Jury selection for former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial is on pause until Thursday. Only seven jurors have been chosen so far. Another Ivy League university president testifies before Congress. We see what she has to say about anti-Semitism on campus. Two Colorado counties sued the state over immigration-related laws. Find out more about […]
WINCHESTER, Ind.—Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce storm system that unleashed suspected twisters and damaged homes and businesses in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana on Thursday. Chief Deputy Joe Kopus of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office in Bellefontaine, Ohio, confirmed the fatalities in an email to The Associated Press early […]
RENO, Nev.—A powerful blizzard howled Saturday in the Sierra Nevada as the biggest storm of the season shut down a long stretch of Interstate 80 in California and gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. More than 10 feet (3 meters) of snow was expected at […]
RENO, Nev.—California authorities shut down 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the biggest snow storm of the season bore down on the Sierra Nevada, where residents were urged to take shelter and stay off roads as they prepared for up to 10 feet of snow in some areas and damaging winds. “AAANNNDD WE’RE […]
Severe weather, including scattered thunderstorms and possible tornadoes, is likely to affect multiple parts of the Midwest throughout this week, according to forecasters. The severe weather, which is due to a powerful cross-country storm that started on Feb. 25, is expected to bring heavy mountain snow and blizzards to the West of the United States. […]
PHOENIX—Heavy snow shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona on Thursday while low-lying clouds delayed dozens of flights in Phoenix, after storms earlier this week battered California and left a muddy mess. The mountainous region of northern Arizona recorded 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snowfall or more in some locations with more expected […]
LOS ANGELES—A storm that parked itself over Southern California for days, unleashing historic downpours that caused hundreds of landslides, was expected to move out of the region after one final drenching Wednesday, but authorities warned of the continued threat of collapsing hillsides. One of the wettest storms in Southern California history unleashed at least 475 […]
LOS ANGELES—One of the wettest storms in Southern California history unleashed at least 475 mudslides in the Los Angeles area after dumping more than half the amount of rainfall the city typically gets in a season in just two days, and officials warned Tuesday that the threat was not over yet. “Our hillsides are already […]
Strong winds and heavy rain pummel California. Residents are bracing for more storms in the coming days. The United States moves forward with retaliation plans in response to the Jordan drone strike. Oregon declares a state of emergency over the spike in fentanyl. The state has a multi-level approach to the crisis. A California judge […]
A “significant” winter storm is set to bring heavy snow to many in the Plains and create “hazardous” travel conditions, while much of the country can expect a wet, rainy Christmas, the National Weather Service said. In an update posted on Monday, the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center said that the storm will “let […]
A powerful storm will traverse nearly 1,500 miles of the US through the weekend and unload snow, severe thunderstorms and flooding rain along its path, culminating in the eighth consecutive dreary weekend in parts of the Northeast. The storm will dump the first significant snow of the season on parts of the Rockies, where low-elevation […]
BAR HARBOR, Maine—Atlantic storm Lee pummeled a large swath of New England and Maritime Canada with destructive winds, rough surf and torrential rains that toppled trees, flooded roadways and cut power to tens of thousands on Saturday. One person was killed in Maine when a tree limb fell on his vehicle. The center of the […]
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.—At least seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people, while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings and leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power, officials said. The National Weather Service on Friday said an EF-2 tornado with a maximum wind […]
Firefighters continue to battle a massive blaze in the California desert. A strong storm helped, but wind shifts could be dangerous for fire crews. The illegal lab found in Fresno County continues to draw concern. One expert on China says there could be more secret labs around the country. Rent is due soon for people […]
Claude Ronnie Msowoya and his family spent three days trying to get to Johannesburg, South Africa, only to be forced to return to the start of his journey by train, without his baggage. Msowoya told CNN that his United Airlines flight from Boston to Newark airport was delayed Sunday, which caused him and his family […]
Severe storms Wednesday afternoon in the U.S. Southeast have brought damaging winds, hail, as well as tornadoes to various parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, according to multiple reports. The National Weather Service (NWS) throughout Wednesday issued numerous tornado warnings, mainly in southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia. The federal weather agency also […]
NAHA, Japan—Heavy rains intensified by Tropical Storm Mawar fell on Japan’s main archipelago Friday, halting trains and triggering floods and mudslides in central and western regions where residents were urged to use caution or evacuate. Up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) of rain was forecast in parts of western and central Japan through Saturday evening. […]
COLE, Okla.—Strong storms including tornadoes, winds and hail moved through parts of the central U.S., killing at least two people, causing injuries, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Iowa, with forecasters warning people to find shelter. […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale—causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport, and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region. The city of Fort Lauderdale released a statement Wednesday evening urging residents and visitors to stay […]
