Venice canals run dry as lingering weather system impacts tide cycles
As shifting weather patterns ground gondolas, a massive snow deficit in the Alps may leave Italy's most populous region gasping for water again this summer.
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Crew Dragon astronauts gear up for launch to space station
NASA is poised to launch four fresh crew members to the station while Russia plans to launch a replacement Soyuz ferry ship
Climate change is making winter weather warmer and "weirder"
Average winter temperatures across most of the country are on the rise, putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
Winter weather getting warmer, less reliable
Environmental correspondent David Schechter explores how rising winter temperatures are putting water resources at risk and threatening cold weather culture in the era of climate change.
How California's snowpack is measured
Snowpack provides 30% of the state's water supply. The Central Sierra Snow Lab is part of a network of locations that use a tube to measure how deep the snowpack is, and as a result, reveal how much water is stored in the snowpack.
Taking the polar dip
Every morning on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, you will see a hardy crew strip down to their swimsuits, winter hats and gloves to dip into what they describe as “the magic hole.”
New technology tries to protect whales
An estimated 80 endangered whales are killed by ship strikes every year off the United States' West Coast. A program called Whale Safe hopes to dramatically reduce that number. Ben Tracy reports.
Spinal stimulation can improve arm, hand motion post-stroke, study shows
The study helped two stroke patients regain control of a disabled hand and arm through targeted electrical pulses.
How NASA is using advanced radar to better understand climate change
NASA's new Earth System Observatory consists of a series of five advanced satellite missions that will monitor nearly every aspect of Earth.
Photo of rare fish that walks on its "hands" wins contest
The spotted handfish, an odd-looking fish that appears to walk on hand-like fins, was photographed by Nicholas Remy in Tasmania last year.
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Government shutdown live updates as impasse enters second day
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
The facts behind the shutdown debate over health care and immigrants in U.S. illegally
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
Trump administration freezes $18 billion in infrastructure funding to New York
The Trump administration announced $18 billion in federal funds will be frozen for key New York City projects amid the government shutdown.
Investors are unfazed about the government shutdown. Here's why.
Data shows government shutdowns tend to have a modest impact on financial markets and the broader U.S. economy.
Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt retakes prime West Wing office space
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is reclaiming the press secretary's traditional West Wing office — a roomy space with a fireplace.
Two Delta planes collide on taxiway of New York's LaGuardia Airport
There were no serious injuries after two passenger jets had a collision on the taxiway of LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.