Fever chart: Earth had its hottest decade on record in 2010s
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
The decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second-warmest year on record, two U.S. agencies reported Wednesday. And scientists said they see no end to the way man-made climate change keeps shattering records.
Smoke from Australian bushfires reaches South America, UN reports
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
The fires have caused hazardous air quality in major cities throughout Australia and part of New Zealand, and now the smoke has drifted thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, first reaching Argentina and Chile Monday.
Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe among dozens of celebs donating to help fight Australia wildfires
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Nicole Kidman, her husband Keith Urban and Russell Crowe were among dozens of celebrities who have donated to relief funds connected to the devastating Australia wildfires.
Australia’s destructive wildfires seen from space in NASA images
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
NASA released images showing the devastation from the bushfires burning all over Australia.
Out-of-control vehicle narrowly misses tow truck driver
A tow truck driver and a police officer in Anchorage, Alaska had a close call while helping a disabled vehicle on the side of a highway.
A tow truck driver and a police officer in Anchorage, Alaska had a close call while helping a disabled vehicle on the side of a highway.
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Former 911 dispatcher who told drowning woman to ‘shut up’ cleared of wrongdoing
The department received hundreds of phone calls saying Donna Reneau was disrespectful for scolding Debra Stevens as she sobbed and asked for help, at one point telling her to "shut up."
The department received hundreds of phone calls saying Donna Reneau was disrespectful for scolding Debra Stevens as she sobbed and asked for help, at one point telling her to "shut up."
Snow squall sweeps through Westchester County (time-lapse video)
Twitter user Curtis St. John posted a time-lapse video showing a snow squall blowing through Purchase in Westchester County.
Twitter user Curtis St. John posted a time-lapse video showing a snow squall blowing through Purchase in Westchester County.
Arctic cold front with dangerous snow squalls hits New York area
Dangerous snow squalls could hit parts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Be prepared for hazardous road conditions, strong wind, and very cold temperatures.
Dangerous snow squalls could hit parts of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania on Wednesday. Be prepared for hazardous road conditions, strong wind, and very cold temperatures.
What is a bomb cyclone a.k.a. bombogenesis?
We hear the weather term "bomb cyclone" a lot these days. But it isn't new. Nick Gregory explains what it means and how this type of weather system impacts New York.
We hear the weather term "bomb cyclone" a lot these days. But it isn't new. Nick Gregory explains what it means and how this type of weather system impacts New York.
Toddler carried baby half mile in -31 degree temperatures
Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.
Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.
Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
Winter weather alerts issued for millions as storm moves across parts of US
Winter conditions over the weekend triggered deadly crashes in the Central Plains and Midwest, while a storm was set to bring more snow and freezing rain into the Northeast.
Winter conditions over the weekend triggered deadly crashes in the Central Plains and Midwest, while a storm was set to bring more snow and freezing rain into the Northeast.
Storm winds toss tourist around icy pavement in Iceland
Video shared on social media shows a tourist in Reykjavík struggling to walk against the blizzard-strength wind.
Video shared on social media shows a tourist in Reykjavík struggling to walk against the blizzard-strength wind.
Powerful storm seen from inside patrol ship
A monster storm slammed northwest Iceland this week, prompting flight cancellations and power outages. A patrol ship with Iceland's Coast Guard powered through the storm.
A monster storm slammed northwest Iceland this week, prompting flight cancellations and power outages. A patrol ship with Iceland's Coast Guard powered through the storm.
School closings, delayed openings for Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Schools in the New York City region are reporting closures and delayed openings.
Schools in the New York City region are reporting closures and delayed openings.
‘Fingerprints’ of climate change marking increasingly extreme weather events, research suggests
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Drought, intense heat waves, exceptional precipitation and record-low sea ice were extreme weather events made more likely by human-caused climate change, according to new research published Monday.
Icy conditions persist while dig out begins
The last of the snow was falling over parts of the Tristate Region Tuesday.
The last of the snow was falling over parts of the Tristate Region Tuesday.
Snowstorm hits New York City region
Some parts of New York could see as much as a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm slams the northeast.
Some parts of New York could see as much as a foot of snow as a powerful winter storm slams the northeast.
NJ state offices closed due to treacherous weather
State government offices in New Jersey will close early as the state faces the threat of snow and wintry weather following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
State government offices in New Jersey will close early as the state faces the threat of snow and wintry weather following the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.