El Niño is officially here
El Niño's return could bring much more rain to Southern California later this year and drier conditions in the Pacific Northwest.
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Atlantic hurricane season forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2023 Atlantic hurricane forecast. NOAA lead hurricane season forecaster Matthew Rosencrans has more.
National Hurricane Center monitors "disturbance" in the Atlantic
The National Hurricane Center began monitoring a large area of disturbed weather in the Atlantic a couple hundreds miles northeast of the Bahamas on Sunday.
New Atlantic hurricane season forecast hinges on strength of El Niño
Experts have already said that the recurring climate pattern will "likely develop" this season.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
The measure now goes to the Senate, after Democrats returned from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the state's congressional maps.
California Supreme Court declines to stop Newsom's redistricting plan
The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday.
Hurricane Erin starts moving away from North Carolina coastline
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Fed Chair Powell faces delicate balancing act in upcoming Jackson Hole speech
Jerome Powell will address the state of the U.S. economy — and perhaps offer hints about interest rates — in a closely watched speech this week. Here's what to expect.
Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes
New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.
Gabbard cutting Director of National Intelligence staff by roughly 40%
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her office's staff by roughly 40% — the latest major Trump-era change slated for the intelligence agency.
Menendez brothers continue bid toward freedom with parole hearings on tap
Erik and Lyle Menendez face separate California parole board hearings this week after spending decades in prison for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Flying object that crashed in Poland was a Russian drone, Polish officials say
Poland's defense minister accused Russia of provoking NATO during a crucial moment, as peace talks over the war in neighboring Ukraine are underway.
Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in court, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media.