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Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
Read full article: Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative controlThe Northeast is keeping a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continue to burn amid very dry weather.
āTotal lossā: Northeast Side home destroyed, neighborās house damaged after fire, SAFD says
Read full article: āTotal lossā: Northeast Side home destroyed, neighborās house damaged after fire, SAFD saysA Northeast home was destroyed and a neighborās house was damaged after a fire Wednesday afternoon, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson said.
Wind power expansion meets grassroots resistance in Brazil's Northeast
Read full article: Wind power expansion meets grassroots resistance in Brazil's NortheastWind energy is booming in Brazil's dry and windy Northeast, but some projects are drawing criticism as it becomes clear that certain communities have benefited while others have not.
Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
Read full article: Biden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pumpThe Biden administration says it's releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer.
Man could face charges after being shot during apparent domestic dispute, police say
Read full article: Man could face charges after being shot during apparent domestic dispute, police sayPolice say a man who was wounded in a domestic dispute brought the gun into the situation. For that reason, they say, he is considered a suspect.
Hail of gunfire damages 5 homes, 2 cars in a Northeast Side neighborhood
Read full article: Hail of gunfire damages 5 homes, 2 cars in a Northeast Side neighborhoodA hail of gunfire has left a Northeast side neighborhood living in fear. The Bexar County Sheriff's office says an early Sunday Morning shooting on the 7100 block of Glen Terrace left at least five homes and two cars with property damage.
It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is why
Read full article: It's time for Northeast to prep for floods like those that hit this winter. Climate change is whyScientists say the back-to-back storms that lashed the Northeast in January were more of a sign of things to come than an anomaly.
Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
Read full article: Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travelA major winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekend
Read full article: A major storm sweeping the US is expected to bring heavy rain, snow to the East Coast this weekendA winter weather system moving through the U.S. is expected to wallop the East Coast this weekend with a mix of snow and freezing rain.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Alaska may be your best bet, as U.S. ski resorts see rain, not snow
Read full article: Dreaming of a white Christmas? Alaska may be your best bet, as U.S. ski resorts see rain, not snowFor most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this yearās prospects arenāt good.
Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the US
Read full article: Weakening Ophelia still poses a risk of coastal flooding and heavy rain in some parts of the USNearly a day after being downgraded from a tropical storm, Ophelia is still threatening much of the Northeast with coastal flooding, life-threatening waves and heavy rain from Washington to New York City.
Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the year
Read full article: Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the yearNearly 200 million people in the United States, or 60% of the U.S. population, are under a heat advisory or flood warning or watch and have been since Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Brrr! Some schools close as extreme cold grips US Northeast
Read full article: Brrr! Some schools close as extreme cold grips US NortheastA mass of arctic air swept into the Northeast, bringing bone-chilling sub-zero temperatures and closing schools across the region for the second time in less than a week.
Northeast flooding is a reflection of the growing frequency of heavy rain events
Read full article: Northeast flooding is a reflection of the growing frequency of heavy rain eventsThe deadly, historic floods across the northeastern U.S. on September 1 are an example of the increasing frequency of heavy precipitation events across the country - a phenomenon linked to a warming global climate.
EXPLAINER: How Ida can be so deadly 1000 miles from landfall
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How Ida can be so deadly 1000 miles from landfallMeteorologists say natural and man-made forces made Ida deadly and devastating in the New York and New Jersey area even though the weakened storm made landfall more than 1,000 miles away.
U.S. Passport Agency ends walk-in service at Vermont office
Read full article: U.S. Passport Agency ends walk-in service at Vermont officeThe U.S. Passport Agency has ended its no appointment walk-in service at its Vermont's office after it was overwhelmed by people seeking documents for overseas travel.
Solar eclipse 2021: See breathtaking photos, video of the āring of fireā crescent sun
Read full article: Solar eclipse 2021: See breathtaking photos, video of the āring of fireā crescent sunMany Northern hemisphere sky watchers got to bask in the beauty of the āring of fireā solar eclipse Thursday morning.
January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound ahead
Read full article: January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound aheadA sign sits in front of a KB Home construction site, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Simi Valley, Calif. U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits rose sharply. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)WASHINGTON ā U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits, which typically signal activity ahead, rose sharply. Single-family construction starts dropped 12.2% while construction of apartment units rose 16.2%. And strong sales this year would only extend a banner 2020 when home construction jumped 7% to 1.38 million units. The only region of the country that saw an increase last month was the Northeast, where construction rose by 2.3%.
'A long two days': Major storm pummels Northeast with snow
Read full article: 'A long two days': Major storm pummels Northeast with snowAlthough the heaviest parts of the storm had moved through the metropolitan area by Monday evening, lighter snow showers were expected to continue virtually all day Tuesday, forecaster James Tomasini said. āWeāre looking at a long two days here,ā New York Gov. Across the Northeast, many coronavirus vaccination sites closed Monday. AdHundreds of flights and many trains and were canceled, and aboveground New York City subway service stopped at 2 p.m. In recent days, a storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest, with some areas getting the most snow in several years.
Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest
Read full article: Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest"Rosie" runs in the snow on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Washington. It was already impacting coronavirus vaccinations in New York and New Jersey, with appointments for Monday needing to be canceled and rescheduled. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the most snow some places had seen in several years. In Wisconsin, snow depths in some counties near Lake Michigan had reached more than 15 inches (38 centimeters), and the snow was still falling. Much of the region could see blizzard-like conditions, with a foot to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) of snow.
US home construction jumps 5.8% in December to 1.67 million
Read full article: US home construction jumps 5.8% in December to 1.67 millionThe number of newly issued permits to build fresh housing rose 6.2% in November on a seasonally adjusted basis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)WASHINGTON ā U.S. home construction jumped 5.8% in December to 1.67 million units, a 14-year high that topped the strongest annual showing from the country's builders in 15 years. For the year, construction began on 1.45 million units, up 4.8% from 2019 and the best pace since construction starts totaled 1.8 million units in 2006. For December, construction of single-family homes increased by 7.8% to 1.23 million units. Construction rose 13.6% in the Midwest, 11.2% in the West and 1.3% in the South.
Man facing capital murder in shooting death of 11-year-old girl
Read full article: Man facing capital murder in shooting death of 11-year-old girlSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of an eleven year old girl this past summer on the cityās Northeast side. DāMorea Keys, 22, was taken into custody Thursday night on a charge of capital murder. The affidavit mentions that a second person, an adult, in a different vehicle also was hit by gunfire. They said they had no problems with anyone, and they did not believe the shooting was the result of road rage. It says based on images in the video, police believe there was a second shooter in the car with Keys.
'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Read full article: 'Unbelievable' snowfall blankets parts of the NortheastāIf you do not have to be on the roads, please don't travel,ā said New York Gov. Boston had more than 9 inches of snow early Thursday morning, breaking the previous record for the date of 6.4 inches in 2013. Parts of northern New England saw as much as 7 inches of snow per hour, said Margaret Curtis, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. A rate of 1 inch per hour is typically enough to make it hard for snowplow trucks to keep up. Snow totals topped 3 feet across a wide swath of New Hampshire, and Maine's southernmost county saw 1 to 2 feet.
'If not one thing, it's another': Storm rolls into Northeast
Read full article: 'If not one thing, it's another': Storm rolls into NortheastA woman waits for a Long Island Rail Road train in the Queens borough of New York as snow falls at the start of an oncoming snow storm, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. Snow was falling from northern Virginia to points north of New York City by late afternoon. āOur theme today ought to be, āIf itās not one thing, itās another,āā New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said as he gave residents storm guidance that's new this year ā mask up if you help your neighbors shovel. In New York City, officials braced for the biggest storm in about three years.
The Latest: CT bans semitrailers on some roads for 12 hours
Read full article: The Latest: CT bans semitrailers on some roads for 12 hours(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)NEW YORK ā The latest developments on the winter storm moving across the Northeast (all times local):7:45 p.m.Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Wednesday he is banning tractor trailer and tandem trailers from all limited access highways, beginning at 9 p.m. due to the severe winter snow storm. ___2 p.m.PROVIDENCE, R.I. ā Rhode Island has closed all state-run coronavirus testing sites as the region braces for a major winter storm. A winter storm warning has been issued for Providence and Kent counties from 7 p.m. Wednesday through 1 p.m. Thursday. Meanwhile, New Jersey is poised to restrict commercial traffic from some highways because of the impending snow storm.
Medical examiner working to identify motorcyclist who crashed into home
Read full article: Medical examiner working to identify motorcyclist who crashed into homeSAN ANTONIO ā The Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office is working to positively identify a man who died after crashing his motorcycle into a home on the far Northeast side. A staff member says so far, they have tentatively identified him as a 43-year-old man. The crash happened late Thursday night, moments before midnight, in the 16600 block of Dolente Road. He crashed right through the front door of a home, opening up a big hole in front of it. The homeowner, who said he spent the night with family, returned home Friday morning to make repairs.
Man, 18, shot while walking through Northeast side neighborhood, police say
Read full article: Man, 18, shot while walking through Northeast side neighborhood, police saySAN ANTONIO ā An 18-year-old is being treated for a gunshot wound that he says he suffered while walking through a Northeast side neighborhood. However, he told officers he was shot while walking on a different street not far from there. The man said he and a woman were walking home from a nearby store when he was shot by an unknown person. The victim suffered two gunshot wounds to his right thigh, but the pair reported hearing only one gunshot and could not tell from where it came, police said. Investigators said the man and woman walked home before calling police despite being in possession of a cellphone.
Man killed in east Texas by fallen tree after storms sweep across the US
Read full article: Man killed in east Texas by fallen tree after storms sweep across the USA man was killed by a fallen tree in the storms that moved through east Texas over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. Record warmth in parts of the NortheastWhile many areas along the East Coast were hammered by storms, other regions experienced unseasonably warm weather. It was 71 degrees in Pittsburgh on Saturday, breaking the record of 68 degrees set in 1890. The city will see more warm weather Sunday, but temperatures are expected to drop to a high of 48 degrees. The warm weather should spread across the southern Eastern Seaboard, while those in the Northeast should expect the mercury to inch closer to normal January temperatures.