Extreme Winds to Blow Through Northern Plains, Rockies
Meanwhile, a Pacific storm will produce moderate to heavy rain through Washington and Oregon in the morning, before progressing eastward into Idaho and Montana. By the time it reaches the higher...
View ArticleHurricane Rafael to Threaten Bermuda
The storm is expected to pass just east of Bermuda, and tropical storm warning have been issued for the island. Hurricane-force winds are expected to remain offshore. The hurricane is then expected to...
View ArticleWatch: Rare Tornado Whips Through France
Video footage shows what appears to be a tornado forming and ripping through a parking lot north of Marseilles, France on Sunday. In the chaos as the system passes by, it becomes clear the car from...
View ArticleSquirrel Population Booms After Mild Winter
(AP) MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Don't let the bright eyes and bushy tails fool you. These squirrels are up to no good. Last year's mild winter and a bumper crop of nuts have caused an apparent explosion...
View ArticleWatch: Lego Version of the Supersonic Skydive
It's hard not to love this Lego version of Felix Baumgartner's epic jump. Cue the soaring music. SEE ON SKYE: Stunning Photos from Felix Baumgartner's Epic Quest  Permalink | Email this | Linking...
View ArticleWorld's Most Sought-After Sunken Treasures
Thinkstock 1 of 9 The lure of buried treasure at sea, the pricey detritus of shipwrecks long past, has drawn countless treasure hunters to seek out underwater riches. Though some claim certain wrecks'...
View ArticleFelix Baumgartner's Iconic Jump: Big Pic
Felix Baumgartner jumps out of his capsule during the final manned flight for Red Bull Stratos in Roswell, N.M. on Oct. 14, 2012. (Jay Nemeth/Red Bull Content Pool) By Ian O'Neill When Joe Kittinger...
View ArticleWatch: Flowboarders Shred Artificial Wave
Riders launch some serious aerial assaults on the big, artificial wave at San Diego's Wave House. RELATED ON SKYE: 15 Gut-Wrenching Wipeout Photos  Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
View ArticleDeadly Tornado Outbreaks Linked to Climate Pattern
The damage wrought by a massive tornado in Joplin, Mo., in May 2011. (NOAA) By Douglas Main Some of the deadliest outbreaks of tornadoes in recent years have been linked to a particular type of...
View ArticleAstronomers Discover Earth-Size Alien Planet
This artist's concept shows the newfound alien planet Alpha Centauri Bb, found in a three-star system just 4.3 light-years from Earth. (ESO/L. Calçada) By Mike Wall The star system closest to our own...
View ArticleStrong Storms, High Winds to Strike Midwest Today
Expect showers and thunderstorms to spread across the middle of the country as a cold front moves eastward through the Plains and into the East. A low pressure system spinning in Canada creates a cold...
View ArticleTropical Storm Paul Stays Offshore, Brushing Baja
(NOAA) LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) - Tropical Storm Paul spun northward off the southern half of Mexico's Baja peninsula early Wednesday, after veering away from a landfall on a sparsely populated stretch...
View ArticleWine Experts: Drought, Cold Bring Worst Harvest in 50 Years
(AP Photo) BRUSSELS (AP) - Winemaker Cherie Spriggs had watched the bad weather over southern England's vineyards all season long. It just wasn't good enough for Nyetimber, her award-winning sparkling...
View ArticleEarthquake in Maine Rattles New England States
Widgery Wharf in Portland, Maine. (AP) PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Patrons of a pizza parlor near the epicenter of an earthquake in southern Maine may not have known what was happening. But the shaking...
View ArticleWinds Leave 20,000 Without Electricity in Colorado
The Denver, Colo. skyline. (AP) DENVER (AP) - A powerful wind storm knocked out electrical service to about 50,000 customers in the Denver area and in northern Colorado, and about 20,000 remained...
View ArticleSKYELINE: Sydney, Australia, in 15 Photos
Alamy 1 of 15 The Sydney Opera House, with the city skyline in the background, shines at dusk. share Share on Tumblr Pin It Email to a friend Alamy 2 of 15 Golden light bathes the Sydney Opera House...
View ArticleAmerica's Cup Champions Capsize Multimillion-Dollar Catamaran
America's Cup champion Oracle Racing is assessing the damage to its 72-foot catamaran, which capsized on San Francisco Bay and was swept by a strong current more than four miles past the Golden Gate...
View ArticleWatch: Space Shuttle Endeavour's Excellent L.A. Adventure
The space shuttle Endeavor traveled through the streets of Los Angeles Oct. 11-14 on the last leg of its final journey. As the shuttle made its way to its permanent home at the California Science...
View ArticleOvernight Storms Pummel Southeast
(AP Photo) JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A line of severe storms packing strong winds and possible tornadoes swept across the Southeast overnight, injuring four people in Mississippi, downing power lines and...
View ArticleThousands Remain Without Power in Colorado
Denver, Colo. (AP) DENVER (AP) - It could be midday Thursday before electricity is restored to everyone who lost power in the Denver area after powerful winds. Xcel Energy says the blackouts affected...
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