Mother Nature's fireworks set off dozens of wildfires
There are multiple fires in at least a half dozen of California's northernmost counties. It comes a time when the traditional worst, driest and hottest part of peak fire season is at hand.
There are multiple fires in at least a half dozen of California's northernmost counties. It comes a time when the traditional worst, driest and hottest part of peak fire season is at hand.
Maui fire death toll climbs to 93, now the deadliest wildfire in modern US history
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs are marking the ruins of Maui homes with a bright orange X for an initial search and HR when they find human remains.
Maui fire death toll climbs to at least 89 as survivors return to ruins
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
The new death toll Saturday came as federal emergency workers with axes and cadaver dogs picked through the aftermath of the blaze.
California man found dead on Tucson hike during extreme weather conditions
California man reported missing on a hike in Tucson has been found dead, authorities said Wednesday.
California man reported missing on a hike in Tucson has been found dead, authorities said Wednesday.
Maui fire: Horror continues to haunt the Hawaiian paradise
The day after the worst destruction in a disaster is often the worst day for survivors. It's when officials conduct the body count of people and pets, lost homes and businesses, and the certainty that nothing will ever be the same again.
The day after the worst destruction in a disaster is often the worst day for survivors. It's when officials conduct the body count of people and pets, lost homes and businesses, and the certainty that nothing will ever be the same again.
Maui fires still rages; Lahaina is paradise lost
With fires still burning from Tuesday night, much of the Maui town of Lahaina has been consumed. Other communities are gone was well or threatened,
With fires still burning from Tuesday night, much of the Maui town of Lahaina has been consumed. Other communities are gone was well or threatened,
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Lightning causes shelter-in-place order at Beyoncé concert
The Beyoncé concert being held in Washington D.C.'s FedEx Field was delayed due to a shelter-in-place order caused by lightning in the area.
The Beyoncé concert being held in Washington D.C.'s FedEx Field was delayed due to a shelter-in-place order caused by lightning in the area.
4 girls struck by lightning at popular Oklahoma swimming hole
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Police said the girls were in the water at the park near Salina when lightning struck, injuring them.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Soldier continues watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier as winds, rain lash DC area
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Soldiers from "The Old Guard," stand watch over the Tomb of the Unknown everyday, even in terrible weather.
Triple digits in Phoenix every day of July, fires burn in California
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
Phoenix sizzled through its 31st consecutive day of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit and other parts of the country grappled Sunday with record temperatures after a week that saw significant portions of the U.S. population subject to extreme heat.
Damage from rare mountain tornado found near Colorado's Pike Peak at 9,500 feet
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Most of the destruction was at an elevation of 9,500 feet in what is known as Green Mountain Falls.
Tornado damage at Pfizer plant likely to cause long-term hospital drug shortages
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
The damaged Pfizer factory makes nearly 25% of all sterile injectable medicines used in U.S. hospitals.
Collapsed Yosemite buildings illustrate extent of storm damage as crews continue work to reopen Tioga Road
Amid the ongoing work to reopen Yosemite's iconic Tioga Road, park officials are getting a clearer picture of the extent of damage caused by the winter's severe storms. They're finding buildings collapsed, as they clear boulders and waist-high snow to prepare for the road's reopening.
Amid the ongoing work to reopen Yosemite's iconic Tioga Road, park officials are getting a clearer picture of the extent of damage caused by the winter's severe storms. They're finding buildings collapsed, as they clear boulders and waist-high snow to prepare for the road's reopening.
Missing children identified after flash flooding kills 5 in Bucks County
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing after devastating flash flooding claimed the lives of five people in Bucks County over this weekend.
California's Death Valley sizzles, temps reach 128 degrees
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Temperatures in Death Valley, which runs along part of central California’s border with Nevada, reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday.
Canadian wildfire smoke invades US again, impacts air quality for nearly 110 million Americans
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
BART trains moving slower due to Bay Area heat
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
BART trains are running at slower speeds between Orinda and Pittsburg/Baypoint stations and between Castro Valley and Dublin/Pleasanton stations Saturday due to the warm weather.
Excessive Heat Warning: Dangerous temperatures roast Bay Area
Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures inland will stay dangerously high through Sunday.
Much of the Bay Area is under an Excessive Heat Warning this weekend. The National Weather Service said daytime temperatures inland will stay dangerously high through Sunday.