A stronger-than-normal polar vortex is taking shape over the North Pole. That might sound like a recipe for a brutally cold winter, but it isn't that simple.
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What weather will the U.S. see this fall, given the record hot August and a forecast that calls for El Niño to peak either in late fall or early winter?
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The United States’ scorching summer of 2026 was a record-breaker, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Sept. 9.
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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, just days after music icon Dolly Parton's death, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.
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Record heat is exposing weaknesses in Europe's transport networks as airports, railways and roads battle to adapt.
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Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.
It’s a good idea to be aware of places that can harbor heat hazards. Here are a few examples; some you’ll recognize, some you may not.
Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.
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A massive snowstorm hit the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.
A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging.
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Virginia has added 2,211 acres of protected land at Buffalo Mountain, safeguarding rare habitats and potentially expanding public access to the area.
Crumbliss will hold responsibility for the organization’s executive leadership starting Sunday.
Radford President Bret Danilowicz stated a goal Tuesday of zero occurrences of sexual violence, saying recent allegations were a “call to action” for the university community.
Virginia voters have the opportunity to pass a constitutional amendment that would remove the ban on same-sex marriage from the state constitution and affirm that two adults may marry regardless of sex, gender or race.
UL Research Institutes reports on 3D printer safety in classrooms, outlining 8 tips to reduce exposure to hazardous pollutants generated during printing.
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Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is ready to talk to the media again.
Intuit TurboTax reports tips for holiday savings: set goals, budget weekly, consider extra income, gift experiences, adjust tax withholding, and plan for next year.
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Most of the charges were against female employees, but two men are accused of being customers.
The fired coach of the field hockey team had claimed there was a double standard for male and female coaches.
A Ridgeway man on felony probation was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Franklin County ended when his truck struck a utility pole.
Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.
Residents of Diamond Avenue in Rocky Mount are continuing to seek help from town, county and state officials as they seek funding for what they see as critical needs for the community.
State Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, said she's not resigning after a federal grand jury indicted her on racketeering, money laundering and drug trafficking charges.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted that the timing of a high-profile, televised indictment of Sen. Louise Lucas had nothing to do with "political payback." Larry Sabato isn't buying it.