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Earthquake registering 4.2 magnitude hits California south of San Francisco

AROMAS, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake registering magnitude 4.2 shook part of central California early Sunday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected at 2:47 a.m. local time about 2 miles (3.

Earthquake registering 4.2 magnitude hits California south of San Francisco

AROMAS, Calif. (AP) — An earthquake registering magnitude 4.2 shook part of central California early Sunday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The earthquake was detected at 2:47 a.m. local time about 2 miles (3.
Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country

Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country

LIGNORELLES, France (AP) — On a brisk late September morning in the heart of Chablis wine country, grape pickers haul large and heavy buckets over their shoulders, drenched in sweat as they climb the very steep slope of the Vau de Vey vineyard.
Death toll in Nepal flooding and landslides reaches at least 100, with dozens still missing

Death toll in Nepal flooding and landslides reaches at least 100, with dozens still missing

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The death toll from flooding and landslides in Nepal has reached at least 100 people, with dozens still missing.
Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes and people love it

Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes and people love it

NASHVILLE, Tenn.
At least 64 dead after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

At least 64 dead after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

PERRY, Fla.
At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast

PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a tempest that killed at least 64 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S.
Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service

ASHEVILLE, N.C.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land

Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Isaac was a Category 2 storm far from land in the North Atlantic on Saturday, while Tropical Storm Joyce continued its path over open water well to the east of the Caribbean.
Climate change destroyed an Alaska village. Its residents are starting over in a new town

Climate change destroyed an Alaska village. Its residents are starting over in a new town

MERTARVIK, Alaska (AP) — Growing up along the banks of the Ninglick River in western Alaska, Ashley Tom would look out of her window after strong storms from the Bering Sea hit her village and notice something unsettling: the riverbank was creeping e
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