Science Mar 24 'Basically the entire U.S. is going to be hot' as record-smashing heat spreads By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Mar 20 Officials warn 120-year-old Hawaiian dam could fail as thousands told to evacuate flooding Officials have been watching dam levels since a storm last week dumped heavy rain across the state, which led to catastrophic flooding that washed away roads and homes. By Jennifer Kelleher, Associated Press
Science Mar 20 The Southwest smashing heat records in March 'is what climate change looks like' It's more than just another extreme weather blip. It’s the latest next-level weather wildness that is occurring ever more frequently as Earth’s warming builds. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Mar 11 Twin lava fountains from Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors for more than year with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky. By Jennifer Kelleher, Associated Press
Nation Mar 11 2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, with more storms moving in Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, including one supercell responsible for at least four tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago. By Hallie Golden, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press
Feb 18 9 still missing after rescuers push through California winter storm to find 6 avalanche survivors By Olga R. Rodriguez, Julie Watson, Associated Press Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Continue reading
Feb 12 Camp Mystic parents seek stronger camp regulations in other states By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Grieving parents pushed Texas lawmakers to approve new safety requirements for camps, including mandating detailed emergency plans and emergency warning systems. Now, parents are now urging lawmakers in Alabama and elsewhere to tighten regulations. Continue reading
Feb 02 Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of wintry weather during extreme cold spell By Mark Scolforo, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press The news was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from the tens of thousands who braved temperatures in the single-digits Fahrenheit to await the annual prognostication. Continue reading
Jan 27 Winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger as bitter cold grips the eastern U.S. By Sophie Bates, Kristin M. Hall, Russ Bynum, Associated Press The arctic misery over the eastern half of the U.S. was expected to worsen Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 3:10 Hundreds of thousands without power in aftermath of massive winter storm By John Yang, Eliot Barnhart A massive winter storm blanketed much of the country with snow, sleet and ice over the weekend. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the winter weather, including hypothermia and sledding accidents. Millions of Americans now face bitter temperatures for… Continue watching