Extreme weather threatens religious sites
Temples and pilgrimage sites across the world are experiencing new challenges from and even fatal consequences of climate change.
Hungry sheep devour over 600 pounds of cannabis after invading greenhouse
"They found green stuff to eat," the greenhouse owner said, before adding that the sheep were "jumping higher than goats, which never happens."
Florida home burns down after flooding blocks firefighters
Neighbors reportedly used water hoses to prevent embers from causing additional fires in the midst of the storm surge.
Contaminated Florida water could cost people their limbs
Pathogens are "more likely to be infectious than not infectious" in floodwater, a University of Florida researcher told Newsweek.
Fact check: Do viral videos show L.A. subway flooded during Storm Hilary
Video appeared to show a Los Angeles subway platform bursting with floodwater from Tropical Storm Hilary.
Russian dam bursts, washing away railroad—Economy to lose "billions"
The far east of the country has bore brunt of heavy rainfall and flooding earlier this month, state media reported.
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Hurricane Hilary could create a new lake in desert
The storm is threatening desert areas with heavy rainfall, which can cause washouts and mudslides.
Lake Mead area hit with weather warnings amid thunderstorms
"Seek higher ground in and be prepared for flooded washes," the National Weather Service warned as heavy rain is predicted to hit the area.
Crocodiles wandering streets after heavy rains captured
Monsoons in India swept the dangerous animals into a busy city, along with venomous snakes and other reptiles.
Baby and toddler missing after mother died in Pennsylvania flash flooding
A 9-month-old boy and 2-year-old girl are still missing after flash flooding in swept through a Pennsylvania road, killing at least five people.
Vermont flood damage is so severe it can be seen from space
In some areas, the flooding was so extreme it was second only to conditions during the Great Vermont Flood of 1927.
Vermont woman flees catastrophic floods in the dark after warning text
Flooding in Montpelier, Vermont, is worse than what the city experienced during Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Vermont cat cafe destroys own floor to save animals from drowning
A long-duration rainstorm caused devastating flooding in Montpelier, Vermont.
Chart shows dramatic change in Vermont river water levels as dam threatened
In some areas, the aggressive storm that battered Vermont surpassed rain levels from Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Vermont residents trapped as flood waters hit dangerous levels
Residents have been trapped in their homes and cars are being washed from the road amid potentially "catastrophic" flooding.
Videos show floods tear through Vermont roads
Torrential rain is anticipated to continue throughout the day.
Terrifying video shows sea level rise predictions were true
Sea levels have risen by about 4 inches since 1993 and are expected to increase further at an accelerated rate in the years to come.
Russian army hit by cholera outbreak after Kakhovka dam flooding
Several Russian troops have died while entire units have lost their combat capability, a military partisan movement has said.
California's greatest water gain for decades seen in satellite images
As of June 6, 70.88 percent of the state was drought-free, with only 4.63 percent in "moderate drought," and none in more severe conditions.
Putin's war in Ukraine has entered a new phase
"Putin tried to commit a new level of aggression," Ivan Fedorov, the mayor of Ukraine's occupied southern city of Melitopol, told Newsweek.
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Before and after photos as California reservoir water level near capacity
The state's largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, is now nearly at 100 percent capacity.
Church that vanished almost 700 years ago rediscovered
The church is thought to have been part of a medieval trading settlement sometimes referred to as the "Atlantis of the North Sea."
California's ghost lake nears size of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tulare dried up 80 years ago, but is rapidly re-emerging following intense storms across California.
St. Louis drivers rescued after flash floods hit city
Fire crews responded to at least 15 vehicles that had become trapped in rising waters across the city in Missouri on Sunday.
Yosemite to close campsites over flooding risk from melting snowpack
Warming temperatures are causing a record snowpack to melt quickly in the National Park.
Fears rise over potential Arkabutla Dam break: "It would be disastrous"
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reiterated that there is no immediate danger as it works to repair the damage.
Tulare Lake flooding due to snowpack melt seen from space
The previously dry Tulare Lake bed has rapidly flooded over the past few months due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada.
Photos show Yosemite waterfalls from above as snow melts
As snowpack in the Sierra Nevada starts to melt due to increasing temperatures, meltwater has been flowing rapidly into the California valleys.
Two-thirds of California completely drought-free as "big melt" begins
As temperatures rise, the state is expected to further climb out of drought conditions with the melting of the snowpack.
"Human nature" fueled gas shortage panic: Florida mayor
Major flooding last week in southeast Florida led to fuel shortages at nearly 60 percent of gas stations for a number of days.