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Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping others

Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping others

Falling trees and raging floods from Hurricane Helene killed more than 150 people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.
A chemical cloud moving around Atlanta's suburbs prompts a new shelter-in-place alert

A chemical cloud moving around Atlanta's suburbs prompts a new shelter-in-place alert

ATLANTA (AP) — Residents east of Atlanta were again warned Tuesday to take shelter where they are if shifting winds push the still-billowing chemical cloud from a chlorine factory fire over their neighborhood.
Historic ship could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

Historic ship could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast

Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sherry Brown has gotten nearly the entire miserable Hurricane Helene experience at her home. She's out of power and water. There is a tree on her roof and her SUV.
Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The total acres burned in California this year surpassed 1 million as spiking temperatures Tuesday added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn blaze in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles that fl
Officials identify driver who crashed into a Texas pipeline and sparked a 4-day fire

Officials identify driver who crashed into a Texas pipeline and sparked a 4-day fire

The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a pipeline valve and sparked a four-day fire that forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods in a Houston suburb was a local 51-year-old man, according to police.
Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The total acres burned in California this year surpassed 1 million as spiking temperatures Tuesday added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn blaze in the mountains northeast of Los Angeles that fl
New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns

New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns

SEA GIRT, N.J.
Officials identify driver who crashed into a Texas pipeline and sparked a 4-day fire

Officials identify driver who crashed into a Texas pipeline and sparked a 4-day fire

The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a pipeline valve and sparked a four-day fire that forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods in a Houston suburb was a local 51-year-old man, according to police.
Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

Outside lights are deadly to birds, especially this time of year

As gardeners, we spend a lot of time observing nature up close -- When will my tomatoes turn red? What’s eating my hosta? What’s that white stuff on my peonies? – and we react as needed to ensure our plants survive and thrive.
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