U.S. Forest Service reopens trails in western North Carolina
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened two dozen hiking trails in western North Carolina, including the popular Catawba Falls, ...
Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too ...
California Wildfires: Much-needed rain is expected to help firefighting efforts this weekend.
I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties ...
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Why are we seeing heavy snow in south Louisiana? It's about timing and the 'polar vortex.'
The cold temperatures are coming from a not uncommon expansion in the Polar Vortex, which are counter-clockwise rotating air ...
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Are Southern California Fires Outpacing Wildlife’s Ability to Adapt?
The increased frequency and size of conflagrations like those burning in LA threaten even species that evolved with wildfires ...
Protect yourself, your home, your pets: Precautions encouraged in cold weather
People, pets, homes and automobiles all need special attention in frigid temperatures like the region is experiencing this week. And while all those situations are unique, taking some commonsense ...
How Good Was Haloti Ngata? Oregon Teammates Say He Used to Wreck Practice
ESPN introduced the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class on "College GameDay" during the pregame segment at the semifinal ...
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Happenings Elsewhere
Trump White House celebrates release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban WASHINGTON (AP) — A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban freed two Americans in exchange ...
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101-year-old veteran renews driver's license in Texas
BOERNE, Texas -- Thomas "Ed" Davis is a Boerne centenarian who proudly served his country in World War II and the Korean War. And he has just renewed his driver's license. It is no big deal to 101 ...