the nation s capital from texas, left in the cold. families with children not prepared for the bitter conditions. used to make a political point. the dramatic rescue in the austrian alps. skiers pulled out alive after being buried by a massive avalanche. and america strong. the good samaritans that open their door andhe hearts to the tourists from halfway around the world with nowhere to go. g to have you with us on a monday night. i m mary bruce, in for david. and we begin with that deadly winter weather gripping the nation, paralyzing western new york, killing at least 29 people. plunging thousands into the dark without power. trapping motorists in their cars