Science Aug 27 3 things to know about haboobs, massive dust storms in the Southwest They can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path.
Nation Mar 24 How climate change is affecting this key water cycle, triggering more extreme weather The hydrological cycle is speeding up as global temperatures get hotter, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal and gas. Here's what to know.
Nation Jun 18 What’s a heat dome? It’s the reason you might be roasting this week The National Weather Service has said that the most extreme heat is expected in the Ohio Valley and the Northeast.
World Jul 19 ‘In the blink of an eye, we lost so much.’ Worst wildfire season in Canadian history wreaking havoc on Indigenous communities In Canada, 5 percent of the population identifies as Indigenous, but more than 42 percent of wildfire evacuations have been from communities that are more than half Indigenous.
Nation Apr 25 East Palestine residents live in limbo months after fiery train derailment Almost 3 months after a fiery Norfolk Southern train derailment blackened the skies, sent residents fleeing and thrust East Palestine into a national debate over rail safety, residents say they are still living in limbo.
Politics Dec 05 Same-sex couples still wary despite federal marriage rights bill Same-sex couples say they're happy that Congress is moving quickly to ensure nationwide recognition of gay marriage. But they're also upset that it's necessary seven years after the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed it as a constitutional right.
Nation Feb 24 3 former officers convicted of rights violations in George Floyd killing Tou Thao, the Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders at the scene of George Floyd’s killing, was convicted Thursday of violating Floyd’s civil rights.
Nation Feb 23 Jury deliberations begin in trial of 3 police officers involved in killing of George Floyd Jurors at the federal trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights went home Wednesday without reaching a verdict.
Nation Feb 18 Judge sentences Minneapolis police officer who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years Prosecutors said the presumptive sentence was proper, but defense attorneys asked for a sentence below the guidelines, including a sentence of probation only.
Nation Feb 15 Officer says he relied on fellow cops to care for George Floyd while he did crowd control A former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's killing says he was relying on his fellow officers to care for Floyd's medical needs as he controlled onlookers.