The heat that built across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic over the weekend peaked on Monday, ahead of locally severe thunderstorms projected to pester the region into Tuesday. more
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle was going through his usual routine Monday, preparing if needed for a save, when general manager Mike Rizzo sought him out.
Rizzo wanted to discuss two things: The Nationals were trading for two-time All-Star reliever Kelvin Herrera, and Doolittle was going to keep his ninth-inning job.
Getting a jump on the trade deadline, the Nationals picked up right-hander Herrera from the Kansas City Royals for three minor leaguers, adding him to a back end of the bullpen that already includes the lefty Doolittle and righties Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler.… More
Multiple days of downpours are likely to lead to isolated flooding from the central Plains to the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians this week.
NASA has pinpointed hotspots around the world where freshwater supplies are in danger through one-of-a-kind study using satellites.
Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, but it's critical to know the warning signs and to react swiftly.
Heavy storms moving across the Upper Midwest this weekend created hazardous flooding that resulted in many road closures and a dam failure.
Heavy storms moving across the Upper Midwest this weekend created hazardous flooding that resulted in many road closures and a dam failure.
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A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rattled Japan early on Monday morning near the major metropolitan area of Osaka, injuring hundreds and leaving at least four dead.
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