Feb 29 Firefighters try to tame Texas wildfires before hot, windy weekend By Sean Murphy, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press The explosive growth of the second-largest wildfire in Texas history slowed as snow fell and winds and temperatures dipped, but the massive blaze was still untamed and threatening more death and destruction. Continue reading
Feb 27 Texas Panhandle wildfire expands rapidly, prompting evacuations By Associated Press Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned nearly 400 square miles. Continue reading
Feb 08 PHOTOS: Icelandic volcano begins erupting again, spewing lava and cutting off heat and hot water By Marco Di Marco, Associated Press A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky. Continue reading
Feb 02 Punxsutawney Phil sees an early spring ahead By Associated Press Phil predicts more winter far more often than he sees an early spring, not a bad bet for February and March in western Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Feb 01 Atmospheric river drenches California, with another expected on Sunday By John Antczak, Associated Press Heavy rain and gusty winds that began hitting the San Francisco Bay Area on Wednesday moved south and arrived in Los Angeles in time to snarl the Thursday morning commute. Continue reading
Jan 22 7.1 earthquake strikes remote western China, state media says By Associated Press Tremors were felt as far away as the neighboring countries Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Continue reading
Jan 05 Survivors found in homes smashed by Japan quake, but dozens are still missing By Yuri Kageyama, Hiro Komae, Ayaka McGill, Associated Press Deaths climbed Friday to 94 people, and 222 people were missing after a series of powerful quakes rattled Japan's western coast and triggered tsunamis. Continue reading
Nov 02 Storm Ciaran’s record-breaking winds whip across western Europe, leaving millions without power By Associated Press Winds of more than 190 kilometers per hour (118 mph) slammed the northern tip of France’s Atlantic coast, uprooting trees and blowing out windows. Continue reading
Oct 27 Desperation grows in Mexico following Hurricane Otis amid slow government response By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Despite hopes of incoming aid by many in Acapulco, the coastal city of 1 million once known for its beachside glamour was still in a state of complete chaos by the end of Thursday. Continue reading
Sep 21 How to help Libya’s flood victims By Miriam Barcenas The U.N. estimates more than 250,000 people have been affected by Libyan flooding. Here's how you can help. Continue reading