A 3-year-old boy's death from a New Year's fireworks explosion in Honolulu raises toll to 4
HONOLULU (AP) — A 3-year-old boy's death from a New Year's fireworks explosion in Honolulu raises toll to 4.
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BBC'Threat to life' as red warnings issued in Republic of Ireland
Multiple warnings have been issued across Northern Ireland from midnight on Thursday.
- USA TODAY
How much snow did the South get? See snowfall totals for Florida, Alabama, Texas, more
A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.
- The Canadian Press
Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Republicans are pushing back against suggestions by President Donald Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires that ravaged Southern California should come with strings attached, possibly jeopardizing the president's policy agenda in a deeply divided Congress at the outset of his second term.
- USA TODAY
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
- The Weather Network
How did Florida just 'out-snow' some of Canada's biggest snow-making cities?
Would you ever guess that Florida recorded more snowfall in January than St. John's, N.L.? It just happened
- The Weather Network
Get ready for a 'classic' Canadian winter weekend in southern Ontario
Temperatures moderate as we head into the weekend, but bands of lake-effect snow could impact some weekend travel plans in southern Ontario
- The Weather Network
Slowly breaking out of the deep freeze in Ontario, but hit of widespread snow
Dangerously cold temperatures continue into Wednesday across Ontario before a clipper system brings widespread light snow and lake enhancement. Brace for some slower commute times
- USA TODAY
Laguna Fire breaks out near California State University campus: See map.
The Ventura County fire just north of Los Angeles was initially estimated to be 3 acres, but has since burned 50 acres.
- PA Media: UK News
Swinney issues do not travel warning as rare red weather alert issued
Storm Eowyn could bring winds of up to 100mph to Scotland, the Met Office has warned.
- France 24 Videos
Mass evacuations after new wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (3,200 hectaries), fueled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing mandatory evacuation orders for more than 19,000 people. The Hughes fire about 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region.
- USA TODAY
Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
Wildfires in California continue to rage and prompt more evacuations.
- The Canadian Press
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday for tens of thousands as firefighters with air support slowed the spread of a huge wildfire churning through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but new blazes erupted in San Diego County, briefly triggering more evacuations.
- USA TODAY
0 to 10,000 acres in just hours: Why did the Hughes Fire explode in size so fast?
A fast-spreading wildfire that erupted this week northwest of Los Angeles roared from nothing to nearly 10,000 acres − in a matter of hours.
- Associated Press
Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun
A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States on Wednesday, breaking snow records and treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy. In Alabama, the weight of the snow collapsed the dome of the Mobile Civic Center, which was being demolished to make way for a new entertainment facility.
- Myrtle Beach Sun News
Myrtle Beach is covered in a blanket of snow. How long will the snow stick around?
The Myrtle Beach, SC area was blanketed with snow, turning the beach into a winter wonderland. How long will snowy conditions stick around?
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Storm Eowyn: Strong winds threaten UK ahead of 'danger to life' alert and up to 90mph gusts
Forecasters are warning of heavy rain along with strong winds on Thursday ahead of Storm Eowyn, which threatens to bring dangerous gusts of up to 90mph.
- USA TODAY
'Like we won Satan's lottery': These 'lucky ones' are moving home after LA wildfire
These Californians didn't lose their homes in the Eaton Fire. They are now grappling with how to live, work and recover amid the wreckage in Altadena.
- USA TODAY
San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire Live updates
Over 1,100 firefighters were “strategically pre-positioned” across Southern California to address "ongoing critical fire weather," Cal Fire said.
- WFTS-Tampa
Winter storm leaves winter wonderland in Florida
A powerful winter storm moved across the Florida Panhandle Tuesday leaving behind several inches of snow in the Sunshine State.
- LA Times
Fire in Bel-Air frays nerves as red flag weather is set to peak Thursday in Los Angeles
A fire broke out Wednesday night along the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center, burning about 20 acres and spurring an evacuation warning.