Two large rural Arizona fires have scorched more than 138,000 acres and forced thousands of residents from their homes. Firefighters in the eastern part of the state are tackling the Telegraph Fire, which has burned 71,756 acres and the Mescal Fire that has charred 66,913...See more

Ed Smith has walked Wells Beach for years but has never seen anything like it: A mysterious black substance that settles on the sand near the shoreline and stains the feet of anyone who ventures too close. He first noticed it Sunday night. When he went back out Monday, it was...See more

Food prices continue to rise as extreme weather around the world strikes production, adding to the significant damage caused by the Covid lockdowns. Snow and record cold temperatures for summer took the lead this month. The US, Canada, China, Russia and parts of Europe were...See more