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Maria may sideswipe North Carolina, pound East Coast beaches with rough surf this week

Hurricane Maria will likely come close enough to North Carolina to trigger gusty winds and rain, while unleashing… More
Puerto Rico faces long-term power outages, fears of a dam collapse

Puerto Rico faces a power outage crisis that could last for months as well as fears of the Guajataca Dam possibly… More
Anxiety grows among families in Mexico as search for survivors continues

The death toll has now reached up to 319 people while searches for survivors become more urgent. More
Tropical lull following Maria, Lee may not last through early October

While no new threats are lurking behind Maria and Lee this week, residents of the Caribbean and United States should… More
Tropical Storm Pilar to unleash flooding, mudslides across southwestern Mexico

Tropical Storm Pilar is expected to churn up rough seas and raise the risk for flooding downpours across southwestern… More
Family survives lightning strike during camping

A family was out camping in Sequoia National Park, California when it took a turn for the worst. Fortunately, they… More
Fracking byproducts buried in Colorado landfills illegally

Improper dumping of byproduct waste in landfills has Colorado health and environment officials concerned. More

Hurricane Maria to near North Carolina coast

Maria may sideswipe North Carolina, pound East Coast beaches with rough surf this week

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 8:22:20 PM EDT

Hurricane Maria will likely come close enough to North Carolina to trigger gusty winds and rain, while unleashing dangerous seas elsewhere along the East Coast this week.
Puerto Rico faces long-term power outages, fears of a dam collapse

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Not only is the US territory facing power outages that could last up to six months, a crack in the Guajataca Dam ignites fear of a collapse.
Tropical lull following Maria, Lee may not last through early October

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 6:41:22 PM EDT

While no new threats are lurking behind Maria and Lee this week, residents of the Caribbean and United States should not let their guard down as tropical season is far from over.
Fracking byproducts buried in Colorado landfills illegally

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Colorado health and environment officials are concerned about unauthorized landfills dumping byproduct waste from oil and gas industries. They are looking to develop regulations that would improve waste handling.
How long will summer hang on in the midwestern, northeastern US?

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 2:25:02 PM EDT

The cold front that is expected to whisk Hurricane Maria back out to sea after it nears North Carolina will trim the summerlike warmth out of the midwestern and northeastern United States this week.
Puerto Rico faces long recovery with widespread devastation

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A compilation of photos show the extensive devastation inflicted on the US territory after Hurricane Maria. Home and businesses are destroyed and trees and power lines are down. Recovery of the damage could take months to complete.
Tropical Storm Pilar to unleash flooding, mudslides across southwestern Mexico

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 5:10:10 PM EDT

Tropical Storm Pilar is expected to churn up rough seas and raise the risk for flooding downpours across southwestern Mexico this week.
Anxiety grows among families in Mexico as search for survivors continues

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Rescuers are looking for more survivors days after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake shook the central region of Mexico. While searching, another earthquake shook the state of Oaxaca.
Latest Mexico earthquake causes buildings to sway in Mexico City; Death toll tops 315

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 6:58:09 PM EDT

After a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Mexico and left 319 dead last week, another earthquake struck on Saturday and caused buildings to sway in Mexico City.
Bright fireball shoots across sky in Netherlands

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People across the Netherlands spotted this fireball crossing over the Dutch night skies on Sept. 21. Sightings were also reported in Belgium and France. This video was shot from the town of Noordwijk.
North Korea nuclear tests: How far will radiation travel if a leak occurs?

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 11:13:25 AM EDT

Recent earthquakes near North Korea’s nuclear test site have raised questions as to how far radioactive material would travel if an underground atomic explosion triggers a leak.
San Juan streets still flooded after Maria

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Just a few days after the island was devastated, many areas of Puerto Rico including its capital, San Juan, remain underwater. At least 18 people were killed by the storm and some areas could be without power for an estimated four to six months.
Fears of volcanic eruption force over 35,000 to evacuate in Bali

Weather News - September 24, 2017, 10:41:43 AM EDT

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes on the Indonesian island of Bali due to fears of Mount Agung potentially erupting.
From Earth to Asteroid Bennu by a slingshot

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NASA spacecraft, OSIRIS-REX is on a journey to the near-Earth asteroid, Bennu. To get there, it took a detour past Earth's southern hemisphere for a gravity assist that would slingshot the spacecraft to the asteroid. It will reach Bennu in 2018.
6 ways to purify drinking water in emergency situations

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In an emergency situation where regular water service has been interrupted – like a hurricane, flood or water pipe breakage – it is not only important to have a water supply, but also to have ways of treating water if needed.
Why do leaves change color in the fall?

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Aug 30, 2016; 1:02 PM ET Ever wonder why leaves change color when fall rolls around? Find out here.