El Niño watch issued by NOAA's Climate Prediction Center
Climate scientists estimate the warm weather pattern could begin to develop as early as May.
What is a red flag warning?
People across the U.S. saw red flag warnings pop up on their smartphone weather applications this week, raising alarms about higher risks of fires.
U.S. authorities will not pursue charges in death of Shanquella Robinson
Two U.S. Attorneys' Offices announced Wednesday that prosecutors would not file charges due to lack of evidence found during a probe.
NYC mayor introduces city's first rat czar: "She HATES rats"
"Our new Rat Czar Kathleen Corradi has so many strengths, but most importantly: she HATES rats," New York City Mayor Eric Adams tweeted on Wednesday.
At least 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting outside D.C. funeral home
Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the mass shooting, which happened after a funeral service and appeared to be targeted.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says friend was killed in Louisville shooting
"I have a very close friend that didn't make it today," the governor said.
Missing Florida teacher's car found submerged in canal with body inside
Robert Heikka was last seen on surveillance footage at an ATM machine in December 2020, police said.
Puppy "miraculously" unharmed after being tossed from car in L.A. police pursuit
The dog was placed in a Michael Kors bag and thrown from the vehicle of a suspect wanted for an alleged carjacking and attempted murder, police said.
2 adults, 1 young child shot and killed in Orlando, police say
The suspect was shot and killed by police officers after allegedly firing at them when they arrived at the scene.
Tornado deaths in 2023 approach average toll normally seen in a full year
After deadly tornadoes tore through a wide section of the U.S., officials said at least 63 people have already been killed in twisters in 2023.
Customer charged for allegedly attacking worker with 4-pound frozen fish
"I never thought I'd have to say this, but if you assault someone with a fish in our county you will be prosecuted," the county prosecutor said.
Sutherland Springs victims reach tentative $144.5 million settlement
The agreement still needs approval from the office of U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland before it is finalized.
Woman dies after pushing fellow ice climber to safety in Utah
The 41-year-old climber was crushed beneath an enormous ice column that detached while she and two others tried ascending a frozen waterfall.
Passenger dies after falling from cruise ship balcony onto lower deck
The cruise ship company, Virgin Voyages, said the guest fell from their balcony onto one of the lower decks after "a medical emergency."
2 workers killed in construction site collapse at JFK Airport
Both workers were reportedly trapped in a trench for more than an hour after the incident happened.