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Warm Wisconsin Weather Could Lead to Fires
Wisconsin officials say the recent spell of warm dry weather might be great for picnicking, but it's increasing fire risks in drier parts of the state.
6 hrs ago | KTEN-TV Denison
A heat wave is blistering Oklahoma, sending temperatures soaring to near-record levels for a second day in some parts of the state.
11 hrs ago | Athens Banner-Herald
Lightning delays space shuttle Endeavour launch
NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour's Saturday evening launch after lightning struck at least 11 times near the seaside launch pad.
16 hrs ago | Hays Daily News
Kansas harvest helps boost winter wheat forecas ...
U.S. winter wheat production is expected to be down 18 percent from last year but greater than predicted earlier, thanks to a better-than-expected harvest in Kansas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday.
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VIDEO: Brewfest Begins Downtown 7-10-09
Warm weather has arrived just in time to create a thirst for the 7th annual Empire State Brewing and Musical Festival in Clinton Square Downtown.
Storms Damage Found Around Iowa 31min
Thousands of Iowans lost power after a night of powerful thunderstorms brought heavy rain, large hail and driving winds to the state.
Fight Against Global Hunger Gets New Approach
L'AQUILA, Italy -- Leaders of rich and developing countries launched a new approach to global hunger Friday, saying they wanted to spend $20 billion on seeds, fertilizers, tools and other aid for small farmers over the next three years so poor nations could feed themselves.
Pawar warns of draught like situation in North India
New Delhi, July 10 : Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar today warned that, North India facing drought-like situation, and states like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi might face serious problems due to scarcity of rains.
More weekend rain ahead with tropical disturbance out on the water
Guam residents can expect more rainy weather this weekend as a tropical disturbance located about 450 miles southeast of Guam may soon develop into a tropical depression.
State's winter wheat crop beaten down by elements
Drought, followed by a late freeze, followed by floods combined to reduce the yield.
Weak retail sales in June raise worries
Rain and escalating job worries dampened shoppers' appetite for summer staples like shorts and dresses more than expected in June, increasing concerns about the back-to-school shopping season.
Shriners to consider downgrade of some hospitals
The Shriners will continue treating children in all 22 cities where they operate hospitals, but some of the facilities may be downgraded to outpatient surgical centers and the sale or lease of real estate will be explored, the nonprofit's new CEO said Thursday.
Coast Guard finds human remains among plane debris
A Coast Guard spokesman said the remains were found by the Cutter Alligator as it searched overnight through the wreckage of the twin-engine Cessna.
El Nino conditions return to affect weather
Roads becoming rivers in China July 7: Downpours are driving people from their homes and causing damage to dams in eastern and southern China.
Storms knock out electric power to thousands
Thunderstorms Wednesday evening flooded streets and knocked down power lines, cutting electricity to thousands of Tucson Electric Power customers in Tucson and Green Valley.
VIDEO: Recent Rainfall Means Increased Mosquito Population
Officials say the bugs are a big problem this year because of the excess of rain this spring.
SC Ag reaches settlement over gas price gouging
South Carolina's top prosecutor says his office has settled with several gas retailers investigated for price gouging.
Severe weather moves through parts of Mass.
A tornado warning was issued Wednesday afternoon for Worcester and Middlesex Counties, according to the National Weather Service.
Stormy Weather Could Stall Weekend Space Shuttle Launch
Stormy weather could stall this weekend's launch of space shuttle Endeavour. NASA will try to launch Endeavour on Saturday night, following a pair of delays last month caused by a hydrogen gas leak.
Texas has driest regions in the US; major cities baking in heat, rainfall chances slim
If not for the triple-digit heat, central Texas rancher Debbie Davis could almost think it was a different season entirely.