Trio of storms to parade through West Coast, shut down wildfire season
A bomb cyclone that looks almost like a hurricane in satellite imagery will be the catalyst for a series of storms poised to bring an end to wildfire season -- and also pose a slew of hazards across the region.
Worried and elated? Bomb cyclone prompts strong reactions
Some have been praying for rain as drought has worsened and another fire season has taken its toll. On social media, the reaction to the big weather forecast was something of a catharsis.
Storm Aurore blasts western Europe with flooding rain, damaging winds
The powerful windstorm slammed northern France with winds equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane. In the U.K, the Thames Barrier was closed for the 200th time to prevent serious flooding around the capital.
16 outdoor Halloween decorations that'll impress your neighbors
Whether you're going for downright spooky or just plain silly, here are some great options -- including some decorations that are in between.
Historians pinpoint the very 'worst year' ever to be alive
Next time you think we have it hard today, remember what life was like during this truly terrible year. Even after it ended, a decade of pain and suffering followed.
Diver uncovers 'beautiful, rare find' off Israel coast
A diver exploring the floor of the Mediterranean Sea last weekend discovered an object that allows one’s imagination to travel back to a time of knights, armor and swords.
