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Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
Read full article: Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative controlThe Northeast is keeping a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continue to burn amid very dry weather.
Manhunt underway for suspect who shot at DPS troopers in northeast Houston
Read full article: Manhunt underway for suspect who shot at DPS troopers in northeast HoustonAuthorities in Houston are searching for a suspect who fled a traffic stop and fired at officers during a foot chase on Tuesday night.
Wind power expansion meets grassroots resistance in Brazil's Northeast
Read full article: Wind power expansion meets grassroots resistance in Brazil's NortheastWind energy is booming in Brazil's dry and windy Northeast, but some projects are drawing criticism as it becomes clear that certain communities have benefited while others have not.
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
Read full article: Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pumpThe Biden administration says it's releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer.
9 people found malnourished with injuries inside Fort Bend County group home
Read full article: 9 people found malnourished with injuries inside Fort Bend County group homeSeveral people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why
Read full article: It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is whyScientists say the back-to-back storms that lashed the Northeast in January were more of a sign of things to come than an anomaly.
Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
Read full article: Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travelA major winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekend
Read full article: A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekendA winter weather system moving through the U.S. is expected to wallop the East Coast this weekend with a mix of snow and freezing rain.
Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US
Read full article: Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the USNearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City.
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
Read full article: Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the yearNearly 200 million people in the United States, or 60% of the U.S. population, are under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch and have been since Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reported
Read full article: Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reportedA large storm system is taking aim at the Northeast, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused 10 deaths in the South.
Stuck container ship in Chesapeake Bay finally refloated
Read full article: Stuck container ship in Chesapeake Bay finally refloatedA container ship the length of more than three football fields has finally been pried from the muddy bottom of the Chesapeake Bay more than a month after it ran aground.
Brrr! Some schools close as extreme cold grips US Northeast
Read full article: Brrr! Some schools close as extreme cold grips US NortheastA mass of arctic air swept into the Northeast, bringing bone-chilling sub-zero temperatures and closing schools across the region for the second time in less than a week.
EXPLAINER: How Ida can be so deadly 1000 miles from landfall
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How Ida can be so deadly 1000 miles from landfallMeteorologists say natural and man-made forces made Ida deadly and devastating in the New York and New Jersey area even though the weakened storm made landfall more than 1,000 miles away.
U.S. Passport Agency ends walk-in service at Vermont office
Read full article: U.S. Passport Agency ends walk-in service at Vermont officeThe U.S. Passport Agency has ended its no appointment walk-in service at its Vermont's office after it was overwhelmed by people seeking documents for overseas travel.
Free Fishing Day: Fish in any public body of water in Texas for free this Saturday
Read full article: Free Fishing Day: Fish in any public body of water in Texas for free this SaturdaySaturday, June 5 is Free Fishing Day in Texas. That means you can drop a line and fish in any public body of water for free. No fishing license is required.
Good Samaritans rescue family of 7 from burning home
Read full article: Good Samaritans rescue family of 7 from burning homeNORTHEAST HOUSTON – Some brave neighbors jumped into action when they saw a house on fire in their neighborhood and rescued a family of seven. “I tried kicking the door down between them inside and me outside,” said neighbor Christian Cardenas. Almaguer, along with Cardenas, George Cardenas, and Ivan Madrigal, looked outside and saw smoke coming from a home across the street. The Good Samaritans helped the family escape through the front door. AdThe Red Cross is helping the family and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
'A long two days': Major storm pummels Northeast with snow
Read full article: 'A long two days': Major storm pummels Northeast with snowAlthough the heaviest parts of the storm had moved through the metropolitan area by Monday evening, lighter snow showers were expected to continue virtually all day Tuesday, forecaster James Tomasini said. “We’re looking at a long two days here,” New York Gov. Across the Northeast, many coronavirus vaccination sites closed Monday. AdHundreds of flights and many trains and were canceled, and aboveground New York City subway service stopped at 2 p.m. In recent days, a storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest, with some areas getting the most snow in several years.
Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest
Read full article: Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest"Rosie" runs in the snow on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Washington. It was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.
US home construction jumps 5.8% in December to 1.67 million
Read full article: US home construction jumps 5.8% in December to 1.67 millionThe number of newly issued permits to build fresh housing rose 6.2% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)WASHINGTON – U.S. home construction jumped 5.8% in December to 1.67 million units, a 14-year high that topped the strongest annual showing from the country's builders in 15 years. For the year, construction began on 1.45 million units, up 4.8% from 2019 and the best pace since construction starts totaled 1.8 million units in 2006. For December, construction of single-family homes increased by 7.8% to 1.23 million units. Construction rose 13.6% in the Midwest, 11.2% in the West and 1.3% in the South.
'If not one thing, it's another': Storm rolls into Northeast
Read full article: 'If not one thing, it's another': Storm rolls into NortheastA woman waits for a Long Island Rail Road train in the Queens borough of New York as snow falls at the start of an oncoming snow storm, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Snow was falling from northern Virginia to points north of New York City by late afternoon. “Our theme today ought to be, ‘If it’s not one thing, it’s another,’” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said as he gave residents storm guidance that's new this year — mask up if you help your neighbors shovel. In New York City, officials braced for the biggest storm in about three years.
The Latest: Record snowfall projected in Pennsylvania
Read full article: The Latest: Record snowfall projected in Pennsylvania(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)NEW YORK – The latest developments on the winter storm moving across the Northeast (all times local):3:30 p.m. Heavy snow has been falling for a couple hours in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where forecasters said a six-decade-old record for a December snowfall could be broken. Gina Raimondo’s office said Wednesday that all indoor and outdoor sites booked through the state’s testing website will be shuttered on Thursday. A winter storm warning has been issued for Providence and Kent counties from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday. Meanwhile, New Jersey is poised to restrict commercial traffic from some highways because of the impending snow storm.
August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gains
Read full article: August US home building slides 5.1% after months of gainsWASHINGTON U.S. housing construction fell a surprising 5.1% in August after three months of strong gains when home builders ramped up projects following a pandemic-induced shutdown in March and April. Applications for building permits, which is a good barometer of future activity, dipped a slight 0.9% in August to a seasonally adjusted 1.47 million but that decline followed solid gains in the previous three months including a 17.9% rise in July. While the drop-off in new homes was greater than economists had expected, construction remains 51.6% above an April low. Declines in activity were led by the Northeast, where home construction fell 33.1%. Strength in August came from solid gains of 28.4% in the Midwest and 19.5% in the West.
See nearly 50 photos of non-venomous snakes that can be found in Texas
Read full article: See nearly 50 photos of non-venomous snakes that can be found in TexasScarlet SnakeDistribution: Southeast, Northeast, South, Midwest5. RacerDistribution: Southeast, Southwest, Canada, Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, South6. Ring-necked SnakeDistribution: Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, Northwest, South, Canada8. Rat SnakeDistribution: Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, South, Canada13. Smooth Earth SnakeDistribution: Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, South