Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US
OMAHA, Neb. -- OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Another storm system is affecting millions of people in the middle of the ...
Read moreDetailsTag: Climate and environment
Last decade was Earth’s hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high
Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and ...
Read moreDetails
Dust storms rage across New Mexico as transit authorities close major highways
SANTA FE, N.M. -- Dust storms raged across New Mexico on Tuesday, snarling highway traffic as the National Weather Service ...
Read moreDetails
As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat
AUSTIN, Texas -- With Oklahomans still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes ...
Read moreDetails
Tri-State Tornado, deadliest in recorded US history, ripped through Midwestern states 100 years ago
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- From Logan School's top floor, 11-year-old Othella Silvey should have been able to see her house easily ...
Read moreDetails
Tornadoes, wildfires and blinding dust sweep across U.S. as massive storm leaves at least 32 dead
PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Violent tornadoes and high winds decimated homes, wiped out schools and toppled semitractor-trailers as a monster storm ...
Read moreDetails
Critics warn cuts at agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
COULEE DAM, Wash. -- Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide ...
Read moreDetails
Volcano near Alaska’s largest city could erupt in coming weeks or months: Scientists
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A volcano near Alaska’s largest city is showing new signs of unrest, with experts saying the likelihood ...
Read moreDetails
A baby sea lion performs rhythmic gymnastics feats in Washington state
TACOMA, Wash. -- A baby sea lion toting an artificial kelp strip was filmed performing intricate rhythmic gymnastics-esque circles through ...
Read moreDetails
Trump administration halts program that keeps aging affordable housing livable
The Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing, threatening projects that keep tens of ...
Read moreDetails
