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Thursday, April 16, 2026
A Ukrainian mayor, released from captivity, returns to a radically different city
Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russia's invasion
Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war
面臨人口危機,烏克蘭出資為士兵冷凍精子
Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet
Ukrainian sled racer continues to wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackouts
Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts
Greetings from Ukraine, where churchgoers seek respite ahead of another winter at war
Making Music from the Sounds of War
Life in a Ukrainian city dramatically changed by war
Ukraine strings nets over cities as killer drones turn streets into war zones
A team of midlife cheerleaders in Ukraine refuses to let war defeat them
4 years into the war, a Ukrainian pianist processes Russia's invasion
Ukraine's combat amputees cling to hope as a weapon of war
面臨人口危機,烏克蘭出資為士兵冷凍精子
Ukrainians rally in support of Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych, banned for his helmet
Ukrainian sled racer continues to wear helmet honoring slain soldiers despite Olympic ban
Greetings from Kyiv, where candles are the last option during wartime blackouts
Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts
Greetings from Ukraine, where churchgoers seek respite ahead of another winter at war
Making Music from the Sounds of War
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Friday, March 20, 2026
Records shattered as summer heat hits Southwest in March; 'This is what climate change looks like'
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of U.S. in path of extreme weather
Severe storms pummel parts of U.S. with snow, high winds, and risk of tornados
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week
Another Severe Weather Outbreak, With Threat Of Strong Tornadoes, Is Expected In Storm-Fatigued Midwest, South
A warm 'false spring' is the forecast. So is the polar vortex.
Blizzard conditions and high winds forecast for NYC, East coast
Fun or felony? New York police investigate snowball fight after officers got pelted
More snow falls on the Northeast US, where huge piles remain from the last storm
In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
A major winter storm hits the Northeast, with blizzard warnings in effect
A powerful winter storm is roiling travel across the northeastern U.S.
More than 40 million people under warnings as winter storm dumps over 2 feet of snow across Northeast
Winds, blizzards and triple-digit heat put over half of U.S. in path of extreme weather
Severe storms pummel parts of U.S. with snow, high winds, and risk of tornados
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
‘Unprecedented’ March heat wave could bring highs near 100 and last about a week
Another Severe Weather Outbreak, With Threat Of Strong Tornadoes, Is Expected In Storm-Fatigued Midwest, South
A warm 'false spring' is the forecast. So is the polar vortex.
Blizzard conditions and high winds forecast for NYC, East coast
Fun or felony? New York police investigate snowball fight after officers got pelted
More snow falls on the Northeast US, where huge piles remain from the last storm
In pictures: Winter storm slams the east coast
A major winter storm hits the Northeast, with blizzard warnings in effect
A powerful winter storm is roiling travel across the northeastern U.S.
More than 40 million people under warnings as winter storm dumps over 2 feet of snow across Northeast
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Bomb cyclone brings bitter cold and snow to the Southeast
Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm
Pittsburgh declares state of emergency in wake of heavy snow and struggles with snowplow fleet
Pummeled by over a foot of snow, Mass. residents brace for more
NYC, NJ digging out from snow, with 'debilitating' cold for days ahead
4 dead in Tennessee winter storm; ‘prolonged’ outages expected as cold sets in
A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast
Heavy snow, crippling ice and frigid temperatures forecast to hit more than 2 dozen states this weekend
Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain
Heavy snow, strong winds and extreme chill sweep from the Midwest to the East Coast
Updates: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Hundreds of thousands without power in the U.S. after a powerful winter storm
Pittsburgh declares state of emergency in wake of heavy snow and struggles with snowplow fleet
Pummeled by over a foot of snow, Mass. residents brace for more
NYC, NJ digging out from snow, with 'debilitating' cold for days ahead
4 dead in Tennessee winter storm; ‘prolonged’ outages expected as cold sets in
A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the U.S. through the weekend
Tens of millions of Americans brace for winter weather blast
Heavy snow, crippling ice and frigid temperatures forecast to hit more than 2 dozen states this weekend
Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain
Heavy snow, strong winds and extreme chill sweep from the Midwest to the East Coast
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Saturday, January 31, 2026
The U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status. Here's what that means
South Carolina reports 89 new measles cases, more than 20 schools with students now in quarantine
As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello
U.S. severs ties with WHO, raising concerns about flu epidemics
Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions
As new ‘superflu’ hits other states hard, Oregon is doing relatively well
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Experts predict this year's flu season to be worse than usual—here's why
Flu season could be nasty this winter
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
Under RFK Jr., the CDC is scrutinizing the childhood vaccine schedule
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country
The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot
CDC officially adopts ACIP's recommendations on COVID, chickenpox shots
The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo
South Carolina reports 89 new measles cases, more than 20 schools with students now in quarantine
As the U.S. bids adieu to the World Health Organization, California says hello
U.S. severs ties with WHO, raising concerns about flu epidemics
Measles is spreading fast in S.C. Here's what it says about vaccine exemptions
As new ‘superflu’ hits other states hard, Oregon is doing relatively well
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Experts predict this year's flu season to be worse than usual—here's why
Flu season could be nasty this winter
Why next year's flu shot might not be as good as it should be
Under RFK Jr., the CDC is scrutinizing the childhood vaccine schedule
U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country
The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot
CDC officially adopts ACIP's recommendations on COVID, chickenpox shots
The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Russia's massive attack on Kyiv kills at least 4 people, injures dozens of others
How Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another freezing winter amid Russia's growing attacks
Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation
Russia strikes medical facility in Ukraine injuring five people
Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not true
U.S. intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is ready to compromise on Ukraine
Opinion - Trump needs to step up and get serious about Ukraine
Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown
Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US
Ukraine lauds new U.S. sanctions as Russia calls them an "act of war"
What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?
U.S. announces new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies
Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
Zelensky: Trump holding back Tomahawks deflated Russia’s interest in diplomacy
Trump calls for Ukraine ceasefire with Russia holding occupied territory
Trump: ‘Never discussed’ Zelensky ceding region to Putin
No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says
Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion
Zelenskyy says Trump needs to apply 'more pressure' with Putin, agrees to Budapest summit
Zelensky says he believes Putin is ‘afraid’ the US ‘will deliver us Tomahawks’
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Trump tells Zelenskyy he wants to end war without sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Trump tells Zelenskyy he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might
Hegseth warns of ‘costs on Russia’ in latest sign of shifting US stance
Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet with Trump at the White House on Friday
Zelenskyy says he sees renewed hope for peace with Russia after deal in Middle East
Trump supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine ‘could end badly’: Medvedev
Kremlin says it welcomes Trump's desire to focus on search for peace in Ukraine after Gaza ceasefire
Trump may speak with Putin about sending Tomahawks to Ukraine in effort to end war
Russia's Medvedev says supplying US Tomahawks to Ukraine could end badly for all, especially Trump
Trump says would want to know Ukraine's plans for Tomahawk missiles
Putin says Russia has captured nearly 5,000 square km in Ukraine this year
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
How Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another freezing winter amid Russia's growing attacks
Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation
Russia strikes medical facility in Ukraine injuring five people
Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not true
U.S. intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is ready to compromise on Ukraine
Opinion - Trump needs to step up and get serious about Ukraine
Putin claims successful test of long-range nuclear-powered cruise missile amid diplomatic breakdown
Trump not 'wasting time' with Putin as Kremlin envoy visits US
Ukraine lauds new U.S. sanctions as Russia calls them an "act of war"
What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?
U.S. announces new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies
Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
Zelensky: Trump holding back Tomahawks deflated Russia’s interest in diplomacy
Trump calls for Ukraine ceasefire with Russia holding occupied territory
Trump: ‘Never discussed’ Zelensky ceding region to Putin
No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says
Trump says he's doubtful Ukraine can win the war with Russia as he prepares for Putin meeting
Trump says Ukraine's Donbas region will have to be 'cut up' to end the Russian invasion
Zelenskyy says Trump needs to apply 'more pressure' with Putin, agrees to Budapest summit
Zelensky says he believes Putin is ‘afraid’ the US ‘will deliver us Tomahawks’
Trump says to meet Putin in Budapest after 'great' call
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House
Trump tells Zelenskyy he wants to end war without sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Trump tells Zelenskyy he's reluctant to sell Ukraine Tomahawk missiles after warning Russia he might
Hegseth warns of ‘costs on Russia’ in latest sign of shifting US stance
Russia's war in Ukraine is bad for US businesses, EU Commissioner says
Ukraine's Zelenskyy to meet with Trump at the White House on Friday
Zelenskyy says he sees renewed hope for peace with Russia after deal in Middle East
Trump supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine ‘could end badly’: Medvedev
Kremlin says it welcomes Trump's desire to focus on search for peace in Ukraine after Gaza ceasefire
Trump may speak with Putin about sending Tomahawks to Ukraine in effort to end war
Russia's Medvedev says supplying US Tomahawks to Ukraine could end badly for all, especially Trump
Trump says would want to know Ukraine's plans for Tomahawk missiles
Putin says Russia has captured nearly 5,000 square km in Ukraine this year
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Monday, September 29, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
More rain on the way after flash flooding slams Pacific Northwest
Much of U.S. faces subzero temperatures, snow and high winds in coming days
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week
Millions across U.S. face 'record-breaking cold' as arctic blast sends temperatures plunging. Here's the latest forecast.
Kentucky governor says it will take a long time to recover from deadly storms
President Trump approves emergency disaster declaration request in Kentucky
Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least 9 fatalities
A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions
vAnother polar vortex to send temperatures plunging across the U.S. next week. Here's how cold it will get.
Giant storm pummels Southern California as flooding, mudslides hit areas charred by fires
Torrents of mud and floodwater cover roads and trap cars in LA, but city dodges another disaster
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
An atmospheric river is coming to California. It could bring risks of debris flows
Additional emergency warming shelters to open Tuesday night in Portland
Multnomah County adds 2 more emergency shelter sites after overfilling Monday night
Snow, ice forecast threatens Portland's Valentine's Day deliveries
Snow and freezing rain expected in Portland metro Thursday, Friday
Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
A month of rain in days: Pineapple Express to drench California, Northwest
Much of U.S. faces subzero temperatures, snow and high winds in coming days
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week
Millions across U.S. face 'record-breaking cold' as arctic blast sends temperatures plunging. Here's the latest forecast.
Kentucky governor says it will take a long time to recover from deadly storms
President Trump approves emergency disaster declaration request in Kentucky
Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least 9 fatalities
A second winter storm brings cold, rain and snow to millions
vAnother polar vortex to send temperatures plunging across the U.S. next week. Here's how cold it will get.
Giant storm pummels Southern California as flooding, mudslides hit areas charred by fires
Torrents of mud and floodwater cover roads and trap cars in LA, but city dodges another disaster
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
An atmospheric river is coming to California. It could bring risks of debris flows
Additional emergency warming shelters to open Tuesday night in Portland
Multnomah County adds 2 more emergency shelter sites after overfilling Monday night
Snow, ice forecast threatens Portland's Valentine's Day deliveries
Snow and freezing rain expected in Portland metro Thursday, Friday
Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
A month of rain in days: Pineapple Express to drench California, Northwest
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Friday, February 14, 2025
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Here we go again: More winter storms are heading for much of the U.S.
Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
The US just experienced the coldest January since 2011
Northeast, Midwest face potentially crippling ice storm that could knock out power, snarl travel this week
Rain and snow mix coming to Portland metro area this weekend
Hawaii Storm Brings Flooding Rain, High Winds And Heavy Summit Snow
Pineapple Express to soak western US with rain, snow
South under severe weather and flash flood threat, Northeast expecting snow
Major cross-country storm to spread snow, rain along 2,600-mile-long swath
Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
As South digs out from brutal storm, Florida cities still more frigid than Alaska
A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
Polar vortex to blast millions across US with life-threatening cold next week: 'There’s no escaping this'
Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
The US just experienced the coldest January since 2011
Northeast, Midwest face potentially crippling ice storm that could knock out power, snarl travel this week
Rain and snow mix coming to Portland metro area this weekend
Hawaii Storm Brings Flooding Rain, High Winds And Heavy Summit Snow
Pineapple Express to soak western US with rain, snow
South under severe weather and flash flood threat, Northeast expecting snow
Major cross-country storm to spread snow, rain along 2,600-mile-long swath
Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
As South digs out from brutal storm, Florida cities still more frigid than Alaska
A polar vortex is set to grip much of the U.S. What does that mean?
Polar vortex to blast millions across US with life-threatening cold next week: 'There’s no escaping this'
Monday, February 03, 2025
Bidse.
In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
Trump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California
After Helene's floods, therapists try to save the victims from lasting traum
Helene survivors in WNC turn to yurts for shelter as winter temps hit the teens
Asheville taps are clear to drink; boil water notice lifted
One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory
Tennessee offers little relief for farmers wrecked by Helene
In the LA fires and the NC floods, 'CPR for mental health' treats unseen wounds
Trump says he wants to overhaul FEMA as he travels to North Carolina and California
After Helene's floods, therapists try to save the victims from lasting traum
Helene survivors in WNC turn to yurts for shelter as winter temps hit the teens
Asheville taps are clear to drink; boil water notice lifted
One family's frantic race to save their mother as Helene flooded a Tennessee factory
Tennessee offers little relief for farmers wrecked by Helene
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