russian athletes to compete is unfair, even though they would do so under a neutral flag.

Each sports federation controls the Olympic qualifying events.

Lindsey Vonn is back.

The queen of downhill skiing got her 44th career win Friday at the World Cup Downhills in the St.

Moritz.

After trailing by 0.61 seconds after the first two time checks, she finished on top, beating Magdalene Egger by 0.98 seconds.

Mirham Puchner of Austria took third.

I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

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There was a change in leadership of the U.S.

military's Southern Command this week.

The command is responsible for all U.S.

military activity in Central and South America, along with the Caribbean.

Navy Admiral Alvin Halsey relinquished his duties Friday after raising concerns about the controversial attacks on Venezuelan boats.

He said the military's work remains important.

The leadership change comes at a critical time as Trump increases pressure on the Venezuelan governments.