Natural disasters
Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Funding This School Kitchen
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first project with celebrity chef Jose Andres has been announced and is at a school in Dominica.
Eta Path, Tracker as Tropical Storm Strikes Florida, No Risk of Hurricane
The 12th named storm to hit the continental U.S. this year is bringing torrential conditions to the U.S. after ravaging parts of Central America.
Zeta Path, Tracker As Hurricane Weakens to Tropical Storm and into Georgia
The storm is still predicted to cause major damage in Alabama, Mississippi and northern Georgia.
Hurricane Zeta Photos, Videos Show Damage and Flooding in New Orleans
The storm ripped through Louisiana, causing mass destruction, and has now moved into Alabama.
Hurricane Zeta Path, Tracker As Trump Declares Louisiana Emergency
Storm Zeta is due to make landfall Wednesday morning, with residents being urged to brace for impact.
California Fire Map, Update For Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires
Some residents near the Silverado Fire have been told they can return home, while firefighters continue to battle Blue Ridge Fire.
NASA Images Reveal Potential for 'Mega Tsunami' in Alaska
Scientists warn that an unstable mountain slope above Barry Arm could collapse, triggering a massive landslide.
Hurricane Laura Relief, How to Donate and Help Victims of Devastating Storm
Those affected by Hurricane Laura can be helped through financial donations, volunteering and giving blood.
Hurricane Laura Will Leave Lake Charles Completely Flooded by the Ocean
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Laura will cause up to 20 feet of flooding in certain areas, with Lake Charles being engulfed by sea water.
California Fires Update, Hundreds of Blazes Burn Nearly a Million Acres
Tens of thousands have been evacuated, with nearly 700 homes destroyed by the fires.
California Wildfire Map, Updates on Azusa Fire, Lake Fire, Apple Fire
Details on the active wildfires in the state right now, where to avoid, GPS locations, and evacuation information.
Lake Hughes Fire Map, Update As 10,000-Acre Blaze Burns in California
The City Of Los Angeles Fire Department said the fire was zero percent contained as of 9 p.m. local time.
Texas COVID-19 Daily Deaths More Than Hurricane Harvey, Ike, Rita Combined
The latest daily death toll marked the state's largest single-day spike in fatalities since the outbreak began.
Lincoln Tunnel Flooding Video is Every New Yorker's Nightmare Come True
Like a scene from action movie "Daylight," one driver captured water spilling into a New York tunnel under the Hudson River on Tuesday evening.
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AMPLIFY - Home & GardenHow to Deal With This Year's Historically Fast Hurricane Season
The unusually active hurricane season will last until November. Here are the things you can still do to prepare and make sure you, your family, and your home withstand the storms.
Cyclone Amphan Update: Death Toll in India, Bangladesh Rises From Hurricane
Previously a Category 5 storm, Cyclone Amphan was reduced to Category 1 after causing significant damage in areas of Bangladesh and eastern India.
Unstable Alaskan Mountain Slope May Collapse Producing Massive Tsunami
Over the past decade, landslides have been responsible for generating giant waves in Alaska and Greenland.
When Mount St. Helens Erupted 40 Years Ago This Photo Was Snapped
A Ford Pinto versus the deadliest volcanic explosion in U.S. history makes Richard Lasher's famous photo one of the most fascinating to come from the eruption of Mount St. Helens 20 years ago.
Coronavirus Could Make a Particularly Active Hurricane Season Even Worse
Social distancing will force authorities along the south and east coast to rethink how they manage people who must evacuate their homes in the event of a disaster.
Over a Dozen Tornadoes Are Reported Across Central U.S. Amid Severe Weather
Six people were injured by a large tornado which struck the city of Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Major Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Off Russia's Kuril Islands
Following the quake, tsunami warnings were issued but these were subsequently retracted.
Scientists Shed Light on Catastrophic Flood in Ancient Chinese City
The Yellow River—the second longest in the country—is sometimes referred to as "China's sorrow" due to its tendency over the centuries to produce devastating floods.
Hurricane Harvey Was Most Extreme Weather Event to Strike U.S. Last Decade
"Every year that goes by seems to bring a new round of record-breaking weather events, many with devastating consequences," researcher Douglas Le Comte said.
State of Emergency Declared in Australia's Capital as Inferno Approaches
"There is now no higher priority for the entire Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government at this time than this bushfire threat," ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said.
Victims of Infamous Vesuvius Eruption Were Baked From the Outside in: Study
Research has shed new light on one of the most notorious natural disasters in history.
Red Cross Accused of Withholding Millions in Australian Bushfire Donations
The Australian Red Cross strongly denies that they are withholding funds to pay for future disaster relief.
NASA Astronaut Captures Terrifying Images of Australia Fires and Dust Storm
"Australia. Our hearts and thoughts are with you," Koch wrote in a Twitter post.
Florida State Rep. Says Trump Has 'Hatred' For Puerto Rico After Earthquake
President Donald Trump was accused of harboring "hatred" for Puerto Rico by a Democratic Florida state representative in the wake of a devastating earthquake on the island Tuesday.
Twice the Amount of Aid is Now Being Held From Puerto Rico by HUD
The department's choice to withhold billions of dollars in appropriated funds has angered Democrats, who are considering whether Congress may need more "drastic moves" to force HUD to release the money.
Earthquake Pictures, Videos Show Devastation Caused by Albania Earthquake
Some of the destruction caused by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake was captured in photos and videos shared online.