Haiti earthquake: Death toll soars past 1,900

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Hati has now risen to 1,941 as of Tuesday afternoon as the country also reels from Tropical Storm Grace.

3 tropical systems impacting US, Caribbean and Bermuda

Three tropical systems were churning Monday in the Atlantic basin and threatening to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast, some Caribbean islands including earthquake-damaged Haiti, and the island territory of Bermuda.

Lightning strike temporarily shuts down Washington Monument

The Washington Monument will remain shut down on Tuesday in order to repair damage caused by a lightning strike over the weekend.

Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US

Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

'Dangerous' heat forecast across many parts of US

“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.

Kentucky woman dies, caught in flash flood in Arizona canyon

Sheriff's officials said 43-year-old Heather Rutledge of Louisville was hiking Labyrinth Canyon with her husband and three sons when they were all caught in a flash flood.

Powerful EF-3 tornado rips through Bensalem Township, leaving widespread damage behind

Officials in Bensalem say at least six people were hurt when a tornado ripped through Bucks County on Thursday night leaving a wake of destruction that includes a decimated car dealership and several destroyed homes. 

Tokyo Olympics in path of typhoon after sweltering heat

The Tokyo Olympics, already delayed a year, opened last week amid a heatwave and is now preparing for the threat of Tropical Storm Nepartak.

Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people

A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.

‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US

Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.

Red flag warning canceled, but we're not out of the woods

A Red flag warning that included parts of the dry Bay Area hills and mountains has been canceled Monday. 

Death toll tops 160 as European floodwater recedes

The death toll from disastrous flooding in Western Europe has risen above 160 as rescue workers toil to clear up the devastation revealed by receding water and prevent further damage.

European floods leave more than 120 dead; rescues underway

Rescue operations are underway after flooding left more than 100 people dead in parts of Germany and Belgium.