Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his new children's book, "Simone," his approach to memoir, speaking out on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and how climate catastrophes may force Americans to reframe their thinking on refugees. -
On Thursday, SDG&E begun power restoration patrols in areas where weather has improved. -
The Category 3 storm knocked out the country's entire power grid just before making landfall, making it almost impossible for people to receive radio or television updates. -
The Mountain Fire, northwest of Los Angeles, destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes. -
An active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season continues as Rafael strengthens into a category 1 storm. It's expected to batter Cayman Islands and Cuba before swinging into the Gulf of Mexico. -
Due to high winds, Mountain Empire Unified officials announced schools in its district will be closed Wednesday. -
Coastal San Diego will see light winds this week, with a mix of partly cloudy and sunny conditions by mid-week. -
Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night. -
The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods. -
Authorities in the region report more than 150 people have been killed after torrential rain overpowered the area.
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