Daunting recovery underway in tornado-devastated Mississippi
March 27, 2023 GMTROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Help began pouring into one of the poorest regions of the U.S. after a deadly tornado tore a path of destruction for more than an hour across a long swath of Mississippi, even as furious new storms Sunday struck across the Deep South.
Churches provide solace in tornado-ravaged Mississippi Delta
March 26, 2023 GMTROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — As a deadly tornado tore through the lower Mississippi Delta, the Rev. Mary Stewart clung to a door in the hallway of her Rolling Fork home, shielding herself from the branches and chunks of debris that came flying through her shattered windows.
‘There’s nothing left’: Deep South tornadoes kill 26
March 26, 2023 GMTROLLING FORK, Miss. (AP) — Rescuers raced Saturday to search for survivors and help hundreds of people left homeless after a powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire blocks as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour.
Tornadoes deadliest in Mississippi since 2011
March 25, 2023 GMTWith at least 25 people dead in Mississippi, tornadoes that ravaged parts of the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade, according to National Weather Service records.
Ski Report
March 22, 2023 GMTChestnut Mountain — Closed for Snow Sports
African nations consider swapping debt for climate funding
March 21, 2023 GMTMOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — African countries saddled with debt and ravaged by losses and damages from weather events like cyclones, drought and extreme temperatures have agreed to consider swapping debt to invest in climate action in a meeting of finance ministers in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
3 Kurds reportedly shot dead celebrating new year in Syria
March 20, 2023 GMTBEIRUT (AP) — Turkey-backed opposition fighters in Syria fatally shot at least three ethnic Kurds who were celebrating a holiday late Monday by lighting fires, Syrian opposition activists and pro-government media said.
Baldwin storms home at SDC Championship for maiden victory
March 19, 2023 GMTST. FRANCIS BAY, South Africa (AP) — Matthew Baldwin claimed his maiden title on the European tour in style Sunday by storming to a seven-shot victory at the SDC Championship in South Africa.
Johannessen, Baldwin lead, still to finish 3rd rounds at SDC
March 18, 2023 GMTST. FRANCIS BAY, South Africa (AP) — Kristian Krogh Johannessen and Matthew Baldwin shared the lead at the SDC Championship in South Africa on Saturday when the third round was suspended because of fading light.
Brun leads in South Africa as 2nd round hit by high winds
March 17, 2023 GMTST. FRANCIS BAY, South Africa (AP) — Julien Brun took the lead at the SDC Championship on 8 under par before high winds forced the second round to be suspended on Friday.
Spain: Long-term drought to bring more heatwaves, widlfires
March 17, 2023 GMTMADRID (AP) — Spain has officially entered a period of long-term drought, owing to high temperatures and low rainfall over the past three years, and likely faces another year of heatwaves and forest fires.
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief -- and flood risk
March 16, 2023 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen drought’s grip on parts of the western U.S. as national forecasters and climate experts warned Thursday that some areas should expect more flooding as the snow begins to melt.
Flood deaths in Turkey’s earthquake-stricken area rise to 16
March 16, 2023 GMTRescue teams on Thursday retrieved two more bodies after floods struck two Turkish provinces that were already devastated by last month’s powerful earthquake, raising the death toll in the new disaster to 16.
NH gets disaster declaration following December storm
March 16, 2023 GMTCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for New Hampshire following damage caused by a severe storm and flooding that happened around Christmas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
Storms end Southern California water restrictions for 7M
March 16, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang Wednesday, bringing flooded roadways, landslides and toppled trees to the southern part of the state as well as drought-busting rainfall that meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.
What makes storm a nor’easter? What’s an atmospheric river?
March 15, 2023 GMTA winter storm carrying heavy, wet snow — a true nor'easter — battered parts of the northeastern U.S. this week.
Floods kill 14 in Turkish earthquake-battered provinces
March 15, 2023 GMTANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Floods caused by torrential rains hit two Turkish provinces that were devastated by last month’s catastrophic earthquake, killing at least 14 people and increasing the misery for thousands who were left homeless, officials said Wednesday.
Late-winter storm pummels Northeast with heavy, wet snow
March 15, 2023 GMTPITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A winter storm dumped heavy, wet snow in parts of the Northeast on Tuesday, causing tens of thousands of power outages, widespread school closings, dangerous driving conditions and a plane to slide off a taxiway.
Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov out for season with torn ACL
March 14, 2023 GMTRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov is out for the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs because of a torn ligament in his right knee, a significant blow for a Stanley Cup contender.
Nevada utility seeks OK to spend $373M on ‘resilience’ plan
March 14, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s dominant electric utility is asking state regulators to approve a $373 million maintenance and infrastructure resilience plan that executives say is needed to protect against extreme weather, wildfires and natural disasters.
Death toll climbs as Cyclone Freddy slams Malawi, Mozambique
March 14, 2023 GMTBLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — An unrelenting Cyclone Freddy that is currently battering southern Africa has killed at least 56 people in Malawi and Mozambique since it struck the continent for a second time on Saturday night, authorities in both countries have confirmed.
Landslide in Indonesia kills at least 11; dozens missing
March 6, 2023 GMTJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A landslide caused by torrential rain killed at least 11 people and left dozens of others missing on an island in Indonesia’s remote Natuna regency on Monday, disaster officials said.
Snow blankets Northeast as cleanup begins from deadly storm
March 4, 2023 GMTCleanup began in battered parts of the South and Midwest after a sprawling storm system produced ferocious winds and heavy snow that caused widespread damage and multiple deaths before racing through the Northeast on Saturday.
Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reported
March 4, 2023 GMTA large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, 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 a wide swath of the South and Midwest.
Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow
February 28, 2023 GMTExtreme heat is a health crisis, Columbia experts say
February 28, 2023 GMTThe record-breaking heat Earth endured during the summer of 2022 will be repeated without a robust international effort to address climate change, a panel of scientists warned Monday.
Heat-related deaths, wildfires, extreme rainfall, and persistent drought are expected to become increasingly severe as both ocean and atmospheric temperatures continue to rise, the experts said.
Parts of New Mexico under watch for high winds, blowing dust
February 26, 2023 GMTSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued another high wind watch Monday for parts of New Mexico along with a blowing dust advisory.
Numerous power outages were reported Sunday across Albuquerque and other parts of the state due to extremely high winds.
Winter storms sow more chaos, shut down much of Portland
February 24, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winter storms sowed more chaos across the U.S. on Thursday, shutting down much of Oregon's largest city with almost a foot of snow and paralyzing travel from parts of the Pacific Coast all the way to the northern Plains.
Weakened Cyclone Freddy batters Madagascar, killing 4
February 22, 2023 GMTANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — A weakened Cyclone Freddy which pummeled Madagascar Tuesday night with heavy rains and strong destructive winds, killing four people, is continuing to wreak havoc in the southwest of the Indian Ocean nation.
New Zealand needs to rebuild for weather resilience, PM says
February 21, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — After last week's damaging cyclone, New Zealand needs to rebuild with more resilient infrastructure to cope with more frequent and intense weather events, the prime minister said Tuesday.
New Zealand loses Jamieson, Henry for 1st test vs England
February 13, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Kyle Jamieson has been forced out of New Zealand’s first cricket test against England that starts on Thursday because of a stress fracture of the back.
Fellow fast bowler Matt Henry is also unavailable because of the birth of his first child.
Japan, Philippines agree to sharply boost defense ties
February 9, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Thursday to sharply boost their defense ties, allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory, as tensions rise in Asia amid China’s growing influence.
Earthquake stuns Syria’s Aleppo even after war’s horrors
February 9, 2023 GMTBEIRUT (AP) — For years, the people of Aleppo bore the brunt of bombardment and fighting when their city, once Syria’s largest and most cosmopolitan, was among the civil war’s fiercest battle zones.
Greece: 3 dead after boat with migrants hits rocks
February 7, 2023 GMTATHENS, Greece (AP) — Three migrants died and 16 others were rescued off the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday after a dinghy transporting them from the nearby coast of Turkey hit rocks in high winds, authorities said.
Tropical storm leaves 30 dead, 20 missing in Madagascar
January 30, 2023 GMTANTANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Flooding and landslides caused by the passage of tropical storm Cheneso across Madagascar caused 30 deaths, left 20 people missing and affected tens of thousands across the Indian Ocean island nation, according to a provisional assessment Monday.
S. Dakota tribes seek disaster declaration in storm recovery
January 27, 2023 GMTPIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s congressional delegation wrote letters to President Joe Biden in support of the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations’ requests for a major disaster declaration following winter storms that left six people dead.
After 18 years, $1.5B dike repair done at Florida’s Lake O
January 25, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project was officially completed Wednesday to repair the sprawling dike around Florida's Lake Okeechobee that protects thousands of people from potentially catastrophic flooding during hurricanes.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee sworn in for 2nd term
January 21, 2023 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee kicked off his second term on Saturday, promising to focus over the next four years on improving aging transportation systems, advocating for better conservation efforts and protecting the state's most vulnerable children.
Taliban say 78 dead due to wintry weather in Afghanistan
January 19, 2023 GMTISLAMABAD (AP) — Taliban officials said Thursday that 78 people have died in just over a week during Afghanistan's harsh winter, deepening the country's humanitarian crisis.
Shafiullah Rahimi, a Taliban spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Disaster Management, said the deaths occurred since Jan.
Olympic champ Gut-Behrami beats Italian trio to win super-G
January 15, 2023 GMTST. ANTON, Austria (AP) — Lara Gut-Behrami beat three Italian skiers Sunday to win a women’s World Cup super-G that ended early due to high winds.
The Swiss Olympic champion's body language after finishing suggested she was far from happy with her performance, but her leading time still stood after all other favourites had completed their runs.
As tornadoes hit, survivors hid in tubs, shipping container
January 15, 2023 GMTMARBURY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama engine mechanic took refuge in a shipping container as a tornado from a violent storm decimated his shop and killed two of his neighbors along its destructive path across Alabama and Georgia.
As tornadoes hit, survivors hid in tubs, shipping container
January 15, 2023 GMTMARBURY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama engine mechanic took refuge in a shipping container as a tornado from a violent storm decimated his shop and killed two of his neighbors along its destructive path across Alabama and Georgia.
Newsom asks Californians to stay vigilant about more storms
January 14, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With rain-soaked California expected to see more stormy weather over the weekend and into next week, Gov.
Survivors emerge from wreckage after US storms kill 9 people
January 14, 2023 GMTSELMA, Ala. (AP) — Stunned residents tried to salvage belongings, and rescue crews pulled survivors from beneath collapsed houses Friday in the aftermath of a tornado-spawning storm system that killed at least nine people as it barreled across parts of Georgia and Alabama.
Series of drenching California storms put dent in drought
January 12, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Atmospheric rivers pounding California since late last year have coated mountains with a full winter’s worth of snow and begun raising reservoir levels — but experts say it will take much more precipitation to reverse the effects of years of drought.
Storm-weary Californians clean up, brace for another torrent
January 12, 2023 GMTSANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Laurie Morse shoveled wet sand into bags in the pouring rain Wednesday, preparing to stack them along her garage in a last ditch effort to keep out a rising creek on California’s central coast, as the storm-ravaged state braced for another round of lashing rains and damaging winds.
California deluge forces mass evacuations, boy swept away
January 10, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast and an entire seaside community that is home to Prince Harry, Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities was ordered to evacuate on the fifth anniversary of deadly mudslides there.
Vermont seeks federal damage assessment from storm, outages
January 6, 2023 GMTWATERBURY, Vt. (AP) — Vermont has requested a federal damage assessment to see if the state qualifies for a federal major disaster declaration from last month's storm that caused tens of thousands of power outages and other damage.
‘Bomb cyclone’ brings damaging winds, drenches California
January 6, 2023 GMTCAPITOLA, Calif. (AP) — Hurricane-force winds, surging surf and heavy rains from a powerful “atmospheric river” pounded California on Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands, causing flooding, and contributing to the deaths of at least two people, including a toddler whose home was crushed by a falling tree.
Survey: 3.3 million US adults displaced by natural disasters
January 5, 2023 GMTMore than 1.3% of the adult population in the U.S. was displaced by natural disasters in the past year, with hurricanes responsible for more than half of the forced relocations, according to first-of-its-kind survey results from the U.S.
Evacuations ordered as California storm knocks out power
January 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Officials in California ordered evacuations in a high-risk coastal area where mudslides killed 23 people in 2018 as a huge storm barreled into the state Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain that threatened widespread flooding and knocked out power to more than 100,000 people.
Weather Service: Storms sparked at least 6 Illinois twisters
January 4, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Severe weather that swept Illinois on Tuesday produced at least six tornadoes, the largest number of rare January tornadoes recorded in the state since 1989, the National Weather Service said.
California snowpack off to great start amid severe drought
January 4, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The snowpack covering California's mountains is off to one of its best starts in 40 years, officials announced Tuesday, raising hopes that the drought-stricken state could soon see relief in the spring when the snow melts and begins to refill parched reservoirs.
California braces for more storms following Saturday’s flood
January 3, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Northern California residents are bracing for another round of powerful storms this week after flooding from a New Year's Eve deluge killed one person, prompted the evacuation of more than 1,000 inmates in a county jail and washed away a section of a levee system that protects mostly rural farmland.
Floods in Philippines leave 51 dead, over a dozen missing
January 2, 2023 GMTMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people in the Philippines remained in emergency shelters in the wake of devastating Christmas flooding, as the death toll climbed to 51 with 19 missing, authorities said Monday.
Evacuation warnings amid flooding after California storm
January 2, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Residents of a Northern California community were ordered to evacuate ahead of imminent flooding, and evacuation warnings were in place elsewhere in rural parts of the region on New Year's Day after a powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of the state, breaching levees, snarling traffic and closing major highways.
5.4 earthquake hits California area damaged in earlier quake
January 1, 2023 GMTRIO DELL, Calif. (AP) — A moderate New Year's Day earthquake rattled the region of Northern California where a stronger quake nearly two weeks ago killed two people and left widespread damage, authorities said.
Northern Arizona tribe to get federal aid for flood damage
January 1, 2023 GMTSUPAI, Ariz. (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration made by the Havasupai Tribe in northern Arizona, freeing up funds for flood damage as it prepares to re-open for tourists after nearly three years.
Time zone by time zone, another new year sweeps into view
January 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New Year's celebrations swept across the globe, ushering in 2023 with countdowns and fireworks — and marking an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global worries over inflation.
‘Atmospheric river’ dumps heavy rain, snow across California
January 1, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California on Saturday, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state prepared to usher in a new year.
Joens, Donarski lead No. 15 Iowa State women past Texas Tech
December 31, 2022 GMTLUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Ashley Joens and Lexi Donarski scored 22 and 21 points, respectively, and No. 15 Iowa State used a strong finish to beat Texas Tech 81-58 in a Big 12 Conference opener Saturday.
Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas
December 31, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authority's recent decision to double down on fossil fuels.
Friday’s Scores
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Storm brings flooding, landslides across California
December 31, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Landslides of rock and mud closed roadways Friday across California as heavy rains kicked off what will be a series of storms poised to usher in the new year with downpours and potential flooding across much of the state and multiple feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada.
Troops join search for missing in northern Japan landslide
December 31, 2022 GMTTOKYO (AP) — A landslide destroyed about a dozen homes in northern Japan on Saturday, leaving at least two people missing, and troops were on their way to help in the rescue effort, officials said.
After storm, Tennessee death toll climbs to 8
December 30, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say eight people have died as of Thursday due to recent extreme weather conditions.
The Tennessee Department of Health said in a news release that two people have died in Shelby County and six others in Cumberland County.
Thursday’s Scores
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Bethlehem Christian Academy, Ga. 39, Academic Magnet 30
Okposo scores 3 times as Sabres beat Red Wings 6-3
December 30, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Okposo scored three times, Casey Mittelstadt had two goals and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight victory.
Jeff Skinner also scored for Buffalo, and Owen Power, Zemgus Girgensons and JJ Peterka each had two assists.
California closing out the year with heavy rain, Sierra snow
December 30, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A new series of storms began dropping more rain on California Thursday, raising concerns that the already drenched northern and central parts of the state could see flooding when a potent atmospheric river arrives by the weekend.
Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard
December 29, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The wallop of a two-day blizzard that struck Buffalo over the weekend and the sense of desperation that came with it hit home for Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams on Christmas Eve, when he trudged through the storm to check on his mother-in-law.
New Mexico seeks changes to US rules for wildfire claims
December 29, 2022 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is asking that changes be made to rules proposed by the U.S. government as it processes damage claims from a historic wildfire sparked by forest managers.
Death toll climbs as blizzard-battered Buffalo area digs out
December 29, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Roads reopened Thursday in storm-besieged Buffalo as authorities continued searching for people who may have died or are stuck and suffering after last week's blizzard.
National Guard checks homes in Buffalo for blizzard victims
December 29, 2022 GMTBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The National Guard went door to door in parts of Buffalo on Wednesday to check on people who lost power during the area’s deadliest winter storm in decades, and authorities faced the tragic possibility of finding more victims amid melting snow.
Wednesday’s Scores
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Rain, floods in Philippines leave 32 dead, others missing
December 29, 2022 GMTMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Heavy rains and floods that devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend have left at least 32 dead and 24 missing, the national disaster response agency said Thursday.
Deaths, flooding as storm hit Oregon and Washington state
December 29, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A winter storm that brought powerful wind gusts to Oregon on Tuesday caused at least two fatal car accidents that left four people dead, preliminary police investigations have found.
Whale Watch Week returns in-person in Oregon after pandemic
December 29, 2022 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Whale Watch Week in Oregon returned in-person for the first time since the pandemic on Wednesday, drawing visitors hoping to catch a glimpse of the annual gray whale migration to the state's coastline.