May 11 Watch 3:36 News Wrap: Israel expands Rafah evacuation orders ahead of potential military operation In our news wrap Saturday, Israel issued more evacuation orders forcing tens of thousands of Palestinians to flee Rafah, Russian forces took control of five villages outside Kharkiv amid a renewed offensive in Ukraine’s northeast, flash floods in Afghanistan, Brazil… Continue watching
May 06 Houston’s heavy rain eases, but high waters leave lengthy cleanup ahead By Jamie Stengle, Lekan Oyekanmi, Associated Press Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were stranded on rooftops. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 2:44 News Wrap: Israel shuts down Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after Hamas attack In our news wrap Sunday, Israel closed Gaza’s main point of entry for aid after Hamas fired rockets at Israeli forces nearby, Al Jazeera went off the air in Israel after the Israeli cabinet voted to shut it down, Kenya… Continue watching
May 04 Watch 3:26 News Wrap: Senior UN official warns famine in northern Gaza is moving south In our news wrap Saturday, the head of the UN’s World Food Program said there is “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza and it is spreading south, tensions remain high on college campuses across the U.S. amid anti-war protests, new drone… Continue watching
May 03 Southeastern Texas sees torrential rain, causing flooding along San Jacinto River By Associated Press Torrential rain is inundating southeastern Texas, forcing schools to cancel classes and closing numerous highways around Houston. Continue reading
Apr 18 United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, allowed global carriers on Thursday morning to again fly into Terminal 1 at the airfield. Continue reading
Apr 12 At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya By Associated Press The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red Cross Society, said nearly 20,000 people were affected, including an estimated 15,000 people displaced due to heavy rains and flash floods across the country. Continue reading
Apr 08 Russians stage a rare protest after a dam bursts and homes flood near the Kazakhstan border By Associated Press The protests were an unusual sight in Russia, where authorities have consistently cracked down on any form of dissent following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 19 California braces for another potentially destructive winter storm By Associated Press Forecasters warned Monday of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes as the system moves south over the next few days. Continue reading
Feb 06 California braces for landslides after LA deluged with rain By John Antczak, Christopher Weber, Julie Watson, Associated Press Near the Hollywood Hills, floodwaters carried mud, rocks and household objects downhill through Studio City, city officials said. Sixteen people were evacuated and several homes were red-tagged. Continue reading