California unveils earthquake warning systemNew system sends earthquake warnings through an app and the wireless system that issues Amber Alerts; insight from Richard Allen, director of the UC … [Read more...] about Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles central California
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Bear rescued from Colorado wildfire; blaze near Durango grows to over 2,700 acres
A young bear was rescued Tuesday after it was found badly injured near a Colorado wildfire that's scorched more than 2,700 acres, according to officials.Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a news … [Read more...] about Bear rescued from Colorado wildfire; blaze near Durango grows to over 2,700 acres
Arizona wildfire now the largest in US after doubling in size, burn scar seen from space
A raging wildfire burning northeast of Phoenix, Ariz., is now the largest active fire in the nation, doubling in size Tuesday and spurring more evacuations.Officials from the Tonto National Forest … [Read more...] about Arizona wildfire now the largest in US after doubling in size, burn scar seen from space
Flood threat for Southeast, snow for northern Rockies as critical fire weather persists over the Southwest
Another day of wet weather is on tap Tuesday as the flood threat continues in the Southeast, and the other side of the country faces possible fire and ice.An area of low pressure that's hanging out … [Read more...] about Flood threat for Southeast, snow for northern Rockies as critical fire weather persists over the Southwest
Maryland nursing home hit with ‘tragic’ coronavirus outbreak, as 66 test positive, 11 hospitalized, governor says
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.Dozens of people have tested positive for coronavirus at a nursing home in the suburbs west of Baltimore, … [Read more...] about Maryland nursing home hit with ‘tragic’ coronavirus outbreak, as 66 test positive, 11 hospitalized, governor says
Mississippi tornado levels Dollar General store, damages other buildings
A tornado ripped through northeastern Mississippi on Tuesday evening, leveling a Dollar General store and damaging several other buildings.After the twister passed, the store in Tishomingo, about 242 … [Read more...] about Mississippi tornado levels Dollar General store, damages other buildings
Coronavirus pandemic sends some to second homes, vacation towns tell tourists ‘don’t come here’
As tens of millions of Americans are told to stay home and avoid gatherings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some are heading to vacation homes in communities that are telling … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic sends some to second homes, vacation towns tell tourists ‘don’t come here’
Illinois Gov. Pritzker slams ‘profoundly un-American’, ‘racist speech’ on coronavirus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared to implicitly criticize President Trump during a Saturday coronavirus response briefing in Chicago.Pritzker, a Democrat, outlined his forthcoming "stay-at-home" … [Read more...] about Illinois Gov. Pritzker slams ‘profoundly un-American’, ‘racist speech’ on coronavirus
Illinois Gov. Pritzker slams ‘profoundly un-American’, ‘racist speech’ on coronavirus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker appeared to implicitly criticize President Trump during a Saturday coronavirus response briefing in Chicago.Pritzker, a Democrat, outlined his forthcoming "stay-at-home" … [Read more...] about Illinois Gov. Pritzker slams ‘profoundly un-American’, ‘racist speech’ on coronavirus
Katrina-era FEMA director: Trump invoking Stafford Act was ‘smart,’ important
Michael Brown, who led the federal emergency response to Hurricane Katrina, says President Trump was "smart" to invoke the Stafford Act and Defense Production Act to help battle the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Katrina-era FEMA director: Trump invoking Stafford Act was ‘smart,’ important
